Clear dressing slate, natural stone, unglazed terracotta tiles, quarry tiles, paving bricks and other natural decorative materials.

Product: Bondall Monolac

Surface Preparation:

TEST AREA. Always test on a small inconspicuous area, to ensure that the product is achieving the desired result, prior to application over the entire area. Carry out a splash test to check for the porosity of the surface or to test if surface has previously been coated. If water beads do not apply sealer. May not be suitable for some terracotta.

Surface preparation is important. All surfaces should be completely dry and free from grease, grime, dust and other contaminants prior to the application of Bondall Monolac. use Bondall cleaning and preparatory products as required.

Applications:

• Stir well before use, DO NOT SHAKE. Use a 25mm broad timber or metal paddle and stir with a lifting motion to incorporate the entire product.
• Apply Bondall Monolac with a good quality paintbrush, or spray. Treat grout or mortar lines first over an area of 1 to 2 square metres and then fill in as you proceed.
• Apply one coat of Bondall Monolac diluted 1:1 with mineral turps as an initial sealer coat and allow to dry for a minium of two hours.
• Apply a final coat of Bondall Monolac undiluted to the entire surface.
• No sanding is necessary prior to re-coating. Clean surface and allow to dry and apply another coat of Bondall Monolac when you want to restore the lustre.
• Do not apply if the temperature is below 10ºC or if rain is expected within 24 hours.

Coverage

Approximately 10 square metres per litre on high -density surfaces and 4-5 square metres on highly porous surfaces.

Thinning

Thin first coat only 1:1 with mineral turps.

Drying Time

Bondall Monolac will be touch-dry in 2 hours. Drying times are a guide only. Longer drying times may be required in cooler or humid conditions. Allow drying for as long as possible before full use, light foot traffic is permissible after 4-6 hours depending on the weather conditions at the time. Allow at least 24 hours before allowing heavy traffic.

Clean Up

Clean all equipment promptly with mineral turps followed by a warm water rinse with a little detergent added.
Do not pour contents or washing down drains or sinks. Dispose of as per your council regulations.

Precautions/ First Aid

It is recommended that normal personal protective clothing should be worn, including coveralls, impervious gloves and goggles. Avoid unnecessary skin contact and inhalation. Flammable – Keep away from naked flame.
If swallowed, contact a doctor or the poison Information Centre on 13 11 26. Give water to drink and do not induce vomiting.