Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA
SPC-18
SPECIA
LTY
CHALKBOARD
PAINT
DESCRIPTION AND USES
Chalkboard is an
ultra-hard scratch resistant finish that
a
ll
o
w
s
you to create a unique
wr
i
t
ea
b
l
e
-
e
r
asa
b
l
e
surface.
C
h
a
l
k
b
oa
r
d
paint can be applied to wood, metal, masonry, drywall, p
l
as
t
e
r
,
glass, concrete, terra cotta, paperboard and h
a
r
d
w
oo
d
.
Products are formulated
with slate-like materials. It
p
r
ov
i
d
es
the perfect surface for chalk writing on walls, doors,
t
a
b
l
es
,
cabinets, picture frames, flower pots and more.
I
t
’
s
also
g
r
ea
t
for resurfacing ping pong
t
a
b
l
es
.
PAINTING CONDITIONS
Use when temperature is between 50°F (10°C) and
90
°
F
(32°C) and humidity is below 85% to ensure proper d
r
y
i
ng
.
SURFACE
P
R
E
P
A
R
AT
I
O
N
Remove loose paint and rust with a wire brush or sa
ndp
a
p
e
r
.
Lightly sand glossy surfaces. Clean with soap and water,
r
i
n
se
and let dry. WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old
p
a
i
n
t
,
you may release lead dust.
LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO
L
E
A
D
DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS BRAIN
D
A
M
GE
,
ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD A
L
S
O
AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a
N
I
O
SH
-
a
pp
r
ove
d
respirator to
c
o
n
t
r
o
l
lead exposure. Clean up carefully with
a HEPA
vacuum and a
wet mop. Before you sand, find out how to protect yourself
a
nd
your family by contacting the National Lead Information
H
o
t
li
n
e
at
1
-
800
-
424
-
L
E
A
D
or log on to
www
.
e
p
a
.
g
ov
/
l
ea
d
.
PRIMING
Use of
P
a
i
n
t
e
r
’
s
T
o
u
c
h
®
or American
A
cc
e
n
t
s
®
latex p
r
i
m
e
r
provides superior adhesion and hiding and is
es
p
e
c
i
a
ll
y
recommended for bare wood and metal. You can a
pp
l
y
Chalkboard Paint 2 hours after applying the primer.
A
ft
e
r
priming bare wood, sand lightly to smooth out the
s
u
r
f
a
c
e
.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
(cont.)
P
A
I
N
T
I
N
G
Stir thoroughly. Thinning is not required. In hot, dry
c
o
nd
i
t
i
o
n
s
,
however, you may thin up to 2 oz. per quart with water to
ex
t
e
nd
dry time. Use a good quality synthetic brush,
1/4" to 3/8"
n
a
p
roller or a foam roller designed to give a smooth finish.
A
vo
i
d
excessive brushing or rolling. Use
light, even stokes to ensure an
even and the smoothest
fi
n
i
s
h
.
DRY and RECOAT T
I
M
E
S
Based on 77°F (25°C) and 50% relative humidity. Allow more
t
i
m
e
at cooler temperatures. Dries to the touch in 30 minutes, to h
a
nd
l
e
in 2 hours and fully dry in 2-4
hours. May be recoated after
4
h
o
u
r
s
.
C
L
E
A
N
-
U
P
Clean brush and other application tools immediately with soap a
nd
w
a
t
e
r
.
CONDITIONING AND USE
After 3 days, the chalkboard finish is ready for use. Before
wr
i
t
i
ng
,
condition the surface by rubbing the side of a piece of chalk
ove
r
the entire surface and erase. This will leave a coat of chalk
du
s
t
that will provide the best erasability. Chalkboard can be
w
i
p
e
d
c
l
ea
n
with a damp cloth. Wait 7 days after painting before wiping
it
down. Repeat conditioning step after
c
l
ea
n
i
ng
.
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