Overview

Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss is a high-performance, water-based gloss paint that delivers a high-sheen, long-lasting finish for interior and exterior wood and metal. Formulated with Crown’s Breatheasy® technology, this 99% solvent-free paint offers low odour and fast drying times, perfect for projects that require minimal disruption. With excellent flow and outstanding gloss retention, it offers the durable, smooth look of a solvent-based gloss with all the advantages of a water-based system. Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, it’s also BREEAM® and LEED® accredited, making it a more sustainable decorating choice.

Water-based with Breatheasy® low-odour formula
Provides a real alternative to solvent-based paints
Quick drying for faster turnaround
Excellent application flow & levelling
Significantly reduces brush marks
High-sheen gloss finish
BREEAM® & LEED® accredited for sustainability
Use Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Undercoat for optimum results

Tinted Colour Information

Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Crown Trade tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay. Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order.

Area	Interior & Exterior
Recommended Use	Use on suitably prepared interior and exterior joinery and metalwork. Suitable for Doors, Windows, Exterior & Interior Wood, Metal, PVCu
Base	Water-Based
Coverage	Up to 15m2 per litre
Drying Time	Touch Dry: 1 Hour
Re-Coat Time	4-6 Hours
Recommended Coats	2 Coats
Application Method	Brush, Roller or Sprayer
VOC Levels	Minimal
Clean Up	Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water

Preparation

All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.

New Surfaces

Timber and Timber Based Boards (Including MDF)

Treat any knots with two coats of fresh knotting.
Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow surface defects with Sandtex Trade Ready Mixed Filler.
Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper. Remove all dust.
Prime with one coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat.

All metals

Lightly abrade to a bright (not polished) surface – excluding galvanised surfaces.
Wash with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove oil, grease or any other contaminants, frequently changing the water.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Allow to dry.

Additional surface preparation

Galvanising

Bright galvanised surfaces should be pre-treated with Crown Trade Protective Coatings T Wash. Overall blackening of the surface will confirm satisfactory surface preparation.
When dry, prime with one coat of Crown Trade High Build Rust Inhibiting Primer or Crown Trade Water Based Metal Primer.
Undercoat with one coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat.

Non-ferrous metals

Prime bare metal with one coat of Crown Trade High Build Rust Inhibiting Primer or Crown Trade Water Based Metal Primer.
Undercoat with one coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat.

Ferrous Metals

Remove all millscale and rust back to clean bright metal. Remove all residues.
Prime within the working day with one coat of Crown Trade High Build Rust Inhibiting Primer or two coats of Crown Trade Water Based Metal Primer.
Undercoat with one coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat.

Previously Decorated Surfaces

Timber

Treat any knots with two coats of fresh knotting.
Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow surface defects with Sandtex Trade Ready Mixed Filler.
Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper prior to applying Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat. Remove all dust.
Spot prime bare areas with one coat of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat.

Metals

Remove all corrosion or rust back to clean bright metal. Remove all residues.
Spot prime bare metal within the working day with one coat of Crown Trade High Build Rust Inhibiting Primer or Crown Trade Water Based Metal Primer.

Timber and metals

Wash remaining sound paint with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove any contaminants, frequently changing the water.
Any glossy or eggshell surfaces must be wet abraded to provide a key.
Rinse with clean water to remove all residues.
Allow to dry.
Bring forward spot primed areas and undercoat overall with Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat.

Application

Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure you are happy with the finished results

Stir well before use.
Apply 2 coats using a good quality synthetic brush or a good quality micro fibre medium pile roller, to achieve an even thickness. To assist application on porous substrates the surface may be dampened slightly. For airless spray (dilution may be required). For further information follow the spray manufacturer’s guidelines. Maintain a wet edge. On timber lay off in the direction of the grain.
Avoid excessive de-nibbing in-between coats.
Always intermix packs for colour consistency. Please check for colour accuracy prior to application. Crown Paints or Next Day Paint is not liable for decorating costs caused as a result of an incorrect colour being applied.
Newly painted doors and windows should not be closed until the paint is fully dry.

Note: Certain colours may require additional coats to give complete obliteration.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin

Aftercare & Storage

Under normal and frost free conditions this product will remain usable for up to two years if stored correctly and unopened. Store in secure dry conditions between 5°C and 40°C and inaccessible to children or animals. Containers should be kept closed during storage.