Installation Guide

WallEase
®
Basecoat
DESCRIPTION:
A. A blend of cement, lime, aggregate, fibers and dry polymer.
B. Benefits to using WallEase basecoat are:
• Minimizes telegraphing of block wall (CMU) grout joints by evening
the suction/absorption of blocks and mortar.
• Used as a block wall (CMU) skim coat to level uneven surfaces.
• Flexible application: product can be applied in multiple layers.
USES:
Used to level the surface of block walls, foundations and other cement based
surfaces in preparation for a colored texture finish.
COVERAGE:
A. 21-25 ft
2
(1.95 – 2.32 m
2
) per bag at 1/4 inch (6mm) average thickness
B. 42-50 ft
2
(3.90 – 4.65 m
2
) per bag at 1/8 inch (3mm) average thickness
C. 85-100 ft
2
( 7.90 – 9.29 m
2
) per bag at 1/16 inch (1.5mm) average
thickness
PACKAGING:
50 lb (22.68kg) bag
A. Storage: Store off the ground and protect from sun and moisture.
B. Shelf life: One year from date of manufacture.
JOB PREPARATION:
A. Surface Preparation:
1. Remove loose debris before applying WallEase
®
basecoat.
2. Moisten cement surfaces prior to application.
3. Holes and cracks deeper than 3/8 inch (10mm) should be filled with a
thick mixture of WallEase and be allowed to harden before basecoat is
applied.
4. If applying WallEase over a painted surface, verify that paint is a well
bonded latex and is clean and free of all chalking and foreign debris
before applying WallEase. Apply Superior Bond 100 prior to basecoat
application.