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Tikkurila PRODUCT DATA SHEET
14.03.2008

Lasera - Additive for Decorative Painting

Lasera
DESCRIPTION Waterborne additive meant to be added Tikkurila water-dilutable paints before decorative painting. Lasera makes the paint glazing and gives more working time. May weaken water-resistance of the base paint.
PRODUCT FEATURES Lasera gives easy, fast and safe way to apply decorative painting with various colour and pattern choices.
RECOMMENDED USES For interior walls and ceilings.

TECHNICAL DATA
  The paint is suitable for interior walls The paint is suitable for ceilings The paint is water-borne Tool: roller
The coverage of the paint on rough surfaces
9
The coverage of the paint on smooth surfaces
15
Colour Range Colourless
Coverage 9 - 15 m2/l, mixture of Lasera and paint.
Can sizes 1 l.
Thinner Water
Application method Apply by roller, make patterns by sponge, roller, brush or cloth.
Drying time at 23°C and 50% relative air humidity Normally dry after approx. 3 hours.
Solids volume 4 %.
Density 1.0 kg/l
Storage Protect from frost.
Product code 005_3300

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application conditions The surface to be treated must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +5 °C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %.
Preparation Clean dirt and dust from surfaces to be treated. Wash down previously painted surfaces with Cleaning Agent (Maalipesu) and rinse carefully with water. Prime steel surfaces with Rostex Metal Primer. Fill surfaces with a suitable Presto filler, if necessary. Paint directly with a water-borne tinted Tikkurila paint e.g. Eko-Joker, Harmony or Luja.
Painting Stir Lasera before use and add it to tinted paint in a ratio of 1:1 and stir well. Apply glazing paint by roller and make patterns right after with sponge, roller or cloth. Make patterns only for area about 1 square metre at a time and for larger areas about half a metre wide working bands. Additional instructions available from Tikkurila's decorative painting guide.

Clean tools from time to time with water and squeeze dry. Then apply first a test coat e.g. on cardboard.
Cleaning of tools Clean tools with water. The use of Tikkurila Pensselipesu (Tool Cleaner) is recommended for cleaning hardened paint.
Maintenance instructions Lasera reaches its final durability in approx. 1 month. Avoid cleansing during that time.
Clean soiled surfaces with a neutral (pH 6-8) dishwashing agent using a soft cleaning towel. Rinse and dry immediately after treatment. Follow manufacturer’s instruction when diluting dishwashing agent.

After treatment, treat surface with care for a few weeks. Surface reaches its final hardness and durability in approx. 1 month under normal circumstances. If needed, clean surface with a soft brush, a damp rag or mop.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSIFICATION The product is not classified as dangerous. A Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.Material Safety Data Sheet - Lasera
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WASTE DISPOSAL Empty cans should be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Liquid waste should be destroyed according to the local regulations.
TRANSPORT VAK/ADR -
ssa130308/ars280308/0053300-

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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