Ochre Tinting Paste No. 4 XUY
A professional Italian-made tinting concentrate from the XUY (eXtended Ultra Yellow-oxide) series, No. 4 XUY Ochre delivers a warm, earthy, natural ochre tone—evoking sun-baked clay, desert sands, and raw mineral pigments. Ideal for crafting cozy, nature-connected interiors in styles such as loft, eco, Scandinavian, Provençal, and other design languages that embrace authenticity, simplicity, and organic harmony.
Formulated with high-purity, UV-stable iron oxide pigments, this paste ensures long-lasting color integrity—resisting fading, darkening, or unwanted shifts even under prolonged sunlight exposure. Suitable for both interior feature walls and exterior façades when used with compatible weather-resistant bases from the Kraski Breez range, including microcements, structural plasters, and textured decorative systems.
Safe for use in children’s rooms when mixed into certified eco-friendly formulations.
Key Characteristics
- Color: Warm earthy ochre (natural yellow-brown)
- Type: Concentrated tinting paste
- Base: Alcohol-based (ensures pigment stability and smooth blending)
- Compatibility: Universal—ideal for acrylic, water-dispersed, and latex decorative systems
- Final finish: Matte (determined by the base material)
- Washability & water resistance: Defined by the base coating
- Application: Interior & exterior (with compatible atmospheric-resistant bases)
- Safety: Approved for children’s environments when used in certified eco-bases
⚠️ Not a standalone coating—must be incorporated into a decorative paint or plaster system.
Technical Specifications
- Thinner (for base): Water
- Drying time (as part of coating): ~1 hour at 20°C and 65% RH
- Shelf life: 12 months in sealed original packaging
- Storage: Dry place, +5°C to +25°C, protected from direct sunlight
- Country of origin: Italy – guaranteeing authentic ochre tone, pigment purity, and superior lightfastness
Packaging
Supplied in a professional, user-friendly kit:
- Plastic bottle (10 × 5 × 5 cm) with secure cap
- Metal mixing ball inside for easy homogenization
- Foam insert to secure the bottle during transport
- Cardboard outer box for protection and storage
Application Guidelines
- Shake thoroughly before use to evenly disperse the pigment.
- Add gradually to a compatible white or transparent base under continuous mixing.
- Ideal for achieving natural earth tones or balancing cool palettes with warmth.
- Always test on a sample area to confirm the final shade and compatibility.
- For enhanced durability, moisture resistance, and cleanability, finish with a protective topcoat such as Hydrophobizing Varnish WD-AC-610 (matte or gloss).
Tint No. 4 XUY “Ochre” is a professional tool for grounding design in nature’s palette—offering warmth, authenticity, and chromatic stability, backed by Italian pigment excellence and crafted for timeless interiors and exteriors alike.
