Painting Driveways

TUTORIAL 11:

PAINTING DRIVEWAYS WITH TERRAFIRMA

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Determining your product requirement:

• Measure the surface area you wish to
• Determine which products are needed for the surface you wish to paint and the finish you wish to achieve.
• Check the Theoretical Spread Rates (TSR) on each of the specified products and see how many coats of each are recommended, then calculate what quantities of each product you will require, remembering to make adjustments for the porosity for each surface. TSRs are based on products applied to smooth, sealed (E.g. an unsealed cement brick will absorb more paint than a sealed smooth one, so allow for a lower spread rate on porous surfaces).
• Check out the specifications on all the top coat choices (referring to the relevant data sheets) and decide which is right for

UNPAINTED BRICK OR PAVING

Surface Preparation

1. Degrease surfaces if
2. Wash down to remove dirt and tyre
3. Rinse well and allow to

Application Method

1. Apply 1 coat of TerraFirma Driveway and Paving Paint diluted with 20% water. Allow to dry. (Approx. 1 hour @ 25°C)
2. Apply second coat undiluted. Allow to dry.

NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE THE BUCKET OPEN AS PRODUCT WILL FORM A SKIN ON THE SURFACE.

IF PREVIOUSLY PAINTED BRICK OR PAVING

Surface Preparation

1. Wash the surface down to remove dirt, dust and Allow it to dry.
2. Remove loose, peeling paint if
3. Ensure old paint is adhering well to the brick
4. Treat for algae if necessary with Ushevu Algae

Application Method

1. Spot prime areas where paint has been removed back to bare concrete with TerraFirma diluted with 20%

2. Apply 2 undiluted coats of TerraFirma Drive and Paving Paint to the entire surface allowing drying time between coats.

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE OVER OLD ENAMEL OR POLYURETHANE PAINT SYSTEMS.

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