DecoFinish

Technical Characteristics

MULTIFUND is a 100% acrylic, self dilating, water repellent, washable paint that gives an even matt velvet finish, guaranteeing, at the same time, high vapour permeability to the wall, high coverage, low thickness and an optimum yield. Characterized by optimum expansion over the surface, it is indicated on smooth surfaces and is an ideal base for decorative finishes The product is of the highest quality and conforms to the norm D.I.N 53 778. It has a low odour level, is non inflammable and is friendly to both humans and the environment.

Ideal Use

Interior & Exterior walls and surfaces.

Surface Preparation

Clean the surface, removing any loose material. For crumbly or very absorbent substrates, apply an acrylic fixative as CRILUX or NEOFIX by OIKOS.. In order to increase the coverage of the cycle use as primer IL PIGMENTATO by OIKOS. Wait at least 6 hours before painting Apply then two coats of an acrylic paint like MULTIFUND by OIKOS, conforming to DIN 53 778, protective, unalterable, washable, and water-repellent.

Application Method

Apply two coats of MULTIFUND diluted 50% with drinkable water the first, 40% with drinkable water the second, leaving 4 ÷ 6 hours between each coat. MULTIFUND can be applied by roller, brush or spray gun. It is a selfexpanding product that does not leave signs of roller or brush strokes.

Technical Characteristics: Application

Dilution: 50% the first coat, 40% the second coat, with drinkable water

Yield: 14-16 m2/l in two coats

Tools: Brush, roller or spray gun (1.7 mm nozzle)

Primers: CRILUX, NEOFIX, IL PIGMENTATO by OIKOS

Application temperature: +5°C ÷ +36°C (with relative humidity not exceeding 80%)

Drying time: tack free 1 ÷ 1.3 hours (temperature =20°C with relative humidity less than 75%)

Drying time: fully cured 4 days (temperature = 20°C with relative humidity less than 75%)

Tools cleaning:Water

Technical Characteristics: The Product

Composition: Acrylic resins in water dispersion, organic and inorganic pigments, additives aimed at helping application and film formation.

Specific weight: 1.4 Kg/l ±3% (white)

pH: 8.5-9

Viscosity: 20,000 +/-5% CPS Brookfield (RVT 20 revs/min. a 25°C)

Storage temperature: +2°C ÷ +36°C. Keep from freezing

Fire reaction: Negative when the product is applied onto a non flammable surface: water based material with dry thickness of less than 0,600 mm Water vapour permeability (Sd): 0.2 m (max allowed limit 2 m DIN 52 615)

Resistance to washing: Conforms to the norm DIN 53 778, resistant to at least 1,000 abrasive cycles.

Resistance to abrasion: Conforms to the norm DIN 53 778, resistant to more than 5,000 abrasive cycles, in this case over 40,000 hits of brush.

Resistance to cleaning: Conforms to the norm DIN 53 778, cleaning of impurities and dirt with less than 800 abrasive cycles.

Available colours: White + colour chart from Interiors 220 by OIKOS.

Emission limits of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) according to directive 2004/42/CE: Classification: A/a; VOC: 20g/l (max); Limit Phase I (from 01/01/2007): 75g/lt, Limit Phase II (from 01/01/ 2010): 30g/lt

Packaging: 1 - 4 - 10 - 14 l

Toxicological Data: The product is free of heavy metals such as lead or chrome. It does not contain toxic solvents, aromatics or chlorides. There is no risk of any dangerous polymerisation. The product is considered to be a non dangerous substance if used in the technically correct manner. Normal cautionary measures for the handling of water based paints are advised. No special arrangements are required for the storage, movement and transportation of the product; the containers, residue, eventual spilt material should be cleaned up using absorbent inert material such as sand, soil etc. etc. and then disposed of in accordance with the regional and national regulations in force at that time.