SURFACE PREPARATION: Careful surface preparation is the most important part of painting. Surfaces to be coated with Safecoat Eggshell Enamel should be sound and cleaned of dirt, grease and oil. Cleaning with an odorless, dye-free, all-purpose cleaner like SafeChoice Super Clean is recommended. Previously painted surfaces in poor condition should be scraped, sanded smooth, and primed with a coat of Safecoat Primer Undercoater. Always test for adhesion over prior coatings (water based paints do not adhere well to oil based finishes without removal or careful surface preparation, for example). New wallboard or sheetrock should first be coated with Safecoat New Wallboard Primecoat HPV. Porous new wood should be sealed and sanded before priming, preferably with a safe product such as Safecoat Lock-In New Wood Sealer. Water and other stains must be blocked so they do not bleed through.
The best finish will be achieved with a primer and two finish coats. Environmental conditions are crucial: if the air temperature is too hot or too cold, the product will not cure properly; if the air or the wood is too dry, or there is too much moisture in or on the surface, other problems may result. In addition, many surfaces contain water-soluble tannins or acids which are activated by the application of a water based product and will "bleed through" to the surface. All of these conditions can be avoided with proper preparation. Finally, Safecoat products are formulated to work together. Optimum results are best obtained by using a Safecoat primer, for example, before applying Safecoat paint. Of course, always read the application instructions before beginning the job.

COVERAGE: One gallon of Safecoat Eggshell Enamel covers approximately 350 square feet in one coat depending on surface porosity. Untreated drywall will require several coats.
DRYING/CURING TIME: Under normal conditions, Safecoat Eggshell Enamel dries to touch in one hour. Wait at least four hours before applying each additional coat - longer if rainy or high humidity conditions prevail. Normal conditions include a dry surface, access to fresh air flow, moderate humidity, and temperatures above 55&Mac176;F. Thick application, high humidity or conditions other than normal will cause Safecoat to dry and cure more slowly.

COLORS: Safecoat Eggshell Enamel is available in a pastel base and a tint base which may be tinted to any pastel or medium shade with a water-based tinting system available at most paint stores.

LIMITATIONS: Unlike conventional paints, Safecoat is made without formaldehyde preservatives. Do not contaminate. Store in airtight containers. Do not use when indoor or surface temperature is below 55 degrees F.

LIMITED LIABILITY: The great variation between environmental factors, possible surfaces and application techniques, and the lack of control we have over such matters, must affect our policies. Safecoat products are guaranteed not to be defective when applied and used in accordance with instructions. However, liability, whether express or implied, is limited to replacement of product or refund of purchase price and cannot include liability for labor costs or consequential damages. Because of the variety of circumstances affecting each job, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and safety of the product for any particular application. We particularly recommend that users always test in small inconspicuous areas before application to the entire surface.