Owatrol E-B Fixes Chalky Porous and Unstable Surfaces

Owatrol E-B Fixes Chalky Porous and Unstable Surfaces

Owatrol E-B is a high penetrating, stir-in paint additive for use in water-based masonry or interior paints. It will help alleviate peeling problems on all porous surfaces. Owatrol E-B is especially suitable for unstable, chalky and powdery surfaces, crumbling brickwork or render.

E-B acts as a stabiliser, penetrating deep into the surface to firmly bond the first coat of paint to the substrate. This therefore eliminates the need for a primer.

Owatrol E-B provides a bonding primer, stirs in easily, and does not alter the original colour of the paint. It offers a time-saving benefit by eliminating the need to separately prime.

Why Should I Use Emulsa-Bond?

E-B greatly speeds up and simplifies the painting process, especially on difficult substrates. Mixing it with the first coat ensures a strong, wear- and peel-resistant bond without the need to apply a separate primer and then allow it to dry before you begin painting the final colour.

It is particularly useful for quick and effective painting of interior plaster, allowing the first coat of the final colour to also do the job of both primer and mist coat.

E-B is also an extremely versatile product. It can be added to the first coat to replace a primer, but if for whatever reason you prefer a traditional, separate primer it can also be used for that. This product can bond paint to a wide range of surfaces including powdery, chalky, porous, or otherwise difficult surfaces.

It can be used on plaster and masonry, wood, glass, plastic, and varnished surfaces.

Ideal uses for Owatrol E-B

  • Additive for waterbased paint and varnish.
  • Use on all porous surfaces.
  • Use as a primer or mixed with paint.
  • E-B’s high solids content maintains the inherent characteristics of the paint, improves hiding power and increases coverage by up to 20%.
  • Ensures an even coverage and maximum adhesion between the first and second coat of paint.

Surface Preparation

Ensure the surface is clean and free from grease, residue, loose debris, or flaking paint. If the surface is dirty, wash with water and detergent, rinse thoroughly, and allow to dry before painting. Any mildew should also be removed. This can be achieved by adding detergent to a 1:3 mixture of bleach and water. Apply this to the affected areas, leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with clean water and allow to dry.

Application Tools

  • Paint Brush
  • Roller
  • Airless or HVLP sprayer
  • Any other tools required for the product to be mixed with E-B

Coverage

*E-B undiluted: 6 m2 per litre. Actual coverage will vary depending on application method, type, texture, age and porosity of the surface. When mixed with paint generally 20% less material is used than if the paint had been applied without E-B.