LAB Trapcoating

Photo 1: LAB staircase coating in the shade Full White no. 253, photo 2: LAB staircase coating in the shade Black Clay no. 40 @fleurbolinde, photo 3: LAB staircase coating in the shade Pure Black no. 50 @enstijl and photo 4: LAB staircase coating in the shade Straw no. 209 @lievelingshuisje

Step-by-step plan LAB staircase coating

1. Vacuum the staircase.
2. Degrease the staircase with LAB cleaner. Mix 10 parts lukewarm water with 1 part cleaner. Apply this with a Schoonmaakspons premium (use the green side). The cleaner is very concentrated. Use gloves and be careful not to spill on walls, objects, or floors you are not treating.
3. After 1 hour, remove the remaining cleaner with clean water.
4. After drying, sand the staircase with Schuurspons orange coarse no. 1, Schuurspons yellow medium no. 2, Schuurspons green fine no. 3 or Schuurspons blue ultra fine no. 4, choose the right sponge depending on the condition of the staircase.
5. Make dust-free with a slightly damp cloth.
6. Fill damages with filler.
7. Seal joints where necessary with Den Braven Hybriseal sealant. (Use a colour that most closely matches the paint colour).
8. Carefully tape off parts not to be painted with LAB Tape Purple for sensitive surfaces.
9. Apply 1 coat LAB wood primer interior (undercoat).
10. Check the staircase for any irregularities or imperfections (lint from a roller, hairs from a brush, thickness differences) and sand away with Schuurspons green fine no. 3, depending on the substrate. If there are no irregularities, sanding is not necessary.
11. Apply the 1st coat LAB floor coating 3 (rapid). Mix coating mechanically (with a paint mixer and cordless drill). Thoroughly mix the A component (large can) and the B component (small can) together in the A component can. Then pour the mixed coating into an empty can and mix well again. Never mix more than you use in one coat. After mixing, you have about 1 hour to apply the mixed coating.
12. Wait 6 hours (this is our advice. If the room is 18-21 degrees and the staircase is dry and walkable after 4 hours, you can apply the next coat).
13. Check the staircase for any irregularities or imperfections (lint from a roller, hairs from a brush, thickness differences) and sand away with Schuurspons blue ultra fine no. 4. If there are no irregularities, sanding is not necessary.
14. Apply the 2nd coat LAB floor coating 3 (rapid), mix and apply in the same way as the first coat LAB floor coating 3 (rapid).
15. Check if the coverage is good and apply a 3rd coat if necessary. For grey colours, coverage is generally good after 2 coats. White colours cover less well.
16. Wait 6 hours (this is our advice. If the room is 18-21 degrees and the staircase is dry and walkable after 4 hours, you can apply the next coat).
17. DO NOT SAND!
18. For extra wear resistance, apply a transparent wear layer (1x) LAB floor coating extreme 4 (rapid). Mix as indicated.
19. Wait 4 hours.
20. LAB tape purple carefully remove. If the coating pulls locally with the tape, carefully cut the joint between the tape and the staircase with a sharp utility knife.

NOTE!

• The coating takes 1 week to fully cure. During this week, walk on socks. You can walk on the staircase 4 hours after the last applied coat.
• Keep windows and doors closed during coating application. Make sure it is not too warm during coating (not warmer than 19 degrees). Otherwise, the coating dries too quickly.
• White colours cover significantly less well than grey tones. Depending on the applied layer thickness and the colour of the laminate/wood, 3-4 coats are needed for an even, opaque result, while grey tones are generally fully covering in 2 coats.

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