Thermo-Shield Interior Wall Coat Specifications
Insulation
Reflectivity 89% - Emittance 94% - Conductance 0.06 W/mK - Endothermic Effect®
Typical Uses
For regular indoors painting where durability, reduction of the noise factor and superb smoke protection are important. Thermo-Shield® Interior Wall Coat reduces condensation and helps maintain an even level of comfort in the room.
Primer
No primer is usually required but it is recommended over gypsum board. Follow instructions for proper application and film build-up.
Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be clean and free from laitance (efflorescence), dust, dirt, rust, oil and grease. Minimally, surfaces must be cleaned to remove any loose or chipping paint, or any other foreign material prior to coating.
Color
Tinting may be achieved with Thermo-ShieldŽ Interior Wall Coat by the addition of universal colorants.
Percent Non-Volatile
46.61% by VOLUME / 49.77% by weight
Theoretical Coverage
10.4 sm per gallon at 150 microns DFT with no loss to be applied in 2 coats (130 sf/gal at 6-Mills DFT)
Drying Time
To set: 20 minutes
To re-coat: 4 hours
To through: 12 hours
At 24 Deg C (75 Deg F) and 50% relative humidity
Effective temperature range - 40 Deg C (- 40 Deg F)
Thinning
None required. Clean water in small amounts of up to 0.24 Liter (1 cup) per gallon may be added to replace evaporation losses or to adjust for spray equipment configuration. Caution: excessive thinning will cause the coating to lose adhesion and elasticity.
Equipment
Roller or airless spray application is recommended. Very small areas may be brushed. When Thermo-ShieldŽ Exterior Wall Coats are applied by brush, three (3) coats cross-brushed are required for adequate protection.
Airless Spray:
Tip Orifice .031 inches
Atomizing Pressure 2200 - 2500 psi
Fan Spread 60 Degrees
Pump / Minimum 1 gallon per minute at 2500 psi
Filter / Remove filters & screens
Prime pump with water before attempting to spray Thermo-ShieldŽ Exterior Wall Coats. Acceptable equipment includes; Binks Super Hornet, Graco 433 or larger, and many others.
Application Methods
To assure adequate and uniform coverage, the “spray and back roll” techniques are recommended - spray all coats in the same direction, do not cross spray to avoid showing undulations and other small imperfections in the walls. Thermo-ShieldŽ Exterior Wall Coats should be applied in full wet coats.
Clean Up
Clean tools and equipment with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water; flush mineral spirits through spray equipment to prevent rusting and to lubricate packing and gaskets.
Packaging
One and five-gallon pails. Lined 55-gallon drums.
Approximate Shipping Weight
Net weight per gallon 4.55 kg (10 lbs)
Case of 4 1-gallon cans 19.96 kg (44 lbs)
Five-gallon pail 23.63 kg (52 lbs)
55-gallon drum 273.52 kg (603 lbs)
Storage
Minimum 0 Deg C – Maximum 30 Deg C Do not freeze
Shelf Life
Minimum 2 years (keep from freezing)
SETA Flash Point
Non-Flammable (water based)
DOT Class
Not regulated
Product Codes
Exterior White: 5961
Exterior Tropical White: 5968
Exterior Accent Base: 5964
Exterior Accent Base Tropical: 5969
Warranty
15 years EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: The sole remedy for goods not in conformance with any warranty is replacement of the product or return of the purchase price. SPM Thermo-ShieldŽ shall not be liable for any other damages, including, but not limited to labor expenses.