Kem-Kromik M255 (formerly known as Sherwin-Williams M255 or Leighs M255) is a single pack quick drying acrylic modified alkyd anti-corrosive protective finish.
Available in 400+ colours, including RAL and BS
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Kem-Kromik M255 (formerly known as Sherwin-Williams M255 or Leighs M255) is a single pack quick drying acrylic modified alkyd anti-corrosive protective finish, used as a single coat shop applied protective finish for structural steel that will not normally require further site coats. Suitable for use as a single coat system on internal or external steel, applying by airless spray and using a brush only for small areas or touching up.
Recommended Primers/Topcoats
Not normally required but may be overcoated with a wide range of materials. Please refer to our technical team for additional information.
Surface Preparation
Blast clean to Sa2½ BS EN ISO 8501-1:2007. Average surface profi le in the range 50-75 microns. Ensure surfaces to be coated are clean, dry and free from all surface contamination.
Typical Thickness and Coverage
Dry film thickness
100 microns
Wet film thickness
185 microns
Theoretical coverage
5.4 m² /ltr*
*This figure makes no allowance for surface profile, uneven application, overspray or losses in containers and equipment. Film thickness will vary depending on actual use and specification.
Practical Application Rates
Microns per coat
Airless Spray
Brush
Dry
100*
100
Wet
185
185
* Maximum sag tolerance typically 231μm wet (125μm dry) by airless spray
Average Drying Times
5°C
15°C
23°C
To touch
90 minutes
1 hour
30 minutes
To handle
30 hours
24 hours
8 hours
These figures are given as a guide only. Factors such as air movement and humidity must also be considered.
Customer agrees that before placing an Order, Customer has read and understood the most up to date Product Data Sheet for the Product. Where we have access to the Product Data Sheet from the manufacturer, we will either provide a copy on request, or include a link to the Product Data Sheet available on the manufacturer’s website. Customer further agrees that we have no liability for any errors or omissions contained within the Product Data Sheets. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions of Sale.
These surface preparation kits for steel have been created to help provide customers with an easily accessible bundle of tools to aid in the preparation of steel surfaces in accordance with ISO 8501-1 (St2/3) and SSPC (SP 2/3).
Please click here for important information about these kits.
Kit Contents:
SET 1 (Hand Tools)
1 x Rust-Oleum...
• These colour samples are to be used for guidance only.
• Product contained within is generic to provide a close representation to your chosen colour.
• Should not be used to carry out any painting project, this is for colour selection purposes only and does not remove the need for you to ensure the correct product is chosen and tested for your application once a colour has been decided on.
• It is not a sample of the product you intend to purchase/use and cannot be used to test anything other than colour appearance.
• Notwithstanding any other provision of our conditions of sale, you agree and understand that many factors affect the colour of a painted product, including lighting, sheen level, method of application, batches variances number of coats and substrate surface.
• We cannot therefore promise that the colour of the product you ultimately purchase will exactly match the colour of this colour sample.
• Once you have selected a colour, you must purchase the smallest amount of the product you intend to use in your chosen colour and apply to a small, inconspicuous test area to be sure that it meets your expectations.
• Leave the product for 24 hours and then only buy more paint and/or apply more paint if you are completely happy with the results on the test area.
• We cannot be liable to you for any loss or damage if you have not complied with this process.
Colourmatch Service Disclaimer
• Notwithstanding any other provision of our conditions of sale, you agree and understand that many factors affect the colour of a painted product, including lighting, sheen level, method of application and product surface.
• We cannot therefore promise that the colour of the product you paint with the Kolorbond paint will exactly match the colour of the item you send to us.
• You must therefore purchase the smallest Kolorbond paint pot available first and then apply the paint to a small, and where possible hidden, test area of your product to be sure that it meets your expectations.
• Leave the product for 24 hours and then only buy more paint and/or apply more paint to your product if you are completely happy with the results on the test area.
• We cannot be liable to you for any loss or damage if you have not complied with this process.
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates for a single coat and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
