Rockcote Concote

Rockcote Concote is a ready mixed, pre-coloured acrylic coating ideal for covering and decorating, suitably prepared masonry surfaces such as;

• Concrete
• Concrete Blocks
• Cement Render
• A.A.C. (Hebel)
• Cement Sheeting (HardiTex/Fibro)
• Brickwork
• Expanded Polystyrene

Rockcote Concote effectively combines the aesthetically pleasing colours and styles of traditional render finishes and limewashes with the performance properties of modern acrylic coating systems.

COMPOSITION

Composed of a high performance pure acrylic binder containing finely graded quartz sand and durable colour pigments. Powerful mould and fungus inhibitors are also incorporated in this product.

PERFORMANCE & PROPERTIES

Water Resistance

Rockcote Concote provides a water repellent, crack resistant finish. Concote also remains vapour permeable, allowing the walls to “breathe”.

Adhesion

Rockcote Concote will adhere well to all properly prepared building substrates and is especially suitable for difficult surfaces such as high density concrete, A.A.C., polystyrene or previously painted surfaces that would normally present a problem for traditional cement renders.

Flexibility

The highly flexible nature of Rockcote Concote will allow for normal movement of the substrate without affecting the coating.

Colours Available

Rockcote Concote can be tinted to a wide range of colours from soft natural tones to vibrant colours.

Finishes

Depending on application techniques and tools used Rockcote Concote can be worked to a number of traditional yet highly fashionable finishes. For example, “crowsfoot” or “bagged” finishes can easily replicate Mediterranean style finishes.

Ease of Application

Rockcote Concote is supplied to the building site premixed in plastic pails. Colour can be incorporated at the factory or added on site. The material is mixed to exact specifications in the factory and is simply applied to the wall directly from the pail.

APPLICATION

Surface Preparation & Application

Surfaces should be clean, dry and free from oil, grease, form release agents or loose or crumbling material.

Concrete Block & Brick Walls

(where mortar joints and other imperfections need to be concealed)

Rockcote Skimcote or Quick Render should be applied according to manufacturers specifications and left as a wood float finish. A coat of Rockcote AE Primer or Texprime is then applied prior to the application of the final finish. This is then followed by 1 coat of Rockcote Concote applied by spray or roller. The finish may be left “off the gun” or a desired pattern can be achieved by use of a broom, coarse brush or similar whilst the coating is still wet.

Smooth Surfaces

(previously rendered masonry, off-form concrete or cement sheeting)

Apply one coat of Rockcote AE Primer or Texprime followed by one coat of Rockcote Concote as described above.

The application of Rockcote Concote is a specialist procedure & should only be carried out by a skilled and experienced applicator in accordance with our technical specifications.

COVERAGE

Coverage rates may vary according to the condition of the substrate, desired finish or method of application. Rockcote Concote is usually applied at the rate of approx. 25 – 30 square metres per 15 litre drum (0.5 – 0.6 L per m 2).

Care must be taken to avoid excessive build-up in corners and at reveals.

Rockcote AE Primer or Texprime is applied to the surface at a rate of approximately 5 square metres per litre (75 square metres per 15 litre drum).

PACKAGING

Rockcote Concote is supplied in 15 litre heavy duty plastic pails. Smaller sizes are available on request.

STORAGE, SAFETY & HANDLING

Refer to Rockcote’s MSDS for Concote

• Pails should not be stacked more than three high during transportation and should be stored out of direct sunlight and above 4 ° C.
• When working with Rockcote Concote, observe the usual precautions for handling cement & water acrylic based products.
• Avoid inhalation of the powder or vapour, prolonged skin contact and particularly eye contact.
• If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with clean water.
• In the case of Concote, if ingestion occurs, drink at least 2 glasses of water and consult a doctor.
• Wear protective clothing to minimise skin contact, and wear goggles where splatter is likely.
• Where spills occur, soak up liquid spillage with sand/sawdust and dispose of in a sensible manner.
• Clean up equipment and area with water. Do not permit run-off to sewer, storm water or open bodies of water.

Indemnity

Rockcote Enterprises Pty Ltd will not accept responsibility for any misuse of this product if not applied by a skilled and experienced applicator and in accordance with our technical specifications. Due to our policy of continuing product improvement Rockcote Enterprises Pty Ltd reserves the right to change these specifications without further notice.

Revised June 2005