DULUX AcraTex 500/2 AcraPatch Coarse
Code:
194-20806
DULUX AcraTex 500/2 AcraPatch Coarse is an acrylic based, granular patching compound. Supplied in a water based paste requiring the addition of 5-10% cement it exhibits minimal shrinkage on drying and good adhesion to clean masonry substrates.
Approved James Hardie Fibre Cement Jointing compound.
Features
- Easy to handle
- 100% water-based acrylic
- Fills up to 4mm deep blemishes
- Mixes with cement
Benefits
- Fast, efficient application
- Flexible, minimal shrinkage, easy clean up.
- Gives smooth surface for textured topcoats.
- Forms very durable exterior patching material.
Performance Guide
| Weatherability | ] Excellent weather resistance when mixed with cement when top coated with a full Acra-Tex system. |
| Heat Resistance | ] Up to 60C. |
| Water Resistance | ] Resists rain and condensation when top coated with a full Acra-Tex system. |
| Abrasion Resistance | ] Resists abrasion when top coated with a full Acra-Tex system. . |
| Solvent Resistance | ] Sensitive to alcohols, aromatic hydrocarbons, acetone and strong solvents. |
| Salt Resistance | ] Resists salt spray when when top coated with a full Acra-Tex system. |
Surface Preparation
Relative to Project Substrate and Specified Finish - refer to Project Specific Duspec Specification and AcraTex Substrate Guide
Sizes
15L
Use and typical specification
DULUX AcraPatch Coarse can be used as a base filler for filling larger surface irregularities & blemishes of up to 4mm per coat. This product can also be used as a skim coat over flush jointed blockwork prior to application of texture coatings. DULUX AcraTex 500/2 AcraPatch coarse can be applied to any clean masonry surfaces. It should be top-coated with a selected DULUX AcraTex coating system. The product is also used for the flushing of joints with the addition of 10% clean Portland cement on Fibre Cement Sheetings incorporating an alkaline resistant mesh and then as an entire skimcoat ( no cement ) over the board when the joints have dried.
Typical properties and application data
| Application Guide |
DULUX AcraTex 500/2 AcraPatch Course Applied by Plastering Technique (Hawk and Trowel). A spatula knife can be used for isolated patching and often a sponge float is used to spread the material over extensive blow holes. Multiple coats may be needed to fill larger surface irregularities .For exterior application us a power mixing device to incorporate 10%-20% cement. For interior applications use the product as supplied. For full details refer to individual Duspec Product and AcraTex Applicational Data Sheets.
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| Technology Type |
100% Acrylic |
| Volume solids |
65% |
| Number of coats |
1-2 |
| WFT (Micron per coat) |
1538 |
| DFT (Micron per coat) |
1000 |
| Spread Rate Sqm/L Per coat |
0.7 |
| Pot Life |
1 hour |
| Touch Dry |
1 hour (At 2mm DFT) |
| Toxicity |
Lead free. Forms a non toxic film. Conforms to AS1647.3 |
| VOC content |
<25g/L untinted |
| Application |
Trowel |
| Number of coats |
1-2 |
| Clean up |
Water |
| Recoat Time (25°C,50%R.H.) |
24 hours |
Full Cure (25°C,50%R.H.) |
7 days |
| Shelf Life |
12 months maximium |
| Sizes |
15 litre |
Notes |
Spread rates nominated are theoretical maximum rates
required to achieve the specified film builds for technicalperformance
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