11m2/pail (120 ft2/pail)
Gemstone is a high build, multi-coloured, protective and decorative coating consisting of coloured quartz aggregates and oversized mica flakes embedded in a clear, 100% acrylic resin. Its distinctive features allow the designer to create attractive and unique surfaces.
- Exceptional durability
- Natural aggregates in clear resin
- 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
- Suitable for both interior and/or exterior applications
Gemstone is used with any of the Durex® EIF Systems, as well as with any of the Durex® Non-Insulated Wall Systems. It can also be used as the finish coat on tilt-up panels or precast walls. Gemstone is also ideal for interior use to turn any common wall into a work of art.
| Product type | Water based acrylic coating with integral quartz aggregates | |
| Appearance | Dense paint/sand-like consistency (ready mixed) | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic | |
| Density | 1.65 Kg/lt | |
| Bulk pot life | 2 years in can (sealed) | |
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| Surface requirements | Primed with Brush Coat |
| Method | Results | |
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| Freeze/Thaw stability | ASTM C67 | Pass - No measurable loss of weight or visible damage |
| Water Vapour Transmission | ASTM E96 | 1075 ng/ Pa.s.m² (18.8 perms) |
| Water Absorption | ASTM D570 | 4.55% |
| Surface Burning Characteristics | CAN4-S102 |
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| 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 3500 hrs |
