Casein Distemper requires no undercoat. Ensure all surfaces are sound, clean, dry and free from dirt, grease and other contamination.
carbonated and cured for 4-5 weeks prior to application. Previously painted surfaces - can be applied directly to surfaces previously
painted with Farrow & Ball Casein Distemper. It is not suitable for surfaces painted with other finishes, these need to be removed
prior to painting. Plaster walls that have salt problems will stain and blister subsequent paint coatings, using Farrow & Ball Casein
Distemper will allow the walls to breathe and enable the problem to be monitored. Avoid applying to areas with running
plaster/filler. Farrow & Ball do not recommend the use of modern fillers on lime based substrates as they will trap moisture and are
too hard, leading to cracking and uneven porosity when painting. Considerations: Due to the traditional nature of this distemper,
touching in should be avoided. Due to the traditional nature of this finish, Farrow & Ball Casein Distemper will not accept subsequent
layers of modern paints. Casein Distemper is made in the traditional manner using fine pigments and will inevitably have some small
variations in colour. The porosity and moisture content of the surface it is applied to will affect the colour and can lead to changes in
tone. For substrates of varying or high porosity, dilution with water may be required to provide good flow and minimise variations in
colour and tone. Always stir Casein Distemper before adding water. Apply using a brush (or spray for fragile plasterwork or uneven
surfaces such as brickwork). This product is unstable if applied too thickly

Application Information:
Do not paint in temperatures below 10°C or in excessive heat above 30°C.
Coverage Rate (m2/l per coat): : Up to 13
Drying Time: : Dry in 2 hours.
Typical Recoat Time: : Recoat after 4 hours
Sheen Level: : 0.02
Wet Film Thickness: : 80 - 120 μm
Recommended Number of Coats: : 2*
*Darker/stronger colours may require additional coats. Please note: The drying and recoat times provided are based on applying paint
in normal conditions - drying times may be longer in cooler and/or higher humidity environments. Darker colors may take longer to
dry.
Density: : 1.2 - 1.4 g/cc
Application Humidity: : < 80 % RH
Substrate Moisture Content: : Plaster Walls & Ceilings = < 0.5 %