Armawall Villa Sands –

Trowel

Datasheet Number: D247

A tough acrylic texture coating that produces a render-like effect from 1mm to 3mm thick. It can be applied to achieve a smooth finish on rough or uneven surfaces. Designed for new housing applications, including blockwork, AAC, recessed edge fibre cement and render.

Product Overview

Description
A tough acrylic texture coating that produces a render-like effect. Can be applied to achieve a smooth finish on rough or uneven surfaces.

Uses
Exterior cement render, concrete, fibre cement sheeting, AAC panels and blocks, bricks and blockwork.

Features & Benefits

Durable
Excellent weatherproofing and impact resistance.

Economical
Can be applied as a single tinted coat over Armawall Primer (see Application).

Flexible
Copes with normal substrate movement.

Matt finish
Contemporary finish that minimises surface imperfections.

Water vapour permeable
Allows substrate to breathe.

Technical

Abrasion Resistance	Good
Colour	Available in a wide range of colours.
Dry Film Thickness	1 – 3mm.
Drying Time	Armawall Primer 2 Hours recoat. Armawall Villa Sands 24 Hours recoat. Armawall Armashield 4 Hours (7 days full curing for system). Note: This may be lengthened in damp, cold or humid conditions. Do not apply at temperatures below 10°C
Odour	Low
Profile	Low
Spread Rate	1m2/litre at 1mm film thickness.
Water Resistance	Excellent.
Weathering Resistance	Excellent.

Surface Preparation

New cement render, masonry and concrete surfaces
New cement render, masonry and concrete surfaces should be allowed to cure for 28 days. Off form concrete should be thoroughly cleaned by acid etching, water or sand blasting to ensure all bond breaker oils are removed. All masonry surfaces should be primed with Armawall Primer (thinned 50-100% with water) prior to the application of Armawall Villa Sands. Seal tilt slab concrete and CFC with Armawall Sealer/Bonder thinned 50% with GTA007 to ensure adhesion of topcoats.

Previously painted surfaces – in sound condition
Previously painted surfaces in sound condition should be scrubbed down with detergent and fresh water; fresh water washed and allowed to dry.

Previously painted enamel surfaces
Previously painted enamel surfaces should be undercoated with Taubmans Tradecoat. Surface irregularities such as blow holes and profile defects may require patching with Armawall Filler or Patch prior to system application.

Application

This product is generally applied with a steel trowel and finished off with a plastic float or sponge. Rough or uneven surfaces may require a second trowel application or a topcoat of Armawall Satin. Product can also be sprayed or applied with a roller for different finish effects.

Cleanup
Water away from drains and watercourses.

Stirring
Stir Armawall Villa Sands prior to use.

Temperature
Avoid application when temperature is below 10°C and above 35°C.