Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA SPC-17
SPECIALTY
COUNTERTOP QUART
Form: GDH-337
Rev.: 041416
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Specialty Countertop coating is designed to
provide a smooth, scratch resistant finish that renews and
restores laminate countertops, cabinets and furniture. This
coating contains antimicrobial protection that will protect
the painted surface by inhibiting the growth of mold and
mildew and other odor or stain causing microbes. It resists
moisture and daily wear and tear in kitchens, bathrooms,
workrooms and more. This coating can be used on vinyl
tiles, wood and metal surfaces. It is not designed for use
on floors, granite, marble, ceramic tile, and concrete.
Countertop Quart can be matched to one of 26 finish
colors using Evonik
®
Colortrend
™
888 colorants. The
maximum volume amount of colorant is 3 fluid ounces per
quart.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
246068 Tint Base (29 fluid ounces)
.PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Clean laminate surfaces with detergent and water, rinse
and let dry. For metal surfaces, remove loose paint and
rust with a wire brush or sandpaper. Lightly sand glossy
surfaces.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you
may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO
LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS
BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID
EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to
control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA
vacuum and a wet mop. Before you sand, find out how to
protect yourself and your family by contacting the National
Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.
PRIMING
If painting a laminate or vinyl surface, no primer is needed.
For bare metal surfaces use 7780502 Clean Metal Primer.
For bare wood surfaces use either 224430T Painter’s
Touch Flat White Primer or 7980502 American Accents
White Primer.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (CONT.)
APPLICATION
Use when temperature is between 50ºF (10ºC) and 90ºF
(32ºC) and humidity is below 85% to ensure proper drying.
Do not apply to surfaces that when heated will exceed
200°F (93°C). Properly ventilate the area by opening
windows or using fans. Thoroughly mix to ensure any
settled pigment is re-dispersed. Apply using a good quality
a foam roller designed to give a smooth finish, a
conventional HVLP or airless sprayer. Avoid excessive
brushing or rolling. Use light, even stokes to ensure an
even coat and the smooth finish.
DRY and RECOAT TIMES
Based on 70ºF (21ºC) and 50% relative humidity. Allow
more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to the touch in 1-2
hours, to handle in 4-6 hours. May be recoated within 1
hour or after 24 hours. May require more than one coat
over contrasting colors. Allow 3 days for the surface to dry
before use.
CLEAN-UP
Clean brush and other application tools immediately with
xylene. Properly dispose of all soiled rags. Properly
discard empty container.