{"product_id":"top-coat","title":"Top Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Coat \u003c\/strong\u003eis a VOC free, water based product in powder form that can be applied on top of lime painted surfaces to add a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematte protective layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eTop Coat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis applied with a brush in the same way as Lime paint, using either x-strokes or up\/down strokes depending on how the Lime paint underneath was applied. The ideal room temperature when applying the Top Coat is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e15–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eIt's very\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimportant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eto spread the Top Coat evenly and avoid applying it too thickly, as a heavy application can result in a white haze once dry. A thin, well-distributed coat will give the best even finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Coat is used to protect walls from getting stains, spots and splashes etc. The more layers applied, the better protection achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe content of the bag is mixed with 900ml of water and should give you about 1.2l of Top Coat in liquid form. Product should be mixed\u003c\/span\u003e on the day it is used and can only be stored in an airtight container. In liquid form, it can be stored for up to 14 days. In powder form the product can be stored for up to 1 year in a sealed container. Top Coat has a milky white colour when mixed with water but dries clear (trust the process).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Top coat can alter the colour of kalkpaint very slightly, making the colour a bit darker\/warmer. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Top Coat can be applied 72hours after the last layer of lime paint has been applied. (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please make sure to remove any painter's tape from the walls before applying the top coat. Leaving the tape on can cause the top coat to peel off when the tape is removed.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Top Coat can be applied aprox. 6- 8 hours after the first layer of Top Coat has been applied (This depends on the humidity in the room.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird layer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor more, please allow 24 hours between layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow you can see a water test made on different layers of top coat. In the first photo to the left, water has been sprayed on a lime painted wall. As more layers of top coat are applied, the better protection it gives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/8636\/1397\/files\/Top-Coat-test_480x480.jpg?v=1677241510\" width=\"531\" height=\"208\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne layer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: One layer will give some water resistance but water can still penetrate. After applying one layer of top coat you can clean the wall using a dry or a slightly damp clean cloth to wipe off dust.\u003cbr\u003eOne layer application is suitable for walls that require low protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo layers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTwo layers will make the surface more water repellent and water will not pass through as easily. After applying two layers of top coat you can clean the wall using a dry, damp or slightly wet clean cloth to wipe off dust, spills etc.\u003cbr\u003eTwo layer application is suitable for walls that require medium protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree layers or more =\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn order to get a waterproof surface where water will no longer penetrate, a minimum of three layers are needed as the wall needs to be fully saturated with the top coat. The top coat must completely cover the entire lime painted surface. After applying three layer or more, it is ok to use a wet clean cloth to wipe\/clean the wall.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e*We recommend using a cloth to dry the wall after cleaning with a wet cloth to avoid getting streaks and water marks*\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum three layer application is suitable when walls require high protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Coat is for indoor use only, it does not tolerate frost or extreme heat and is not suitable where you have permanently damp areas or heavy use of water like inside showers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/8636\/1397\/files\/EN_SDS_KP-TOPCOAT.pdf?v=1677239793\" title=\"Safety Sheet Top Coat Sealer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*\u003cem\u003eKalkpaint Asia cannot guarantee that the Top Coat will provide protection against every type of stain, scratches, chemicals, strong food colours etc. Our Top coat is VOC free and low\/zero odour product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalkpaint Asia","offers":[{"title":"1 Bag","offer_id":42929057529974,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9651\/0582\/files\/IMG_4098281CDCCD-1.webp?v=1766417743","url":"https:\/\/kalkpaintasia.com\/products\/top-coat","provider":"Kalkpaint Asia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}