SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
(Environmental conditions T=25°C, UR=60%).
The substrate must be perfectly dry, dust-free, with no humidity and salt stains.
Remove any traces of disarming.
Remove with mechanic drill or high pressure washing detaching parts or traces of dirt. Level any irregularities in the surface and treat holes, cracks, cervices and gaps in indoor with specific products. Wait for the complete maturation of the substrate before to start the application.
For the preparation of the substrate, Archi+ Fondo (mineral key coat) can be applied-on in one or two coats in order to build up the ideal mineral support for Archi+ Concrete.
On dry and compact substrate, apply with brush a layer of Decofix (micronized clear sealer) properly diluted.
For non-chalk, solid and compact surfaces, Novaprimer (acrylic pigmented sealer) can be applied in one layer, diluted, with brush.
“Standard Effect”
When the substrate is completely dry, apply one smooth coat of Archi+ Concrete with a stainless steel trowel (NAT012, NAT013).
Remove any imperfection and/or the exceeding amount if any.
Wait between 40 to 90 minutes (depending on the substrate and weather conditions) before apply a second coat of Archi+ Concrete with a stainless steel trowel, achieving a uniform and even surface.
Work into the product still wet with the specific “trowel for Archi+ Concrete” until reaching the desired texture typical of the product.
Wait the product starts to set (partially dry) before smoothing it down with a stainless still trowel.
It is possible to enhance the post-industrial concrete look applying one or two layers of Fase Silossanica with sponge, on dry surface.
Apply the first layer of Fase Silossanica, diluted, with a clean and dry sea sponge.
Remove the exceeding products, working the surface with a clean and dry sponge.
When the substrate has dried out totally, apply a second coat of Fase Silossanica following the same procedures.
Drying time: 48 hours approx. depending on the type of substrate, its absorption rate and weather conditions.
“Wood Effect”
When the substrate is completely dry, apply one smooth coat of Archi+ Concrete with a stainless steel trowel (NAT012, NAT013).
Remove any imperfection and/or the exceeding amount if any.
Wait between 40 to 90 minutes (depending on the substrate and weather conditions) before apply a second coat of Archi+ Concrete tinted, with a stainless steel trowel. Work immediately the surface with rubber pad float for wooden effect (NAT033).
Wait the product starts to set (partially dry) before smoothing it down with a stainless still trowel.
It is possible to enhance the post-industrial concrete look applying one or two layers of Fase Silossanica with sponge, on dry surface.
Apply the first layer of Fase Silossanica, diluted, with a clean and dry sea sponge.
Remove the exceeding products, working the surface with a clean and dry sponge.
When the substrate has dried out totally, apply a second coat of Fase Silossanica following the same procedures.
Drying time: 48 hours approx. depending on the type of substrate, its absorption rate and weather conditions.