INT 9 - PaintInfo

INT 9.2B HIGH PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURAL LATEX
High Performance Architectural Latex is a high performance system, which provides a significant benefit in the areas of scrub
resistance, resistance to marking and burnishing, and removal of stains and marks from the surface. It provides suitable
performance for use in commercial and institutional uses such as schools, public buildings, hospitals, etc. It provides increased
washability compared to conventional latex products. They also provide increased resistance to staining, and ease of soil removal.
The low and intermediate levels of gloss possess much better resistance to “burnishing” than conventional latex products. These
systems provide almost equivalent performance to alkyds, but without the objectionable odor and with a greater ‘friendliness’ to the
environment. However, they are more sensitive to cleaners containing strong solvents than are the alkyd systems.
System Finish Gloss Levels
-G2 MPI Gloss Level 2 – Low Sheen – “like velvet cloth”
Used on surfaces where greater durability and stain resistance than conventional latex is desired.
Pros: - Ease of touch-up, uniform appearance, marks less than Gloss Level 1 (G1)
Cons:- Marks easier and is less washable than Level 3
-G3 MPI Gloss Level 3 – “like an egg’s shell”
Common usage – in corridors and hallways
Pros: - Washability. Provides a higher level of durability than Gloss Level 2 (G2)
Cons:- Shows substrate defects
-G4 MPI Gloss Level 4 – “like satin cloth”
Often used in high use corridors, but not as reflective as Semi-Gloss
Pros: - Quite washable, etc.
Cons:- Shows substrate defects, and reflects light somewhat. Difficult to touch up.
-G5 MPI Gloss Level 5 – Semi-Gloss
Uses:- where washability, abrasion resistance and stain removal properties are most important
Pros: - Resistant to stains and dirt retention
Cons:- Difficult to touch up
INT 9.2C ALKYD (OVER LATEX SEALER)
This system is a general-purpose system for residential and commercial applications, where moderate chemical and good physical
resistance properties are required. Available in glosses ranging from eggshell to gloss. Gloss Level 3 is often used in areas not
exposed to repeated contact from cleaning, as this finish can show marking, particularly in deep or bright tinted colors. For high
traffic areas subjected to repeated contact, or requiring regular cleaning, semi-gloss and gloss finishes are often used. These have
better stain, marking and abrasion resistance than the flat or eggshell finishes. The alkyd has better water and detergent resistance
than the latex (INT 9.2A), and would be preferred in higher traffic locations requiring repeated cleaning.
System Finish Gloss Levels
-G1 MPI Gloss Level 1 – Flat or matte
Mainly used: - where resistance to abrasion is not a requirement.
Pros: - Very easy to touch-up and does not accentuate surface defects
Cons:- Easily marked and stained
-G3 MPI Gloss Level 3 – “like an egg’s shell”
Common usage – walls, trim, doors and frames – a good balance between durability and reflectance
Pros: - Washability
Cons:- Shows substrate defects
-G5 MPI Gloss Level 5 – Semi-Gloss
Principal uses:- where washability and abrasion resistance properties are most important
Pros: - Resistant to stains and dirt retention
Cons:- Difficult to touch up
-G6 MPI Gloss Level 6 - Gloss
Principal uses:- not often used except where washability and abrasion resistance properties are of utmost
importance and where the surface is very smooth
Pros: - Ease of clean up
Cons:- Highly light reflective and shows all substrate defects.
INT 9.2E EPOXY (“TILE LIKE”)
INT 9.2F EPOXY, W.B. (“TILE LIKE”)
Some public buildings and commercial buildings, such as restaurants, shops, and bars, where high traffic is anticipated, and
detergent and industrial strength cleansers will be used on gypsum wall board and plaster walls require durable finishes, such as
INT 9.2E or INT 9.2F epoxy systems. Both systems have excellent resistance to abrasion and marking. The solvent based system
has better water and chemical resistance than the waterborne epoxy, and is recommended for use in areas subjected to these
materials frequently. Where solvent fumes are a concern during application, such as renovations or additions to occupied buildings,
INT 9.2F waterborne epoxy is preferred.
INT 9.2G MULTICOLOR
Effect finishes, such as INT 9.2H multicolor, are used in both residential and commercial applications. The premium version of
system INT 9.2H uses a clear, protective finish as the last coat to improve the abrasion, detergent and dirt resistance. The premium
version is generally recommended for areas exposed to moderate traffic and abrasion.