Acratex® AcraShield® Advance is a high build, elastomeric performance coating that forms a finishing barrier coat in the Acratex® Texture and anti-carbonation systems. Delivering a paint-like appearance, its film builds are twice that of standard decorative paint providing enhanced crack bridging performance. Applied by conventional nap roller or airless spray. Available in matt, low gloss and gloss finishes.
Re-coat
2 hours
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
Air Spray, Airless Spray, Brush, Roller
This product data sheets shall be read in conjunction with the Dulux specification.
To ensure colour uniformity and for optimum performance, Dulux recommend a full coating system including a Membrane topcoat.
For all systems, the Texture &/or Base Coat should be tinted in accordance with Tint Guide to the specified topcoat colour (or a colour as close as possible to the specified colour as product and Acratex tint rules allow).
Important: Not all colours are suitable for exterior use.
Ensure that you have adequate tinted stock to complete the job in one application.
All material must be thoroughly cross-mix to ensure tint uniformity.
It is recommended to hold a volume of finish material for future maintenance touch-ups
Practical spreading rates will vary from quoted theoretical figures depending on substrate porosity, surface roughness, overspray losses, application methods and environmental conditions (e.g. wind).
• Do not apply paint if Relative Humidity is above 85% or temperature is within 3°C of Dew Point.
• Do not apply if the surface temperature is greater than 40°C or below 10°C, or likely to fall below 10°C during the application or drying period.
• Dry times apply to a single coat at recommended spread rate and at 25°C and 50% Relative Humidity
• Allow longer times under cool, moist, or still conditions and or when applied at high film builds.
• Protect from dew, rain and frost for 48 hours when apply at the recommended spread rate.
• Avoid application in hot, windy conditions or on hot surfaces cool the surface by hosing with water and paint the cool damp surface.
• The exterior texture coatings should be cleaned on a regular basis.
• This will help maintain your overall aesthetic appearance and preserve your Acratex Texture coating system.
Cleaning once every year will remove light soil as well as grime and airborne pollutants refer Dulux Acratex Care & Maintenance Guide.
Relative to Project Substrate and Specified Finish - refer to Project Specific Duspec Specification and Acratex® Substrate Guide.
Brush, roller and airless spray
Brush and roll at the same time to avoid picture framing. Product should be thoroughly mixed before use. Refer to the Dulux Acratex Application Manual for detailed instructions.
Dulux Acratex AcraShield may be applied by brush, roller or airless spray. A 10-20mm nap roller is used depending on the type of texture being overcoated.
Typical Airless Spray set up is: Graco Ultra 500 using 0.019-0.021 spray tip at approx. 1000 psi.
