Sandtex Trade Eggshell X-TRA
coats
15 m2/L
5 hrs
- A flexible, solvent-based eggshell paint for exterior wood and metal
- Fashionable low-sheen finish for exterior joinery and gates
- High-performance, long-lasting formula
Sandtex Trade Eggshell X-TRA is a tough and durable, low sheen exterior finish. Providing long lasting protection to most previously painted wood and metal surfaces. It flexes with the surface to avoid any flaking or peeling, and offers 10 years durability.
- Looking for a gloss finish for exterior metal, instead? Try Sandtex Trade Metal Gloss X-TRA
For the best results from Sandtex Trade X-tra Eggshell, ensure surfaces to be painted are sound, clean, dry and free from dirt, dust or any other surface contaminants.
For bare wood:
- Sand off sharp edges to a smooth bevel and open any grain for better adhesion to the wood, then remove all sanding dust
- De-grease new bare timber with methylated spirit
- Treat any knots with a suitable sanding sealer
- Fill any gaps and splits with a suitable filler
- Prime with a suitable primer and undercoat
For previously painted wood:
- Lightly sand all surfaces for better adhesion, removing any sheen level- special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful amounts of lead
- Remove all flaking and defective coatings, lightly sanding off any grey-weathered wood that may be exposed due to the failed coatings
- Remove any organic growth with a suitable fungicidal wash
- Fill any gaps and splits with a suitable filler
- Remove any defective glazing putty, clean and prime the area, replace the putty and allow it to skin over before re-painting
- Spot prime any bare areas with coat of a suitable primer/undercoat and allow it to dry before further treatment
For metal surfaces:
- Rinse the surface with a suitable detergent and hot water to remove any grease, oil and dirt, rinse and allow to dry thoroughly
- Wet-abrade previously coated surfaces, lightly feathering the edges and remove all sanding dust
- Spot prime any bare areas with a suitable primer
- Apply a rust-inhibiting primer to any corroded areas, removing the badly affected areas
Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- Stir thoroughly before and during use, making sure to include pigment gathered in the top and bottom creases of the tin.
- Apply Sandtex Trade Eggshell X-TRA with a high-quality synthetic bristle brush, maintaining a wet-edge, laying off in the direction of any grain
- Apply 2 coats, allowing 16 hours to dry between coats
When it's time for a refresh, simply apply a coat of Sandtex Trade Eggshell X-TRA following the preparation and application steps above.