1. Surface Preparation

The substrate must be dry, clean, sound and free from dust, grease and any substances that may interfere with adhesion or cause discolouration through the coating.

• Remove loose or poorly adhering paint layers.
• Wash off old distemper and weak, chalking coatings.
• Remove wallpaper adhesive residues.
• Thoroughly brush down powdery surfaces and remove dust.
• Sand lacquered and synthetic surfaces to improve adhesion.
• Remove formwork oil residues from concrete.
• Remove loose plaster and masonry and repair damaged areas using suitable materials.

Highly absorbent mineral plaster surfaces should be primed, where necessary, with GekkkoSOL Waterglass diluted with water at a ratio of 1:1.

Gypsum plasters and surfaces repaired with gypsum must first be primed with Kreidezeit Casein Primer. Allow approximately 12 hours of drying time before proceeding.

Surfaces containing substances that may bleed through or cause discolouration should be treated with Kreidezeit Shellac-Shielding Primer.

2. Material Preparation

GekkkoSOL FINE is supplied ready to use. Stir thoroughly before application to ensure a uniform consistency.

If necessary, dilute with up to 10% GekkkoSOL Thinner, depending on the absorbency of the substrate.

Important: Do not dilute with ordinary water or painting waterglass. Use only GekkkoSOL Thinner.

3. Application

Apply GekkkoSOL FINE evenly using a brush.

On light-coloured substrates or when preparing a surface for a light glaze finish, one coat may be sufficient.

For dark substrates or where greater coverage is required, two coats are recommended:

1. First coat: dilute with approximately 10% GekkkoSOL Thinner if necessary.
2. Second coat: apply undiluted or dilute with up to 10% GekkkoSOL Thinner if required.

4. Tinting

GekkkoSOL FINE can be tinted using Kreidezeit mineral pigments.

• Mineral pigments: up to 10%.
• Iron oxide pigments: up to 5%.
• Before adding pigments to the primer, mix them with GekkkoSOL Thinner to form a smooth paste.

Higher pigment concentrations require consultation with and approval from the manufacturer.

5. Cleaning of Tools

Clean all tools with water immediately after use.

6. Storage

Store in a cool, frost-free location at temperatures below +25 °C.

The product has a shelf life of at least 12 months in unopened original packaging. Close opened containers airtight. To prevent leftover material from drying out, place plastic film directly onto the surface before closing the container.

7. Health, Safety and Important Information

Wear protective glasses and gloves. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and protect adjacent surfaces from splashes. Remove splashes immediately with water, as dried residues may cause permanent stains.
Before applying the product to large areas, carry out a test application to verify adhesion and compatibility with the specific substrate.