FARM PRO RED
RED ACRYLIC LATEX WATER-BASED FENCE & BARN PAINT
Where To Purchase:
- Barn exteriors and interiors
- Plank fences
- Silos
- Farm buildings
- New and weathered wood
- Concrete, masonry, and brick
- Metal structures – will not prevent rust
- Properly primed steel
- Not suitable for flooring or high abrasion surfaces
- Non-toxic – soap and water cleanup.
- Flexibility resists chipping and peeling.
- Offers exceptional economy and durability in a user-friendly water-based formulation.
- Provides excellent weather protection and decoration.
- Safe around valuable horses and livestock.
- Can be applied directly to new, weathered or previously painted lumber.
- 3 to 6 years of durability on plank fence, depending on condition and surface preparation.
Characteristics
Color – Red
Finish – Semi-Gloss
Flash Point – > 201°F (PMCC)
Viscosity – 90 KU
Available Packaging – 5-gal pails, 55-gal drums
VOC – Less than 250 grams/liter
Shelf Life
2 years in unopened cans, stored out of direct sunlight at temperatures between 40° and 90° F. Setting can occur, product must be shaken vigorously before use. For best results, flip pails upside down while shaking.
DO NOT FREEZE
Coverage
3 & 4 board fence: 16 ft. / gal., both sides
1 board fence: 26 ft. / gal., both sides
Barns: 250 sq. ft. / gal.
Typical fence posts are placed 8 feet apart.
Coverage depends on many factors such as porosity and roughness of the substrate and material losses during application. Using less material than recommended will see a decrease in durability. May require two coats for best results – especially on new wood.
Drying Time @ 77°F / RH 50%
Set to touch: 1 hour
Re-coat: 4 hours
Fully dry: 24 hours
Drying times are affected by rain, dew, and temperature. Do not paint if rain is expected within 8 hours.
Recommended Film Thickness
Wet film – per coat: 6.0 to 10.0 mils
Dry film – per coat: 2.0 to 4.0 mils
Application
Product should be thoroughly mixed before use. No thinning needed – if necessary, thin with 4 fl. oz. water per gal. paint.
Application temperature: above 50°F
Method: Brush, roll, or spray
Allow new wood 1 to 3 months to weather to reduce moisture content. Do not paint the underside of fence planks.
Airless spray:
- Rating: 0.5 gallons / minute minimum
- Pressure: 1,800-2,500 psi
- Filter: 30 to 60 mesh
- Tip Size: 0.017″ to 0.025″
Roller application: use thick nap 7” roller.
Surface Preparation
For greatest durability make sure surface is scraped or pressure washed thoroughly by removing any peeling or flaking paint before applying.
