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ACRYLIC & ELASTOMERIC FINISHES
Perma-Flex Stucco Grade Acrylic Finish (Good)
Apply stucco grade acrylic finish over properly
prepared stucco, masonry and concrete surfaces.
For use over stucco bases. Not to be used on EIFS.
Perma-Finish EIFS & Stucco Finish (Better)
Premium highly durable, textured finish for EIFS,
masonry, stucco, concrete or interior surfaces.
Finishes offer remarkable resistance to dirt and stains.
LaHabra, who is the pioneer of Base and Package Color Systems
within the stucco industry, proudly offers Acrylic Finishes in a Base/
Liquid Color System. LaHabra acrylic finish is a 100% acrylic-
based material that provides a decorative and protective coating
over above-grade vertical cementitious substrates. An acrylic
finish is a product that is made-up of polymers, aggregates,
mineral fillers and integral colorants. It is trowel or spray applied
to provide the final coat for EIFS, stucco, masonry, concrete or
other substrates. Finishes have aggregate that will provide both
texture and gauge thickness.
LaHabra Acrylic Finishes
n Add beauty and durability to any project. With the latest acrylic
technology, LaHabra Acrylic Finishes provide bright, uniform,
enduring color that will last for many years with minimal
maintenance. Acrylic Finishes are durable coatings that provide
color and texture over LaHabra Fastwall Stucco Base, brown coat,
cast-in-place concrete, and other approved substrates.
n Liquid color is available in 4 oz. and 8 oz. bottles.
n Available in over 30 standard colors and unlimited custom colors.
n 75 additional standard colors available on the Parex USA color
chart.
Coarse
Smooth
Fine
Swirl
Perma-Elastic Elastomeric Finish (Best)
Supreme, highly durable and elongating
textured finishes for masonry,
stucco,and concrete. Especially
recommended for surfaces with
existing hairline cracks. Elastomerics
resist UV and weathering, are
highly flexible, withstand thermal shock and
provide final color and texture.
Color Collection
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Parex USA, Inc.
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Anaheim, CA 92807
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Facilities
French Camp, CA
North Hollywood, CA
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Duluth, GA
Redan, GA
Albuquerque, NM
Allentown, PA
San Antonio, TX
COMPARISON OF CEMENTITIOUS AND ACRYLIC FINISHES
Feature Cementitious Acrylic
Application Thickness 1/8 inch (3 mm) 1/16 inch (1.5 mm)
Helps to compensate for wall irregularities. Does not easily hide wall irregularities.
Ease of Application More labor intensive than acrylic stucco finish. Less labor intensive than cement stucco finish.
Usually requires mortar mixer. No jobsite plaster mixer required.
Application Temperature Range 40°F (4.4°C) to 120°F (49°C). 40°F (4.4° C) to 120°F (49°C).
Ease of Clean-Up Less difficult than acrylic stucco finish. More difficult than cementitious finish, since it can
stain surrounding surfaces. Solvents may be required
to remove dried finish from surrounding materials..
Vapor Permeability Highly vapor permeable. Vapor permeable, greater than 10. Perm rating will
vary by the texture of the acrylic stucco finish.
Initial Color Consistency on Wall Surface color may vary, due to substrate conditions, Excellent initial color consistency on wall, more
slightly creating a mottled look (can be made more color uniformity than cementitious finish.
consistent with Allegro II or Fog Coat).
Assortment of Colors Good range of colors, but limited in comparison to acrylic Unlimited colors are possible. Colors are easily
stucco finish. Custom and darker colors are more matched in acrylic finishes.
difficult to match with cementitious finishes.
Finish Appearance Good depth of color and texture. Mottling may appear, Very uniform.
due to job and application conditions.
Range of Textures Numerous textures may be achieved depending on Range of textures are available depending on
applicators skill. (Smooth hard trowel to heavy Spanish). the skill of the applicator and aggregate
gradation in acrylic finish. Heavy Spanish type of
texture not easily achieved.
Color Permanency/Uniformity More color permanency than acrylic finish. Colors typically Colors are very uniform, but may fade over time.
darken with age. Good uniformity, but not as good as with Some darker colors may fade faster than others.
an acrylic finish.
Fire Resistance Contributing to 1/8 inch ( 3 mm) to required 7/8 thickness of Adds no resistance, rating achieved through
portland cement plaster for fire resistance. increased 7/8” base coat.
Material Costs Lower initial material costs than acrylic finish. Higher initial material costs than cementitious finish
Hairline Cracking Hairline cracking transferring from base coat is not uncommon. Good crack resistance, transferred base coat cracks
very low or much less than cementitious finish.
Color Matching Good color matching. Excellent color matching.
Regular Maintenance Little maintenance required. Can be routinely washed. Little maintenance required. Can be routinely
washed.
Repair Maintenance Less expensive to replace or upgrade. Lower refurbish/ More expensive to replace or upgrade.
repair/material costs than acrylic finish. Higher refurbishing/ repair costs in comparison
to cementitious finish.
Crack Resistance Finish is rigid because of the cementitious chemistry. Cementitious Finish is flexible due to the acrylic chemistry.
Underlayment stucco finish is applied over a cementitious base coat. Acrylic Finish is applied over a cementitious base
coat or as the topcoat of EIFS.
Life Cycle Jobs have performed for over 50 years without repair Jobs have performed for over 30 years without
or recoating. repair or recoating.
Acrylic Finish Advantages:
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Economical
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Easy Installation
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Weather-Resistant
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Vapor Permeable
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Integral, Fade Resistant Colors
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Strong bonding
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