DESCRIPTION: 

A tough highly durable wall finish composed from a blend of Australian marble/ aggregates, titanium dioxide and highly durable patterned finishes in a range of coating thickness. Available in a wide range of Matt coloured finishes or in a Satin finish when over-coated with UV SATIN. 

PURPOSE: 

TRAVERTINE TROWEL is a low maintenance aesthetically appealing finish for decorating and protecting exterior and interior building surfaces. The combination of a tough finish, integrated colour fast pigments and high build produce a coating which if damaged is less noticeable. 

PERFORMANCE: 

The durable properties and high build thickness provide a finish whereby the minimum life expectancy is given as 10 to 20 years depending on the coating thickness. Travertine Trowel properly applied has excellent adhesion to virtually all building surfaces. Metallic surfaces require thorough pretreatment to prevent corrosion. TRAVERTINE TROWEL is non combustible and complies with Australian Standard AS 1530, Part 3, 1976 with regard to smoke development and spread of flame index. 

FINISH & COLOUR: 

Colour is an integral part of the coating, light stable and shall be as near as practicable as the approved sample. The applied finish is controlled in thickness by the pre-graded aggregate as designated 1, 1.5, 2 and 3mm and dries to a Matt finish. Appearance in texture is controlled by the applicator and dependent on the direction of the laying off procedure. The additional application of HI-FLEX Membrane applied by roller or spray will provide a totally waterproof system. The application of UV SATIN will improve resistance to dirt pick-up and provide a durable colour matched easy to clean satin finish. 

APPLICATION: 

To the appropriate surface apply a single coat of H.B. PRIMER at the rate of no less than 8m2 per litre by brush, roller or spray. TRAVERTINE TROWEL is applied direct from the container by means of stainless steel trowel to the controlled thickness. The final finish is obtained by "laying off" the coating with the appropriate high density foam float in either a vertical or circular motion to achieve the desired finish. 

COVERAGE: 

TRAVERTINE TROWEL and UV SATIN shall be applied in quantities not less than:

For applications requiring a flexible waterproof membrane apply HI-FLEX Membrane to the TRAVERTINE-TROWEL coating to a dry film thickness of 500 microns (2m2 per litre).

TOTAL COATING COMPOSITION: 

Pre-treatment where required shall constitute patching with UNI-PATCH followed by a skim coat of PATCH-N-SCREED to level uneven surfaces or alternatively a conventional sand and cement render fortified with WELDCRETE. The applied finish shall consist of an application of H.B Primer, a single trowel coat of TRAVERTINE TROWEL, laid off with a foam float to the desired finish. For a Satin finish, apply UV SATIN. 

01.COATING COMPOSITION: 

The applied finish shall be composed of a blend of high quality Australian marble, aggregates, titanium dioxide, anti-fungicides and highly durable pigments fortified with acrylic binders. The coating system to be as the TRAVERTINE TROWEL system as manufactured by ADCRETE INDUSTRIES PTY LTD, No 2 PINE STREET, CLONTARF QLD 4019. 
The coating shall be given a Satin finish by the application of an acrylic - based coating, such as UV SATIN. Application of HI-FLEX MEMBRANE to a dry film build of 500 microns will provide a more flexible waterproof coating system where waterproofing is a primary concern. 

02. COLOUR AND TEXTURE: 

The texture of the applied coating when dry, shall be as near as practicable as in the approved sample as designated grades 1, 1.5, 2 or 3, Colour shall be as in the approved sample. Due regard shall be taken of the illusion of variation that can arise from uneven surfaces or unusual illumination. 

03. APPLICATOR: 

As any manufacturer's warranty covering the performance of the system may become void, the person who applies the coating must be one who is currently classed by the manufacturer as an "Approved Applicator". 

04. REFERENCE AREAS -SITE SAMPLE: 

The applicator shall apply a sample of the coating to an area that is representative of the surface condition likely to be agreed to by the Applicator, Builder and Specifier and shall be regard as the standard by which the finished work is judged. 

05. SURFACE PREPARATION: 

The soundness of a coating system is directly related to the soundness of the surface to which it is to be applied. All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from all contaminants. defects within the substrate such as contours, patching, leaking, laitance, tie holes, form marks and misalignments shall be made good prior commencement of application. Rendered surfaces based on conventional sand and cement mixes should incorporate WELD-CRETE (fortifying latex) in the render mix to enhance adhesion, strength and water resistance of the render. Where the substrate requires a certain degree of patching and to even off any irregulations apply UNI-PATCH patching compound. For irregular surfaces with variations up to 6mm, a skim coat of PATCH-N-SCREED applied by trowel will serve as an economical alternative to a conventional high build render. It is the responsibility of the Builder, Specifier and the Applicator to ensure that the correct surface preparations are carried out to achieve an even surface finish as required by the manufacturer. 

06. EXPANSION JOINTS AND DAY WORK JOINTS: 

Expansion joints should be sealed after the coating has been applied. Existing expansion joints must be first taped and the tape removed before the coating sets. The day work joints of the coating shall be established by consultation between the Applicator, Builder and Specifier. 

07. STANDARD OF FINISHED: 

As near as practicable the finished work shall match the Approved Sample in terms of colour, texture and uniformity. 

08. PERFORMANCE WARRANTY: 

The applicator, on completion of work shall issue a seven year warranty against material deterioration or defect. The issue of warranties is to be contingent upon the Applicator having examined and approved the substrate and the Builder having maintained the standard of the accepted substrate. 

09. MATERIALS ON SITE: 

All materials shall be delivered to site with all seals and product identification intact, no earlier than six months prior to application. Materials shall be protected against frost and damp during transit and while on site. 

10. PROTECTION AND POST CARE: 

Do not apply the coating if rain is imminent. The coating must be protected against direct contact with water or other liquids for a minimum of 48 hours after application. Application should not be carried out at temperature below 5oC or above 36oC particularly in dry windy conditions. The system shall not be subjected to abrasion contact within a period of 7 days after application

The information presented in this data sheet does not imply any warranty. Further, the maker reserves the right to alter the product, the specification and/or the application techniques as described herein without prior notice, in line with his policy of technological advancement and product improvement. Whilst any information and/or specification contained herein is to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, no warranty is given or implied in connection with any recommendations or suggestions made by us or our Representatives, Agents or Distributors as conditions of use and any labour involved are beyond our control.