Breathecoat
Ultra-Smooth is a functional
coating system with the specific purpose to allow water vapour to evaporate
from the substrate, but not allowing any water penetrating the substrate from
the exterior environment. It is available in a range of colours. Breathecoat
Ultra Smooth also presents a very smooth, silky finish.
Its
functionality includes: breathable, anti-fungal, stretchable and water
repellent. Each version is incorporated separately or as a combination.
Purpose:
To
allow damp saturated walls to breathe vapour out, without the paint peeling
through membrane nano-technology. The particle size of water vapour is 11.5nm
and that of water liquid 15.5nm.
To
be able to cover small hairline cracks, to keep fungal growth at bay and to
avoid water penetration.
Breathecoat is also
environmentally friendly, containing no VOC’s and do not leave an unpleasant
smell, once applied.
Preparation of substrate:
Wall substrate must be sound,
oil and fat free. In the case of brittle or less firm substrates, dilute the
first coat of Breathecoat, using an extra 0.5L of water, on top of the required
3L of water. This specifically applies to straw bale houses ensuring depth
penetration, to stabilize the substrate.
On hot and windy days,
pre-damp the substrate before application. No excessive water on the substrate.
No primer is required.
Mixing;
Decant 3L of water in a
suitable container to mix 5L of Breathecoat paint. Gradually add the 3.0kg of
powder, while mechanically stirring. Mechanically mix for 3 minutes after the
last powder is added and allow to stand for 30 minutes.