Product Specification
PORTER’S ALCHEMY LIQUID SILVER
Product Name:
formulations
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
are
designed
for
maximum
performance with minimum impact on user health.
For a touch of metallic opulence, use Porter’s
Alchemy Liquid Silver to create cool silver walls
* Australian Paint Approval Scheme.
that almost seem to shed a light of their own. This
is an interior/exterior product, so unleash the
designer within and think feature walls or garden
SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS:
design, or use in combination with timber, tiles or
glass. Porter’s Alchemy Liquid Silver is a water-
Can be applied to most suitably prepared
based decorative metallic silver paint for use on a
plasterboard, plaster, wood, metal, masonry and
variety of interior and exterior surfaces, from
previously painted surfaces.
broad wall areas to small items like trims, furniture
and picture frames.
COLOURS:
Available in two shades, Mexican Silver or
LOCATION:
Sovereign.
Interior or exterior.
LIMITATIONS:
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:
Visible brushstrokes are a characteristic of
metallic and pearlescent paints and it is for this
This product contains: 39g/L VOC.
reason that we do not recommend application with
a paint roller. Do not apply in high humidity, below
APAS* Target level for this product: 75g/L.
10°c or above 30°c.
Porter’s Paints use only premium grade, low
raw
Do not combine Porter’s Alchemy Liquid Silver
materials, and wherever possible we buy from
additive with any other paint. Porter’s Liquid Silver
Australian
contains actual metals, not pigments like most
odour,
minimal
processes
environmental
suppliers.
are
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zero
Our
waste,
impact
manufacturing
and
all
paint
metallic paints, so dangerous chemical reactions
METAL SURFACES (BARE OR PREVIOSULY
may occur.
PAINTED):
On metallic surfaces, apply a suitable metallic
primer (anti-corrosive), allow dry time as per
PREPARATION:
manufacturer’s specification, then apply two coats
of Porter’s Universal Primer. Touch dry in 2 hours.
NEW/UNPAINTED SUBSTRATES:
Allow minimum 6 hours dry time between coats.
Substrate should be a clean well-held surface free
Allow 24 hours dry time before over-coating.
from loose material, dirt, grease, oil and mould.
Dust down before proceeding. On bare surfaces
such as new unpainted plasterboard sheeting,
APPLICATION:
render, brick or timber, spot prime all joints and
repaired areas with Porter’s Limeproof Undercoat
Stir Alchemy base thoroughly prior to use. Stir in
Sealer or Porter’s Universal Primer, then apply
entire contents of Porter’s Liquid Silver additive,
two coats of same to entire area. (Universal
mixing thoroughly. Use a drill with a paint mixing
Primer gives a smoother finished result). Allow 24
attachment where possible. Apply two coats by
hours dry time before over-coating.
brush or spray. When painting broad wall areas
using a brush, best results are achieved by laying
On new unpainted fresh set plaster do not
off or reworking paint (usually in a vertical
proceed until plaster has thoroughly set and has
direction) to achieve a smoother effect. Spraying
dried completely. Firstly, apply 1 coat Porter’s
will achieve a finer smoother effect than brushing.
Mineral Silicate Primer by brush or roller. Touch
Touch dry in 1 hour. Allow minimum 4 hours dry
dry 20 minutes. Allow 2 hours dry time. Then
time between coats. Allow 6 hours dry time.
apply by brush, roller or spray 1 coat Porter’s
Limeproof Undercoat Sealer. Touch dry 2 hours.
Any unused paint should be painted out on to old
Allow 6 hours dry time.
newspaper, allowed to dry, then disposed of into
the household garbage. Do not store unused
mixed paint. Once the base and the silver
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SUBTRATES:
slurry are mixed, a harmless off-gassing will
Previously painted surfaces with loose, peeling or
occur and unused stored paint may create a
flaking paint must be made sound by scraping off
build up of gasses, causing the lid to pop off
loose paint. Fill nail holes and cracks with suitable
the can, possibly spilling unused paint.
filler, sand and dust off. Spot prime all joints and
repaired areas with Porter’s Limeproof Undercoat
Sealer or Porter’s Universal Primer, then apply
COVERAGE RATES:
one coat to entire area. (Universal Primer gives a
smoother finished result). Allow 24 hours dry time
before over-coating.
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Covers approximately 10m² per litre, depending
upon porosity, surface texture and wastage rates.
W ASH UP:
W ARRANTY:
Water.
Porter’s Alchemy Liquid Silver has a warranty of 7
years. Porter’s Paints Pty Ltd warrants this
product to be of the highest quality. The
COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS:
information supplied here is in good faith. There
are no implied conditions or warranty in the supply
Porter’s Universal Primer (coverage 10m² per
of this product. The manufacturer’s guarantee is
litre) is recommended where an undercoat/primer
limited to product replacement only and does not
is required when preparing substrate for painting.
include preparation or application.
Porter’s Limeproof Undercoat Sealer (coverage
12m² per litre) is also recommended where an
MANUFACTURER’S/DISTRIBUTOR’S DETAILS:
undercoat/primer is required when preparing
substrate for painting.
Porter’s Paints Pty Ltd
895 Bourke St
Mineral Silicate Primer (coverage 10m² per litre) is
Waterloo NSW 2017
recommended for priming new set plaster before
Australia
undercoating.
Phone: (02) 9698-5322
PACKAGING:
Toll free: 1800 656 664
Fax: (02) 9699-5322
Porter’s Alchemy Liquid Silver is available in
E-mail: enquiries@porters.com.au
250ml, 1 litre & 4 litre sizes. Slurry sold
Web: www.porterspaints.com
separately.
STORAGE:
Store in a cool dry area, protected from frost.
PRECAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid swallowing.
Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged skin contact.
Provide adequate ventilation. If accidental contact
occurs, rinse immediately with water. Check
colour before use.
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