Tikkurila Empire Oil Based Interior Wood Paint

Tikkurila Empire is a hard wearing, traditional, solvent-borne eggshell for interior use.

It levels well to ensure a smooth finish.

Empire is ideal for brush application and is recommended for furniture, doors, wood  trim, chipboard and fibre board.      

Empire levels well and is particularly suited for brush application, but can also be spray applied.

Preparation and Application

The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +5°C, and conditions the relative humidity of the air below 80%.

New unpainted surfaces:

Remove dirt, dust and grease from unpainted surfaces.

Prime with Otex Adhesion Primer. 

Previously painted surfaces:

Wash down previously painted surfaces with Cleaning Agent (Maalipesu), rinse carefully with water and allow to dry.

Remove loose paint with a scraper and sand the whole surface.

Remove sanding dust.

Fill holes and cracks with a good quality filler. 

Empire does not need to be stirred before use.

If you have to stir Empire - e.g. when thinning - let the paint become gelatinous before application.

Thin with White Spirit if necessary (up to 10% ratio of White Spirit).