Provided the surface is clean and sound, Porter’s Eggshell Finish is self-priming and can be applied directly over previously painted surfaces. (Except oil-based paints or polyurethanes). All varnishes, polyurethanes or surfaces previously painted with oil-based enamel paint should be thoroughly sanded to remove gloss and to create a “keyed” surface. Loose, peeling or flaking paint must be made sound by scraping off loose paint. Fill nail holes and cracks with suitable filler, sand and dust off. Spot prime all joints and repaired areas with Porter’s Prepare & Prime, then apply one coat of same to entire area. Allow 2 hours dry time before recoating or overcoating with top coat.

Substrate should be a clean well-held surface free from loose material, dirt, grease, oil and mould. Dust down before proceeding.

On new unpainted timber, sand smooth and dust down, and apply 1 or 2 coats Porter’s Prepare & Prime. Allow 2 hours dry time before overcoating.

On new unpainted plasterboard sheeting spot prime all joints then apply by brush, roller or spray 1 or 2 coats Porter’s Prepare & Prime. Allow 2 hours dry time before overcoating.

On new unpainted fresh set plaster do not proceed until plaster has thoroughly set and has dried completely. Firstly, apply 1 coat Porter’s Mineral Silicate Primer by brush or roller. Touch dry 20 minutes. Allow 2 hours dry time. Then apply by brush, roller or spray 1 coat Porter’s Prepare & Prime. Allow 2 hours dry time before recoating or overcoating with top coat.

On bare masonry surfaces such as, render or brick, spot prime all repaired areas with Porter’s Limeproof Undercoat Sealer, then apply 1 coat of same to entire area by brush, medium nap roller or spray. Touch dry in 1 hour. Allow 6 hours dry time before recoating or over-coating.

On bare metal surfaces use Porter’s Universal Primer. Suitable for use as a metal primer, including galvanized iron, wrought iron, steel, aluminium, stainless steel, copper and brass. Universal Primer contains anti-corrosive pigments to inhibit rust and corrosion and a resin that delivers the extra adhesion required for metallic substrates. Please read the Universal Primer specification prior to use. Apply 1 or 2 coats. Touch dry in 20 minutes. Allow minimum 2 hours dry time between coats and 24 hours dry time before overcoating.

Stir thoroughly prior to use. Apply two coats by brush, spray or a medium nap roller. Touch dry in 1 hour. Allow minimum 2 hours dry time between coats. Allow 6 hours dry time.

Do not apply paint if Relative Humidity is above 85% or temperature is within 3°C of Dew Point. Do not apply if the surface temperature is greater than 30°C or below 10°C, or likely to fall below 10°C during the application or drying period. Stir thoroughly prior to use. Apply two coats by brush, spray or medium nap roller. Touch dry in 1 hour. Allow minimum 2 hours dry time between coats. Allow 6 hours dry time.