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DESCRIPTION AND USES
EnviroSHIELD™ Odor & Smoke Blocker permanently coats and seals-in tough, deeply embedded smoke odors from fire damage surfaces. It also encapsulates and seals-in the distinctive odors caused by animals, nicotine and musty mildew. It is a water-based primer, sealer or finish coat that is formulated to perform like a solvent or oil-based sealer without the harsh fumes. It can be used as a finish coat after cleaning to seal and fully restore finished interior painted surfaces. Odor & Smoke Blocker can be used as a primer for top-coating with both latex and oil-based paints after it has thoroughly dried. Odor & Smoke Blocker can seal most construction materials treated and untreated lumber, OSB, particle board, masonry surfaces, concrete, brick, wallboard and composite construction materials. Probable areas of use include crawlspaces, basements, attics and building envelopes. Surfaces within these areas include sheathing, trusses, framing, joists, plates, pillars, posts, beams and studs.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
· Low Odor and Low VOC
· Seals in fire and animal odors
· Tintable
· Soap and water clean-up
PRODUCT APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
ALL SURFACES: Surface must be structurally sound. Remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt and chemical contaminants by washing the surface with Krud Kutter® Original Cleaner Degreaser, commercial detergent or other suitable cleaner. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to fully dry. Mold, mildew and wallpaper paste must be removed with an appropriate remover before coating and sealing. All surfaces must be dry at time of application.
PEELING OR CHECKED PAINT: Scrape off loose paint and sand to a smooth surface.
GLOSSY SURFACES: For maximum adhesion, scuff sand the surface thoroughly before priming. MOLD OR
MILDEW COVERED SURFACES: Clean off any mold or mildew with designated mold/mildew removers and allow to dry before coating and sealing.
MASONRY, BRICK, STUCCO AND PLASTER: must be clean, dry, aged masonry surfaces. New masonry must be allowed to cure at least 28 days before applying.
FIRE RESTORATION: It is critical to clean smoke damaged surfaces before use.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-Approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
APPLICATION
Stir Odor & Smoke Blocker thoroughly prior to and intermittently during use. Be sure that any settled material is dispersed thoroughly into solution.
Apply Odor & Smoke Blocker with a brush, roller or sprayer. *DO NOT DILUTE Only apply if surface, air and product temperatures are between 50°-90°F (10°-32°C). Coat the entire surface to ensure a uniform appearance.
Odor & Smoke Blocker can be tinted to off-white and pastel shades by adding no more than 2 ounces of colorant per gallon.
Coverage rates vary depending on surface porosity and desired coverage. Only one coat is necessary, a second coat can be applied if desired.
*For spray application, up to 8oz. of water per gallon can be added.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
BRUSH: Use a good quality nylon or polyester blend
ROLLER: Synthetic Fiber
Smooth Surfaces 3/8”-1/2” nap
Rough Surfaces1/2”-3/4” nap
AIRLESS SPRAYER
Fluid Pressure Fluid 2,500-3,200 PSI
Tip PSI .013”-.017”
Filter Mesh 60
DRY TIME
Odor & Stain Blocker dries to the touch in 30 minutes. Can be recoated in 2 hours. High humidity and/or cool temperatures may lengthen the drying times.
CLEAN-UP
Clean all application tools with warm soapy water. If spilled, contain material and remove with an inert absorbent. Dispose of contaminated absorbent, container and unused product in accordance with all current federal, state and local regulations. Do not dispose of this product down a drain. For recycling or disposal information, contact your local refuse collection service.
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