12-15m² per litre. Do not over apply.

Preparation:

New Surfaces

Timber:

• All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.
• Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper and round sharp edges 1-3mm.
• Remove all dust.
• Timber with oils/extractives must be swabbed with clean methylated spirit, frequently changing the face of the cloths.
• Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting.
• Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow surface defects with wood filler.
• Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper.
• Remove all dust.
• Prior to priming, the moisture content of the substrate should not exceed 18%.
• Prime with one coat of Crown Trade Stronghold Exterior Primer Undercoat.

Galvanised Surfaces:

• Must be clean and free from anything that will interfere with the materials to be applied.
• Wash with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove oil, grease or any other contaminants, frequently changing the water.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Allow to dry.
• Galvanised surfaces should be pre-treated with Crown Trade ProtectiveCoatings T-Wash.
• Overall blackening of the surface will confirm satisfactory surface preparation.

Non-ferrous Metals:

• Lightly abrade to a bright (not polished) surface – excluding galvanised surfaces.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all residues.
• Allow to dry.
• Prime, including galvanised surfaces, with one coat of Crown Trade Universal Metal Primer.
• Undercoat with one coat of Crown Trade Stronghold Exterior Primer Undercoat.

Ferrous metals:

• Remove all millscale and rust back to clean metal.
• Remove all residues.
• Prime within the working day with one coat of Crown Trade Universal Metal Primer.
• Undercoat with one coat of Crown Trade Stronghold Exterior Primer Undercoat.

Previously decorated surfaces:

Timber:

• All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.
• Remove all loose, failing or suspect paint.
• Prior to painting the moisture should not exceed 18%.
• Remove grey and denatured surfaces by rubbing down with abrasive paper or by mechanical means and round sharp edges 1-3mm.
• Feather edges of sound paint.
• Remove all dust.
• Organic growth must be removed and the area treated with Crown Trade Fungicidal Solution.
• Remove any defective putty glazing, clean and prime rebates, replacement putties must be allowed to form a hard skin.
• Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting.
• Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow surface defects with Sandtex Trade Ready Mixed Filler or a two pack proprietary wood filler.
• Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper.
• Remove all dust.
• Spot prime bare and filled areas with one coat of Crown Trade Stronghold Exterior Primer Undercoat.

Metals:

• All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.
• Remove all loose and failing or suspect paint.
• Feather edges of sound paint.
• Remove all dust.
• Remove all rust and spot prime ferrous metals with one coat of Crown Trade Universal Metal Primer.
• Spot prime non-ferrous metals including galvanised metal with one coat of Crown Trade Universal Metal Primer.

Timber and metals:

• Wash remaining sound paint with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove any contaminants, frequently changing the water.
• Wet abrade to provide a key.
• Rinse with clean water to remove all residues.
• Allow to dry.
• Bring forward spot primed areas and undercoat overall with one coat of Crown Trade Stronghold Exterior Primer Undercoat. 

Application:

• Stir well before use.
• Apply by brush to an even thickness (a fine, soft long filament bristle brush gives best results).
• Maintain a wet edge.
• On timber lay off in the direction of the grain.
• Always intermix packs for colour consistency.
• Please check for colour accuracy prior to application.
• Apply two coats of Crown Trade Stronghold Exterior Gloss to new surfaces and one or two coats as required to previously painted surfaces. 

• Return surplus material to container.
• Wash with a proprietary immediately after use.

Do not use or store in extremes of temperature and protect from frost.

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• 6 years proven durability
• Can be used on suitably primed and undercoated metal
• Flexible finish for exterior wood