Tips and How-To
Surface preparation tips
*  As with any paint, clean the surface to be sure it is free of dirt, mildew, and grease.
*  Sand glossy surfaces and wipe thoroughly with a clean cloth.
*  Cure masonry or new plaster for 30 - 60 days.
Surfaces that require special preparation
*  For water/smoke damage, bleeding woods or crayon markings, use Fresh Start All Purpose 100% Acrylic primer (023) or Fresh Start All Purpose Alkyd primer (024).
*  For uncoated ferrous metal, use a primer recommended for ferrous metal surfaces.
Where not to use Aura
*  As with any interior paint, Aura is not recommended for:
    -  Extremely glossy, hard surfaces like tile or marble
    -  Rusted surfaces
    -  Mildewed surface
    -  Exterior surfaces
Application Tips
Use the same application techniques that you would for any interior low-VOC product.
*  Pre-wet your brush with clean water.  Remove any excess water by spinning the brush in your hand.
*  Load the brush by dipping it 1/4 to 1/3 into the can.
*  Pull the brush out of the product and tap the brush to the side of the can to remove excess paint.  (DO NOT SCRAPE)
*  Apply paint in light-pressure strokes, moving along and keeping a wet edge.
*  Aura will set-up quickly, so it's best to smooth out the product with light pressure and continue moving along.
*  If you see that you missed a spot and the paint is already "setting up" it is best to allow the paint to dry (about one hour) before going back and touching up.  Aura has great touch-up properties.
*  Let the first coat dry completely before applying a second coat.  This will take about one hour.
*  For roller applications, follow the same process.  AS with the brush, pre-wet the roller cover with clean water and spin it out to remove the excess water.
*  Aura can be applied by spray like any waterborne, low-VOC product using airless or HVLP equipment.  Recommended spray tip size, filter mesh size, and pressure settings can be found on the Technical Data Sheet.
For Best Results
*  Painted surfaces can be washed after two weeks with a soft rag and mild detergent.
*  Do not thin Aura products.  Thinning with water or other additives can result in less hide, thinner film build and reduced sag resistance.
*  Aura dries quickly, so allow enough uninterrupted time to get to a natural stopping point, such as a corner.
Recommended Applicators
*  For Matte and Eggshell finishes, use a 3/8" shed resistance roller cover.
*  For Satin finishes, use a 3/8" shed resistance or mohair roller cover.
What are VOC's?
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound.  VOC's are a contributing factor to the creation of ground level ozone, a component of smog.  This occurs when VOC's evaporate and react with other hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight. 

VOC's are released from many sources including large and small process industries, commercial transportation, automobilies, and many consumer products.  Examples of VOC's include gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, alcohol and paint thinner.