etal, when an acrylic latex
based, water-thinned primer is desired.

RECOMMENDED FOR: SOMAY
Acrylic Latex Primer/Undercoater can
be used on painted or unpainted
surfaces that are properly prepared,
especially wood and non-ferrous metal.
Can be used as a primer/undercoater
under either a solvent-thinned (oil
based) or water-thinned (acrylic latex
based) finish coat. NOT recommended
as a finish coat or as a primer on
unprimed ferrous metal surfaces.

SURFACE PREPARATION: The secret
of a successful painting job is proper
surface preparation. Surfaces MUST be
free of anything which could adversely
affect the adhesion of this coating to the
surface, including loose, scaling,
peeling, blistering, chipping, cracking,
flaking, chalking or powdering paint;
dust, dirt, sand, soot, grease, oil, tar,
wax, soap film or petroleum-based
residue; lye, lime, chlorine, salt, calci-
mine, efflorescence, or any other
chemically reactive substance; and must
be completely free of all mold, fungus,
mildew or any other growing organism
of any kind. Infirm surfaces MUST be
made firm.

Scrape off all loose, peeling, blistering,
chipping, cracking or flaking paint. Wire
brushing, pressure cleaning, power
sanding or sandblasting may be used to
remove powdering and chalking paint.
To remove dirt, grease, etc., wash with
water and detergent and then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. To remove
mildew, fungus, etc., scrub with a
solution made with 16 fluid ounces (473
mL) of liquid household bleach and 2
fluid ounces (59 mL) of detergent in one
gallon (3.785 L) of water. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Patch all
cracks, and when dry, sand smooth and
seal. You should have a completely
clean and firm surface before any new
coating is applied.

WARNING! Sanding or scraping to
remove old paint manufactured prior to
1950 that contained lead pigment may
generate lead dust. Exposure to lead
dust may cause adverse health effects,
especially in young children and
pregnant women. To control exposure
to lead dust use protective equipment,
such as a properly fitted respirator, and
follow proper cleanup procedures. For
more information in the US, call the
NATIONAL LEAD INFORMATION
CENTER at 1-800-424-LEAD.

UNPAINTED WOOD SURFACES: Seal
knots. Countersink nails, putty the holes
and seal. When the surface is
completely clean and dry, apply one
coat of SOMAY Acrylic Latex
Primer/Undercoater. Allow to dry.

Apply finish coat.

UNPAINTED MASONRY, DRYWALL,
PLASTER SURFACES: Be sure surface
is clean and dry. Patch all cracks and, Page 2 of 2
when dry, sand smooth. Apply a coat of
SOMAY Acrylic Latex Primer/
Undercoater. Apply finish coat.

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED WOOD
SURFACES: Remove all dirt and foreign
matter. Scrape off all loose paint. Wire
brushing or power sanding may be
necessary to remove loose, powdery or
heavily chalked paint. Prime all bare
wood with SOMAY Acrylic Latex
Primer/Undercoater and allow to dry.
Sand all glossy surfaces, if any, or apply
liquid sandpaper, according to directions
on the can. Apply finish coat.

APPLICATION: Apply only at tem-
peratures above 50° F. (10° C). Stir
thoroughly before using and occa-
sionally while using. Apply generously,
using brush or roller. Avoid excessive
brushing or rolling. DO NOT THIN or
ADULTERATE with any additives.
COVERAGE: To develop a 2 mil dry
film thickness using 90% Transfer
Efficiency, apply at a rate of 290 square
feet per gallon on a smooth, non-porous
surface. On a porous, rough or textured
surface, a gallon should cover from 200
to 260 square feet at the same film
thickness.

DRYING TIME: Dries to the touch in 1 to
2 hours under normal drying condi-tions.
Drying time will vary depending on
surface and air temperature, humidity,
wind or air movement, exposure to
sunlight, etc. Allow to dry overnight, or
approx. 12 hours, before applying final
coat.

CLEAN-UP: Keep a damp cloth handy
to wipe up spills immediately. Clean
hands, brushes, rollers, tools and other
equipment immediately after use in
warm, soapy water.

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CAUTION! Harmful if swallowed. Do not take internally. Close container after each
use. Avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing of vapors. Use with adequate
ventilation.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

KEEP FROM FREEZING while in storage or transit before application.

LIMITED WARRANTY / LIMITED LIABILITY: SOMAY warrants that, at the time of
purchase from SOMAY, its products meet the specifications which SOMAY establishes
for them. Since results from the use of its products depend on factors beyond SOMAY's
control, SOMAY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, either expressed or implied,
INCLUDING, but NOT limited to, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS for particular purposes. User must assume full responsibility for: (a)
determining the suitability of the product for his intended use, (b) understanding and
following instructions, (c) preparing the surface properly, (d) applying the product
correctly, and (e) obtaining the results desired from the use of the product. SOMAY
shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or
misuse of its products. SOMAY's liability is always limited to the original purchase price
paid to SOMAY. Purchase and/or use of the product constitutes complete acceptance of
all the terms of this Warranty.


July
2003