Heavy Duty Wall Coating System

WHAT IS IT ?

Wethertex Heavy Duty based on Pliolite resin is a specially designed, ultra tough  textured wall coating for exterior masonry and is expertly formulated to withstand virtually any climatic condition on the planet. It combines ease and versatility of application with outstanding decoration and durability and is microporous ie it allows walls to breathe but is simultaneously water resistant.

It was awarded the prestigious British Board of Agrement quality stamp over 15 years ago and has undergone frequent re-testing to maintain its status as the leading exterior coating throughout Europe.

WHEN CAN IT BE USED ?

Wethertex Heavy Duty may be used on all types of masonry cement and sand finishes, concrete, brick. Asbestos, stucco, pebbledash, building blocks etc. For surfaces to be rendered use Wethertex Render before application of Wethertex Heavy Duty.

WHEN CAN IT BE APPLIED ?

Wethertex Heavy Duty can be applied at any season – even in winter frosts to minus 20 degrees -  by trowel or roller. However, do not apply on wet surfaces or surfaces on which ice has formed.

HOW IS IT APPLIED ?

After suitable preparation apply one coat of Wethertex Heavy Duty.

Trowel – apply smoothly and evenly to a thickness of about 3 –4 mm and texture with roller, sponge, stipple etc.

Roller – different rollers e.g. lambs wool, cellular foam etc give a different textured effect. A cellular foam roller will generally give a higher relief than a lambs wool roller. Load roller generously and apply with minimum pressure in short slow strokes, covering small areas at a time.

Wethertex Heavy Duty is designed to cover at an average of 2.5 kg per square metre and it is advisable not to try to spread the material in an attempt to get greater surface coverage.

Finish to be followed – texture using light vertical strokes in an upward direction from bottom to top and always in this same direction.

SURFACE PREPARATION

For best results surfaces should be firm, dry and free from grease. The following points should be noted: Mould and other growth must be removed before application. Scrub fungicidal solution into the surface and rinse with clean water, allow to dry.

Structural faults and major cracks must first be repaired. Brickwork – where necessary pointing should be brought flush with bricks using Wethertex render.

Old surfaces – remove all unsound coatings back to a firm surface by scraping and stiff brushing. On extremely porous or crumbly surfaces, first apply one coat of Wethertex stabilising solution.

Glossy and non- – porous surfaces should be roughened to obtain maximum key. Efflorescence must be removed before application of coatings.

Bleeding – when applying Wethertex over solvent sensitive materials e.g.. Bitumen, check for discolouration by applying one coat on a small patch and examine after twenty – four hours. If bleeding occurs, a special sealer is required before application of Wethertex.

Availability: Wethertex Heavy Duty is supplied in 25Kg containers. DO NOT THIN.

CLEANING

Equipment should be cleaned with white spirit.

COVERAGE

Two to three Kg per square metre depending on surface and method of application.

DRYING

Touch dry in three to six hours and water resistant in under an hour . Though complete through- drying varies from a few days to one to two weeks according to temperature and humidity.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ensure adequate ventilation during application and drying. If splashes enter the eyes,

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