Otex Akva is a quick drying waterborne high opacity adhesion primer for use on multiple substrates. Once dry Otex Akva provides a solid foundation for subsequent coats of solvent and water-based products.
and surfaces coated with alkyd and acid-curing paint.
Highly versatile Otex Akva can be applied to a vast range of previously painted and new substrates.
Demanding surfaces – no problem!
Otex Akva adheres well to various demanding surfaces such as glass, glass fiber, PVC plastic, aluminum, melamine, zinc-coated sheet metal, and tile surfaces in dry interior spaces.
Makes priming easy – Otex Akva dries quickly. Otex Akva adhesion primer is light to brush on and easy to level.
Otex Akva has a mild odour and provides a waterborne alternative to adhesion primers. It has received an M1 category for its low emissions.
For interior surfaces that require special adhesion. Also for exterior window frames painted with polyurethane or acid-curing paints.
Tikkurila Symphony 2436 color card.
- nozzle 0.013" - 0.015"
Recoatable with Otex Akva after approx. 2 hours.
The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +8 C, and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %. Shallow temperature (approx. +15 °C) and fairly high humidity (50-70% RH) extend the working time of the paint and facilitate the work.
Remove dirt and dust from the surface. Treat knots on bare wood surfaces with Knotting Lacquer. Wash surfaces requiring special adhesion with Maalipesu cleaning agent and rinse carefully with water. Sand the surface matt. Remove sanding dust.
Wash the surface with Maalipesu cleaning agent and rinse carefully with water. Sand the surface matt. Remove sanding dust.
Stir Otex Akva carefully before use and thin with water, if necessary. Apply with brush, roller, paint pad or spray. On large surfaces it is best to apply the paint first with e.g. a furniture paint roller and level with a brush. We recommend to use synthetic brushes with multi-branched bristles. The surface can be finished after 5 hours with Unica Akva, Helmi finishing paint or Feelings Furniture Paint.
Remove excess paint from tools. Clean tools with water. Tikkurila Tool Cleaner is recommended for removal of slightly hardened paint.
Cleaning earliest approx. 1 month after painting, if needed: The surfaces are cleaned with a neutral (pH 6-8) dish washing solution and soft brush, sponge or cleaning cloth. Clean very dirty surfaces with weakly alkaline (pH 8-10) detergent using e.g. cleaning cloth or sponge. Rinse the surface carefully.
The product achieves its final hardness and durability after one month under normal conditions, therefore the surfaces must be handled with care during this time. If the surfaces need to be cleaned soon after finishing, clean them slightly with a soft brush or damp cleaning cloth.
Otex Akva contains VOC max. 140 g/l.
Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction. Wear protective gloves. A Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.