About Tikkurila Optiva 20 Semi-Matt Wall Paint

Tikkurila Optiva Semi-Matt is the latest generation of vinyl acrylic paints, formulated to provide increased resistance to stains and dirt compared to traditional vinyl silk 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 semi-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 Semi-Matt  is virtually VOC free and has the EU Ecolabel certificate awarded to products safe for health and the environment. 
It also has a a neutral odour during application and drying.
It meets the VOC requirements for paints in the BREEAM International and also the requirements of LEED v4 "EQ Credit: Low Emitting Materials", in terms of the content of volatile organic compounds.

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 dispersion, 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 Semi-Matt 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

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