Terralite Artstone

Product Overview

A highly technically advanced system, this product is a pure acrylic water-in-water multi-colour coating which is designed to realistically simulate granite stone. Terralite Artstone (Multicolour), based on a tough acrylic resin ensuring enhanced durability and dirt pick-up resistance, has built-in algae and fungi resistance. This attractive liquid granite effect coating allows the designer to create exciting exterior facades.

Properties

• Realistic granite effect.
• Excellent dirt pick-up resistance.
• Excellent weather and UV resistance.
• Algae and fungi resistant.
• Vapour permeable allowing substrate to breathe. (ASTM E96)
• Water based and environmentally friendly.

Areas Of Use

• Used to simulate natural granite.
• Designed for interior and exterior use.
• Can be used on construction surfaces such as concrete, sand-cement render, and cement fibre board.
• Ideally suited for high-rise buildings, large shopping malls, and commercial developments.
• Applied by spray.
• Ideal for Terraco EIFS.

Application Method

Prepare substrate by removing all loose and friable matter. Stop and fill where necessary. Ensure that the surface is clean, dry, sound and plumbed straight.

New Work
Roller apply one coat of Terraco P Primer Clear and allow to cure. Spray apply one coat of Terraco Terralite Artstone Basecoat and allow to cure. Roller apply one coat of Terraco Terralite Artstone Undercoat and allow to cure. Spray apply Terraco Terralite Artstone Multicolour in strict accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to colour as per approved architectural sample.

Redecoration
Protect all adjacent areas not to be covered. All cracks, chips, voids and damages should be repaired with an appropriate filler. Prepare by removing all loose and flaking paint, grease, dirt and grime. Spot prime exposed areas appropriately. Proceed as for new work.