Crystal Coat
Acrylic High Build Multi-Coloured Reflective Coating
Coverage

11 m²/pail (120 ft²/pail)

NMS
09960
Description

Crystal Coat is a high build, multi-coloured, reflective coating. Formulated to create a rich, vibrant texture; it adds depth and variation to any architectural surface. Crystal Coat consists of aggregates and special reflective, coloured minerals embedded in a clear, 100% acrylic resin. Enhanced by halogen and natural light sources, resulting in endless interior and exterior design possibilities. This product is one of the most elegant of the Durex® Architectural Coatings.

Advantages
  • Exceptional durability.
  • Excellent water repellency; protects surfaces from moisture penetration.
  • Breathable coating; allows water vapour within the wall system to evaporate.
  • Excellent adhesion to different types of substrates.
  • Colourfast, not affected by ultra-violets rays
Uses

Crystal Coat is used an effective, long wearing, protective coating over all Durex® EIF Systems and Durex®Direct Applied Systems. This product is available in a variety of standard colours listed in the Durex® Colour Selection Guide. Crystal Coat is also available in custom colours.

Physical Properties
 
Product type

Water based acrylic coating with integral natural stone chips

Appearance

Dense paint/sand-like consistency

Toxicity

Non-Toxic

Density

1.65 Kg/m³

Bulk pot life

2 years in can stability

Coating Thickness
  • Type F: 1.2 mm
  • Type M: 1.7 mm
  • Type C: 2.5 mm
Coverage
  • Type F: 10 m²/pail; Type M: 8.0 m²/pail; Type C: 6.0 m²/pail
  • Average coverage: 11 m²/pail (120 ft²/pail)
Surface requirements

Primed with Brush Coat



Performance Properties
Method Results
Freeze/Thaw stability

ASTM C67

Pass - No measurable loss of weight or visible damage

Water Vapour Transmission

ASTM E96

835 ng/ Pa.s.m² (14.6 Perms)

Water Absorption

ASTM D570

6.70%

Surface Burning Characteristics

CAN4-S102

  • Flame spread - 8
  • Smoked developed < 5
  • Smoked contributed < 5
Dry Adhesion

ASTM D4541

1.35 MPa (195 psi)

Alkali Resistance

ASTM D1308

Pass - No blistering, wrinkle, lift or change in colour

Accelerated Weathering Resistance

ASTM G155

Pass 2000 hrs