{"product_id":"fusion-extender","title":"Fusion Extender - 60ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Extender is great for those who want a longer open time with the paint, to help minimise the look of brush strokes and to extend drying time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended ratio of 15 mL per pint (500 mL) of paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing too much of this product will increase drying time substantially, but also increases cure time.  Add maximum 10% of original paint volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes Fusion Mineral Paint and other water based paints flow more smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces brush and roller marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces wear on spray guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre you painting in a dry climate or a space with low humidity? You may find your paint dries too fast. Buy yourself time with our uniquely formulated extender – simply add it to the paint to and you’ll have more time to brush back and forth to get the look you’re after\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Extender is great for those who want a longer open time with the paint, to help minimise the look of brush strokes and to extend drying time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended ratio of 15 mL per pint (500 mL) of paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing too much of this product will increase drying time substantially, but also increases cure time.  Add maximum 10% of original paint volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes Fusion Mineral Paint\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand other water based paints flow more smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces brush and roller marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces wear on spray guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for colour blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/1088\/8507\/files\/linebreak.jpg?v=1595122045\" alt=\"\" class=\"landscape\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Drop into paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Interior\/Exterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRe-coat Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-12 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Not required – however any top coat can be applied if   desired.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Enough for 4 Pints of Fusion Mineral Paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\/Sheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To increase the open working time of acrylic water based paints and finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan Be Applied To\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To be used with Fusion Mineral Paint or Tough Coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan Be Painted Over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow to Prep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Apply to a clean, wax or oil free surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCure Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 28 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\/ Cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Clean as required, \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emild soap and water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO USE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd no more than 10% extender into your paint. Once mixed with Fusion Mineral Paint, apply paint as usual. You will notice a longer open drying time, thus giving you time to work with the paint and smooth out brush strokes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce your first coat fully dries, apply a subsequent coat as needed. We recommend waiting at least 4 hours between coats when using the Extender. Should you notice that applying your second coat is lifting off the first, either too much extender was used, or it needs more time to dry and cure before applying another coat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOVERAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 bottle is good for 2-4 pints. Adding more is not recommended as it will impact your drying and curing time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended ratio of 15 mL per pint (500 mL) of paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDID YOU KNOW?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakes Fusion Mineral Paint and other water based paints flow more smoothly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces brush and roller marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces wear on spray guns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis eco friendly version does not add additional VOC’s!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCure time may increase depending on how much \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionmineralpaint.com\/smooth-paint-finish-extender\/\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is added.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusion Extender is a clear liquid and doesn’t change the colour of your paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURE TIME \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Extender does increase the cure time and dry time of your paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT ELSE CAN IT BE USED FOR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Extender can be used with other water based paint products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd it to your Tough Coat for a longer open time and a smoother finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetallics can dry fast adding extender helps with a brushstroke free finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I use Fusion Extender for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusion\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtender is used to “extend” the open time of Fusion Mineral Paint\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– meaning it takes longer to dry. People use it mainly to help avoid brush strokes and to help make blending really easy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"landscape\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/1088\/8507\/files\/linebreak.jpg?v=1595122045\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use Fusion\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtender?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re doing a large piece, mix 1\/4 bottle of Extender into a pint of paint and mix well. We recommend using only about 1 part Extender to 10 parts paint (10 mL of Extender to 100 mL of paint).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"landscape\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/1088\/8507\/files\/linebreak.jpg?v=1595122045\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI want to use more than the recommended ratio, what will happen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more Extender you use, the longer it will take to dry. If you use too much, you could end up with a drying time of more than a day! It will also increase your cure time, which means the paint will take longer to get to its most durable state.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"landscape\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/1088\/8507\/files\/linebreak.jpg?v=1595122045\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does using the Extender make the curing time longer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Extender has propylene glycol in it, which draws water toward it. Because it likes to hold onto the water, it takes a long time for the water to evaporate from the paint and cure. The more Extender you add, the more water it holds, and the longer it takes to cure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fusion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40145726668964,"sku":"626309311342","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0494\/2689\/0916\/products\/fusion-extender-60ml-440313.jpg?v=1700712001","url":"https:\/\/banksiabloomstudio.com.au\/products\/fusion-extender","provider":"Banksia Bloom Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}