Application and Instructions

General points to be borne in mind when using KEIM Mineral Paints are:

In order for KEIM Mineral Paints to achieve its permanent bond with the surface it is essential that the following recommendations are followed.

Pre-treatment 

• all areas to be decorated should be free from all surface contaminants, sound, dry and dust free
• all loose, flaking and unstable material must be identified and then thoroughly removed using stiff brushes and broad bladed scrapers to get back to a sound edge; these edges should then be feathered in
• ensure that any paint materials left remaining and the underlying substrate is sound and adhering well
• caution should be taken with the removal of any pre-1960’s coatings as they may contain lead
• any gloss or shiny surfaces should be thoroughly flatted down using sand or emery paper to create a good key
• if the surfaces are being chemically stripped ensure that they are thoroughly washed down of all residue prior to decoration.  Due to the potential for an osmotic drawing reaction, which can bring contaminants to the surface, we do not recommend the use of poultice based strippers if the surfaces are to be redecorated
• any powdery or chalking surfaces will require treatment prior to decoration – contact KEIM to ascertain the appropriate product
• use only KEIM recommended fillers and sealers.  Acrylic, resin and gypsum based fillers particularly are not recommended for use with mineral paints

Material Application 

• always maintain a wet edge and work materials out well
• all materials must be thoroughly mixed beforehand, and periodically during decoration, using a mechanical mixer.  We do not recommend intermixing packs, however if this is necessary ensure that products are thoroughly mixed beforehand to ensure even pigment dispersion, prior to mixing
• materials must not be applied at temperatures below 5ºC nor those in excess of 30ºC
• materials must not be applied if it is raining or if there is an immediate likelihood of rain
• KEIM Mineral Paints should be applied onto wind dry surfaces where the moisture content on or near the surface (to a depth of 5mm approximately) should be no greater than 18% by volume.  For on-site purposes a moisture meter may be used to give a qualitative reading – if the reading is in the green zone decoration may proceed
• on newly rendered surfaces we would suggest that a period of at least 15 days (30 days for lime render) is allowed following rendering, prior to the application of KEIM Mineral Paints
• mineral paints are manufactured using natural components and as such can appear to dry out unevenly.  This is the way in which they dry, once fully dried any unevenness will disappear.  Do not over-roll or touch up the paint during the drying process as this may inadvertently create patching once dry
• mineral paints will lighten as they dry, with a corresponding increase in opacity
• if airless spraying, please contact KEIM for details of the appropriate nozzle sizes and optimum mesh and filter types

Housekeeping –

• all adjoining surfaces must be protected during decoration, any splashes/unwanted paint removed immediately, before it is able to completely dry and bond to the surface
• any splashes or spillage should be removed immediately using water – particular note needs to be taken of this in respect of KEIM on glass, as it has a slight etching effect if allowed to dry hard
• clean all brushes and tools immediately in water (some ancillary products containing solvents may require white spirit or turpentine, if in doubt please consult the relevant product technical data sheet)
• always store materials upright and secure.  Protect from extremes of temperature and store in frost-free conditions

General –

• when ordering reference to the project should be made, to ensure that in the event of re-ordering a colour match can be supplied
• to avoid confusion, the recommendations within this specification should be followed where there are any minor differences between this document and the standard advice on packaging and technical data sheets
• KEIM Mineral Paints operates a policy of ‘sale and no return’ on all goods supplied in good faith

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How should I clean my brushes and tools after use?

If you have finished painting, then remove any excess by either scraping it back into the container, or painting onto old newspaper or wiping with a disused cloth. Rinse your equipment in a shallow bucket or bowl of warm soapy water rather than under a running tap to reduce water waste. Rinse paint trays ready for re-use.

Leave equipment to dry thoroughly and store by hanging up.

If you are planning to continue painting the following day, then simply wrap your tools in cling film, plastic bag, or tin foil to prevent them drying out.

Any water you do use for cleaning, can be used on compost heaps or plants – it’s that eco-friendly!

Additional Tips

• Decant any leftover paint into a smaller airtight container. It can be stored at room temperature and used for up to six months.
• Outdoor sheds, and garages can be too cold in the winter.
• Dry any unwanted or waste paint. It’s natural enough to be disposed of in your normal household waste collection.
• Why not donate any surplus to a local charity!
• Your KEIM bucket is recyclable too, or has plenty of uses as a storage container, bucket or plant holder!

KEIM Algicid-Plus is an aqueous pre-treatment and protective agent against algae and fungi infestation.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• All mould and fungal growth must be thoroughly removed by pressure washing and a stiff brush (steam clean where possible).
• Allow surfaces to dry before application of KEIM Algicid-Plus.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

• Uniformly soak the surfaces with undiluted KEIM Algicid-Plus, by brush or flood coating
• Do not spray KEIM Algicid-Plus.
• It is not necessary to wash the surfaces after application of KEIM Algicid-Plus.
• Once the product has been allowed to act for at least 24 hours, KEIM coating systems can be applied onto the cleaned surface.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

 KEIM Concretal Black is a sol-silicate based black paint for use on external mineral substrates. 

BEFORE PROCEEDING 

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new render/repairs to dry. 
• Lime render/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm. 
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC. 
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%. 
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours. 

SURFACE PREPARATION 

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well. 
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key. 
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required. 
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel or KEIM Fine Finishing Mortar where required. 
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt. 

MATERIAL APPLICATION 

1. Dilute KEIM Concretal Black with a maximum of 10% by with KEIM Concretal Dilution (100ml KEIM Concretal Dilution for every 1kg KEIM Concretal Black) and apply by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding. 

2. Apply an undiluted coat of KEIM Concretal Black as above. 

KEIM Contact Plus Grob is a highly filled silicate based priming coat, used as a bonding bridge between sound, existing coatings and KEIM Mineral Paints.

KEIM Contact Plus Grob is used for application onto sound, previously painted surfaces in preparation for coating using KEIM Mineral Paints and/or for filling hairline cracks up to 1mm in width and to equalise differences in substrate texture.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Dilute KEIM Contact Plus Grob 10% with the appropriate system dilution (100ml KEIM Dilution for every 1kg KEIM Contact Plus Grob) and apply by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline.
2. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding with decoration.

SUBSEQUENT COATS

• KEIM Contact Plus Grob must be over coated with one or two coats of any of the KEIM exterior paint systems.
• Allow at least 12 hours drying time between individual coats.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Contact Plus is a highly filled silicate based priming coat, used as a bonding bridge between sound, existing coatings and KEIM Mineral Paints.

KEIM Contact Plus is used  for application onto sound, previously painted surfaces in preparation for coating using KEIM Mineral Paints and/or for filling hairline cracks up to 0.5mm in width and to equalise differences in substrate texture 

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Dilute KEIM Contact Plus 10% with the appropriate system dilution (100ml KEIM Dilution for every 1kg KEIM Contact Plus) and apply by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline.
2. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding with decoration.

SUBSEQUENT COATS

• KEIM Contact Plus must be over coated with one or two coats of any of the KEIM exterior paint systems.
• Allow at least 12 hours drying time between individual coats.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEM Dolomitspachtel is a ready to use multipurpose, mineral based filler for interior use.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• All loose, flaking and unstable material must be identified and then thoroughly removed using stiff brushes and broad bladed scrapers to get back to a sound edge; these edges should then be feathered in.
• Ensure that any paint materials left remaining and the underlying substrate is sound and adhering well.
• Any gloss or shiny surfaces should be thoroughly flatted down using sand or emery paper to create a good key.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.
• For concrete  substrates,  a  maximum  residual moisture content of 3% must not be exceeded.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. KEIM Dolomitspachtel is supplied ready to use.
2. Apply thinly with a float, and do not exceed a maximum layer thickness of 4mm.
3. Deeper cavities must be filled beforehand.
4. Once the first layer of filler has dried, apply a second layer with a float.

DRYING TIME

• The drying time depends upon the layer thickness, temperature and atmospheric humidity. 
• Average drying time: 8 to 10 hours.

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KEIM Ecosil-ME is a high performance, photocatalytic environmentally friendly mineral paint for interior use.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• KEIM Ecosil-ME is unsuitable for application onto gypsum plaster.
• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new plaster/repairs to dry.
• Lime plaster/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Dolomitspachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

BARE LIME PLASTER, ABSORBENT OR POROUS SURFACES

• Apply undiluted KEIM Granital Dilution by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

LIMEWASHED OR DUSTING SURFACES

• Apply KEIM Fixativ diluted 50:50 with clean cold water by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

UNPAINTED SURFACES

1. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Ecosil-ME by brush or roller, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 5 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply a second, undiluted coat of KEIM Ecosil-ME as above.

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES

1. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Ecosil Grund (GW-Primer) by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 5 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Ecosil-ME as above.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Ecosil Grund (GW-Primer) is a silicate-based primer coat for interior use.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new plaster/repairs to dry.
• Lime plaster/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Dolomitspachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Apply KEIM Ecosil Grund (GW-Primer) undiluted by brush or roller.
2. Allow a minimum of 5 hours before proceeding with decoration.

SUBSEQUENT COATS

• KEIM Ecosil Grund (GW-Primer) must be over coated with one coat of KEIM Ecosil Grund (GW-Primer).

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Ecotec is a solvent free, silicone micro-emulsion based hydrocarbon concentrate for use as an environmentally friendly water repellent and dust suppressant.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

• Mix KEIM Ecotec to a ratio of 1:9 with clean cold water (1-part KEIM Ecotec + 9 parts water).
• This mixture is to be used within 24 hours of mixing.
• Apply KEIM Ecotec either with low pressure spray in a flood coat manner or saturate with a brush from top to bottom.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new render/repairs to dry.
• Lime render/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Exterior Sample by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply a second, if required, undiluted coat of KEIM Exterior Sample as above.

INFORMATION

• Shake before use
• Wash tools with water
• Colours may vary with batches and products

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Fixativ is a silicate binding and fixing agent made from pure, liquid potassium silicate for use with KEIM systems. KEIM Fixativ reacts chemically with the surface.   

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

• Apply a single coat of KEIM Fixativ, diluted 50:50 with clean cold water by brush or low pressure spray, ensuring that it is worked well in to the surface.
• Allow to dry for 12 hours before overcoating (if being painted).

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Granital is a classic mineral, matt finish silicate-based paint for exterior use.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

BARE LIME RENDER, ABSORBENT OR POROUS SURFACES

• Apply undiluted KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

LIMEWASHED OR DUSTING SURFACES

• Apply KEIM Fixativ diluted 50:50 with clean cold water by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

UNPAINTED SMOOTH/BRICK/STONE/TEXTURED SURFACES

1. Dilute KEIM Granital 20% with KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) (200ml KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) for every 1kg KEIM Granital) and apply by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply an undiluted coat of KEIM Granital as above.

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SMOOTH/BRICK/STONE/TEXTURED SURFACES

1. Dilute KEIM Granital Grob 20% with KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) (200ml KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) for every 1kg KEIM Granital Grob) and apply by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Dilute KEIM Granital 10% with KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) (100ml KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) for every 1kg KEIM Granital) and apply as above. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
3. Apply an undiluted coat of KEIM Granital as above.

UNPAINTED & PREVIOUSLY PAINTED ROUGHCAST SURFACES

1. Dilute KEIM Granital 40% with KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) (400ml KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) for every 1kg KEIM Granital) and apply by brush or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding. (continued…)
2. Dilute KEIM Granital 5% with KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) (50ml KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) for every 1kg KEIM Granital) and apply as above.

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KEIM Granital Grob is a primary coat and filler for the KEIM Granital system which reacts chemically with the surface.  It should be used as a bridging coat on previously painted surfaces or to bridge hairline cracks and equalise the surface.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Dilute KEIM Granital Grob 20% with the KEIM Granital Dilution (Special Fixativ) (200ml KEIM Dilution for every 1kg KEIM Granital Grob) and apply by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline.
2. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding with decoration.

SUBSEQUENT COATS

• KEIM Granital Grob must be over coated with one or two coats of KEIM Granital.
• Allow at least 12 hours drying time between individual coats.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM I.G. Primer (IF-Primer) is a nitro-collodium, colourless primer with good water vapour permeability used to obliterate staining.

It is usually sufficient to apply only one coat of KEIM I.G. Primer (IF-Primer).  

For extremely strong contamination a second coat is recommended with 4 hours between coats.  

KEIM I.G. Primer (IF-Primer) can be used between coats of KEIM Mineral Paints systems.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• All loose, flaking and unstable material must be identified and then thoroughly removed.
• All surfaces must be thoroughly washed down with clean cold water to remove all surface dirt and dust.
• When all surfaces are clean, sound, wind dry, dust free and free from all surface contaminants, treatment using KEIM I.G. Primer (IF-Primer) may proceed.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

• KEIM I.G. Primer (IF-Primer) should be applied undiluted by brush and should be left for minimum period of 5 hours being over coated with KEIM Mineral Paints.
• Should any staining ‘grin’ through the first coat application of KEIM Mineral Paints then these areas should be coated with a two-coat application of KEIM I.G. Primer (IF-Primer), brush applied with 4 hours between coats. After a minimum period of 5 hours decoration using KEIM Mineral Paints may proceed as detailed.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Innostar is an interior one-coat white paint system.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new plaster/repairs to dry.
• Lime plaster/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Dolomitspachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

BARE LIME PLASTER, ABSORBENT OR POROUS SURFACES

• Apply undiluted KEIM Granital Dilution by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

LIMEWASHED OR DUSTING SURFACES

• Apply KEIM Fixativ diluted 50:50 with clean cold water by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

UNPAINTED & PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES

• Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Innostar by brush, roller or airless spray, working the material well into the surface, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new render/repairs to dry.
• Lime render/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Interior Sample by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply a second, if required, undiluted coat of KEIM Interior Sample as above.

INFORMATION

• Shake before use
• Wash tools with water
• Colours may vary with batches and products

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

The KEIM Colourwash paint system comprises KEIM Colourwash BASE (an opaque white paint) and KEIM Colourwash (a ready-mixed translucent paint) to create decorative interior finishes. 

SURFACE PREPARATION

Abrade gloss/sheen finishes with sandpaper to create a key. Ensure surfaces are clean, sound and dry.

REPAIRS

Repair/fill with only mineral-based materials (such as KEIM Dolomitspachtel) and allow 1 day per millimetre thickness drying time.

LIME PLASTER

Allow a minimum period of 28 days for new lime plaster to dry. Apply KEIM Colourwash Lime Primer by brush and work well into the surface. A minimum period of 12 hours should be allowed before proceeding.

CREATING TEXTURE (OPTIONAL)

Stir KEIM Colourwash Textured Undercoat thoroughly before application. Apply using a soft, wide brush (such as the KEIM Oval Brush), working from the bottom of the wall upwards. Make overlapping “M” and “W” motions with the brush to create dimension, blending drips where required. Maintain a wet edge throughout application and work to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum period of 12 hours before proceeding.

KEIM COLOURWASH BASE

Stir contents thoroughly before application. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Colourwash BASE by brush or roller. Maintain a wet edge throughout application and work to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum period of 12 hours before overcoating with KEIM Colourwash.

KEIM COLOURWASH

KEIM Colourwash must be applied over KEIM Colourwash BASE. IMPORTANT: Stir/shake contents thoroughly before and throughout application. Apply KEIM Colourwash using a wide, soft bristle brush (such as the KEIM Oval Brush), working from the bottom of the wall upwards. Dip just the tips of the bristles into KEIM Colourwash and tap the brush on the side of the container to remove excess. Move the brush like you’re conducting a symphony, overlapping sweeping “M” and “W” motions, blending drips where required. Maintain a wet edge throughout application and work to a natural breakline. Do not touch up or overlap dry areas.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Lotexan is a siloxane-based water repellent and dust suppressant. KEIM Lotexan is for use onto stonework and all other mineral substrates.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• KEIM Lotexan is unsuitable for application onto previously painted surfaces.
• Repairs must be completed before treatment and allowed a minimum of 15 days for new render/repairs to dry.
• Lime render/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 2 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Apply a coat of KEIM Lotexan in a horizontal manner by brush or low-pressure spray, working from the bottom up. Allow a period of 10 minutes before proceeding.
2. Apply a coat of KEIM Lotexan in a vertical manner by brush or low-pressure spray, working from the bottom up.

APPLICATION GUIDE

Horizontal application 

Vertical application

NOTE: Where appropriate, apply KEIM Lotexan onto flank or adjoining walls to a depth of 1 metre, even if these areas are not exhibiting water ingress internally.

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KEIM KEIM NHL Kalkputz Fine (NHL-KP 0.6) is a dry bagged lime render manufactured to DIN EN 998-1, based on sand, lime (white lime, highly hydraulic natural lime) and hydraulic additives, with additives for improved processing and adherence.

KEIM KEIM NHL Kalkputz Fine (NHL-KP 0.6) is used as a topcoat render for interior and exterior areas.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL PREPARATION

• Mixing.
• Mix in a ratio of 1kg KEIM NHL Kalkputz Fine (NHL-KP 0.6): to 0.3 litres water (approximately 7.5 litres per 25kg bag) using a mechanical stirrer or plaster mixing machine/sprayer, e.g. Putzmeister or similar.
• Mix sufficiently but do not overmix.
• Application.
• KEIM NHL Kalkputz Fine (NHL-KP 0.6) should be applied in layers of 2mm (minimum) – 5mm (maximum) as a top coat only.
• For depths greater than 5mm, apply KEIM NHL Kalkputz Grob (NHL-KP 3.0) as a base coat.
• KEIM NHL Kalkputz Fine (NHL-KP 0.6) should be applied with a steel trowel and in the first stage smoothed to a good opaque finish.
• Once solidification has begun, the final texture can be applied.
• KEIM Glassfibre Reinforcing Mesh may be incorporated with KEIM NHL Kalkputz Fine (NHL-KP 0.6) if so required

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM NHL Kalkputz Grob (NHL-KP 3.0) is a dry bagged lime render manufactured to DIN EN 998-1, based on sand, lime (white lime, highly hydraulic natural lime) and hydraulic additives, with additives for improved processing and adherence.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL PREPARATION

• Mixing.
• Mix in a ratio of 1kg KEIM NHL Kalkputz Grob (NHL-KP 3.0) to :0.26 litres water (approximately 6.5 litres per 25kg bag) using a mechanical stirrer or plaster mixing machine/sprayer, e.g. Putzmeister or similar.
• Application.
• KEIM NHL Kalkputz Grob (NHL-KP 3.0) should be applied in layers of 10mm (minimum) – 20mm (maximum).
• For depths greater than 20mm, build up in multiple layers, roughening and leaving a minimum period of 1 day per mm thickness between coats.
• KEIM Glassfibre Reinforcing Mesh may be incorporated with KEIM NHL Kalkputz Grob (NHL-KP 3.0) if so required.
• KEIM NHL Kalkputz Grob (NHL-KP 3.0) can be coated with any thin layer KEIM finishing render and any KEIM coating system.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Optil is a sol-silicate paint specifically formulated for interior application.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new plaster/repairs to dry.
• Lime plaster/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Dolomitspachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

BARE LIME PLASTER, ABSORBENT OR POROUS SURFACES

• Apply undiluted KEIM Granital Dilution by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

LIMEWASHED OR DUSTING SURFACES

• Apply KEIM Fixativ diluted 50:50 with clean cold water by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

UNPAINTED & PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES

1. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Optil by brush or roller, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply a second, undiluted coat of KEIM Optil as above.

NOTE: The first coat of KEIM Optil can take time to penetrate the substrate and stronger colours may appear patchy as the paint dries. Do not touch up and only apply further material once the initial coat has been allowed a minimum period of 12 hours to dry.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Royalan is a mineral silicate-based paint system developed to withstand harsh climatic conditions, ideally suited for use in exposed locations, tropical regions, and those subject to continual pollutants and contaminants.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new render/repairs to dry.
• Lime render/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

BARE LIME RENDER, ABSORBENT OR POROUS SURFACES

• Apply undiluted KEIM Royalan Dilution by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

LIMEWASHED OR DUSTING SURFACES

• Apply KEIM Fixativ diluted 50:50 with clean cold water by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

UNPAINTED SMOOTH/BRICK/STONE/TEXTURED SURFACES

1. Dilute KEIM Royalan 20% with KEIM Royalan Dilution (200ml KEIM Royalan Dilution for every 1kg KEIM Royalan) and apply by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply an undiluted coat of KEIM Royalan as above.

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SMOOTH/BRICK/STONE/TEXTURED SURFACES

1. Apply KEIM Soldalit Grob undiluted and apply by brush, roller, or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Dilute KEIM Royalan 10% with KEIM Royalan Dilution (100ml KEIM Royalan Dilution for every 1kg KEIM Royalan) and apply as above. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
3. Apply an undiluted coat of KEIM Royalan as above.

UNPAINTED & PREVIOUSLY PAINTED ROUGHCAST SURFACES

1. Dilute KEIM Royalan 40% with KEIM Royalan Dilution (400ml KEIM Royalan Dilution for every 1kg KEIM Royalan) and apply by brush or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Dilute KEIM Royalan 5% with KEIM Royalan Dilution (50ml KEIM Royalan Dilution for every 1kg KEIM Royalan) and apply as above.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Silan Primer is a water repellent silane-based primer for use with KEIM Mineral Paints Systems. 

KEIM Silan Primer should be applied to bare surfaces only.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• All loose, flaking and unstable material must be identified and then thoroughly removed.
• All surfaces must be thoroughly washed down with clean cold water to remove all surface dirt and dust.
• When all surfaces are clean, sound, wind dry, dust free and free from all surface contaminants, decoration using KEIM Silan Primer may proceed.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

• KEIM Silan Primer should be applied undiluted to bare areas as a flood coat, by brush.
• Within a period of 2-6 hours, and these times are critical, the first coat of KEIM Mineral Paints must be applied.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Soldalit is a modern sol-silicate based paint for use on external mineral substrates.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new render/repairs to dry.
• Lime render/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

BARE LIME RENDER, ABSORBENT OR POROUS SURFACES

• Apply undiluted KEIM Soldalit Fixativ by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

LIMEWASHED OR DUSTING SURFACES

• Apply KEIM Fixativ diluted 50:50 with clean cold water by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

UNPAINTED & PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SMOOTH/BRICK/STONE/TEXTURED SURFACES

1. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Soldalit by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply a second, undiluted coat of KEIM Soldalit as above.

UNPAINTED & PREVIOUSLY PAINTED ROUGHCAST SURFACES

1. Dilute KEIM Soldalit 20% with KEIM Soldalit Fixativ (200ml KEIM Soldalit Fixativ for every 1kg KEIM Soldalit) and apply by brush or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Dilute KEIM Soldalit 5% with KEIM Soldalit Fixativ (50ml KEIM Soldalit Fixativ for every 1kg KEIM Soldalit) and apply as above.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Soldalit Grob is a primary coat and filler for the KEIM Soldalit system.  Can be used to bridge hairline cracks and equalise the surface.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Apply KEIM Soldalit Grob undiluted by brush, roller or airless spray. 
2. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding with decoration.

SUBSEQUENT COATS

• KEIM Soldalit Grob must be over coated with one or two coats of KEIM Soldalit.
• Allow at least 12 hours drying time between individual coats.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Soldalit-ME is an exterior sol-silicate photocatalytic mineral paint.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new render/repairs to dry.
• Lime-based render/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Fill cracks or equalise the surface using KEIM Spachtel where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

BARE LIME RENDER, ABSORBENT OR POROUS SURFACES

• Apply undiluted KEIM Soldalit Fixativ by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

LIMEWASHED OR DUSTING SURFACES

• Apply KEIM Fixativ diluted 50:50 with clean cold water by brush, work well into the surface and allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.

UNPAINTED & PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SMOOTH/BRICK/STONE/TEXTURED SURFACES

1. Apply a single, undiluted coat of KEIM Soldalit-ME by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Apply a second, undiluted coat of KEIM Soldalit-ME as above.

UNPAINTED & PREVIOUSLY PAINTED ROUGHCAST SURFACES

1. Dilute KEIM Soldalit-ME by 20% with KEIM Soldalit Fixativ (200ml KEIM Soldalit Fixativ for every 1kg KEIM Soldalit-ME) and apply by brush or airless spray, maintaining a wet edge and working to a natural breakline. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
2. Dilute KEIM Soldalit-ME 5% with KEIM Soldalit Fixativ (50ml KEIM Soldalit Fixativ for every 1kg KEIM Soldalit-ME) and apply as above.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Spachtel is a ready to use silicate-based filler for all mineral substrates, interior and exterior.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Allow a minimum of 15 days for new renders/repairs to dry.
• Lime renders/repairs must be allowed a minimum of 28 days to dry and must have carbonated to a minimum depth of 2.5mm.
• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. KEIM Spachtel is supplied ready to use.
2. Apply in thin layer(s) by trowel. If reinforcement fibre fabric is to be embedded apply a first layer (approx. 2mm thick), press in the fabric and smooth out the excess filler by trowel.  Once the first layer has hardened, apply a second layer by trowel. 
3. The total layer thickness should not exceed 5mm.
4. Deeper areas that require filling should be filled first of all up to a maximum of 10mm thickness in total. Apply an initial layer between 3-9mm.

SETTING TIME

• The setting time depends upon the layer thickness and weather conditions.
• Thin layer, dry weather – 1 day
• Thick layer, humid weather – several days.
• Allow a minimum of 10 days before the application of KEIM Mineral Paints.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM STS 7M is an environmentally friendly, non-hazardous paint stripper for the removal of existing acrylic-bound paints.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove as much unstable material as possible using a stiff brush or scraper.
• Score the surface where there are multiple paint layers to assist penetration.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Liberally brush apply KEIM STS 7M onto the surface. The layer of KEIM STS 7M should be thicker than the layer(s) of paint to be removed.
2. Cover the area using plastic film. KEIM STS 7M should not be allowed to dry out.
3. KEIM STS 7M can remain on the surface up to 30 hours, depending on the number and thickness of existing paint layers.
4. Remove plastic film and use a scraper, brush and warm water or a high-pressure hot water washer to remove paint residue.

NOTE:  Protect surrounding materials. Wear light breathing masks, rubber gloves and and eye protection during application and removal of KEIM STS 7M.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Turado is a fibre-reinforced renovation render for interior and exterior application. KEIM Turado can be applied as a single application up to 12mm, or in multiple layers up to 24mm.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL PREPARATION

• Mix 1kg KEIM Turado with 244-264ml of clean cold water (approximately 6.1-6.6lt per 25kg bag) using a mechanical stirrer, to a lump free, stiff plaster consistency and leave for a short while to mature.
• From mixing, application time is approximately 90 minutes. Do not add water to or attempt to use or re-mix materials which have hardened.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

SINGLE APPLICATION UP TO 12MM

1. Apply an initial layer between 3-9mm.
2. Press KEIM Glassfibre Reinforcing Mesh into newly applied render.
3. Proceed to apply a 3mm finishing coat wet-on-wet.
4. Finish using KEIM Hydro Sponge Float (or similar) or a felt float. Allow a minimum of 10 days before the application of KEIM Mineral Paints.

MULTIPLE LAYER APPLICATION BETWEEN 12-24MM

1. Apply an initial layer between 3-12mm. Allow one day per mm drying time before proceeding (i.e. allow 6 days drying time for a 6mm layer).
2. Apply a further layer between 3-9mm.
3. Press KEIM Glassfibre Reinforcing Mesh into newly applied render.
4. Proceed to apply a 3mm finishing coat wet-on-wet.
5. Finish using KEIM Hydro Sponge Float (or similar) or a felt float. Allow a minimum of 10 days before the application of KEIM Mineral Paints.

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Universal Render Fine (Unitputz 0.6) is a pre-bagged mineral render for interior and exterior applications between 6mm and 20mm.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.
• Use KEIM Universal Render (Uniputz 1.3) as first layer for rough-textured or uneven substrates.

MATERIAL PREPARATION

Mix 1kg KEIM Universal Render Fine (Unitputz 0.6) with 270-290ml clean cold water (approximately 5.4-5.85lt per 20kg bag) using a mechanical stirrer or plaster mixing machine/sprayer, e.g. Putzmeister or similar.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Pre-wet surfaces and build up in layers between 4mm and 8mm. Do not scratch up and allow a minimum of 12 hours between layers.
2. Incorporate KEIM Glassfibre Reinforcing Mesh by pressing into newly applied render. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
3. Apply a final 4mm coat of KEIM Universal Render Fine (Unitputz 0.6) and finish using KEIM Hydro Sponge Float or similar. Allow a minimum of 15 days before the application of KEIM Mineral Paints.

BUILDING UP LAYERS

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/

KEIM Universal Render (Uniputz 1.3) is a pre-bagged mineral render for interior and exterior applications between 8mm and 20mm.

BEFORE PROCEEDING

• Ensure air and surface temperatures are between 5-30ºC.
• Ensure surface moisture content to a depth of 5mm is below 18%.
• Do not apply when there is a likelihood of rainfall within 12 hours.

SURFACE PREPARATION

• Remove unstable material back to a sound edge with a stiff brush or scraper. All remaining material must be sound and adhering well.
• Sand gloss or shiny surfaces to create a key.
• Remove organic growth using a stiff brush. Apply KEIM Algicid-Plus where required.
• Wash all surfaces with clean cold water to remove dust and dirt.

MATERIAL PREPARATION

Mix 1kg KEIM Universal Render (Uniputz 1.3) with 240ml clean cold water (approximately 6lt per 25kg bag) using a mechanical stirrer or plaster mixing machine/sprayer, e.g. Putzmeister or similar.

MATERIAL APPLICATION

1. Pre-wet surfaces and build up in layers between 4mm and 10mm. Do not scratch up and allow a minimum of 12 hours between layers.
2. Incorporate KEIM Glassfibre Reinforcing Mesh by pressing into newly applied render. Allow a minimum of 12 hours before proceeding.
3. Apply a final 4mm coat of Universal Render (Uniputz 1.3) and finish using KEIM Hydro Sponge Float or similar. Allow a minimum of 15 days before the application of KEIM Mineral Paints.

BUILDING UP LAYERS

For more information visit: www.keim.com/en-gb/services/downloads/