Rakam Eggshell
Premium quality water based decorative finish, recommended for use on all types of interior surfaces such as concrete, cement, plaster, wall papers, and precast gypsum, where easy-cleaning properties are required including kitchens and bathrooms…
Main Features
- Excellent scrub resistance and highly washable.
- Excellent hiding power.
- Good color retention.
- Quick drying.
Category: RAKAM PAINTS
Description
Physical Specification
| Specific gravity | Approx. 1.40 g/cc |
| Solid by volume | Approx. 36% |
| Coverage rate | 10-12 M²/Liter |
| Dry film thickness | 30 Microns |
| Shelf life | 1 Year |
| Flash point | Not applicable |
| Finish | Silk |
| Drying time at 25 °C | Surface dry: approx. 1 hour, Hard dry: approx. 2 hours |
* A second coat can be applied after 2 hours…
Surface Preparation
The surface should be sound, dry and clean, free from dirt, oil, grease, and loose paint, or powdery materials…
A. Old Painted Surfaces
- Remove the old paint as much as possible.
- Sand the entire surface and remove all the dust.
- Wash down with Ammonia Water Solution.
- Rinse with clean water and allow drying.
- Prime the surface to be painted with Rakam Latex Sealer
- Fill cracks and holes with Rakam Wall Putty or Rakam Acrylic Filler.
- After drying, sand the putty and clean the surface once again.
- Apply two coats of Rakam eggshell.
A. New Surfaces
- Sand the surface until completely smooth, remove all the dust.
- Prime the surface to be painted with Rakam Latex Sealer.
- Apply 1-2 Coats of Rakam Wall Putty or Rakam Acrylic Filler.
- After drying, sand the putty and clean the surface.
- Apply two coats of Rakam eggshell.
Instructions for use
Airless Spray Gun
| Type of thinner | Clean Water |
| Percentage of thinning | 10 – 15% max. by volume |
| Nozzle orifice | 0.015″ – 0.018″ |
| Output pressure | 5 – 6 bar |
Air Spray Gun
| Type of thinner | Clean Water |
| Percentage of thinning | 10 – 15% max. by volume |
| Nozzle orifice | 1.5 – 2.0 mm |
| Output pressure | 2 – 3 bar |
Brush / Roller
| Type of thinner | Clean Water |
| Percentage of thinning | 10 – 20% max. by volume |
Colours
See Rakam Colour shade catalogue
Packing
18 Lt./drum, 4lt gallon
Remarks
- Stir well before use…
- Avoid application below 5 °C or over 85% relative humidity.
- After painting, clean the application tools immediately with water.
- Close container after use. Store in a cool and dry place.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For more information, please do not hesitate to contact our Technical Department.
