In the past, wooden surfaces were often painted with casein paints indoors: in the Middle Ages as panel painting or for ceiling paintings. Milk protein, also known as casein, is said to have been used for paintings in ancient Egypt. At KREIDEZEIT, we have been producing casein paints for more than 30 years.
We developed this product together with Stefan Benner especially for woodturning.
KREIDEZEIT Casein Paint is a matt, quick-drying and well-opaque paint for untreated wood indoors.
If the surface is to be protected against soiling, subsequent treatment with oil or wax products or e.g. KREIDEZEIT Worktop Oil solvent-free (Art. 4206) is required. This will deepen the colour.
Tutorial video from Stefan Benner
Properties
- powder for mixing with water
- matt
- easy to process
- highly diffusible (sd value <0.02 m, ISO EN ISO 12572)
- antistatic, excellent opacity
- can be painted over several times
- free from preservatives
- free from synthetic resin binders
Full declaration
Chalk, earth and mineral pigments, casein, china clay, soda, cellulose, methyl cellulose.
When using the product, the complete Product information must be observed.
Preparing the substrate
If necessary, rub down resin-rich woods with KREIDEZEIT Balsamic Turpentine Oil or Orange Peel Oil. Roughly sand the wood first, then soak (moisten with warm water, e.g. with a sponge) and sand finely after drying. Remove dust thoroughly after sanding.
Primer
Nor required.
Mixing the paint
Stir 75 g powder into 110 ml clean, cold water until the mixture is lump-free. Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes and stir well again before use.
TIP: As very little colour is usually needed for woodturning, a measuring spoon or tablespoon can also be used as a measure. Simply pour a measuring spoon of water into a container and stir in a level measuring spoon of powder with a stirring stick..
Dilution
The paint must be adjusted with water to a spreadability that is suitable for the substrate; it may need to be diluted further for this purpose. Casein paint can also be used as a semi-covering/ glazing coat.
Application
Processing temperature at least 8 °C. Stir occasionally during application. Two coats may be required for full opacity.
Apply thinly and evenly. Too thick a coat can lead to paint damage. Allow previous coats to dry out completely before recoating.
The mixed paint must be used within 1-2 days. Do not use paint that smells bad or foul under any circumstances: Danger of long-lasting odour problems even after drying!
Tinting
The 5 different colours can be mixed together in any ratio.
Drying times at normal climate
Can be painted over after approx. 2-4 hours. This can be accelerated with a hair dryer.
Cleaning the tools
Immediately after use with water and Corfu Soap (Art. 5102).
Tutorial video from Stefan Benner
