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• Features & Benefits
• Recommendations
• Preparation of the Substrate
• Preparation of the Product
• Application of the Product
• Cleaning
• Consumption

Features & Benefits

• When applied in white, or in a colour similar to the final coat, it helps to integrate the final coat particularly when bright, lively colours are applied, which do not usually have good covering properties
• Base filling layer, with quartz granules, for new, well-cured render before applying layered finishing materials from the Quarzolite range
• Base levelling and filling layer for old render, if not excessively deteriorated or crumbly, before applying layered finishing materials from the Quarzolite range
• Base layer on old paintwork, including paintwork which is slightly flaky, before applying layered finishing materials from the Quarzolite range
• Base layer with the same colour as the final layer, to help cover the final layer of paint or layered finishing material in bright, lively colours, which are clean and only offer partial covering

Recommendations

• Do not use Quarzolite Base Coat on metal surfaces
• Do not apply Quarzolite Base Coat if the temperature is lower than 5°C or higher than 35°C
• Do not apply Quarzolite Base Coat if the humidity is higher than 85%
• Do not apply Quarzolite Base Coat on damp or partially-cured substrates
• Do not apply Quarzolite Base Coat if rain is forecast, in windy weather or under direct sunlight
• Quarzolite Base Coat is not a consolidator and should never be applied on detached surfaces that are not firmly anchored to the substrate

Preparation of the Substrate

New surfaces or surfaces patched up with repair mortar must be cured, perfectly clean, sound and dry.

Remove all traces of oil and grease and parts which are not well-attached from the surface.

Seal any cracks which are present and repair any deteriorated areas.

Seal off the porosity and smooth off any uneven parts in the substrate.

Preparation of the Product

Quarzolite Base Coat may be used neat, or diluted with 5-10% water. Make sure that the product is well blended, and use a low speed drill if possible for blending.

If only a part of the product is to be prepared, mix the Quarzolite Base Coat in its original container before pouring off the quantity required.

Application of the Product

Mix Quarzolite Base Coat well before use, and apply it using conventional techniques with a brush, a roller or by spray (air mix).

A single coat of Quarzolite Base Coat is usually sufficient to prepare the substrate. However, if the substrate is particularly uneven, a second coat may be required.

Protect from rain for at least 12 hours.

Quarzolite Base Coat may be painted over after 12-24 hours.

Cleaning

Clean Quarzolite Base Coat from brushes, rollers and spraying equipment (air mix) before it dries with water.

Consumption

Consumption is heavily influenced by the absorption and the roughness of the substrate and by imperfections on the surface, and according to the application technique used.

Under normal conditions, consumption is generally 0.3-0.5 kg/m² per coat.