Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin

Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin is for decorating projects where a softer sheen than gloss is preferred, without going as muted as eggshell. It forms the finishing coats of the Fastflow system, used over Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat.

Suitability

Suitable for correctly prepared interior and exterior wood and metal, including doors, wooden window frames, skirting boards and architraves.

The Crown Trade Fastflow range also includes alternative finishes and a compatible primer undercoat:

Product UseCrown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Eggshell For a lower-sheen finish on interior and exterior wood and metal. Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss For a high-gloss finish on interior and exterior wood and metal. Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat For preparing surfaces requiring a primer undercoat before applying a Fastflow topcoat.

Surfaces to be painted must be sound, clean, dry and free from anything that could affect paint adhesion. Take extra precautions when preparing pre-1960s painted surfaces, as they may contain harmful levels of lead.

1. Remove loose, flaking or failing paint and feather the edges of remaining sound coatings
2. Treat mould, algae and other organic growth with a suitable fungicidal wash, such as Sandtex Fungicidal Wash, following its instructions, and remove the growth
3. Wash existing paintwork with warm water and liquid detergent to remove dirt and grease, then rinse thoroughly
4. Fill holes, cracks and shallow surface defects with a suitable filler
5. Wet abrade sound painted surfaces to provide a key, rinse away residues and allow to dry

Wooden surfaces

1. Remove grey, 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 thin coats of fresh knotting, such as Colron Knotting Solution
4. Sand new wood and filled areas with a suitable abrasive, then remove all dust
5. Prime new and bare wood with one coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat; spot-prime bare areas on previously painted wood

Metal surfaces

1. Clean and degrease bare metal thoroughly. Lightly abrade to a bright, rather than polished, surface, excluding galvanised metal
2. On ferrous metals, remove rust and millscale back to clean, bright metal, remove residues and apply a suitable metal primer within the same working day
3. Pre-treat new, bright galvanised metal with a T-wash solution, following its instructions, then apply a suitable metal primer once dry
4. Prime bare non-ferrous metal with a primer suitable for the metal concerned
5. On previously painted metal, remove corrosion back to clean, bright metal and spot-prime exposed areas with a suitable metal Primer
6. Once the metal primer is dry, bring spot-primed areas forward and undercoat overall with Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat

We recommend trialing a test area before starting your project to check suitability and compatibility. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin.

Purchase enough paint to complete the project and allow for future touch-ups. When using more than one tin of the same colour, mix them together before application to help maintain colour consistency.

Apply when air and surface temperatures will remain at or above 8°C, with relative humidity no higher than 80%, throughout application and drying.

1. Stir thoroughly before and during use
2. Apply Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin using a good quality synthetic brush or short to medium pile roller
3. For spray application, follow the spray equipment manufacturer's guidance; dilution may be required for airless spraying
4. Work in manageable sections, maintaining a wet edge by overlapping each section before the previous one dries
5. On wood, finish with light strokes in the direction of the grain
6. Apply two full coats, allowing 4-6 hours between coats at 20°C and 65% relative humidity. Ensure the previous coat is fully dry before recoating; cooler or more humid conditions will extend drying times
7. If needed, lightly abrade between coats, taking care not to remove too much paint
8. Some colours or colour changes may require additional coats for complete coverage
9. Keep newly painted doors and windows open until the paint is fully dry

Cleaning

Gently clean painted surfaces with a soft cloth and warm water containing a mild liquid detergent. Wipe away detergent residues with a clean, damp cloth.

Maintenance

When redecoration is required, apply a fresh coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin, following the Preparation and Application instructions above.

Can Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin be used outside?

Yes, it is suitable for correctly prepared interior and exterior wood and metal, including wooden doors, window frames and metal gates. Follow the preparation instructions for the surface being painted.

What is the difference between Fastflow Satin, Eggshell and Gloss?

Satin provides a soft sheen between the lower-sheen Eggshell and the more reflective Gloss finish. Choose according to the appearance you want for your woodwork or metalwork.

Does Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin need an undercoat?

New and bare wood should receive one coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat. On previously painted wood, spot-prime exposed areas after preparation. Bare metal requires a suitable metal primer, followed by the recommended undercoat.

Can I apply Fastflow Satin over existing paint?

Yes, provided the existing coating is sound and compatible. Remove failing paint, clean the surface and wet abrade to provide a key. Prime exposed areas as appropriate and test a small area before starting the project.

How many coats of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin are needed?

Apply two full coats. Some colours or significant colour changes may require additional coats to achieve complete coverage.

How long does Fastflow Satin take to dry?

At 20°C and 65% relative humidity, it is touch dry in 1-2 hours and recoatable after 4-6 hours. Ensure the previous coat is fully dry before recoating. Lower temperatures and higher humidity can extend these times. Keep newly painted doors and windows open until fully dry.

Can Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin be sprayed?

Yes, spray application is possible. Dilution may be required for airless spraying; follow the spray equipment manufacturer's guidance and the product's safety instructions.

Can I wash surfaces painted with Fastflow Satin?

Yes, painted surfaces can be gently cleaned with a soft cloth and warm water containing a mild liquid detergent. Wipe away detergent residues with a clean, damp cloth.