Rockcote Spraystone

Rockcote Spraystone is a heavy bodied, applied finish suitable for the decoration and protection of all masonry walls and ceilings. Consisting of ground marble and stone chips bound in a highly durable resin, Rockcote Spraystone is suitable for full exterior and interior application and provides a natural stone finish featuring the colours of the selected aggregate.

COMPOSITION

Rockcote Spraystone is based on a 100% acrylic binding system specifically developed for its high UV and water resistance. The excellent clarity of the pure acrylic binder enhances the natural beauty of the selected marble and granite aggregate. A powerful fungicide is incorporated to inhibit the growth of mould and fungi.

PERFORMANCE & PROPERTIES

Rockcote Spraystone is a flexible, long lasting, hard wearing coating that recreates the natural beauty of stone.

Colour Range

A wide variety of colours can be achieved through blending of the different coloured marble and stone chips. As natural marble and granite is used, the colours will not fade or bleach.

It is important to note that as colours change from different areas of the quarry where the natural stone is found, all materials for a project should be ordered at one time, as subsequent batches may vary slightly in colour. Rockcote cannot accept responsibility for colour variances if this ordering procedure is not observed.

Limitations

Rockcote Spraystone is not suitable for floors or fully submerged areas. The colour range is restricted to the available aggregate.

SURFACE PREPARATION

All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from form release oil, grease or loose material. As some Spraystone is slightly translucent, the surface must be primed to an even colour, sympathetic to the colour of the Spraystone finish.

Concrete

Form joints & other surface imperfections should be patched using Rockcote Skimcote to achieve a flat even finish before application of Rockcote Hi Opacity Primer.

Bricks & Blockwork

Brick & block walls should be rendered using either Rockcote Skimcote or Rockcote Quick Render to achieve a straight flat surface before applying the Rockcote Hi Opacity Primer & Spraystone Finish.

APPLICATION

• Rockcote Spraystone is sprayed onto the surface using suitable spray equipment at a recommended rate of 2½ - 3 litres per square metre, depending on the required pattern. The material must be sprayed in an even, uniform manner, working from the top to the bottom of the wall without allowing any “cold joints”. Day joints must be formed at corners or incorporated into the design of the wall.
• The profile and texture of the finish is determined by the spray technique employed by the applicator.
• For a very smooth finish the sprayed coating can be trowelled flat using a stainless steel trowel within minutes of spray application. In good drying conditions Rockcote Spraystone will take approximately 48 hours to cure.
• The surface must be sealed by applying a coat of Rockcote Armour Clear applied with a brush, roller or spray equipment at the rate of approx. 7 square metres per litre.

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

COVERAGE

Rockcote Spraystone covers approximately 4 - 6 square metres per 15 litre drum.

PACKAGING

Rockcote Spraystone is supplied in 15 litre heavy duty plastic pails.

STORAGE, SAFETY & HANDLING

Refer to Rockcote’s MSDS for Spraystone

• Pails should not be stacked more than two high during transportation and should be stored out of direct sunlight and above 4 ° C .
• When working with Rockcote Spraystone, observe the usual precautions for handling cement & water 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 Spraystone, 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