Rockcote Toscani

Rockcote Toscani is a ready mixed, pre-coloured acrylic coating ideal for covering and decorating suitably prepared interior or exterior surfaces such as:

• Concrete
• Concrete Blocks
• Cement Render
• Hebel A.A.C .
• Fibro Cement Sheeting
• Brickwork
• Expanded Polystyrene
• Plaster Board
• Most common building substrates, when properly prepared

Rockcote Toscani effectively combines the aesthetically pleasing colours and styles of traditional render finishes and lime washes with the performance properties of modern 100% acrylic coating systems. Depending on application techniques and tools used, Rockcote Toscani can be worked to a number of traditional yet highly fashionable finishes such as “bagged” finishes or Mediterranean style finishes.

PERFORMANCE & PROPERTIES

Adhesion

Rockcote Toscani exhibits excellent adhesion to all common building materials if correct surface preparation is carried out in accordance with specifications.

Durability

Toscani is knock resistant, scuff resistant and can resist extremes of weather and attack from fungi and mould. Rockcote Toscani provides a water repellent finish that is resistant to micro-cracking caused by thermal expansion and contraction of the substrate. Toscani also remains vapour permeable, allowing the walls to “breathe”.

Colours Available

Rockcote Toscani can be tinted to a wide range of colours from soft natural tones to vibrant colours. Light-fastness of chosen exterior colours must be confirmed before ordering.

Rockcote Toscani is supplied to the building site premixed in plastic pails. Colour can be incorporated at the factory or added on site.

Surface Preparation

All surfaces should be clean and free from loose material such as drummy sections and flaking paint. Powdery surfaces should not be painted with Rockcote Toscani. Glossy surfaces should be lightly sanded and washed clean. Dirty surfaces should be washed down with warm water mixed with detergent and flushed with clean water. Mould should removed by cleaning and surfaces treated with a proprietary surface sanitiser with residual action. Only dry surfaces should be painted. Fill cracks and other surface imperfections with suitable Rockcote patching compounds.

Substrates must contain less than 15% Wood-Moisture-Equivalent (%WME) before painting. Rockcote pre-bagged Cement based renders can be coated 48 hours after drying. Other new cementitious surfaces should not be coated until 30 days old.

APPLICATION

Concrete Block & Brick Walls

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

Rockcote Skimcote V6 or Quick Render should be applied according to specifications and left as a float finish. A coat of Rockcote Texprime is then applied prior to the application of the final finish. This is then followed by two coats of Rockcote Toscani applied by roller or brush. The desired pattern can be achieved by use of a distemper brush or similar tool whilst the coating is still wet.

Smooth Surfaces

(Previously rendered masonry, or cement sheeting)

Apply one coat of Rockcote Texprime followed by two coats of Rockcote Toscani as described above

To obtain a more even effect on uneven masonry surfaces, the first coat of Rockcote Toscani should be replaced by one trowelled coat of Rockcote Polymer Render.

Limitations

Application should not be carried out in temperatures below 5 ° C or above 35 ° C or in strong winds.

The application of Rockcote Toscani is a specialist procedure and should only be carried out by a skilled and experienced applicator and in accordance with our technical specifications.
Rockcote Toscani is unsuitable total water immersion.

STORAGE, SAFETY & HANDLING

Refer to the Rockcote MSDS for Toscani

• 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 Toscani, observe the usual precautions for handling water borne acrylic based products.
• Avoid inhalation of vapour, prolonged skin contact and particularly eye contact.
• If skin or eye contact occurs, flush thoroughly with clean water and see a doctor if irritation occurs.
• If ingestion occurs, drink at least two glasses of water and consult a doctor.
• Wear protective clothing to minimise skin contact, and wear goggles where spatter is likely
• MSDS Available on request
• In emergency contact Poisons Information PH 13 11 26.

Proper Disposal of excess & waste product

• Spilt material must be absorbed with sand/sawdust and lifted for proper disposal. Spilled product must not be allowed to run into drains or open bodies of water. Residual small amounts of leftover paint on brushes and rollers should be wiped on to old newspaper and allowed to dry, rather than being washed down the sink. Dispose in accordance with Local Council regulations.
• Rockcote Toscani is suitable for disposal through the RA Industries Reclaimer Portable Paint Wash Recycling System.

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