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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

 

A flexible heavily textured wall coating reinforced with Marble and Mica.

 

 

USES:

 

  • For application as a finishing coat for exterior new or previously painted cement plaster, concrete and fiber cement.
  • Particularly recommended to obliterate hairline cracks in cement plaster.
  • Weatherproof and protect exterior cement plaster surfaces.
  • For protection against mould regrowth.

 

 

FEATURES:

 

  • Water based: Easy to apply and easy clean up.
  • Water resistance: Surpasses the SABS 0400:1990 Code of Practice rain penetration test over a 24 hour period.
  • Excellent weather resistance.
  • UV Resistant.
  • Excellent exterior durability.
  • It contains mould inhibitors providing protection against mould regrowth.
  • Very good opacity and alkali resistance.

 

 

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

 

  • Type: Pure Acrylic.
  • Appearance: Matt Textured.
  • Colors: White and a range of 16 standard colors. Pastel and medium colors can be tinted on request.
  • Solids: 56 – 58% by mass.
  • Density: 1.30 – 1.35
  • Viscosity at 25ºC: 130 -140 Krebs µ.
  • Flash Point: Non-flammable.

 

 

APPLICATION DETAILS:

 

  • Mixing: Stir well before use.
  • Method: Sheepskin roller or brush. For a more pronounced texture use a honeycomb sponge roller.
  • Thinning: Not recommended, but tap water if required (First coat). Thinning reduces the opacity as well as crack bridging properties.
  • Clean up: Tap water
  • Spreading rate: 3 – 5 m ²/l depending on surface porosity and profile.
  • Conditions: Avoid painting in wet or cold weather. Minimum temp 8º C
  • Drying time: Touch dry ½ – 1 hour at 25 degrees. Hard dry 4 hours at 25ºC.
  • Recoating Time: 24 hours.
  • Requirements: 2 coats.

 

 

SURFACE PREPARATION:

 

  • New Surfaces must be sound, clean and dry before painting.
  • Concrete and cement: Apply 2 coats direct on the surface. The first coat can be thinned to a maximum of 10% water.
  • Fibre Cement: Apply 2 coats. The 1st coat may be thinned with 10% clean water to aid penetration.
  • PVC gutters and downpipes: Should be degreased and then abraded with fine sandpaper before the topcoat can be applied.
  • Previously Painted Surfaces must be sound (no chalking), clean and dry before painting.

After all surfaces are sound, clean and dry apply 2 coats of Versus Acrylic Coating R.C.

Enamel surfaces must be sanded first and then a coat of Versus Universal Undercoat must be applied before applying the topcoat.

 

 

STORAGE:

 

  • Keep containers properly sealed.
  • Store away from direct heat, sun and severe cold.

 

 

PACKAGING:

 

  • 5 Litres and 20 Litres.

 

 

PRECAUTIONS:
  • Detailed safety information: refers to the material safety data sheet for this product.
  • Do not apply directly to bare metal surfaces.
  • Do not paint in wet or cold weather. (Minimum 8ºC.)
  • Drying times will be extended during wet or cold weather conditions.
  • Do not apply direct to chalky or friable surfaces. Apply a penetrating coat of Versus Bonding Liquid or Versus Plaster Primer.
Category: Versus Textured Acrylic Coating R.C.