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
Sample processes:
PUR-based application Markotex effect
- Substrate: textured conifer
- Prime with 80 - 100 g/m² of UNA-PUR DE 4259x(gloss level) mixing ratio (by volume) 10 : 1 with PU Hardener DR 4070 + 10 - 20 % PU Thinner DV 4900
- Dry for 1 - 3 hours
- Intermediate sanding with sponge
- Prime with 80 - 100 g/m² of PUR glaze lacquer DB 42594-0614 mixing ratio (by volume) 10 : 1 with PU Hardener PU Hardener DR 4070 + 10 % PU Thinner DV 4900
- Dry for at least 16 hours
- Brush once with HYDRO Wiping stain TW 4130-9343
- Dry for 2 - 3 hours
- Sand with hard block to produce effect using 120 - 150 grain
- Apply a top coat of 80 - 100 g/m² of PUR glaze lacquer DB 42594-0614 mixing ratio (by volume) 10 : 1 with PU Hardener DR 4070
- Dry for at least 16 hours
Proterra-based application Markotex effect
- Substrate: textured conifer
- Prime with 50 - 60 g/m² of Proterra RESIT white GB 17102-0070
- Dry for 30 - 60 minutes, sand to produce effect
- Rub in NATURAL-COLOUR-OIL OB 52832-804 against the texture
- Remove excess evenly
- Dry for at least 16 hours
Technical Information
Markotex effect on softwood
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.
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