Frenchic – Al Fresco – Duckling

Description

Duckling – A pale and lovely, duck-egg blue with a distinctly greyish hue.  Adaptable enough to splash around in its own right or as an alternative to grey, with no egg-splanation needed.

Al Fresco in Duckling is an unique exterior and interior chalk paint developed specifically for wooden furniture, but also loves most surfaces.

Perfect for harmonising the garden, great for masonry, painting garage doors as well as UPVC doors and windows.

Just the job for plastic garden furniture with its flexible-friendly properties and perfect for fences, plant-filled terracotta pots, outdoor toys and pet hutches without risk to children, animals or plants.

How to prepare:

Before using Al Fresco in Duckling, all surfaces should be clean, dry and free from grease and other penetrating substances.

For previously painted surfaces, remove loose or flaking paint.

Clean with Sugar Soap, rinse & allow to dry, light sand to ‘key’ the surface to maximise paint adherence.

How to apply Duckling:

Stir well before using.

A minimum of 2 coats required.

Avoid painting in direct sunlight or when there’s moisture in the air.

For outdoor projects, the temperature needs to be above 10 degrees during the night and day to avoid the build up of humidity bubbles between coats.

Coverage will vary depending on the condition and porosity of the surface.

Drying time:

It will be touch dry 2 hours but treat gently for a few days for the paint to cure.

Storage and cleaning:

Clean up any paint spills immediately.

Reseal the tin after use.

Avoid storing your paint in freezing or high temperature conditions.

Clean the brush with warm, soapy water after use.

Frenchic ® Al Fresco is a water based, very low VOC exterior chalk and mineral furniture paint specially developed to protect your outside furniture while at the same time transforming your garden into a pleasurable, relaxing outdoor environment.

Complying with EN71:3** means that it is safe to use on children’s toys.

Coverage: 750ml can covers approximately 7.5m2 per coat.

Coverage will vary depending on the condition of the surface. Rougher wood will reduce the coverage.

The same colour is also available in:
Chalk Wall Paint tester sachet
Chalk Wall Paint
Trim Paint