About Tikkurila Optiva 3 Ceramic Super Matt Emulsion

Tikkurila Optiva Ceramic Super Matt is a good value, high opacity, washable acrylic matt emulsion. It is formulated to provide increased resistance to stains and dirt compared to traditional vinyl matt emulsions.

It has excellent opacity and is ideal for residential, (especially recommended for living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms), commercial and public spaces, educational and healthcare facilities.

• It provides a beautiful matt, uniform finish and is available in any colour.
• Very good opacity. 
• Increased resistance of the coating to stains and dirt. 
• Highest resistance to washing and wet scrubbing (The highest, Class 1 according to the latest PN-EN 13300: 2002P, PN-EN ISO 11998: 2007P.) 
• Colours stay bright and do not fade.
• Tikkurila Optiva Ceramic Super Matt is virtually VOC free. 
• It also has a neutral odour during application and drying.

Application Conditions

All painted surfaces must be dry, air temperature from +5 ° C to +25 ° C, and relative air humidity below 80%. 

Preparation

Fresh mineral plasters

Can be painted after a minimum of 4 weeks of drying.

Unpainted surfaces covered with filler, plaster, concrete and chipboard, felt and gypsum boards

Clean the surface of dust, dirt and loose materials. 

Repair and surface defects with a good quality interior filler.

Prime with Tikkurila Universal Primer.

Surfaces painted with emulsion, alkyd and oil paints 

Before painting the surface should be thoroughly washed and degreased. 

Lightly abrade glossy surfaces with medium-grain abrasive paper. 

Rinse thoroughly with water, dry.

Surfaces painted with lime paints

Clean the surface of dust, dirt and loose materials. 

Repair and surface defects with a good quality interior filler formulated for lime plaster repairs. 

Prime with Tikkurila Universal Primer.

Thinning 

Thinning If necessary, up to 5% with water.

Application 

Tikkurila Optiva Matt 5 can be applied by brush, roller or by spray.

Coverage Rates

The surface of the paint on rough surfaces 11m2/litre 

The surface of the paint on smooth surfaces 16m2/litre

The actual coverage rate will depend upon the absorbency and texture of the surface, application method and the colour.

Drying times at 23°C and 50% relative humidity

Touch Dry, 2 hours. 

Recoat time, minimum 4 hours. 

If painting at a lower temperature or in conditions of increased humidity, the drying time will be longer.

Cleaning Tools

Tools should be cleaned with water immediately after finishing .

VOC Levels

The product contains minimal amounts of VOC's - below 1.5g/litre