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Features & Benefits

• Quickly and easily transforms old and damaged worktops
• Coats and covers burns and scratches
• Cracks, chips, deeper cuts, or dents should be repaired with a 2-part epoxy putty
• Up to 5m² surface coverage per kit
• Easy to use with no special skills needed
• Safe to use - low odour
• Work can be completed in just a weekend
• Kit contains transformation coats - see below for full contents
• Some extra tools and supplies required
• Transformed worktops can be used lightly 48 hours after painting
• Heat resistant up to 135°C for short periods of time
• Hot cookware should not be placed directly onto the worktop
• Can be used over surfaces with existing Worktop Transformation Kit applied
• Requires sanding thoroughly with included sanding tool and following normal application process below
• Using the White Transformation Kit to cover an existing black surface will require additional paint
• Not for use if existing laminate is blistering, bubbling, or buckling.

Kit Contents

• 1lt Basecoat
• 500ml Topcoat, consisting of 2 parts:
• 396ml Protective Topcoat Base
• 104ml Protective Topcoat Activator
• Sanding Tool
• Stir Sticks
• 2 x Roller Heads
• Instructional Leaflet
• How-To DVD

Other Supplies Needed (not included in the kit):

• 100mm Roller Frame
• Disposable Gloves
• 2 x 50mm Synthetic Paint Brush
• Protective Glasses
• 2 x Paint Tray
• Dust Sheets
• 50mm Masking Tape
• Lint-free Cloths/rags
• Caulk
• Dust Mask

Drying Times

Worktop Use After Painting

• 48 hours - light use. 7 days - full use

Preparation

A. Make sure the worktop area is in good condition and that all cracks, chips, and dents have been repaired. Worktop Transformations will coat and cover any burns and small scratches in the existing Worktop whilst cracks, chips, deeper cuts, or dents can be repaired by filling them with a 2-part epoxy putty. When the putty dries, sand the area until it is even with the surrounding surface. Once repairs have been made, follow the normal application process. Then, clean the worktop thoroughly with soap and water to remove any contaminants. Allow to dry.

B. Wearing a dust mask and gloves, thoroughly sand the entire worktop surface using the Sanding Tool. Place both hands firmly on the Sanding Tool and sand in a circular motion. Pay special attention to the splashback and the front edge of the worktop. Be careful when sanding around the sink and other areas since the Sanding Tool can easily scratch these surfaces. Remove dry caulk around the sink or splashback using a putty knife.

C. Use a hand brush and dustpan to remove sanding dust and wipe down the worktop with a damp, lint-free cloth. (You may also wish to use a suitable vacuum cleaner with hose attachment to remove dust). Once the surface is dry, rub your clean, bare hand on the worktop to check for dust. If you see dust on your hand, wipe the worktop down again and allow it to dry fully. Repeat as necessary until all sanding dust is removed.

D. Carefully inspect the surface to ensure that the entire surface is de-glossed - Complete de-glossing is CRITICAL for proper coating system.

E. Next, mask off the sink, appliances, and all adjacent areas with masking tape. Spread the dust sheets onto the floor along all base cabinets. Apply smooth masking tape on the wall behind the splashback.

Application

Step 1: Apply The Basecoat

Once the worktop has been prepared, you will apply two even coats of the base coat, 2 hours apart. If you have a section that is over 1.8 metres long, have a second person help you apply the base coat.

A. Thoroughly stir the base coat using a stir stick. Pour a portion of the base coat into a clean paint tray.

B. Starting with the splashback, use a 50mm synthetic brush to apply an even coat of base coat.

C. Be sure that your coverage includes 2-5cm of the flat worktop surface that connects to the splashback. This will prevent your roller from accidentally bumping into the splashback while rolling.

D. Working from back-to-front, use the enclosed roller to apply an even coat of Base Coat over the entire worktop. Then use the brush again to coat any tight spaces (i.e. around the sink or in the corners).

E. For each section, once the base coat has been applied to the entire surface then re-roll in one, uniform direction towards your body.

F. After the base coat has been applied, quickly inspect the entire worktop for sags, mistakes, or areas of thin coverage. Apply more Base Coat where necessary.

G. After the first coat has dried for at least 2 hours or until the inside edges are dry, repeat steps A-F and apply a second even coat of base coat.

H. Once the second coat is touch dry (approx. 2 hours) and before it completely dries, be sure to remove the tape by first scoring it around the edges.

Allow the coating to dry overnight. However, apply the Protective Topcoat within 24 hours of applying the base coat.

Step 2: Apply The Protective Top Coat

In this final step, the protective topcoat will create a beautiful, lasting and protective finish for your new worktop surfaces. The protective topcoat is lowodour and requires no special ventilation.

Important: Contents of Protective Topcoat are flammable until applied to the surface. Extinguish all flames and pilot lights, and turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors and other sources of ignition during use until project is complete. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not smoke.

To clean off any dust that settled overnight, give the worktop a wipe down with a damp lint free cloth and allow to dry.

Important: Once mixed and activated, you will have 4 hours to apply the Protective Top Coat. Do not use leftover protective topcoat after 4 hours, even if it’s still liquid.

A. Mask off the sink, appliances, and all adjacent areas with masking tape. Spread the dust sheets on the floor along all base cabinets. Apply masking tape on the wall behind the splashback.

B. Wearing gloves and safety glasses, pour the entire contents of part 2 activator into the part 1 base and thoroughly mix with a stir stick for at least 2 minutes. It is important to stir thoroughly for proper activation. Then, pour a portion of the blended protective topcoat mixture into a clean paint tray, and cover remaining paint.

C. Use a 50mm synthetic paint brush to apply an even layer of protective topcoat to the splashback and along the edges. Be sure your coverage includes 2-5cm of the flat worktop surface that connects to the splashback as you did in the application of the base coat in Step 1. This will prevent your roller from accidentally bumping into the backsplash when rolling.

D. For even coverage and to avoid brush marks, you must use the roller provided. Roll an even coat, from back to front, over the entire surface of the worktop and over the front edge as you did in the application of the base coat in step 1.

E. For each section, once the protective topcoat has been applied to the entire surface, re-roll in one uniform direction.

F. Allow the protective topcoat to dry undisturbed, taking steps to make sure the worktop is not touched or brushed up against. Keep windows closed, pets away, and ceiling fans off. protective topcoat will be tack free in 4 - 6 hours. Coating will dry overnight.

G. Allow the worktop to dry to the touch, approximately 4 - 6 hours. Score the masking tape along the edges of the worktop. Then carefully remove the tape.

H. Allow the protective topcoat to dry 48 hours for light use. Wait 7 days for full cure and maximum stain resistance.

Health and Safety

Please refer to the product and safety data sheets in the attachments section above.