Sealer facts

Product: Dalray Acrylic Sealer: a water-based clear protective coating

Sizes: 2L and 4L

Coverage: Approximately 15m² per litre per coat; varies with surface porosity and application

Coats: 1–3 thin coats, depending on the protection required

Recommended tool: Microfibre roller

Recoat: Approximately 3 hours at 25°C; allow longer in cold or humid conditions

Full cure: Approximately 28 days

Touch dry: Approximately 30 minutes under normal conditions (25°C). Touch dry does not mean ready to recoat or fully cured.

Where to use

Use selectively over fully cured Dalray Limewash on interior walls that need additional protection, such as hallways and other high-touch areas.

Not suitable for exterior surfaces, floors, benchtops, direct splash zones, or areas exposed to regular water saturation, standing or pooling water. It is not a waterproofing membrane.

Suitable areas include hallways, entryways, busy family homes and commercial spaces. It helps reduce surface transfer and improve durability.

In bathrooms subject to regular humidity, the application guide recommends a compatible breathable mineral sealer. Dalray Acrylic Sealer may be suitable in well-ventilated bathrooms or powder rooms where humidity is limited and surfaces are outside direct splash zones. It should not be relied upon to prevent water ingress.

Application
  1. Apply only over fully cured Dalray Limewash. Test a small, inconspicuous area before coating the entire surface.
  2. Use a microfibre roller to apply thin, even coats. The product can also be applied by brush or spray.
  3. Apply 1–3 coats: one coat may be sufficient for light protection; two to three coats can be used where greater durability and protection are desired.
  4. Allow each coat to dry completely before recoating. At 25°C, allow approximately 3 hours; allow longer in cold or humid conditions.

Full cure takes approximately 28 days. Follow the product label directions and the sealer manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

Appearance & breathability

An acrylic coating reduces the natural breathability and moisture-regulating properties of limewash. Sealing may slightly alter colour depth, sheen, texture and mottling. Leave limewash unsealed where practical, and test the finish before proceeding.

Coverage by tin size

At approximately 15m² per litre per coat, a 2L tin provides around 30m² of single-coat coverage and a 4L tin around 60m².

For two coats, allow approximately 15m² per 2L tin or 30m² per 4L tin. For three coats, allow approximately 10m² or 20m² respectively.

These are planning estimates calculated from the published coverage rate. Actual coverage varies with surface porosity, texture and application method.

Masking and finish precautions

If masking over Dalray Limewash or Acrylic Sealer, always use a low-tack, sensitive-surface painter’s tape. Standard or high-tack masking tapes may lift or damage the limewash or sealed finish when removed. Remove tape slowly and carefully, and avoid leaving it in place longer than necessary.

Sealing may slightly alter colour depth, sheen, texture and mottling, and reduces natural breathability. Always test the complete finish first.

Shipping

We offer free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $59.95. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days, with tracking provided once shipped.

See Shipping & Returns for delivery information, or contact Dalray for advice.

Product information and safety

As with all decorative finishes, proper surface preparation and application are essential to achieving the best result.

To the extent permitted by law, Dalray’s liability is limited to replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price. See our terms and conditions and safety data for more details.

FAQs

Need advice about your surface? Contact Dalray.

Does every limewashed wall need sealer?

No. Sealing is optional for most interior limewash walls. Use it where additional protection is needed, and leave other areas unsealed to retain the natural mineral finish.

Can I use Dalray Acrylic Sealer outside?

No. Dalray Acrylic Sealer is for interior use only.

Is Dalray Acrylic Sealer waterproof?

No. It is not a waterproofing membrane and is not suitable for direct splash zones or standing water.

Which roller should I use?

We recommend a microfibre roller to apply thin, even coats.

Will sealing change the limewash finish?

It can slightly alter the colour depth, sheen, texture and mottling, and reduces breathability. Always test an inconspicuous area first.

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