Sniezka Kitchen–Bathroom

Sniezka Kitchen–Bathroom - Latex paint for interiors with silicone component

Sniezka Kitchen–Bathroom is designed for premises particularly exposed to moisture. Biostatic paint Sniezka Kitchen-Bathroom thanks to innovative technology SILVER FORMULA allows to stabilize number of pathogenic fungi and bacteria on walls on the most friendly level for humans. Thanks to pure silver components it has biocidal properties for as long as it is on the wall. Biocidal properties of Sniezka Kitchen-Bathroom with pure silver component were verified during laboratory tests, carried out by POCH S.A. in Gliwice paying special attention to antibacterial, antifungal and anti-yeast   properties.

Thanks to pure silver component the paint has biocidal properties for as long as it is on the wall, which means for the whole period of paint life and does not migrate to the air. It eliminates life hazardous bacteria which settle on the paint coating. Silver particles have antifungal properties and facilitate optimal hygienic conditions in premises exposed to microorganism operations.

Biocidal properties of Sniezka Kitchen–Bathroom paint with pure silver component have been verified during laboratory tests. Tests of antibacterial, antifungal and anti-yeast properties were carried out by POCH S.A. in Gliwice (POCH S.A. company is a part of Avantor Performance Materials, worldwide leader in manufacturing of laboratory and special chemicals)

Sniezka Kitchen–Bathroom paint has also been registered at the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products, obtaining a certificate no. 4885/12  to circulate biocidal products (cat. I, group 2 – biostatic paint of antifungal and antibacterial properties for interior walls of premises).

Surface preparation

• spots where fungus was found, covered with mould are to be cleaned mechanically and disinfected by fungicide remover, it is also important to remove the cause of fungus
• in the event of spots where massive fungus is found, it is recommended to take advantage of methods used by specialised companies
• when painting walls where fungus was not spotted, it is necessary to follow standard procedures as in the case of regular paints and therefore the painting surface must be dry, solid, dust and grease free
• new cement and lime plasters can be painted after 3-4 weeks of seasoning, gypsum plasters after 2 weeks, so called: ‘dry plasters’ just after drying, grinding and dedusting,
• it is recommended to smooth the rough cement and lime plaster by ACRYL-PUTZ® FS20 FINISZ putty
• old layers of glue colour are to be removed, washed and rinsed off with detergent until the plaster can be visible
• old layers of emulsion paints with poor adhesive properties are to be removed, in the event of good condition they need to be rinsed off with detergent and left until dry
• washed coatings of old paints should be left until they have dried
• very absorptive surfaces (except for gypsum coat) with light adhesive properties, leaving traces on palms are to be painted by suitable primer ACRYL-PUTZ®. Properly primed surface should be matt.
• it is recommended to fill in all roughness by ready-to-use putty - ACRYL-PUTZ® FS20  FINISH, cracks are to be filled in by ready-to-use putty ACRYL-PUTZ®  FX23 FLEX or in the event of serious roughness by ACRYL PUTZ  ST10 putty and painted by emulsion primer SNIEZKA GRUNT
• damp patches of water, nicotine, oil are to be painted by Sniezka ZACIEKI I PLAMY paint.

Product preparation

• the paint must be stirred carefully before application

Painting

• painting works are to be carried out inside at the air and surface temperature from +10ºC
• the paint is to be applied by roller, paintbrush or spraying 2 coats – the second coat is to be applied after drying the first coat i.e. around 2-4 hours
• after the painting works have been completed it is necessary to wash the tools by water.