APPLICATION GUIDE SURFACE PREPARATIONNew paper-faced wallboard, hardboard, new plaster, fibrous plaster, cement bricks: Brush down with a stiff fibre brush to remove loose and powdery material. Fill cracks with filler, sand and dust down. Apply one coat of Permaplastik Acrylic Sealer Undercoat. Stir well before use with a broad flat paddle.Previously painted surfaces: Scrape loose and flaking paint off, sand smooth and dust down. On greasy or dirty surfaces wash with sugar soap. PAINT PREPARATION PLEASE NOTE. Dragon Image Digi Green Paint MUST be accompanied by an initial Dragon Image Arctic White undercoat when first constructing studio, failing to do so will result in an incorrect color. Dragon Image paints are a versatile all purpose PVA paint giving a Matt finish, especially formulated for use in a wide range of architectural,scenic and decorative applications. It is ideally suited to the decoration of television, film, theatrical and photographic sets. The paint should be tack free in 20-30 minutes and ready for a recoat in 2 hours. It can be applied with brush, long nap roller or airless spray. Foam rollers are not recommended. Average coverage is 11 square meters per litre. Wash up with water. FINISHINGApply one or two coats of Permaplastik as required. For optimum results White Permaplastik Acrylic Sealer Undercoat should be used before coating with any Permaplastik colour.THINNINGNot usually required. On very absorbent surfaces (e.g. set plaster), dampen the surface and thin the first coat with up to 100mL of water per litre.DRYING TIMES At approximately 25°C, 30 minutes to touch-dry; 4 hours – dry to recoat. Under cooler or humid conditions allow longer times. Note: Do not use at temperatures below 10°C. Building Your Own Studio from Dragon Image on Vimeo.