What kind of top coat is recommended?
Any high-quality 100% acrylic latex, oil base, enamel, or latex finish coat will work. While top coating is optional, it is always a good idea – and absolutely required for exterior applications or interior applications that will be exposed to high levels of humidity, water spray or chemical vapors like chlorine. To add color or sheen to Contego use virtually any alkyd or enamel paint as soon as the intumescent coating is completely dry. If using a roller, DO NOT RE ROLL OR TOUCH UP until initial color coat is dry. Failure to wait for first color coat application of acrylic/latex to dry may result in the color coat smearing or “back-rolling” off on the roller. Once first color coat of latex/acrylic is dry, apply a second coat if needed. Top coating does not reduce intumescent capability.
