Floetrol

See extender

FLOETROL is an additive specially formulated for use with water-based paints and woodstains, it makes them work and feel like an oil-based paint. Added to any water-based paint, FLOETROL increases the open time, improves workability and eliminates brush marks and roller misses.

Use with caution, they alter the paint viscosity in unwanted dramatic ways.

• Additve for waterborne coatings : emulsions, acrylics, vinyls
• Improves paint flow and workability.
• Minimises paint streaks and roller misses.
• Increases open time and eases application.
• Ideal for special effects.
• Avoids brush marks especially in warm, sunny and windy conditions.
• Eases and improves spray application :
• Offers greater flexibility of application.
• Reduces spray pressure by up to 20 %
• Reduces overspray - Less paint waste.
• Prevents tip clogging and piston freeze
• Lubricates moving parts - reduces wear and tear.

Application:

• Prepare surface as per instructions on the paint can.
• Apply paint in normal manner
• If paint sets up too fast, drags, or does not level properly add FLOETROL until the paint works smoothly and easily.
• Brush or roller : add between 7-15% per litre of paint
• HVLP & Cup Gun Spray : Add 5-10% per litre of paint to achieve the desired consistency and flow. If paint seems to thicken, add a tablespoon of water per litre of paint to thin.
• Airless spray : add 10% per litre of paint.
• Special effects : add 20-25 % per litre of paint
• Do not add FLOETROL to alkyd or oil based paints, including glycerophtalic paints.
• Do not use in clear acrylic varnish.
• Always test for compatibilty ; Ensure Floetrol is well mixed in.