DULUX AcraTex 951 Trowel On 2mm
Code:
194-20822
Approvals:
APAS-0118/4 (system approval)
DULUX AcraTex 951 Trowel on 2mm is a conventional weight, flexible acrylic texture that delivers a High Build scratch-float finish delivering maximum substrate hiding power. Applied by traditional hawk and trowel plastering methods and then float finished with a Polystyrene Float to create the bold feature looks.
Specified in system with AcraShield weather-proofing barrier topcoat for optimum life cycle efficiency
Features
- 7 year warranty when used as a full Acra-Tex system
- Water based
- Fast processing & Long "wet edge"
- Low maintanance
Benefits
- Guaranteed long term exterior durability.
- Easy, safe and economical clean-up.
- Quick, efficient trowel application with long workability.
- Weatherproof & stays cleaner reducing maintenance when top coated with 955 Acrashield
Performance Guide
| Weatherability | ] Excellent resistance to cracking, flaking and chalkingwhen topcoated with DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield. |
| Heat Resistance | ] Up to 90C (dry). Meets Early Fire Hazard AS 1530.3. Ignitability 0, Spread 0, Heat 0, Smoke 1. |
| Water Resistance | ] Resists rain and condensation when top coated with a full Acra-Tex system. |
| Abrasion Resistance | ] Good resistance to abrasion especially when topcoated with DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield. |
| Solvent Resistance | ] Resists alcohol and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Sensitive to other strong solvents. |
| Acid Resistance | ] Slight softening with dilute acids. Best when topcoated with DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield. |
| Alkaline Resistance | ] Slight softening with dilute alkalis. Best when topcoated with DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield. |
| Salt Resistance | ] Resists salt spray. when topcoated with DULUX AcraTex 955 AcraShield. |
Surface Preparation
Relative to Project Substrate and Specified Finish - refer to Project Specific Duspec Specification and AcraTex Substrate Guide
Clean Up
Clean all equipment with water.
Sizes
15L
Bases
Tintable to Pastel & Deep colours. Max 1y per litre tint.
Use and typical specification
Applied by Plastering Technique (Hawk and Trowel) and then Polystryene Float finished to deliver a decorative Scratch Finish texture for Commercial or Residential facades
951 Trowel On 2mm is specified in system with AcraPrime and AcraShield
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| Typical System Specification |
951 Trowel On 2mm specified in a full AcraTex 3-step Texture system |
| Substrate Preperation |
Relative to Project Substrate and Specified Finish - refer
to Project Specific Duspec Specification and AcraTex Substrate Guide |
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Product |
Spread Rate (Sqm/L) |
WFT (Micron) |
DFT (Micron) |
| Primer |
AcraPrime 501 |
10 |
100 |
25 |
| Texture / Body Coat |
951Trowel On 2mm |
0.7 |
1500 |
1150 |
| Protective Barriercoat |
955 AcraShield |
6 |
166 |
75 |
| Minimum system DFT |
1250 |
| Notes |
TYPICAL specification example over a levelled substrate - for full detail refer to
Project Specific Duspec Specification and individual Product Data Sheets
Spread rates nominated are theoretical maximum rates required to achieve the specified film builds for technicalperformance
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System performance data
| Test results |
Test method |
Unit of measure |
Results |
Comment |
| Water Transmission |
AS458.5/B |
g/24h/m2/kpa |
220g/24h/m2/kPa |
Outsanding moisture barrier when top coated with 955 Acrashield |
| Water Vapour Transmission |
AS458.5/C |
g/24h/m2 |
56.5g/24h/m2 |
Allows substrate to breath even when top coated with 955 Acrashield |
Dirt Pick Up |
(AS 1580 481.14) |
(scale 0-5 with 0 is no dirt) |
1 |
Excellent dirt ressistance when top coated with 955 Acrashield |
Caustic Soda diluted |
N/A |
N/A |
No reaction |
Test resulst are with 955 Acrashield top coat |
Alchol |
<N/A |
N/A |
No reaction |
Test resulst are with 955 Acrashield top coat |
Diluted mineral acid |
N/A |
N/A |
No reaction |
Test resulst are with 955 Acrashield top coat |
Distilleed Water |
N/A |
N/A |
No reaction |
Test resulst are with 955 Acrashield top coat |
Detergent Solution |
N/A |
N/A |
No reaction |
Test resulst are with 955 Acrashield top coat |
Typical properties and application data
| Application Guide |
DULUX AcraTex 951 Trowel On 2mm is applied by Plastering Technique (Hawk and Trowel) and float finished . Once applied the product is processed with a polysytrene float in a circular motion to a uniform fine trowel finish. For full details refer to individual Duspec Product and AcraTex Applicational Data Sheets.
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| Technology Type |
100% Acrylic |
| Volume solids |
75% |
| Number of coats |
1 |
| WFT (Micron per coat) |
1533 |
| DFT (Micron per coat) |
1150 |
| Spread Rate Sqm/L Per coat |
0.7 |
| Touch Dry |
60 Minutes |
| VOC content |
<47g/L untinted |
| Toxicity |
Lead free. Forms a non toxic film. Conforms to AS1647.3 |
| Application |
steel trowel & foam float |
| Clean up |
Water |
| Recoat Time (25°C,50%R.H.) |
24 hours |
Full Cure (25°C,50%R.H.) |
7 days |
| Shelf Life |
24 months maximium |
| Sizes |
15 Litres |
Notes |
Spread rates nominated are theoretical maximum rates
required to achieve the specified film builds for technicalperformance
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