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PAINTING

CAULKING

For best results use an Elastomeric Joint Sealant complying with ASTM C920 Grade NS,

Class 25 or higher or a Latex Joint Sealant complying with ASTM C834. Caulking/Sealant

must be applied in accordance with the caulking/sealant manufacturer’s written instructions.

Note: some caulking manufacturers do not allow "tooling".

DO NOT use stain, oil/alkyd base paint, or powder coating on James Hardie

Products. Factory-primed James Hardie products must be painted within 180 days of installation.

100% acrylic topcoats are recommended. Do not paint when wet. For application rates refer to paint manufacturers speciﬁcations. Back-rolling is recommended if the siding

is sprayed.

CUT EDGE TREATMENT

Caulk, paint or prime all ﬁeld cut edges. James Hardie touch-up kits are required to

touch-up ColorPlus products.

HardieSofﬁt

Panels

PAINTING JAMES HARDIE

SIDING AND TRIM PRODUCTS WITH COLORPLUS

TECHNOLOGY

When repainting ColorPlus products, James Hardie recommends the following regarding surface preparation and topcoat application:

• Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of any dust, dirt, or mildew

• Repriming is normally not necessary

• 100% acrylic topcoats are recommended

• DO NOT use stain, oil/alkyd base paint, or powder coating on James Hardie

Products.

• Apply ﬁnish coat in accordance with paint manufacturers written instructions regarding coverage, application methods, and application temperature

• DO NOT caulk nail heads when using ColorPlus products, refer to the ColorPlus touch-up section

COLORPLUS

TECHNOLOGY CAULKING, TOUCH-UP & LAMINATE

• Care should be taken when handling and cutting James Hardie

ColorPlus

products. During installation use a wet soft cloth or soft brush to gently wipe off any

residue or construction dust left on the product, then rinse with a garden hose.

• Touch up nicks, scrapes and nail heads using the ColorPlus

Technology touch-up applicator. Touch-up should be used sparingly.

If large areas require touch-up, replace the damaged area with new HardiePlank

lap siding with ColorPlus

Technology.

• Laminate sheet must be removed immediately after installation of each course.

• Terminate non-factory cut edges into trim where possible, and caulk. Color matched caulks are available from your ColorPlus

product dealer.

• Treat all other non-factory cut edges using the ColorPlus Technology edge coaters, available from your ColorPlus product dealer.

Note: James Hardie does not warrant the usage of third party touch-up or paints used as touch-up on James Hardie ColorPlus products.

Problems with appearance or performance arising from use of third party touch-up paints or paints used as touch-up that are not James Hardie touch-up will not be covered

under the James Hardie ColorPlus Limited Finish Warranty.

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Product warranties, safety information and additional installation

information are available at jameshardiepros.com

denote trademarks or registered trademarks of James Hardie Technology Limited.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including respirable crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

RECOGNITION: In accordance with ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2273, HardieSofﬁt® panel is recognized as a suitable alternate to that speciﬁed in the 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 International Residential Code for One and Two-Family

Dwellings, and the 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 International Building Code. HardieSofﬁt panel is also recognized for application in the following: State of Florida Product Approval FL13265, Miami-Dade County Florida NOA No. 17-0406.06,

U.S. Dept. of HUD Materials Release 1263f, Texas Department of Insurance Product Evaluation EC-23, City of New York MEA 223-93-M, and California DSA PA-019. These documents should also be consulted for additional information

concerning the suitability of this product for speciﬁc applications.

DANGER: May cause cancer if dust from product is inhaled. Causes damage to lungs and respiratory system through prolonged or repeated inhalation of dust from product. Refer to the current product Safety Data Sheet before use.

The hazard associated with ﬁber cement arises from crystalline silica present in the dust generated by activities such as cutting, machining, drilling, routing, sawing, crushing, or otherwise abrading ﬁber cement, and when cleaning

up, disposing of or moving the dust. When doing any of these activities in a manner that generates dust you must (1) comply with the OSHA standard for silica dust and/or other applicable law, (2) follow James Hardie cutting

instructions to reduce or limit the release of dust; (3) warn others in the area to avoid breathing the dust; (4) when using mechanical saw or high speed cutting tools, work outdoors and use dust collection equipment; and (5) if no

other dust controls are available, wear a dust mask or respirator that meets NIOSH requirements (e.g. N-95 dust mask). During clean-up, use a well maintained vacuum and ﬁlter appropriate for capturing ﬁne (respirable) dust or use

wet clean-up methods - never dry sweep.

SILICA WARNING