{"product_id":"watco-moisture-guard","title":"Watco Moisture Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatco Moisture Guard is a water based acrylic interior paint for walls and other suitable surfaces in areas with persistent humidity or condensation. It leaves a White satin finish that resists moisture and can be scrubbed clean, making it useful in bathrooms, kitchens and basements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formulation contains a dry-film biocide to protect the dried paint coating from fungal degradation. This protection applies to the coating itself and does not replace removing existing mould or correcting moisture problems. With two coats and a short recoating interval, Moisture Guard offers a practical decorative finish for properly prepared interior surfaces exposed to changing temperatures and limited air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite satin acrylic for suitable interior surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass 1 wet scrub rating under ISO 11998.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond coat normally possible after two hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove dust, dirt and grease and ensure the surface is dry. Where existing paint is loose, abrade and remove it, retaining only sound, well-bonded coating. Remove existing mould or mildew appropriately before painting. Rinse away cleaning residues and allow complete drying. The manufacturer's application guidance specifies substrate moisture below 16%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size \/ colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5L \/ White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater based acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–32°C; humidity below 80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 months unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10m² per litre per coat, giving about 50m² from 5L for one coat. Allow for two coats: one pack nominally completes about 25m², before allowances for surface condition and wastage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir the paint well before application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply evenly with a suitable brush or roller to the prepared surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow approximately two hours before the second coat under suitable conditions. The coating initially dries in around thirty minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not scrub the new finish for seven days. For areas above shower tiling, allow at least twenty-four hours before shower use, following the manufacturer's limitations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor interiors only. Not intended for floors, immersion or prolonged water contact, shower enclosures, saunas, steam rooms or HVAC ductwork. It is a moisture-resistant decorative paint, not a tanking membrane or a treatment for water leaks. The dry-film protection is provided by a biocide in the dried coating; follow the product label and GB safety sheet. Protect from freezing and clean tools promptly with warm soapy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it remove existing mould?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Remove mould and prepare the surface before painting. The biocide protects the dried paint film from fungal degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I paint a bathroom wall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is intended for suitable humid interior areas, but not shower enclosures, prolonged water contact, steam rooms or immersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much area will one pack finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 25m² with two coats at the nominal 10m²\/L per-coat rate, before allowances for surface condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I clean the new paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not scrub the coating for seven days. Follow the application guidance for humidity, temperature and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eData Sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9017\/6596\/files\/watco-roof-batch-moisture_guard_tds.pdf?v=1794401452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9017\/6596\/files\/watco-roof-batch-Moistureguard__GB_EN__1_00__30_11_2024.pdf?v=1794401452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (GB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watco","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":58282017489236,"sku":"MOISGUARWHI5","price":72.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9017\/6596\/files\/watco-roof-batch-16-moisture_guard__web.jpg?v=1794401507","url":"https:\/\/andrewscoatings.co.uk\/products\/watco-moisture-guard","provider":"Andrews Coatings Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}