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Offers all-year protection in 12 colours for many types of building substrates, even in cold temperatures (down to -5°C).
- Up to 15 years protection
- Solvent-based for exterior walls
- Allows all year around exterior decoration
- Showerproof in 20 minutes
- Water-repellent
- 2 years shelf life
Britannia Wallshield Pliolite is a solvent-based coating offering all year round exterior decoration which provides up to 15 years protection.
The smooth and long lasting matt finish can be applied down to -5°C, and is showerproof in approximately 20 minutes after application.
Suitable for the decoration of external substrates including concrete, cement rendering, brick, stone, blockwork and pebbledash. Also suitably primed aluminium, iron work and surfaces previously painted with emulsion or oil paints.
Do not apply if there is a risk of heavy rain.
Do not use on bitumen coatings.
Not be used on high density, low suction substrates such as glazed bricks, faience tiles and engineering bricks.
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- Features & Benefits
- Spreading Rate
- Drying Times
- Preparation
- Application
- Cleaning
- Shelf Life & Storage
- Precautions
Features & Benefits
- Solvent-based
- All year round exterior decoration
- 15 years protection
- Can be applied down to -5°C
- Becomes showerproof in 20 mins
- Can be brush, roller or spray applied
- One-pack
- Suitable for the decoration of external substrates including concrete, cement rendering, brick, stone, blockwork and pebbledash.
- Also for suitably primed aluminium, iron work and surfaces previously painted with emulsion or oil paints.
Spreading Rate
These will vary depending on substrate, the site conditions and longevity required.
Typically spreading rates will vary depending on the end use.
- As a general guide 6-8 square metres/litre per coat.
Drying Times
- Touch Dry: 1 - 1.5 hour*
- Recoatable after 16-24 hours* under normal drying conditions
*Drying time will vary according to temperature and humidity e.g. the drying time quoted will be significantly longer in cold, damp conditions.
Preparation
New Surfaces:
- All surfaces must be sound, suitably dry and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.
- Surfaces with suction (Porous surfaces) should be treated with an application of Britannia’s Stabilising Masonry Solution (see separate technical data sheet).
Previously Decorated Surfaces:
- All surfaces must be sound, suitably dry and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.
- Remove all loose, and failing or suspect material by scraping or brushing with a stiff bristle brush (not wire) to a sound edge.
- Organic growth must be removed and the areas treated with Britannias Fungicidal Wash Solution. For surfaces in poor condition mechanical means may be necessary e.g. pressure washing between 1500-2000psi (102-136 bar), proprietary paint removal system, wet or dry grit blasting. Care must be taken not to damage the underlying surface.
- Fill cracks and small defects in masonry surface with a proprietary ready mixed Filler and finish to match existing.
- Stabilise all bare, filled and previously decorated chalking areas with the application of Britannia’s Stabilising Masonry Solution.
- Wash any soundly adhering gloss painted surfaces with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove any contaminants frequently changing the water. Wet abrade to provide a key. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all residues.
Application
- Supplied ready for use.
- Please follow the coverage rates shown in Spreading Rate Section.
- Stir well before using
- Do not thin*.
*Except when extremely cold when up to 10% white spirit can be added for brush or spray application.
- Apply by brush, medium or long pile roller depending on surface texture or by airless spray.
- For airless spray use a minimum fluid pressure of 2000psi (136 bar) and a minimum tip size of 0.018 thou.
- Mask as necessary with a wet strength grade masking paper.
- Remove as much product as possible from application equipment before cleaning.
- Replace lid firmly.
Cleaning
- Clean equipment immediately after use with white spirit.
Shelf Life & Storage
- Up to 2 Years if stored correctly and unopened under normal and frost free conditions.
Precautions
- Flammable keep away from sources of ignition.
- Ensure good ventilation during application.
- Wear gloves, goggles and suitable protective clothes.
- In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
- Remove splashes from the skin with a recognised hand cleaner or plenty of soap and water.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use near fishponds.
- Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environments.
- Do not empty into drains.
Data sheet
- For Use By
- Consumer Use
- Interior / Exterior Use
- Exterior Use
- Colour
- White
- Colour
- Cream / Neutral Shades
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Single
- Application
- Brush, Roller, Spray
- Coverage
- As a general guide 6-8 square metres/litre per coat. Apply 2 Coats
- Min. Application Temperature
- (-5°C)
- Touch Dry
- Touch Dry: 1-1.5 hour. Recoatable after 16-24 hours under normal drying conditions.
- Colour(s)
- Standard Colours
- Base Type
- Solvent-Based
- Suitable For Use On
- Concrete
- Suitable For Use On
- Render
- Suitable For Use On
- Cement
- Suitable For Use On
- Brickwork
- Suitable For Use On
- Stone
- Suitable For Use On
- Blockwork
- Suitable For Use On
- Pebbledash
- Finish
- Matt
- Application Method
- Roller
- Application Method
- Brush
- Application Method
- Spray
- Product Usage Type
- Topcoat
- Product Range
- Wallshield
- Colour Family
- Beige
- Colour Family
- Red
- Colour Family
- Pink
- Colour Family
- Neutral
- Colour Family
- Cream
- Colour Family
- Grey
- Colour Family
- Brown
- Colour Family
- White
- Categorised As
- Smooth Masonry Finishes
- Seasonal
- Cold Weather
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Britannia Wallshield Pliolite Masonry Paint is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT