Coverage Rates
There is sufficient Fixing Agent supplied with 1 kit to produce 60 fl.oz or 1.8 litres of tinting fluid. For higher dilution rate extra Fixing Agent Pots can be purchased from our online shop.
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Initial tinting fluid dilution: |
20fl.oz = 162.5 sq.ft 600ml = 15m2 |
| Intermediate dilution: |
40fl.oz = 325
sq.ft |
| Maximum Dilution: | 60fl.oz = 487.5 sq.ft 1800ml = 45m2 |
To calculate the amount of bricks each kit will cover: There are approximately 60 bricks per 1 square metre of face brickwork.
PRACTICE WHILST ALSO ASSESSING THE COVERAGE RATE...A good idea is to practice using plain water and a 2-inch pure bristle paintbrush (not nylon) on your bricks. This will enable you to judge how much to load your brush to prevent runs or spillage. You will also to be able to assess how the brick 'draws' the product from your brush and what pressure needs to be applied to effectively dye your bricks. If you measure out 600mls you will also be able to ascertain how much area you can cover so you will know how much to order.
Remember to let any areas that you have practiced on fully dry out prior to starting any tinting work.
Coverage rates: for masonry of average texture & porosity.
- Brick tinting: Approx. 130 sq.ft/pint or 25 sq. metres/litre
- Mortar tinting: Approx. 230 sq.ft/pint or 45 sq. metres/litre
- Concrete: Approx. 180 sq.ft/pint or 35 sq. metres/litre for smooth faced average density concrete.