BOYSEN®® DECORe™ Classic

BOYSEN®® DECORe™ Classic is a unique, water-based decorative paint system that can simulate the complex texture and distinctive finish of the European masters right in your home. Unlike traditional faux finishes, BOYSEN®® DECORe™ Classic does not need elaborate intermixing of colors, layering techniques or sophisticated equipment. Simple and effortless brushing is all that's required to achieve this very exquisite finish.

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Technical Data

Principal Uses

It is ideal for interior concrete walls, properly primed wood, and drywalls. Avoid using product on high friction areas like fixtures and furniture.

Vehicle Type

Acrylic

Finish

Base B‑4610

Matte

Undercoat B‑4605

Flat

VOC
(±2.0 g/L)

Base B‑4610

19.4 g/L

Undercoat B‑4605

<2 g/L

Dry Time

Base B‑4610

Touch: 2 hours

Undercoat B‑4605

Touch: 30 minutes

*Measured at 25°C and 50% relative humidity

Density
(±0.05 kg/L)

Base B‑4610

1.04 kg/L

Undercoat B‑4605

1.46 kg/L

Theoretical Coverage

25-30 sq. m. * per 4-Liters at DFT

*Depending on surface texture and porosity

Tinting

Base B‑4610

Available toners can be added up to 200 mL per 4-Liters of DECORe™ Base

Undercoat B‑4605

Not applicable

Thinning
Solvent

Base B‑4610

Do not dilute DECORe™ Base and toner mixture with water or any solvent

Undercoat B‑4605

Use as supplied

Clean-up
Solvent

Water

Packaging

4-Liters

Application

Base B‑4610

DECORe™ brush and scraper

Undercoat B‑4605

By brush or roller

Dry Film Thickness

Base B‑4610

4.5-4.0 mils

Undercoat B‑4605

1.7-1.4 mils

SURFACE PREPARATION

New Concrete

Allow new concrete to dry for 14-28 days under normal weather conditions before painting. Surface to be painted should be clean and dry, free from oil, grease, dust, dirt, contaminants, and all loose grit and mortar. If neutralizing, treat surface with a solution of 1 part BOYSEN®® Masonry Neutralizer B‑44 diluted in 16 parts water, applying liberally by brush or roller. Let dry overnight before rinsing with water to remove white crystals that form on the surface. Let dry before painting. However, if the concrete has been cured for more than 28 days, there is no need for neutralizer.

Wooden Surfaces

Surface to be painted should be clean and dry, free from dust, dirt, and other foreign matter. Hammer all nails deep enough to apply putty. Sand rough wood until smooth and then dust off before painting.

Drywall Substrates

Install and secure joints as per manufacturer's recommendations.

Repainting

Scrape off all loose, scaling, flaking, and peeling paint as necessary. Make sure the surface is clean, dry, and good weather persists prior to painting.

For repainting concrete with chalky old paint, use BOYSEN®® Chalk Blocker™ B‑7304 as surface conditioner. In case of mildew infestation, treat with a bleach solution (1:3, laundry bleach to water, respectively) by swabbing or brushing. To ensure proper treatment, let stand for 24 hours before cleaning off residue. Let dry.

For repainting other surfaces such as wood, apply the appropriate primer before recoating.

PAINTING SCHEDULE

Apply BOYSEN®® Permacoat™ Flat Latex B‑701 as primer for concrete. For wood, use BOYSEN®® Flatwall Enamel B‑800.

After primer application, apply BOYSEN®® DECORe™ Undercoat B‑4605 by brush or roller and fully cover the surface. Dry for 1 hour before applying the finishing layer.

Note: The design can only be achieved using BOYSEN®® DECORe™ Undercoat.

After choosing the desired color, mix BOYSEN®® DECORe™ Toner into BOYSEN®® DECORe™ Base B‑4610. A color can be applied in different tones by varying amount of toner used, either Full, One-half, One-Fourth, or any other proportion depending on desired shade. Stir until uniform consistency is achieved. DO NOT THIN MIXTURE WITH WATER OR ANY SOLVENT.

Using a BOYSEN®® DECORe™ brush, apply from top corner, working with short crisscrossing strokes. If a more uniform pattern is desired, brush through surface while the paint is still wet.

Note: The design may not be achieved if a different paintbrush is used.

Wait for 8-10 minutes after applying BOYSEN®® DECORe™. Then, lightly comb the surface using the plastic scraper with long crisscrossing strokes, the scraper inclined and close to the surface.