Rustico
Acrylic High Build Medium Sand Texture Decorative Finish
Coverage

14 m²/pail (150 ft²/pail)

NMS
09966
Description

Rustico is a high build, multi-coloured, reflective coatimng. Formulated to create a rich, vibrant texture; it adds depth and complexity to any architectural surface. Rustico 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. It is one of the most visual 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 substrate.
  • Colourfast, not affected by ultra-violet rays.
Uses

Rustico is used as an effective long wearing protective coating over all types of solid substrates. Rustico is mixed to match selected colours.

Physical Properties
 
Product type

Water based acrylic coating with integral quartz aggregates

Appearance

Dense paint/sand-like consistency (ready mixed)

Toxicity

Non-Toxic

Density

1.67 Kg/lt

Bulk Pot Life

2 years in can (sealed)

Coating Thickness

One coat - 0.7 mm

Coverage

Average coverage: 14 m²/pail (150 ft²/pail)

Surface requirements

Primed with Brush Coat



Performance Properties
Method Results
Freeze/Thaw stability

ASTM C67

Pass

Water Vapour Transmission

ASTM E96

1150 ng/ Pa.s.m² (20 perms)

Water Absorption

ASTM D570

5.50%

Surface burning Characteristics

CAN4-S102

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

ASTM D4541

1.30 MPa (188 psi)

Alkali Resistance

ASTM D1308

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

Accelerated Weathering Resistance

ASTM G155

Pass 2000 hrs