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Taubmans UnderProof Range

Taubmans UnderProof range of high quality primers, undercoats and sealants meet the demands of the professional in ease of application and product performance.

The products included in the UnderProof range are:
Underproof Acrylic Primer Undercoat
UnderProof Acrylic Galvanised Iron Primer
UnderProof Wood Primer
UnderProof All Purpose Undercoat
UnderProof Undercoat & Wallboard Sealer
UnderProof Stain and Varnish Sealer
Underproof Acrylic Enamel Gloss
UnderProof Pigmented Sealer

Two of these products are able to meet the VOC limits specified in Green Star NZ. These are:

UnderProof Acrylic Primer Undercoat
UnderProof Acrylic Galvanised Iron Primer
Underproof Acrylic Enamel Gloss

Certifications/Credits

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Application/Purpose

The Taubmans UnderProof range is intended for:
Paper faced plasterboard
Timber
Wallboards
Masonry
Concrete, fibre cement
Bare resin rich timber e.g. Matai, Totara
Previously painted surfaces
Galvanised iron, Zincalume® and other zinc surfaces

Refer to the specific datasheet for correct product selection

Benefits/Advantages

Can be applied under acrylic or enamel finishes
Excellent adhesion
Excellent hold out for topcoats
Quick drying
Able to be applied at a minimum temperature of 5°C

Composition

Vehicle Type: Acrylic
Pigmentation: Titanium dioxide plus extenders
Solvent: Refer to the specific datasheet

Technical Properties

Finish: Flat
Colour: White (Galvanised Iron Primer: grey)
Touch Dry Time: Refer to the specific datasheet
Recoat: Refer to the specific datasheet
Preparatory Coat: Not required
Theoretical Coverage: 8 -14m²/L depending on porosity and texture of the surface
Dry Film Thickness: 30 - 50µ
Usual no. of Coats: 1 or 2
Toxicity of dry film: Non toxic
Durability: Must be top coated
Thinning and Clean up: Refer to the specific datasheet
V.O.C: Refer to the specific datasheet

Installation and Maintenance Summary

After surface preparation and the quality of the paint itself, the next most important factor that contributes significantly to the life of the coating system is proper application. Coatings today are becoming more and more specialised in their use and in general require specific application methods which should be followed if the best results are to be achieved. Refer to our Guide to Coatings Application

Certificates / Compliances and Relevant Standards
	Green Star NZ

Green Star NZ Credit Approval
Please note the information below provides an indication of 'potential points' under Green Star Office Design V.1. Green Star NZ points are weighted by the environmental significance of the category they are in. Each point contributes to the total overall score of the project but are not absolute. For further understanding of the Green Star rating tools, Greenbuild strongly recommends that users attend an 'Introduction to Green Star' seminar. More information is available at the New Zealand Green Building Council website.
Greenbuild has reviewed this product and confirms its potential contribution to points under the following credit categories:
IEQ-13	Up to three points are awarded where it is demonstrated that various finishes meet the benchmarks for low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content. One point is awarded for each criterion below that is achieved: • 95% of all painted surfaces are low-VOC paints OR no paint is used; • All carpets are low-VOC OR no carpet is installed; and/or • All adhesives and sealants are low-VOC OR no adhesives/sealants are used.