GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PPG Duracolor™ ST Exterior Finish Acrylic Latex
Duracolor™ ST Semi-Transparent Finish is designed as an air-dry or
force-dry coating to be applied to approved fiber cement board and
trim that is factory primed and has had one coat of Duracolor FC
solid color latex coating applied by the Machine Applicator. The
Semi-Transparent Finish must be applied by approved machine
application methods and only by Authorized Machine Operators.
Duracolor ST Exterior Finish can also be used to seal and touch-up
board ends during installation and trim application. This product is
not recommended for large touch-up areas.
RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES
Fiber Cement Board and Trim
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding
MiraTEC® Trim
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing: Stir thoroughly before use. Do not shake.
Application Equipment: Duracolor ST is formulated for machine
application by authorized Machine Operators and may only be applied
using equipment and under conditions as outlined in the PPG
Machine Applied Coatings Product Manual and/or Technical Data
Sheets. To factory primed approved substrate, apply basecoat at a
minimum of 5.0 wet mils to achieve a minimum DFT of 1.9 mils. Apply
semi-transparent finish to factory primed and base coated substrate,
at a minimum of 3.0 wet mils (1.0 DFT).
Thinning: Thinning is not recommended.
General Application Requirements
Board and air temperature must be above 50ºF (10ºC). Paint temperatures must be at least 60ºF (15.5ºC). Paint must be mixed thoroughly. Apply basecoat 5 - 6 mils wet. Dry mils required 1.9 - 2.1 (wet mils
applied must result in dry mils required). Apply semi-transparent
finish at 3 - 6 mils wet. Dry mils required 1 - 2 (wet mils applied must
result in dry mils required). Paint may be applied in two passes by
flood or brush coater, spray or vacuum coater. Flash 30 - 60 seconds.
Paint may be air dried or force cured by convection oven or convection oven with IR assist BST 120ºF - 150ºF (49ºC - 65.5ºC). Time in
oven 4 - 8 minutes depending on oven set temperature. Typical oven
dwell times are 1 - 2 minute ramp up to temperature; 3 - 6 minute bake
at temperature; 3 - 4 minute cool down. Cool to less than 100ºF
(38ºC) before slip sheet and stack.
Additional Specific Application Conditions
In all applications, the measurement of the wet mils applied may be
affected by the application equipment. Temperature and humidity
conditions require adjustments to be made to application parameters.
These conditions are suggested guidelines, please contact your PPG
Technical Service Representative for additional assistance and to
conduct a review and audit of specific line parameters and conditions.
GENERAL SURFACE PREPARATION
Proper surface preparation is essential for the PPG Machine Applied
Coatings warranty to apply. Surfaces must be dry and free of dust, oil,
grease, dirt, mildew and other surface contaminants. Substrates
should be checked for moisture content. All fiber cement to be
coated must be below 15% moisture content. New fiber cement
boards should be dry to the touch before coating. It is recommended that the boards be aged for a minimum of 28 days prior to paint
application.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Ready Mix Basecoat & Semi-Transparent Finishes:
LV201022
Maple
LV201023
Slate
LV201024
Emerald
LV201025
Cedar
LV201026
Mahogany
LV201027
Redwood
LV201028
Sandstone Basecoat
Product must be applied over one coat of solid color Duracolor™ FC
Exterior Finish.
PRODUCT DATA
PRODUCT TYPE:
SHEEN:
Volume Solids
100% Acrylic Latex
Eggshell
LV201028 1st coat
37% +/- 2%
LV201022 2nd coat
35% +/- 2%
Weight Solids
48% +/-2%
38% +/- 2%
VOC
80 g/L
85 g/L
Weight/Gallon
10.4 lbs./gal.
9.1 lbs./gal.
Coverage*
300 sq. ft. (28 sq. m)
300 sq. ft (28 sq. m)
per U.S. gallon (3.78L) per U.S gallon (3.78L)
Wet Film Thickness
5.0 - 5.5 mils
3.0 - 6.0 mils
Dry Film Thickness
1.9 - 2.1 mils
1.0 - 2.0 mils
*Coverage on primed, smooth, nonporous fiber cement boards and
trim. Coverage figures do not include loss due to surface irregularities
and porosity or material loss due to application method or mixing.
DRYING TIME: A minimum of 8 hours at 70ºF (19ºC) and 50%
humidity is recommended for air drying.
Drying times listed may vary depending on temperature, humidity, air
movement, film build, color, application equipment, and line conditions.
Radiant Infra-Red heat or hot air convection ovens may be used to
force dry the Duracolor ST Finish. Care must be taken to avoid overheating so that blisters in the film do not form. If blistering occurs,
premature failure of the finish may occur.
CLEANUP: Clean equipment with soap and water, high-pressure
water jet, or steam cleaner.
FLASH POINT:
Over 200ºF (93ºC)
TINTING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT TINT.
T.D. 3217 7/2011
Duracolor™ ST
LV201022 - LV201028
PPG Duracolor™ ST Exterior Finish Acrylic Latex
LIMITATIONS OF USE
For use by Professional Factory Finishers only. These products are
designed for application only by professional, trained personnel
using proper equipment under controlled conditions and are not
intended for sale to the general public. Apply only when air and
surface temperatures are above 50ºF (10ºC). Product temperature
must be at least 60ºF (15.5ºC).
Radiant Infra-Red heat or hot air convection ovens may be used to
force dry the Duracolor FC Finish. Care must be taken to avoid
overheating so that blisters in the film do not form. If blistering
occurs, premature failure of the finish may occur.
FOR EXTERIOR USE ONLY. Not recommended for touch-up in
large areas.
PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
PACKAGING
5-Gallon (18.9 L)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using the products listed in this publication, carefully read each
product label and follow directions for its use. Please read and
observe all the warnings and precautionary information on the product
labels. Material Safety Data Sheets are available through our Sales
Representative or by calling (412) 492-5555.
Safe application of paints and coatings requires individual training, in
addition to knowledge of the equipment and the materials being used.
Directions and precautionary information on both equipment and
products should be carefully read and strictly observed for personal
safety and property protection. Consideration must be given to
eliminate conditions which may generate hazardous atmospheres
during spray application or subject operators or bystanders to injury or
illness. Spray equipment must be handled with due care and in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Special
precautions must be taken when utilizing spray equipment,
particularly airless equipment. High pressure injection of coatings into
the skin by airless equipment may cause serious injury. Treatment
advice may be obtained from Poison Centers. Air quality should be
maintained with adequate ventilation. Additional protection can be
achieved by wearing respirators and other protective garments such
as gloves and coveralls. In all cases, wear protective eye equipment.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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, call 1-877-622-4277.
PPG Industries, Inc.
Architectural Coatings
One PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15272
www.ppgmachineappliedcoatings.com
Technical Services
1-877-622-4277
Architect/Specifier
1-888-PPG-IDEA
PPG Canada, Inc.
Architectural Coatings
4 Kenview Blvd
Brampton, ON L6T 5E4
T.D. 3217 8/2011
(Supersedes 1/2011)