Technical Specifications

11 Hawthorn Parkway

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

GARDZ®

High Performance Sealer

For Porous Surfaces Prior

Wallcovering, Painting & Texturing

Generic Type – Clear, water-base, acrylic resin sealer

Performance Characteristics

• Penetrates deeply into porous surfaces

• Dries fast to a hard, moisture-proof film

• Prevents drywall blistering/bubbling

• Binds down chalky surfaces

• Strengthens soft texture finishes

• Seals in residual wallpaper paste

• Can be applied to high-pH surfaces

• Clear, low odor, water-base formula

Technical Data Bulletin

Product No.

02300

02301

02304

Recommended Uses – Apply to interior walls, ceilings and related surfaces. GARDZ is recommended for sealing

problem porous surfaces such as bare and damaged drywall, plaster, cement and cementitious coatings, spackling paste

and joint

compound, calcimine, stucco, acoustic and texture finishes, uncoated wallpaper, etc. GARDZ will also adhere to and seal

in old wallpaper paste and adhesive residue. GARDZ has a milkyblue color that helps to determine where it has been

applied but dries water clear. It is formulated for use directly from the container; tinting is not recommended.

• Damaged Drywall - GARDZ prevents bubbles that form when damaged drywall is skim coated with spackling or joint

compound. GARDZ penetrates and seals damaged facing paper, restoring it to a sound surface for repairs, suitable for

painting or wallcovering.

• New Drywall/Joint Compound and Spackling – GARDZ penetrates and uniformly seals, creating a moisture-resistant film

that protects drywall from blistering, tearing and other damage when redecorating in the future.

• Plaster – Allow new plaster to cure at least 24 hours before applying GARDZ. Before priming old, bare plaster with

GARDZ be sure to determine that the surface is clean, dry and in sound condition, taking care to repair any cracks or

holes with spackling paste or joint compound before sealing the surface.

• Calcimine - GARDZ penetrates calcimine more effectively than oil-base coatings and has a much lower odor. Because it

resists moisture, GARDZ prevents water-base topcoat paint or texture finishes from softening up calcimine layers

underneath.

• Wallpaper Adhesive Residue - Water-base coatings or texture finishes will reactivate old wallpaper adhesive, resulting in

cracking and peeling. GARDZ is formulated to completely seal in residual adhesive and prevent it from ruining water-base

topcoats and texture finishes.

• Texture and Popcorn Finishes - Use GARDZ to seal textured walls and popcorn ceilings before applying water-base

primer or paint. GARDZ penetrates soft or crumbly texture material and hardens it, creating a durable, water-resistant

barrier that prevents primer or paint from softening texture material underneath.

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• Old Uncoated Wallpaper - To determine if the wallcovering is a true paper wipe a wet sponge across the surface – if the water is readily absorbed it means there is no vinyl coating. This type of wallcovering can be effectively sealed with GARDZ. Surface Preparation - Surfaces should be clean, dry, sound and free of dust, dirt, excessive chalky material, grime, grease, oil, wax, mildew, wallpaper adhesive or any contamination that may interfere with adhesion.
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Cleanup – Clean up spills and drips with a wet, soapy cloth or rag. Wash application tools in warm, soapy water immediately after use. If product has dried on application tool, soak it overnight in a solution of ammoniated household detergent and water. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when cleaning spray equipment. Disposal – Dispose of unused or unwanted product in accordance with local laws regulating water-based coatings.
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