Tikkurila Akvi Top DS 25 paint

Achieve a Fast-Drying, Flawless Finish: Tikkurila Akvi Top DS 25

Unleash the beauty and durability of your wooden surfaces with Tikkurila Akvi Top DS 25, the one-coat water-based solution for a stunning, even finish.

Why Choose Akvi Top DS 25?

• Effortless application: Boasting high solids content and excellent filling properties, this paint levels smoothly for a professional look.
• Fast and efficient: Akvi Top DS 25 dries rapidly, even in demanding environments, allowing for quick project completion.
• Vibrant and lasting: Available in a wide color palette, this topcoat forms a hard film that resists scratches and everyday wear.
• Fire-retardant compatible: This product excels as a topcoat for fire-retardant paint systems, enhancing safety without compromising aesthetics.
• Sustainable choice: Akvi Top DS 25 is M1-classified for low emissions, making it a responsible selection for your projects.

Ideal for:

• Panels
• Doors
• Moldings
• Other wooden and fiberboard surfaces

Technical Data:

• Solids content (by volume): 36±2%
• Density: 1.23±0.1 kg/litre
• Drying times (at +23°C ):
  • Dust dry, after: 20–25 minutes
  • Touch dry, after: 20–25 minutes
  • Dry to sand, after: 20–25 minutes
• Finish: Semi-matt

Application Instructions:

1. Surface preparation: Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of dust, loose particles, and impurities. Sand wood surfaces with P150–320 grit sandpaper and remove sanding dust before application.
2. Compatible primers: Use Akvi Primer, Diccoplast Primer, or Akvi Primer MP.
3. Application conditions: Maintain ambient temperature, substrate temperature, and product temperature above +18°C with relative humidity below 70% during application and drying. Ensure good ventilation for optimal results.
4. Stir thoroughly before use.
5. Thinning:
   • Airless spraying: 0–5% thinning, 0.011″–0.015″ nozzle tip, 120–160 bar pressure.
   • Air-assisted airless spraying: 0–5% thinning, 0.011″–0.015″ nozzle tip, 40–120 bar pressure, 1–3 bar atomizing air pressure.
   • Conventional spraying: 0–5% thinning, 1.6–2.2 mm nozzle tip, 2–3 bar pressure.
6. Cleaning: Use water for cleaning tools and equipment.

Environmental responsibility:

• VOC content: 20 g/litre (19 g/l when thinned 5% by volume).

With Tikkurila Akvi Top DS 25, experience the perfect blend of speed, beauty, and sustainability for your next project.