Easycoat Kitchen Bathroom

Low Sheen
Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and areas subject to moisture. Gloss Level 5-10%

Preparation and directions
Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from all surface contamination.

Treatment of Mould
Use household bleach and water to remove mould. Dilute the bleach with water – 1 part bleach to 3 parts water. Wear gloves and eye protection. Stubborn areas will need to be vigorously scrubbed to ensure removal. Leave the solution on the surface for 10 minutes to allow penetration, then wash with clean water and allow to dry. If substrate is heavily infected additional treatment may be required.

New Work
Paper Faced Plasterboard, Fibre Cement, Masonry & Timber – Apply one coat of Taubmans Easycoat Prep Sealer/Primer/Undercoat.

Previously Painted Surfaces
Remove all loose and flaking paint by scraping or sanding previously painted areas and sand smooth.

After removing wallpaper, wash off all paste residue and apply one coat of Taubmans PrepRight Traditional Oil Based Undercoat.
Undercoat previously painted enamel surfaces with Taubmans 3 in 1 to promote intercoat adhesion.
Spot prime bare areas in accordance with directions for new work.

Application
Apply two coats by roller or brush. Paint the corners and edges with a narrow brush and roll up to the edges using a 10mm (length of nap or pile) roller.

Stir paint in a circular lifting motion for 5 minutes before use
Drying time: 30 minutes (touch dry)
Recoat: 2 hours at 25°C (allow 4 hours in cold or humid areas)
Do not paint at temperatures below 10°C

Coverage
Up to 16m² per litre. Coverage will be lower on rough or absorbent surfaces.

During Painting
Ensure adequate ventilation, keep floors and furniture covered. Keep the lid on containers when not in use.

Microban Easycoat with Microban® technology helps to protect painted surfaces from the growth of bacteria, mould and fungus. These built-in antimicrobial properties make Easycoat ideal for walls and ceilings in bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, as well as damp, high humidity areas.

Microban technology is limited to the treated surface and is not designed to protect users or others from disease-causing microorganisms. Microban is not a substitute for normal cleaning practices.

7 Year Guarantee Taubmans Easycoat Kitchen & Bathroom Paint is guaranteed to resist mould growth caused by airborne spores for 7 years if used in accordance with printed directions and applied to suitable and properly applied surfaces. If this guarantee is not met, we will replace the paint or refund your money. This guarantee is given by PPG Industries Australia Pty Ltd and applies to defects in the manufacture or formulation of the paint. This guarantee does not cover mould growth from contaminated substrates or mould problems caused by environmental or underlying structural issues (e.g. localised high humidity, areas of low ventilation, structural damp or water ingress due to leaks), or paint failure caused by other factors beyond our control. We are not liable for the cost of labour or any other direct or indirect loss or damage arising from a breach of this guarantee. Customers are responsible for all costs of claiming under this guarantee. To claim, customers must write to us or call our Customer Service number to request a claim form. The benefits provided by this guarantee are in addition to other rights and remedies under the law. If you are a consumer within the meaning of the Australian Consumer Law: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Low Volatile Organic Compound Taubmans Easycoat range contains Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contents; assisting architects, building owners and homebuilders in building green. PPG was one of the first pioneers in the paint industry to develop new performance standards for zero and low-VOC products. With PPG, painting green does not mean sacrificing coating performance.

Approved by Sensitive Choice Taubmans Easycoat has been approved by the National Asthma Council Australia's Sensitive Choice Program. Products approved by the Sensitive Choice Program may be a better choice for people with asthma and allergies.