Description
Description
Akemi Lettering Color 100 mL — Fast-Drying Alkyd Monument & Gravestone Lettering Paint
Akemi Lettering Color is a professional single-component alkyd-resin lacquer for accentuating engraved characters on monuments, gravestones and sculptures. Its low-viscosity formula flows off a fine brush without bleeding on porous, absorbent stone, dries fast, and offers high covering power with excellent adhesion to stone, wood and metal — no separate primer needed.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Akemi |
| Product Type | 1-component lettering paint (alkyd-resin lacquer) |
| Base | Air-drying alkyd resins, single-component |
| Consistency | Low viscosity — for fine-brush application |
| Container Size | 100 mL (3.4 fl oz) |
| Coverage | approx. 0.5–1 m²/liter (≈ 5–11 sq ft/L) |
| Drying (dust-dry) | approx. 30 min at 68°F (20°C) |
| Recoat / Gloss-coat | approx. 35–60 min at 68°F (20°C) |
| Adhesion | Excellent on stone, wood and metal |
| Weather / Light | High resistance to weathering and light |
| Heavy Metals | Free of lead, chrome and cadmium |
| Thinner / Cleaner | Akemi Lettering Color Thinner or Nitro Thinner |
| Color Range | 20+ shades — neutrals, brights and metallic gold/copper/bronze/silver |
| Shelf Life | ≥ 24 months (stored dry & cool, 41–77°F / 5–25°C) |
| Use | Professional use only |
- No bleeding on porous, absorbent stone — sharp, crisp characters that stay inside the engraving.
- Fast drying — dust-dry in about 30 minutes at 68°F (20°C).
- High covering power for opaque, single-pass lettering.
- Excellent adhesion on stone, wood and metal without a separate primer.
- High resistance to weathering and light for durable outdoor monument work.
- Free of heavy-metal compounds (lead, chrome, cadmium).
Used in the stone trade to accentuate the color of characters, inscriptions and reliefs on monuments, gravestones and sculptures. Surface must be degreased, dry, dust-free and slightly roughened; shake well before use and thin with Akemi Lettering Color Thinner if required. The paint is also sprayable when thinned by up to approx. 5%. For added gloss and protection, top-coat with Akemi Lettering Gloss Spray.
Wear appropriate PPE. Follow manufacturer instructions and safety regulations.
