Use and Care Manual
Date Revision : 12-17-2017
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classico Limewash Technical Data Sheet TDS
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Roller Applications
This product is not recommended for roller applicaons.
Paint Sprayers
FULL COVERAGE
1ST COAT: Classico Limewash is a non-aggregate paint and can be used in most
airless sprayers. Dilute Classico Limewash with 50% water, 7.5 liters of water
per one (1) 15-liter bucket to 120% diluon, 18 liters of water per one (1) 15-liter
bucket when applying paint to achieve a full coverage nish. For brick or stone it is
required to pre-wet all masonry surfaces with water thoroughly to facilitate slow
drying of the limewash. This also assists limewash paints to absorb deeper into
the masonry surface. It is suggested to dampen previously all masonry surfaces
with water thoroughly, so as to assist lime wash paints to absorb deeper into the
masonry surface. Do not apply paint to overly wet surfaces. Allow 1st coat to dry
for at least 2 – 8 hours before applying 2nd coat. Parcular care must be taken
when using a sprayer on brick or stucco to apply product abundantly, without
causing paint runs, so as to permit proper millage thickness for longer durability.
2ND COAT: Classico Limewash paint should be applied wet on wet. This means
that the brick or stone surface should be dampened throughly with water before
the applicaon of the 1st Coat, and the same with the 2nd Coat when applying
onto the 1st Coat of Classico Limewash. Keep painted limewash walls damp when
applying the 2nd Coat. Use an adjustable spray hose aachment to dampen walls.
Dilute Classico Limewash with 50 – 120% water, and apply as instructed above for
1st coat.
Diluons with water are suggested as general guidelines for applicaon, but
paint applicator may adjust diluons as needed to meet best uses for ease of
applicaon, job site requirements and nishes.
SPRAY TIP USAGE: Classico Limewash may be applied using an airless sprayer.
Apply paint product with a # 0.019 – 0.021 mm size spray p. Always use new
spray ps for starng a paint job for best results. This will also conserve the
amount of paint necessary to complete the job.
GRAIN SIZE: 0.01 mm
MIXING PAINT & WATER
ROMABIO BioCalce lime paint formulas are concentrated and require water to be
added to them for proper use. This process means we can sell more coverage in
an economical package that decreases the cost for transport, reduces the carbon
footprint, and is less impact to the environment.
Mix paint and water with an electric drill and paint paddle, or mix well by hand! If
water is sing on the top of your mixture, the paint is not properly mixed!
TOOLS
Apply with an appropriate masonry brush composed of synthec bristles or with
an appropriate sprayer and sprayer p. Paint rollers cannot be used to apply
BioCalce lime paints.
TOOL CLEANING
Brushes, sprayers, rags, or sponges should be cleaned immediately aer use with
water and a mild detergent or dish soap.
DRYING TIME
For Wash O Eects, the Limewash applicaon is generally a 1 coat process,
but a 2nd or 3rd coat may be applied for decorave eects. Allow newly applied
limewash to set 10-40 minutes depending on temperature and sun. Wash o
process can begin when bricks appear half wet/half dry, before painted surface is
completely dry to the touch.
For Full Coverage Applicaons, allow a drying me between coats of at least
2 – 8 hours for the 1st coat, and with successive coats allow at least 1 – 4 hours
between coats. With lower temperature and humidity more me may be needed.
Do not apply Classico Limewash on the exterior if there is a risk of severe
thunderstorms or showers during the 12-hour drying me needed for product to
dry and carbonize correctly.
CONSUMPTION/COVERAGE
Limewashes: Approximately 1,000
2
/ 93 mt
2
– 2,000
2
/ 186 mt
2
depending on
absorpon and type of base. Determine exact consumpon by performing a test
on the surface to be treated.
Full Coverage: Approximately 800
2
/ 74 mt
2
– 1,300
2
/ 121 mt
2
depending on
absorpon and type of base.
.
Determine exact consumpon by performing a test
on the surface to be treated.
PACKAGING
Plasc buckets of 1, 2.5, and 15 liters.
APPLICATION CYCLES ON DIFFERENT
TYPES OF BASES
Make sure base is solid, dry and well cleaned, prepared with skill. It is
recommended to observe the rule VOB DIN 18 363, Part C, paragraph 3.
New Cement Stuccos
Portland Cements
INTERIOR / EXTERIOR: New portland cement stucco should not be painted for
about 21 – 28 days to ensure proper curing, anchoring and drying.
PRE-PRIMER COAT: Apply one (1) coat of Potassium Silicate Concentrate or
EcoForte Consolidator with brush, roller or sprayer diluted 100% with water (1:1),
or 10 liters of water per one (1) 10 liter bucket as a pre-primer, and allow to dry for
at least 8 – 12 hours.
PRIMER COAT: Apply one (1) coat of BioGrip Micro primer, nted if necessary*,
with brush, roller or approved sprayer for ne aggregate, diluted 30% with water,
or 4.5 liters per one (1) 15 liter bucket and allow to dry for at least 8 – 12 hours.
1ST & 2ND COATS: Apply two (2) coats of Classico Limewash according to
GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Classico Limewash should be applied
wet on wet. This means that the surface should be dampened throughly with
water before the applicaon of the 1st Coat, and the same with the 2nd Coat
when applying onto the 1st Coat of Classico Limewash. Use an adjustable spray
hose aachment to dampen walls.
RECOMMENDATION: For Full Coverage applicaons of lime paint on exterior
portland stucco nishes, it is advised to apply BioCalce Flat Lime paint as this
product is beer suited to non-mineral surface type applicaons such as portland
cement stucco. Once the BioCalce Flat Lime paint has dried
NHL 3.5 & 5.0 Cements
Classico Limewash can be applied to freshly cured wet or damp NHL 3.5 or 5.0
stucco for maximum eect to intensify durability and create blushing eects.
For ease of applicaon apply Classico Limewash by sprayer covering completely
moist stucco cement and allow to dry. A 2nd coat is not required for use in such
instances. Apply Classico Limewash according to instrucons.
When NHL 3.5 and NHL 5.0 cements have exceeded the damp cycle and have
been dried for several days, Classico Limewash should be applied wet on wet. This
means that the surface should be dampened throughly with water before the
applicaon of the 1st Coat, and the same with the 2nd Coat when applying onto
the 1st Coat of Classico Limewash. Use an adjustable spray hose aachment to
dampen walls.
1ST & 2ND COATS: Apply two (2) coats of Classico Limewash according to
GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Classico Limewash should be applied
wet on wet. This means that the surface should be dampened throughly with
water before the applicaon of the 1st Coat, and the same with the 2nd Coat
when applying onto the 1st Coat of Classico Limewash. Use an adjustable spray
hose aachment to dampen walls.
Apply with an appropriate masonry brush composed of synthec bristles or with
an appropriate sprayer and sprayer p. Paint rollers cannot be used to apply
BioCalce lime paints.