Enamel Pro White Direct-To-Metal

White Acrylic Latex Water-Based Enamel Paint

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Recommended Uses

  • Metal Buildings
  • Metal Roofs
  • Properly primed steel
  • Agricultural and industrial interior walls and ceilings
  • Concrete, masonry, and brick
  • Not suitable for flooring or high abrasion surfaces

Not designed to inhibit rust. If applied over a previously rusted surface or to inhibit future rust, a coat of oil-based primer (Shopcoat Primer 299) is recommended.

Features

  • Brighter white than conventional oil-based products.
  • Non-toxic – soap and water cleanup.
  • Effective mildewcide is incorporated to restrict mildew growth once paint is dry.
  • Offers exceptional economy and durability in a user-friendly water-based formulation.
  • Provides excellent weather protection and decoration.
  • Safe around valuable horses and livestock.

Specifications

Color:

White

Finish/Sheen:

Semi-Gloss

Available Packaging:

5-gallon Pails, 55-gallon Drums

Flash Point:

> 201°F (PMCC)

Viscosity:

85 KU

VOC:

< 250 grams/liter

Shelf Life:

2 years unopened, stored out of direct sunlight at temperatures between 40°F and 90°F. Settling can occur, product must be shaken vigorously before use. For best results, flip pails upside down while shaking. DO NOT FREEZE

Application & Use

Coverage

Flat Surfaces: 250 sq. ft. / gal.

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.

Dry Time

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

Airless spray:

  • Rating: 0.5 gallons / minute minimum
  • Pressure: 1,800-2,500psi
  • Filter: 30 to 60 mesh
  • Tip Size: 0.017″ to 0.025″

Roller application: use thick nap 7” roller.

Surface Preparation

Surface should be free of all dirt, grease, oil, mill scale, or other contaminants prior to painting. In areas where mildew is a problem, always scrub the surface with a commercial mildew remover or bleach solution.