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Flexi-Coat Latex Primer
#3601
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Product Profile:
General Description:
A pure 100% Acrylic Exterior Latex. This coating is effective is resisting staining and discoloration caused by tannins in most woods. Some woods such as redwood and cedar may contain excessive amounts of tannins resulting in stain bleed-through. In such cases, an oil based primer such as Anchor #1516 Sun Up Primer may be necessary.
Common Usage:
For use on properly prepared surfaces such as masonry, wood, and galvanized or other non-ferrous metals.
Color: White
Finish: Low Sheen
 
Coating Systems:
Finish Coats:
This product can be effectively used as a primer for Anchor #3600, #5100, #5200 and #P-300, as well as under our high gloss latex #P-700. Consult your Anchor representative for specific job recommendations.
 
Surface Preparation:
Paint only over clean and dry surfaces. Remove all loose paint, oil, grease, dirt, chalk or other contaminants that would hinder the performance of the coating. Mildew must be killed by scrubbing with a solution of a non-soapy detergent such as T.S.P. (Tri-Sodium Phosphate), household bleach and warm water. Thoroughly rinse affected area and let dry prior to painting. Repair all damaged areas, and repair any cracks or splits with appropriate caulk or filler. Glossy surfaces should be sanded. On unfinished porous surfaces such as concrete block, a block filler should be used prior to priming.
 
Technical Data:
Volume Solids: 38.17%
Recommended Thickness: 1.6-2.0 mils dry.
Drying Time: 
Temperature To Touch To Recoat
75 F / 55% R.H. 1 Hour 2 Hours
(Cooler temperatures and higher humidity will lengthen drying time)
Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Category: Primers and Undercoaters
Maximum Allowable V.O.C.: 2.9 lbs./gal. (350 g/l)
Actual V.O.C.: .29 Lbs./Gallon (35 g/l) (.73 lbs./gal. minus water + exempt materials)
Theoretical Coverage:
612 sq. ft./gallon @ 1 mil dry, assuming no application loss. Coverage will vary depending on surface texture and application technique.
Packaging: 5 Gallon pails, 1 Gallon cans, and quart (1/4 gallon) cans
Storage Temperature:
Minimum 35 F Maximum 110 F
Physical Properties:
Abrasion: Good
Flexibility: Excellent
Weather: Excellent
Health & Safety:
Refer to the front of this manual, the product label itself, and your Anchor representative concerning a Material Safety Data Sheet for complete information on this product.

Application:
Coverage Rates Per Coat: 
Dry Mils Wet Mils Sq.Ft./Gal.
Suggested: 1.8 4.7 340
Minimum: 1.6 4.2 383
Maximum: 2.0 5.2 306
Mixing: Stir thoroughly, making sure no pigment remains on the bottom of the can.
Thinning: Thin with water only if necessary up to one pint per gallon.
Surface Temperature:
Minimum 50 F Maximum 110 F
The surface should be dry and the relative humidity should be less than 85%.
Application Equipment:
Airless Spray
Pressure: 1800-2400 psi
Tip: .015"-.017"
Conventional Spray
Air Pressure: 40-70 psi.
Fluid Pressure: 10-20 psi
Brush: Use high quality synthetic or nylon bristle brushes.
Roller: Use 1/4" lambswool covers.
Cleanup: Use soap and water.
Application Considerations:
This coating allows for brush, roller, or spray application. Always apply into rather than away from the wet edge, overlapping each pass 50%. Avoid touching up, rolling or brushing back into paint more than ten minutes after applying. Touch up when paint is completely dry. Allow the paint to cure at least ten days before cleaning newly painted surfaces.

Limited Warranty:
The technical data on this label or on other data is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. We guarantee our products to conform to ANCHOR PAINT MFG. CO. quality control standards. Due to misuse in handling, storage, application and workmanship or variables such as weather or surface integrity that are beyond our control, Anchor Paint does not authorize any representative to make any warranty or merchantability of fitness of this product. Any liability whatsoever of Anchor Paint Mfg. Co. to the buyer or user of this product is limited to the purchaser’s cost of the product itself.

 

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