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Wattyl Solagard Range

A tough new generation acrylic finish with exceptional resistance to the effects of sun and weather. Specially selected UV screening agents offer maximum resistance to New Zealand’s harsh climate and sun. It is formulated with advanced acrylic polymers to be applied to almost any surface without primer. Wattyl Solagard Gloss is formulated to give superior flow, smoothness and substrate penetration - yet brushes wash out in water. An environmentally friendly product - non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-flammable. Wattyl Solagard Gloss has biodegradable surfactants making it safer for the environment.

Other Solagard products in this Range are:

Solagard Metallic Roof
Solagard Low Sheen
Solagard Semi Gloss
Solagard Roof

Certifications/Credits

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Application/Purpose

Wattyl Solagard is suitable for
• Bare timber
• New masonry, brick, fibrecement
• Galvanised iron
• Suitably primed steel and other metals
• Previously painted surfaces

Benefits/Advantages

Self priming on MOST surfaces*
10 Year guarantee that Wattyl Solagard Gloss will not flake, peel or blister on properly prepared surfaces coated with a colour from the Wattyl Solagard colour card

Suitable for areas used for the collection of drinking water

Composition

Vehicle Type: 100% Acrylic
Pigmentation: Titanium Dioxide
Solvent: Water

Technical Properties

Pot Life: Not applicable
Finish: Gloss , Low Sheen and Satin
Colour: Available in tint bases and factory colours plus white
Touch Dry Time: 30 minutes at 20°C & 65% RH
Recoat: 2 hours 20°C & 65% RH (minimum)
Preparatory Coat: Not required *(see Constraints)
Theoretical Coverage: 8-16 sq.metres per litre depending on porosity and texture of the surface
Dry Film: Thickness 21-42µ
Usual no. of Coats: 2-3
Toxicity of dry film: Non toxic
Durability: Excellent
Thinning and Clean: up Clean water
V.O.C: 45 grams per litre

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 Aplication

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.