Craig and Rose Artisan Rust Activator Solution

Designed to be used in conjunction with Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Effect Rust to produce a weathered and rusting effect. Creating shades of weathering to produce a unique style and effect to a feature wall, fixings or ornaments.

To achieve the optimum results the surface needs to be clean, structurally stable and free of dirt, dust and surface impurities

• Remove all loose and defective paint by either using a paint scraper, paint stripper or sanding down the project area
• Special care should be taken if removing pre 1960s paint as this could contain harmful levels of lead
• Repair any defects such as cracks or holes with a suitable filler to produce a surface free of imperfections
• If necessary, sand the project area to produce a flat smooth surface
• If the project area shows signs of grease or oil, then wash with a suitable detergent and allow to dry thoroughly
• When applying to new plaster pre-mist the project area or seal the plaster with an appropriate plaster sealer
• If using two or more tins from different batches, then blend the paint together to ensure a consistent hue and tone of colour
• Apply Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Effect ensuring that the steps needed for applying this paint are followed
• Once the base coat has been applied, give sufficient drying time with a minimum of 12 hours before applying Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Activator Solution to give the basecoat sufficient time to fully cure and harden

Please Note:

• Do not apply the base coat to a highly porous surfaces
• Keep out of the reach of children as the solution contains chemicals that are hazardous to health
• Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Activator Solution should only be used with Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Effect paint

Always create a test area beforehand to evaluate the product suitability and the final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.

To reliably maintain the colour consistency, purchase enough paint for each project. If multiple tins are purchased, pour into a clean container and mix together to ensure a consistency of tone and colour.

Do not apply when the surface or room temperatures are likely to be near to freezing as this could damage the surface of the Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Activator Solution

During the application of Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Activator Solution Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of a dust mask, gloves and goggles must be worn

• Blend and stir the solution to ensure the Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Activator Solution to guarantee a consistent blending of the formulation
• Test the chosen application method beforehand on a large surface, such as cardboard, as a test area rather than the project area and to practice the technique
• Apply two layers of Craig And Rose Artisan Rust Activator Solution by brush around the project area with a good quality synthetic brush
• To accelerate the rusting effect, lightly spray the surface with water 2-3 times during the drying process

Please note: The Artisan Rust Effect is a chemical reaction and the results can vary due to thickness of the application, drying conditions and time time