RXM PRIMER COAT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (January 2007)
For Professional Use Only
PRIMER FOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SURFACES
This product is a CONCENTRATE and must be thinned with equal (1:1)
parts of clean water before use as a wall conditioner.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry, and free of wax, grease,
dust, mildew, water-soluble materials, scaling, loose paint and
wallpaper. Primer Coat will emulsify and lock down a nominal amount
of residual wallpaper paste. Excessive wallpaper paste must be
removed. Contact TM Pratt & company for technical assistance
regarding wallpaper paste. 800-776-3316
MOLD & MILDEW
Mold and Mildew identification, remediation, and prevention are
subjects that have been written about extensively. While our coatings
products contain mold and mildew inhibiting agents; these will
only inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the coating itself.
If mold and mildew is present in the environment where you intend
to install our coatings, we recommend that you eradicate the problem
before you proceed. There are many mold and mildew eradication
companies in your market area that can assess and address the
problem. In addition, the EPA provides substantial background
material at www.epa.gov (search on mold or mold remediation).
We have included some of the EPA documents concerning mold on
our CD or you can link to these files at www.tmpratt.com/mold.
Glossy areas should be thoroughly cleaned with a heavy-duty industrial
cleaner or wax remover, rinsed with clean water, allowed to dry
and then sanded and/or scraped with a wire brush until gloss has
been dulled.
New plaster or masonry surfaces must be allowed
to cure (30 - 60) days prior to priming. All masonry surfaces
must be thoroughly brushed with a stiff fiber bristle brush to
remove loose particles.
APPLICATION
After thinning RXM Primer with equal (1:1) parts of clean water
apply in thin even coats with a quality synthetic brush, short
nap roller, or spray.
Spray Airless: Fluid pressure @ 1,500 - 2,000psi;
tip .017; filter 50 mesh.
Apply when temperatures are above 50 F (10 C).
COVERAGE
After thinning with clean water, RXM Primer should be applied
at approximately 300 square feet per gallon
TECHNICAL DATA
(See technical data sheet)
DRYING TIME
Dry time @77 F (25 C) @ 50% RH
Set to touch - 2 hours
To Recoat - 6 hours
To service - 12 hours
Drying time may vary depending on temperature, humidity, air movement,
and application techniques.
THINNING/CLEANUP
RXM Primer coat should be thinned with equal parts (1:1) of clean
water. Never add other paints or solvents.
Clean hands tools and equipment with warm soapy
water. Spray equipment should be given a final rinse with mineral
spirits to prevent rusting.
Use completely or dispose of properly. Dry, empty
containers may be recycled in a can-recycling program. Local disposal
requirements vary; consult your sanitation department or state
designated environmental agency for information on disposal options.
CERTIFICATION
Formulated without lead mercury or chromates.
LIMITATIONS
Do not apply when air and surface temperatures are below 50 F
(10 C). Avoid application to surfaces freshly treated with silicone
type water repellants.
ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY
(See RXM Primer coat MSDS sheet)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Contact TM Pratt & Company, Inc. 100 NE 38th Street Suite
5 Miami FL 33137
Tel 305-576-3316 Fax 305-576-8416 e mail info@tmpratt.com
RXM COMBINATIONS
INSTALLATION MINI SHEET
Basic Finishes:
1A Prime & Skim
Step 1: Prime @ 600 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Skim @ 35 -50 square feet per gal.
1B, 1C, 1D & 1E Prime Skim & Eggshell
Step 1: Prime @ 600 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Skim @ 35 - 50 square feet per gal.
Step 3: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Standard Finishes
2A, 2B, 2C & 2D Texture over Eggshell
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Texture @ 100 square feet per gal.
2E Eggshell over Texture
Step 1: Texture @ 100 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
2F Eggshell over Texture
Step 1: Texture @ 85 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Premium Finishes
3A & 3B Raised Texture
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Raised Texture @ 65 square feet per gal.
3C & 3E Full Texture Sprayed
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Texture @ 70 square feet per gal.
3D Full Texture Rolled
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Texture @ 50 square feet per gal.
3F Texture over Raised
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Raised Texture @ 65 square feet per gal.
Step 3: Texture @ 90 square feet per gal.
