Use and Care Manual

GLIDDEN PROFESSIONAL GPL-0000
Architectural Coatings Interior Ceiling Paint Flat
GENERAL SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean, sound, and free from all contamination including loose and peeling paint, dirt, grease, oil, wax,
concrete curing agents and bond breakers, chalk, efflorescence, mildew, rust, product fines, and dust. Remove loose paint, chalk, and
efflorescence by wire brushing, scraping, sanding, and/or pressure washing. Putty all nail holes and caulk all cracks and open seams. Sand
all glossy, rough, and patched surfaces. Feather back all rough edges to sound surface by sanding.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust or fumes. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST
OR FUMES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD
ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a properly fitted NIOSH-approved respirator and prevent skin contact to control lead exposure. Clean up
carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the USEPA
National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead. In Canada contact a regional Health Canada office.
Follow these instructions to control exposure to other hazardous substances that may be released during surface preparation.
NEW SURFACES:
Drywall: Joint compound must dry for two days before priming. Prime with the appropriate latex drywall primer.
Wood: Set nails, fill with latex spackle. Sand smooth. Dust clean. Prime with appropriate latex wood primer.
Concrete, Plaster and Masonry: Cure at least 30 days before painting. pH must be 10.0 or lower. Roughen slick poured or precast
concrete and remove sealers by chemical cleaning or abrasive method such as sandsweeping. Rinse thoroughly with water and allow to
dry. Must be internally dry. Remove loose aggregate. Prime with the appropriate latex bonding primer for concrete. Fill concrete block with
a latex block filler. Prime plaster with the appropriate latex primer for plaster.
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: Wash to remove contaminants. Rinse thoroughly with water and allow to dry. Dull glossy areas by
light sanding. Remove sanding dust. Remove loose paint. Prime bare areas with primer specified under NEW SURFACES.
A2.43 4/2014
PACKAGING
PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. believes the technical data presented is currently accurate: however, no guarantee of accuracy, comprehensiveness, or performance is given or
implied. Improvements in coatings technology may cause future technical data to vary from what is in this bulletin. For complete, up-to-date technical information, visit our web
site or call 1-800-454-3336.
PPG Architectural Coatings
One PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15272
www.gliddenprofessional.com/THD
Technical Services
1-800-454-3336
1-Gallon (3.78 L)
5-Gallon (18.9 L)
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Apply when air and surface temperatures are between 50ºF (10ºC)
and 90ºF (32ºC). Do not apply when the surface or air tempera-
ture is below 50ºF (10ºC).
PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
Glidden Professional, the Glidden Professional Logo is a registered trademark of the PPG Group of Companies. The PPG logo is a registered trademark of PPG Industries
Ohio, Inc. LEED is a registered trademark of the US Green Building Council.
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! CAUSES EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. USE ONLY WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. For emergency information call [phone]. Note: These
warnings encompass the product series. Prior to use, read and follow product-specific MSDS and label information. If sanding, wear a
dust mask to avoid breathing of sanding dust. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Ensure fresh air entry during application and drying.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. If you experience eye watering, headaches, or dizziness, leave the area. If properly used, a respirator
may offer additional protection. Obtain professional advice before using. Close container after each use. FIRST AID: For skin contact,
wash thoroughly with soap and water. If any product remains, gently rub with petroleum jelly, vegetable or mineral/baby oil then wash
again with soap and water. Repeat as needed. Remove contaminated clothing. For eye contact, flush immediately with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. If swallowed, get medical attention immediately. If inhalation causes discomfort, remove
to fresh air. If discomfort persists or breathing difficulty occurs, get medical attention. KEEP FROM FREEZING. DS26-0306