Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss

Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss suits decorating projects where a pronounced sheen is preferred to satin or eggshell. It can be used to refresh existing paintwork or finish newly prepared joinery, helping doors, window frames and trim stand out against surrounding matt walls.

Suitability

Suitable for new and previously painted interior and exterior wood, metal and PVCu, including doors, window frames and skirting boards.

Prepare your project with the Fastflow primer undercoat, or compare the alternative finishes below

Product Use Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat A water-based primer undercoat for preparing surfaces before finishing with Fastflow gloss, satin or eggshell. Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin A water-based satin finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, offering a lower sheen than gloss. Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Eggshell A water-based eggshell finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, providing a subtle sheen.

All surfaces must be sound, clean, dry and free from anything that could affect adhesion.

1. Remove loose, flaking or failing paint and feather the edges of remaining sound paint
2. Take additional precautions when preparing pre-1960s painted surfaces, as they may contain harmful lead
3. Treat mould, algae and other organic growth with a suitable fungicidal treatment, such as Sandtex Fungicidal Wash, following the manufacturer's instructions
4. Wash existing sound paint with warm water and a mild detergent to remove dirt and grease
5. Wet abrade existing sound paint to provide a key, rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry
6. Fill holes, cracks and shallow surface defects with a suitable filler, sand smooth and remove all dust

Wood

1. Remove grey or weathered wood by sanding back to a sound surface
2. Clean timber containing oils or extractives with methylated spirits, frequently changing the face of the cloth
3. Treat knots with two coats of fresh knotting
4. Sand new and bare wood with a suitable abrasive and remove all dust
5. Prime new wood and spot prime bare areas on previously painted wood with one coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat

Metal

1. Remove rust and millscale from ferrous metals back to clean, bright metal and remove all residues. Apply a suitable metal primer within the same working day
2. Lightly abrade new non-ferrous metal to a bright, unpolished surface, remove residues and apply a suitable metal primer
3. Pre-treat bright galvanised metal with a suitable T Wash, following the manufacturer's instructions, then apply a suitable metal primer once dry
4. On previously painted metal, remove corrosion back to clean, bright metal and spot prime exposed areas with a suitable metal primer
5. Bring forward primed areas and undercoat overall with Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat before applying the gloss

Always apply to a test area first to check product suitability and the final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin.

Purchase enough paint to complete the project, allowing extra for future touch-ups. Intermix packs before use to ensure colour consistency and check the colour before application.

Do not apply Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss if air or surface temperatures are likely to fall below 8°C, or if relative humidity exceeds 80%, during application or drying.

1. Stir thoroughly before and during use
2. Apply with a good quality synthetic brush or medium-pile or microfibre roller
3. For airless spray application, dilution may be required. Follow the spray equipment manufacturer's guidelines
4. Maintain a wet edge to help achieve an even finish
5. On wood, lay off in the direction of the grain
6. Apply two full coats. Some colours may require additional coats for complete coverage
7. Allow 4-6 hours between coats under normal drying conditions, ensuring the previous coat is fully dry. Low temperatures or high humidity may extend drying times
8. Avoid excessive sanding between coats
9. Leave newly painted doors and windows open until the paint is fully dry

Cleaning

Clean painted surfaces with a soft cloth and warm water, adding a mild detergent when needed to remove surface dirt.

Maintenance

When the finish needs refreshing, apply a fresh coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss, following the Preparation and Application instructions above.

Do I need an undercoat before applying Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss?

Use Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat as part of the Fastflow system. Prime new wood and spot prime bare areas on previously painted wood. Bare metal requires a suitable metal primer before the Fastflow primer undercoat. Follow the Preparation instructions above for your surface.

Can I apply it over existing gloss paint?

Yes, provided the existing paint is sound and properly prepared. Remove loose or failing paint, clean the surface and wet abrade to provide a key. Rinse away residues and allow to dry before priming and undercoating as required. Take additional precautions with pre-1960s paint, which may contain harmful lead.

How many coats should I apply?

Apply two coats of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss over the prepared surface. Some colours may require additional coats for complete coverage.

How soon can I apply a second coat?

Allow 4-6 hours between coats at 20°C and 65% relative humidity, ensuring the previous coat is fully dry. Lower temperatures or higher humidity may extend drying times.

Can I apply it with a roller or sprayer?

Yes. Use a synthetic brush or a medium-pile or microfibre roller. It can also be applied by airless spray, although dilution may be required. Follow the spray equipment manufacturer's guidelines and the safety advice in the Safety Data Sheet.

What conditions are suitable for painting outdoors?

Do not apply if air or surface temperatures are likely to fall below 8°C, or if relative humidity exceeds 80%, during application or drying.

When can I close newly painted doors and windows?

Leave newly painted doors and windows open until the paint is fully dry. The stated touch-dry time of 1-2 hours does not mean the coating is fully dry or ready for contact with adjoining surfaces.

How should I clean the painted finish?

Clean with a soft cloth and warm water, adding a mild detergent when needed to remove surface dirt. When redecoration is required, follow the Preparation and Application instructions above.