COATING APPLICATIONS:

THERMATEX™ WATERPROOFING & INSULATING ELASTOMERIC TEXTURED WALL COATING

 

PRODUCT USES

ProTek-THERMATEX™ possesses excellent adhesion on weathered wood, shakes, plywood, clapboard, primed metal, galvanized, primed synthetic or aluminum siding, tin, copper, asbestos, asphalt, urethane, polyester, polystyrene, Styrofoam, fiberglass, clay, adobe, brick, stucco, slate, slab and various other substrates.  For residential, commercial and industrial applications.

 

SURFACE PREPARATION

Trenching, if applicable, is necessary to form a complete seal.  Trench 4 to 6 inches around the perimeter of the structure.  For proper adhesion, it is essential that the surface be pressure washed at a minimum of 1500 PSI, using a water and chlorine solution to remove and loose, flaking or peeling paint along with any oil, grease, residues and especially mold, mildew and algae.  ProTek-THERMATEX™ will resist mildew growth, but will not kill mildew already on the surface!  Apply only to a sound, well-prepared wall surface. If the surface remains chalky or is in poor condition after cleaning, a coat of ProTek-ELASTOPRIME™ Elastomeric Adhesive Wall Primer is necessary.  Rusted metal should be primed with ProTek-OXIPRIME™ Red Iron Oxide Corrosion Resistant Primer.  Patch any holes, cracks, seams, imperfections, etc. with ProTek-THERMAPATCH™ Multi-purpose Elastomeric Caulk & Sealant.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Stir well before using. Do not thin, use product as is. Do not apply when temperatures are below 45º degrees Fahrenheit or when humidity is very high. Do not apply when primer will be subjected to rain or heavy dew before it has had enough time to dry (approximately 4 to 6 hours).  Drying time will vary depending upon temperature, humidity and location.  Application using brush or roller (1-1/4” nap) is cumbersome and inefficient as back-rolling is not possible. Spraying with Hopper Gun (commonly used for “popcorn” ceiling applications) is highly recommended. These sprayers come in 2 to 5 gallon sizes and have adjustable nozzles.  Spread uniformly.  Wait at least 12 hours before applying second coat.  Two coats of ProTek-THERMATEX™ are required for the 15 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Unless a very rough texture is desired, ProTek-DURAFINISH™ is acceptable as a second coat for warranty purposes AND IS RECOMMENDED to seal over the first coat of ProTek-THERMATEX™. DuraFinish™ can be applied by brush, 3/4" nap roller or with a 1 GPM airless sprayer or 60 PSI pot sprayer using a .027 inch tip (remove filters from sprayer). Clean up immediately after use with warm soapy water while coating is still wet.

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Vehicle Type 100% Acrylic Copolymer Emulsion Color Bright White - User tintable - White, Deep & Clear Bases Finish Flat Textured Solids by Weight 65% +/- 2% Solids by Volume 45% +/- 2% Storage Store between 40º – 80º F Fire Resistance Qualifies for class A, 1 or I Gallon Weight 12.1 lb./gal (wet) Viscosity 100 KU Elongation 104% (cured sample) Approximate Dry Times      To touch      To recoat      To fully cure @77ºC 4 to 64 Hours 12 Hours plus 50% R.H. 5 to 7 Days Shelf Life 1 year  @ 40o - 80oF Shipping, Storage, Disposal      Shipping ID      Storage      Disposal of Unused Product Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Liquid Store between 40°- 80°F Dispose of unused product in EPA-approved non-hazardous waste processing facility. Do not pour into sewer or storm drains. Sizes 1Gal., 5Gal., 55Gal Approximate Coverage 100 to 200 sq.ft./gal.