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Tikkurila PRODUCT DATA SHEET
16.07.2007

Optiva Formo

Optiva Formo
DESCRIPTION Interior decorative plaster.
PRODUCT FEATURES Optiva Formo can be applied on cement plasters and lime-cement plaster, dry plasters and concrete surfaces.
RECOMMENDED USES Walls

TECHNICAL DATA
  The paint is suitable for interior walls The paint is full-matt The paint is water-borne Painting conditions: relative humidity of the air below 80% and the temperature of the air at least +5ºC
The coverage of the paint on rough surfaces
2
The coverage of the paint on smooth surfaces
2,5
Features Consistency: BGS apparatus type: 10-11 cm
Colour Range Available in white and colours from Tikkurila Interior Colours collection; colours are as close to the colour card as possible; final colour will depend on condition and method of application, tools and structure of the plaster.
Gloss grade Full-matt
Coverage 2 – 2,5kg/ m2  (the package is enough to get approx. 5 -7 m2 of ready surface).
Can sizes 14 kg
Thinner Water
Mixing ratio Water max 10%
Application method

Stainless steel or plastic float.

Drying time at 23°C and 50% relative air humidity

Full dry after 48 hours (depending on temperature and humidity of the air), painting with stain after min. 24 hours, complete hardening after 28 days.

Storage Protect from frost. Store in tightly closed cans, in dry premises. Storing temperature should be below 5°C - 25°C.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application conditions Surface dry and clean. Temperature of air and surface should be +5 °C, relative humidity of the air max. 80%. In case of too thick surface or too fast drying because of high temperature the cracks can appear on the surface of the plaster.
Preparation Pre-treatment:
The surface must dry, clean, free from dirt, dust and grease. Fresh cement and lime-cement plasters should be seasoned before the application of plaster min. for 4 weeks. Remove thoroughly any surface of the glue and lime paints and old loose paint. Any uneven spots or cracks fill with Prestia manufactured by Tikkurila. Such prepared surface rinse with water. Absorptive surface should be primed with Optiva Grunt.
Application Apply Optiva Formo with stainless steel or plastic float create a surface 1-2 mm thick. The structure is given during application of plaster creating grooves and wipes. The plaster can be thin with max. 10 % of water, if necessary. The final structure and efficiency depend on the type of used tool, thickness of used surface and the technique of application. To make all surface or architectonical part of it should be used a product from one production batch. In order to get an additional colour effect, after min. 24 hours you should apply Feelings Effect Paint and make special effect using the sponge. The surface of plaster which was painted with Feelings Effect Paint is touch dry after min. 3 hours from application in temp. +23 °C and relative humidity of the air 50%. It is also possible to apply plasters in different colours on the same surface to create an additional colour effect.

Cleaning of tools Tools should be cleaned with water immediately after use.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSIFICATION Product not classified as a dangerous by Act from 11th of January 2001 about chemical substances and chemical agents (Dz.U. z 2001 r. Nr. 11 poz. 84) also with later changes. Material Safety Data Sheet available at Client request. Material Safety Data Sheet - Optiva FORMO
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WASTE DISPOSAL Empty cans and liquid waste should be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
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The above information, based on laboratory tests and practical experience, has been proved valid at the date marked on the product data sheet. The quality of the product is ensured by our operational system, based on the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As a manufacturer we cannot be responsible for any damages caused by using the product against our instructions or for inappropriate purposes.

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