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DESCRIPTION AND USES
Zinsser Ready Patch Low VOC Spackling & Patching Compound is designed for the VOC-restricted areas of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to combine the workability of spackling paste with the strength of plaster to provide long-lasting results. It is smooth, easy to apply and sand, and very hard when cured.
Ready Patch is recommended for application to new or previously painted wood (including plywood, T-1-11, and pressure-treated wood), hardboard, metal (including aluminum, iron, steel, copper, and galvanized metal), drywall, cured plaster, masonry (including stucco, concrete block, poured concrete, and brick). Ready Patch will adhere to glossy surfaces such as metal and tile, provided such surfaces are clean and free of contamination or free of poorly adhered existing finishes.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces to be patched must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. If necessary, wash thoroughly with detergent and water to remove dust, dirt, grime, and other contaminants that can interfere with adhesion. Rinse well and let dry before patching. Remove any poorly adhering existing coatings by sanding and/or scraping. Remove loose, dried caulk and replace where necessary.
Note: Very deep holes requiring an epoxy-based wood filler or concrete/cement patch should be filled with these materials. Areas that are normally caulked should be filled with the proper caulking material. Countersink exposed nail heads and prime with an appropriate stain killing primer.
APPLICATION
Apply when air and surface temperatures are between 50- 90°F (10-32°C) and the relative humidity is below 95%. Higher temperatures and lower humidity will accelerate the dry time and cure time of the product, while lower temperatures and higher humidity will slow down the dry time and cure time.
Ready Patch should be applied with a clean putty or spackling knife. Use a 1” putty knife for nail holes and cracks, or a 2” knife for larger gouges. Spread Ready Patch over the hole and remove excess until product is smooth and flush with the surface. Apply as many coats as necessary to fill the hole or imperfection level with the surrounding surface. If holes are wide and over ¼” deep, two or more applications are recommended. Ready Patch Lite may be primed or painted when dry to the touch. Otherwise, wait until product has fully dried before sanding smooth. Prime patched areas before painting to prevent excessive absorption of paint.
NOTE: Ready Patch cures to a very hard, smooth finish and may be more difficult to sand after drying for 72 hours.
For best results, apply an appropriate Zinsser primer to the entire surface after spot priming patched areas.
COLOR/TINTING
Ready Patch is off-white in color. For applications where it is necessary to differentiate the color of the spackling paste from the color of the substrate, add few drops of universal colorant and blend in thoroughly.
CLEAN-UP
Clean up tools and equipment immediately with soap and water.