RJ4.01   SOFT DISTEMPERe

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

DESCRIPTION:

A high quality traditional decorative paint based on a natural gelatin binder. Artists quality earth and natural powder pigments provide matchless purity and quality of colour. A permeable paint suitable for use in older buildings.
Much of the charm of a distemper is its lack of uniformity with subtle variations of colour and tone.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

 Soft Distempere is an environmentally friendly product made with natural sustainable ingredients. It contains no VOCs, no petrochemical based ingredients, and no lead. Water-based.

USAGE/PURPOSE:

To be used for the decoration of ceilings and walls (in 'low-usage' areas). For interior use only.
Un-painted porous surfaces should be primed with Claircollee (RJ 4.05).
Soft Distempere applied to appropriate surfaces will not readily rub-off on clothes. It is not as wipeable as Casein distempere (RJ 4.02), Oil-bound distempere (RJ 4.03) or modern vinyl emulsion paints.

FINISH:

 Matt

COLOURS:

Soft distempere is available in all colours.

SHELF LIFE:

Limited (12 weeks). Store in cool environment.
Best used within 4 weeks of purchase.

AVAILABILITY:

 2.5 and 5 litre tins. Direct from Rose of Jericho. Soft Distempere is made to order.

FIRE RATING:

 Non-flammable.

HEALTH & SAFETY

 Detailed information is provided in Safety Data sheet RJ 5.04B.

NOTE: Those engaged in the use and application of this product should ensure they obtain and read this Safety Data sheet.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:

 Composition
Calcium Carbonate powder in gelatin dispersion.
Solvent
Water
Performance
Drying: In good drying conditions. Touch dry in 4 hours.
Allow 12 hours between coats.
Limitations
Do not apply in temperatures below 5ºC.

PREPARATION:

Ensure Soft Distempere is within shelf-life period.

All surfaces should be sound, dry, and free from dirt, oil, grease or other contamination. Previously distempered surfaces should be wiped/ washed free of any powdery surface material.
Soft Distempere can be applied to lining paper and prepared previously emulsion painted surfaces. Un-painted porous surfaces should be primed with Claircollee.

Any algae or mould must be treated with a fungicide and making good and filling should be carried out with a material appropriate to the substrate.
It is recommended that trials are carried out well in advance to ensure that the surface is suitable for application.

APPLICATION:

 Method
Best applied by brush. Cannot be spray applied. Brushes and equipment should be cleaned with warm, soapy water immediately after use.

Thinning
Primed or previously painted surfaces should require no thinning.

Soft Distempere is temperature sensitive and will thicken in cold conditions. If paint has thickened, it is preferable to stand the can in a bucket of hot water rather than dilute. Only if absolutely necessary dilute by no more than 10% (by volume) with clean water. Two coats normally recommended.

Coverage
c. 10m2/litre/coat on smooth surface of average porosity.

Rose of Jericho Website

For paint colours, refer to Paints colour chart
For full product specifications, refer to our Product listing page
TECH. ADVICE: From our Technical Department on 01935 83676. Email: info@rose-of-jericho.demon.co.uk