Tektura Clear Erase How to Install

Clea Erase is a protective liquid coat that can be seamlessly applied to interiors as easily as traditional paint with Clear Erase you can turn any smooth low porosity surface in any colour into a write on, write off surface scribbles and marks are wiped away. this video shows you how to install Clear Erase and create your own wipe on, wipe off surface the beauty of Clear Erase is that it's totally transparent so the underlying color, pattern, and texture will show through surface marks, scuffs and imperfections will show so please ensure the surfaces is as clean and smooth as possible before you begin existing painted surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of grease and mildew matt emulsion walls may need priming first if you're repainting first, sand the existing area smooth and fill any holes or scratches use a quality primer and vinyl satin or eggshell paint be sure to apply the paint as smoothly as possible with little or no stippling, lap marks, or roller lines let the paint dry this may take up to four hours with your surface properly prepped we're now ready to apply Clear Erase you will need an nine-inch paint roller, a lint free quarter-inch nap roller cover, a clean tray, low-tack masking tape, and a dust cloth. remove particles from the roller using masking tape. Some things to keep in mind before you start mixing Clear Erase: when parts one and two are combined they have an open time of sixty minutes if you're going to be working in more than one area make sure all the surface are prepped and ready before you start mixing there are two size kits available the small kit covers three point seven square meters and the larger kit covers eight point three six square meters stir the mixture while pouring part one into part two mix thoroughly for three to three and a half minutes doesn't shake cleary raise shaking can cause bubbles which can have an adverse effect on the application as part one and two are combined the mixture will begin to thicken slightly make sure you scrape the sides and bottom of the can you want everything worked into the mix also don't combine multiple kids and don't reseal the cans once opened let the mixed Clear Erase sweat in for five minutes then pour it into a clean tray so that you can blend the cut in before the paint begins to dry roll vertically maintaining a wet edge and backroll to maintain evenness inspect the application from various angles make sure the coverage is nice and even and keep a lookout for dry patches or pin holes patches and pin holes usually indicate an area where the coverage is too thin just apply a bit more Clear Erase to that area and blend it in with the surrounding area to avoid lap marks don't apply more Clear Erase than necessary don't use a roller cover with more than a quarter inch nap this can result in a surface that looks cloudy once dry Clear Erase dries quickly so remove the tape while the paint is still wet dispose of the roller after use the tray can be cleaned with warm soapy water and areas where Clear Erase got under the tape can be cleaned with a damp cloth allow Clear Erase to fully cure for five days before writing on the surface we recommend using Clear Erase surface conditioner before writing for the first time a bottle is supplied with every order when Clear Erase is cured for five days apply a thin ribbon of conditioner to an area about a meter square using the soft cloth spread the condition over the surface with an even back-and-forth pressure buff the area with a clean cloth and moved to the next section if you choose not to condition the surface you may notice that some pen marks appear watery this happens when parts one and two aren't mix thoroughly this effect will diminish through normal use the more your Clear Erase surface is written on the better it will perform over time ink dust may build up this is easily removed with dry erase cleaning spray after using spray cleaner it's a good idea to wipe the surface with clean water to remove any leftover residue following these simple steps will result in a quality installation and help you create a unique space for further help contact us or visit www.tektura.com