Luminous Paint

Product Description

This coating glows in the dark for a limited time after exposure to light. Used to identify exits, doors, escape routes or steps when lights fail at night. Also suitable for theatrical effects. This product is especially useful in buildings with a large amount of people.

As with all paint products please read the technical datasheet before use. If you have any questions or need technical advice we are here to help please call 01482 328053 or email info@coo-var.co.uk.

Product Highlights

The ideal base for luminous paint
Water based
Low odour
Suitable Surfaces: Wood, Metal, Masonry
Finish: Matt
Application: Brush
Drying time: Touch Dry 30 minutes or 2 hours hard dry
Overcoat time: 6 hours
Estimated Coverage: 13m² per litre

* Please note that due to variations in monitor settings, the colours displayed here are for illustration purposes only.

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1. What is the purpose of the foundation base coat?

The foundation base coat is a white, matt undercoat applied before the luminous paint. Its main role is to reflect light back into the luminous layer, thereby boosting brightness and uniformity of the glow. Without it, the luminous paint might appear dull, uneven, or require extra coats.

2. On which surfaces can I use it, and how should the surface be prepared?

It is suitable for wood, masonry, metal, plaster, and previously painted compatible surfaces.
Before applying, ensure the surface is clean, dry, sound, and free from dust, grease, loose paint or contaminants.
New wood should be sanded to give a “key.” Existing painted surfaces should be lightly abraded and cleaned.
On porous surfaces, sometimes two coats of base may be required to get full opacity.
For metals, apply a suitable metal primer (e.g. Coo-Var All Metals Primer) before using the foundation base.

3. What are the drying times, overcoat interval, and coverage?

Touch-dry: ~ 30 minutes (at ~20 °C)
Hard dry: ~ 2 hours
Overcoat / recoat interval (to apply luminous paint): ~ 6 hours
Coverage: about 13 m² per litre (depending on substrate and film thickness)
Minimum application temperature: do not apply when temperature is ≤ 7 °C, as curing may be compromised.

4. Will one coat of the base coat suffice, or are multiple coats sometimes needed?

In many cases one coat is sufficient because of its high opacity and “one-coat coverage” promise. However, on highly porous, very dark, or uneven substrates, a second coat may be required to ensure a consistent white base and full coverage before applying the luminous paint.