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BEFORE YOU BEGIN: IS YOUR FINISH APPROVED?

ACRE is a PVC-based product. Correct coatings must be used to ensure optimal performance. For warranty protection, ACRE must be finished only with coatings that meet the following requirements or on Modern Mill’s lists of approved colors. Colors that do not meet the requirements must be submitted to Modern Mill for testing and approval.

Your chosen finish must meet the following requirements:

  • Your chosen paint/stain must be water-based (100% acrylic latex for exterior paints).
  • Your chosen paint/stain color must have a Light Reflective Value (LRV) of 55 or greater. For any color with an LRV below 55 or if you are not sure, contact us for help and approval for use.
  • Your paint/stain type and color must be an approved coating and color found on our website.
  • If opting for a custom color, go to our Custom Colors Page for more information. Lead times may be longer due to testing and approval process.

For best results, you must follow our Field Application Requirements below.

APPROVED
COLORS LISTS

Choose an approved color from one of the following manufacturers. Each brand’s full color list and current LRV values are maintained on Modern Mill’s site. Digital colors are approximate — always confirm against a physical sample or manufacturer swatch before final selection. Contact the coating manufacturer directly for warranty questions on a specific product. When in doubt about LRV, water-based formulation, or approval status, contact Modern Mill at Custom Colors Page before purchasing or applying.

PAINT

WHAT IS LIGHT
REFLECTIVE VALUE (LRV)

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black, absorbs all light) to 100 (white, reflects all light). Unreflected UV rays create excessive heat which can distort and contribute to additional expansion and contraction. Using approved colors helps minimize expansion and contraction in your installed ACRE product.

LRV SCALE

LRV Scale

Field Application Instructions for Painting and Staining

  • Rice hulls, like wood, can vary slightly in color — this is a unique feature of ACRE and can be seen both before and after staining. For best appearance, mix boards from various pallets or points of the stack, and inspect all boards prior to installing for breakage, foreign objects, surface defects, and correct product/color before installing.

  • ACRE products should be finished prior to installation. Modern Mill recommends utilizing any factory-finish options before choosing to field finish.

    Tip: For the best results when field coating, we recommend applying paint, stain or clear coats on a smooth flat surface. If unsure, test on a sample piece before applying on full boards.

  • Ensure boards are cool and dry before applying coating.

  • ACRE products may be painted after installation; however, the viscosity of the coating and individual work time could result in an uneven appearance if not monitored closely.

    Tip: Consider working time while staining ACRE — the longer the board, the shorter the working time before curing.

  • If multiple coats are being applied, contact Modern Mill at install@modern-mill.com for testing and approval.

Decking Application

Only use our approved colors from the Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck® stains for deck application.

For paints and stains outside of the above mentioned, contact Modern Mill at install@modern-mill.com for testing and approval.

Re-Coat and Touch-Ups

Re-Coat

  • If painting over a different color, use a WHITE primer over the previous color first before applying desired color. DO NOT add any additional tints.
  • If staining over a different color, use 220-grit sandpaper to remove existing stain before applying desired color. Please reference the above field application instructions for proper coating.
  • For a maintenance schedule, follow the specific coating manufacturer’s guidelines.

Touch-Ups

  • Tip: Use a wire brush or a hard bristle brush to sand the spot before applying stain.
  • Use a pen dauber or an artist brush to apply touch-up stain.

ACRE™ Coatings Quiz

Before your brush meets ACRE, take this personalized quiz to see which finish and color works best for your project.

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