Tungolac
A premium grade alkyd finish that is both decorative and protective. Specially formulated for either interior or exterior application, Tungolac Gloss Paint is both lightfast and resistant to fungal growth. Any wooden or metallic surface daubed with a touch of Tungolac Gloss Paint is guaranteed to glow with a charm beyond compare.
Surface
Adequate surface preparation should be carried out before application. Ensure surfaces to be painted are dry, clean and free from rust, loose or peeling parts, grease, wax or other contaminants.
Smooth metal substrates should be slightly abraded then suitably primed before painting to maximise adhesion and durability properties. Wooden surfaces should be smoothened by sanding then dusted-off before paint application.
For redecoration, ensure that the previous coating is in good condition. Spot-prime exposed or thinly coated areas before re-painting. Otherwise remove the previous coating via chemical or mechanical means then treat as per new surface.
Tungolac Gloss Paint may only be used on cementitous substrates which had been fully cured and primed with a high quality alkaline resistant primer.
Ferrous Metal Surface (e.g. Mild Steel)
| Primer | 1 coat of Sissons Zinc Phosphate Primer or Sissons Red Oxide Primer |
| Undercoat | 1 coat of Sissons Universal Undercoat or Sissons Quick Dry Undercoat |
| Finish | 2 coats of Sissons Tungolac Gloss Paint |
Non-Ferrous Metal Surface (e.g. GI, Alloys)
| Primer | 1 coat of Sissons Self Etch Primer |
| Undercoat | 1 coat of Sissons Universal Undercoat or Sissons Quick Dry Undercoat |
| Finish | 2 coats of Sissons Tungolac Gloss Paint |
Wooden Surface
| Undercoat | 1 – 2 coats of Sissons Quick Dry Undercoat |
| Finish | 2 coats of Sissons Tungolac Gloss Paint |
Masonry Surface
| Primer | 1 coat of Sissons Alkali Resisting D’Primer or Sissons Powerkote Primer Solvent Based |
| Undercoat | 1 coat of Sissons Universal Undercoat or Sissons Quick Dry Undercoat |
| Finish | 2 coats of Sissons Tungolac Gloss Paint |
Redecoration
| Primer | 1 coat of the recommended primer as per the respective new surface above |
| Undercoat | 1 coat of Sissons Universal Undercoat or Sissons Quick Dry Undercoat |
| Finish | 2 coats of Sissons Tungolac Gloss Paint |
Coverage
| Theoretical Coverage | Up to 16.8 square meters per litre per coat |
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Expected Practical Coverage Based on 25% Loss Factor |
Up to 12.6 square meters per litre per coat |
Actual spreading rate will vary due to factors such as method and condition of application e.g. surface profile or roughness.
Application Techniques
Brush, Roller, Conventional and Airless Spray
Thinning
| Brush / Roller | Ready for use as supplied. However, it may be diluted with 5 -10% by volume of Thinner when necessary to assist application |
| Conventional Spray | Dilute with 20 – 25% of Thinner by volume |
| Airless Spray | Ready for use as supplied |
Drying Time
| Touch Dry | 2 – 3 hours |
| Hard Dry | 8 hours |
| Recoating Time | After 12 hours |
Cleaning Up
Clean all equipment with suitable cleaning thinner immediately after use.
