Surfaces must be free from oil, dirt, dust and loose material

Metal surfaces – remove all loose rust with a wire brush and treat advanced areas of corrosion with a rust inhibitor

Porous surfaces – apply an initial coat of Thompson’s Bitumen Primer and leave to dry before application

Drinking water tanks – surface should be dry and free from mill scale, rust and dirt. All surfaces should be degreased immediately before application

Apply using a brush

Apply evenly, ensuring any ponding product is distributed on the surface

Resistant to rain after 30 minutes

A minimum of two coats is recommended, allow 24 hours between coats

Drinking Water Tanks
Apply using a brush to ensure all surfaces are thoroughly covered

Apply two coats, allowing 24 hours between coats. Ensure the first coat is thoroughly dried before applying the second

Before the drinking water tank is put into service, the tank should be filled with cold drinking water and drained after a minimum of 4 hours. If an unfamiliar taste is detected in this water, repeat the process

Clean all tools with white spirit.

Minor spillages should be wiped off surfaces with white spirit before the coating sets.

Major spillages should be mopped up immediately with sand and disposed of in accordance with regulations.