Versatile application options
Versatile application options
Fields of application : Unusual, creative accents in the country style for durable surfaces on up-market interior fittings and in kitchens, etc. The so-called Markotex effect is produced by a combination of colour lacquer and stain on textured softwood, giving the impression of Mediterranean pine surfaces. Selection and pre-treatment of the softwood is crucial to the overall finish. Softwoods with a fine pattern of soft and hard growth rings are the most favourable. Texture can be produced in many ways, for example by brushing out using steel and Andalon brushes and by sanding with a coarse grit.
How to – Markotex effect
PU-based application
- Substrate: textured softwood
- Apply 80 - 100 g/m² of Basecoat UNA-PUR DE 552, mixing ratio 10 : 1 with DR 4070 + 10 - 20 % Thinner DV 490
- Allow to dry for 1 - 3 h
- Use a sponge for intermediate sanding
- Prime with 80 - 100 g/m² of PU Glaze lacquer DB 1554-0614, mixing ratio 10 : 1 with DR 4070 + 10 % Thinner DV 490
- Allow to dry for at least 16 h
- Use brushing to apply 1 x Wiping paste TW 130-9343
- Allow to dry for 2 - 3 h
- Use a hard block with 120 - 150 grit sanding to produce the effect
- Finish with 80 - 100 g/m² of PU Glaze lacquer DB 1554-0614, mixing ratio 10 : 1 with DR 4070
- Allow to dry for at least 16 h
Application using Proterra products
- Substrate: textured softwood
- Apply 50 - 60 g/m² of Proterra RESIT GB 17102-0070 white
- Allow to dry for 30 - 60 min, sand to produce effect
- Rub in NATURAL-COLOR-OIL OB 52832-804 crosswise to the texture
- Uniformly remove any surplus
- Allow to dry for at least 16 h
Technical Information Markotex effect
Products required
For a PU-based finishing procedure:
Products required
For a Proterra-based finishing procedure:
Please refer to the current versions of the technical information and safety data sheets for details on the materials mentioned.
Particular instructions- Besides selection and texturing of the bare wood, the application quantity and the sanding of the coating also have a crucial influence on the effect produced.
- Please apply a test coating on the original substrate under real conditions!
- Please follow the precise specifications for addition of hardeners and thinners as set out below.
This information is purely advisory and is based on the best knowledge available after careful research in line with current state of the art technology. It is not legally binding. We also refer you to our Terms and Conditions. The material safety data sheet according to regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 is available on request.