Overview

Johnstone’s Trade Stormshield Aqua Guard Satin is a premium, water-based paint that delivers outstanding durability and UV resistance for exterior wood and metal. Its microporous formulation allows surfaces to breathe while resisting scratches, wear, and weathering. Designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, it provides up to 8 years to first maintenance when applied to specification, ensuring a long-lasting, professional satin finish.

• Advanced UV resistance
• Microporous formulation
• Durable protection

Maximum durability when used with Stormshield Aqua Guard Exterior Primer Undercoat

Preparation

Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from dirt and grease.

• Remove any loose or flaking material
• For maximum performance from this microporous product, completely remove old paint and varnish. Treat any mould or lichen with sterilisation wash as directed. Treat bare wood surfaces with a suitable clear wood preservative.
• For bare timber, apply one coat of Johnstone's Trade Stormshield Aqua Guard Exterior Primer Undercoat followed by two coats of Johnstone's Trade Stormshield Aqua Guard Exterior Satin.
• Prime bare metal with an appropriate metal primer.
• Rub down previously gloss painted surfaces with fine waterproof abrasive paper and rinse thoroughly before applying a pre-coat of Johnstone’s Trade Stormshield Aqua Guard Exterior Primer Undercoat.
• Uncoated plastic rainwater products should be cleaned thoroughly, primed with a single coat of Johnstone’s Trade Advanced Multi Surface Primer and given two coats of Johnstone’s Trade Stormshield Aqua Guard Exterior Satin.

Application

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

• Stir thoroughly before use to ensure the paint is completely mixed.
• Stormshield Aqua Guard Exterior Satin can be applied by brush, roller or sprayer.
• When applying by brush, it is recommended to regularly wash the brush out in clean water to prevent drying and clogging of bristles.
• Sprayer application: HVLP application: 1.8-2.0mm tip size. Spray pressure: 0,3-0,4 MPa (= approx. 3-4 bar). Can be diluted 5-10% Airless spray application: 0.008"-0.010". 2000–2500psi. Undiluted. Must use Ultra Finish tips.
• Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
• If using more than one can of the same colour, intermix prior to use to ensure colour consistency.
• Do not apply in temperatures below 8°C.
• Additional coats may be required with certain colours, or attempting a wide colour change.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin

Note: To ensure the paint system achieves its life expectancy the product must be applied in accordance with a project specific Johnstone’s Trade Technical Specification and BS 6150:2019, Code of Practice for Painting Buildings.