• Enamel

     
    Benefits Recommended Application Technical Data Download

    • Low VOC, water based enamel_ with very low smell.

    • Best for wood and metal surfaces. Can also be applied on wall.

    • 25% higher coverage than regular enamel & thus lower per sqft cost.

    • Drying time of 4 hours ensures faster job completion & results in savings in labor cost

    • Does not require solvent based thinners like turpentine. This also results in cost savings.

    • No problem of yellowing as it is water based

    • Gloss level remains constant and does not fall with the_passage of time as is the case in solvent based enamels

    • Ideally to be applied with solvent based primer or Breathe Easy Primer to avoid rusting

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    Breathe Easy Enamel can be used on wood, metal and plastered surfaces.

     

    Recommended application

     

    Surface preparation

     

    • Sand surface with emery paper 150 and wipe clean.

    • Apply thin coats of putty (preferably Breathe Easy putty) to _ll in all the dents and dry for 6 to 8 hours. Sand surface with emery paper 400 and wipe clean.

    • Apply the _rst coat of primer and dry for 6 to 8 hours

      • For previously painted surfaces

    • Strip all the old paint from the surface and wipe clean before starting the above process.

     

    Priming

     

    • Breathe Easy multi-surface primer can be used as undercoat for wood, metal and plastered surfaces. However, the following primer can also be used.

    • For metal surfaces – Luxol Zinc Chromate Primer Yellow/Butterfly Anticorrosive Red Oxide Metal Primer.

    • For wooden surface – Parrot Wood Primer + Luxol kni_ng putty.

    • For walls or plastered surface – BP Cement Primer S/T or W/T + Happy Wall Acrylic Putty.

    • Breathe Easy Enamel can also be used as self-priming coat by diluting it in the ratio of 1:1 with water by volume.

     

    Top Coat

     

    • Sand primer surface with emery paper (No 320/400). Wipe o_ the dust and apply _nish coat of Breathe Easy Enamel

     

    Application procedure

     

    Apply Breathe Easy Enamel liberally using a brush or roller and finish the job in three strokes – vertical, horizontal and vertical. Do not overdo this as it might result in brush marks. Do not apply Breathe Easy Enamel at temperatures below 10°C or above 40°C or if the relative humidity is more than 65% or less than 40%.

     

    Post application care

     

    Please allow at least three to four weeks before cleaning painted surfaces.

     

     

    Application tools :

    Brush/roller/spray

    Viscosity :

    60 to 80 KU at 30°C

    Coverage

     

     

    100-120 sqft/litre/2 coats

    depending on substrate, surface

    preparation & application conditions

    Gloss at 60˚ :

    65 min

    VOC (gm/litre) :

    : Low VOC (actual data depends on shade)

    Finish :

    Smooth & Glossy

    Data Sheet

  • Interior Emulsion

     
    Benefits Recommended Application Technical Data Download

    • Low VOC no-smell paint keeping the indoor air fresh and clean even during painting

    • Soft sheen and satin-like finish that add warmth and dimension to interior spaces

    • Free from allergens, so it is safe for people with respiratory diseases

    • Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, so walls stay safe even for children and pets.

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    Breathe Easy Emulsion can be applied on plastered surfaces, false ceiling, asbestos sheets, concrete, etc.

     

    Recommended application

     

    Surface preparation

     

    • Remove all loose flakes, dirt and dust from the surface.

    • Fill any cracks or undulations with putty (preferably Breathe Easy Putty) or cement-sand mixture, whichever required. Allow it to dry.

     

    Primer

     

    • Apply one coat of BP Cement Primer or Breathe Easy Multi-surface Primer and dry for 6-8 hrs.

     

    Top Coat

     

    • Dilute 1 ltr Breathe Easy Emulsion with 400-450 ml water. Apply 2-3 coats, allowing each coat to dry for at least 6-8 hrs.

     

    Post-application instructions

     

    Remove stains using a sponge and mild soap solution. Ensure a drying time of at least one week before cleaning.

     

    Post application care

     

    Please allow at least three to four weeks before cleaning painted surfaces.

     

     

    Application tools :

    Brush/roller/spray

    Dilution :

    350ml/litre

    Viscosity :

    100-120 KU at 30°C

    Coverage

    (Actual coverage will depend on smooth, primed masonry surface, by brush nature of surface and method of application)

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    1st Coat: 26-30 sqm/litre

    2nd Coat: 15-17 sqm/litre

     

    Gloss :

    16-20 at 60° glosshead

    VOC (gm/litre) :

    10 ± 3

    Drying time :

    Surface dry: 15-25 mins

    (at 30°C, 60% RH)

    Stability of thinned paint :

    Use within 24 hrs

     

    Data Sheet

  • Primer

     
    Benefits Recommended Application Technical Data Download

    • Loc VOC and thus no smell

    • Can be applied on metals, wood and walls

    • Quick drying and thus the primer coat and one top coat can be applied in the same day, resuts in labor savings

    • Better top coat gloss compared to conventional water based primer

    • No problem of yellowing as it's a pure acrylic formulation

    • Gives around 20% higher coverage. However this also depends on the type of substrate

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    Breathe Easy multi-surface primer can be applied on indoor surfaces such as doors, windows, wood cabinets and metal surfaces like grills, window panes etc and on well-prepared masonry substrates.

     

    Recommended application

     

    Surface preparation

     

    • Remove loose dirt, flakes of old paint, fungus marks, soil etc from the surface using emery paper 180.

    • Hairline cracks should be filled with putty and dried for 24 hours. Surface should be smooth before primer application.

     

    Priming

     

    • Apply one coat of Breathe Easy multi-surface primer liberally. Let it dry overnight.

    • Sand the surface with emery paper 220 and apply another coat if needed. Dry completely before application of top coat.

     

    Application tools :

    Brush/spray

    Dilution :

    Apply undiluted

    Viscosity :

    150-170 sec at 30˚C

    Coverage :

     

     

    60-70 sq. ft/litre/2 coats depending

    on substrate, surface preparation

    and application condition.

    Gloss :

    Matte

    VOC :

    55 gm/litre (max)

    Drying time :

    Surface dry: 15-25 mins

    (at 30°C, 60% RH)

    Stability of thinned paint :

    Use within 24 hrs

     

    Data Sheet

  • Wood

     
    Benefits Recommended Application Technical Data Download

    • Performance: Excellent finish with superior abrasion resistance and durability.

    • Environment Friendly: Since it is not a solvent based product the emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) is very less.

    • Low Odour: The negligible odour eases the discomfiture and health problems. The low odour and low emission of VOC allows you to use the facility soon after painting.

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    Water based lacquer coating that is used for Interior wooden surface and furniture. It can also be used for wooden flooring. It is one component multi coat system available in Semi gloss and Matt finish.

     

    Application

     

    • This system is a multi-coat system. Generally four coats are recommended.

    • It can be applied by Brush or Spray. Spray application is recommended only for a better finish. Only Matt finish is available.

    Type of Application :

     

    By Spraying at 50 - 60 psi pressure.

    Use 2.2mm Spray Gun

    Dilution Ratio :

     

    Maximum 10% by Vol.

    with tap water

    Drying :

     

     

    Touch Dry: 1.5hrs

    Tack Free: 3 hrs

    Sanding Dry 6 hrs

    Over Coating Interval :

    8 hrs

    This is download :

    Brush/roller/spray

    Dilution :

    350ml/litre

    Viscosity :

    100-120 KU at 30°C

    Coverage (Actual coverage will depend on smooth, primed masonry surface, by brush nature of surface and method of application) :

    1st Coat: 26-30 sqm/litre

    2nd Coat: 15-17 sqm/litre

    Gloss :

    16-20 at 60° glosshead

    VOC (gm/litre) :

    10 ± 3

    Drying time :

    Surface dry: 15-25 mins

    (at 30°C, 60% RH)

    Stability of thinned paint :

    Use within 24 hrs