TEX•COTE®

1. PRODUCT NAME

TEX•COTE^® STRETCH

2. MANUFACTURER

Textured Coatings of America, Inc.
Western Plant
5950 South Avalon Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90003-1384
PHONE: (323) 233-3111
Fax: (323) 232-1071

Textured Coatings of America, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters and Eastern Plant
2422 East 15th Street
Panama City, FL 32405-6348
PHONE: (850) 769-0347
Fax: (850) 769-8339
Toll Free: (800) 454-0340

Textured Coatings of America, Inc.
Sales Office
4101 Ravenswood Rd., Ste. 105A
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-5371
PHONE: (954) 581-0771
Fax: (954) 581-9516

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

TEX•COTE^® STRETCH is a high performance terpolymer elastomeric coating with a 100% acrylic latex base elastomeric resin providing up to 400% elongation.

This coating has inherent elastomeric properties which exhibit low temperature flexibility below freezing, resist hairline cracking, and have excellent adhesion characteristics.

TEX•COTE^® STRETCH offers greater film thickness in a one coat application.

TEX•COTE^® STRETCH is recommended for use over concrete, cement plaster, block systems, brick systems, galvanized metal, cement fibre board, wood siding, and other manufacturer's approved surfaces. Masonry, including, mortar, concrete, and cement plaster must cure a minimum of 28 days prior to coating.

Limitations:
Application of the coating must be under the following ideal weather conditions:

• Rain is not imminent and surfaces are not damp, wet or frozen. Avoid freezing product.
• Temperature is within a 45°F to 100°F (7°C to 38°C) range.
• Incompatible substrate release agents, form oils, and any foreign matter are removed prior to The ten point SPEC-DATA^® format has been reproduced from publications copyrighted by CSI, 1964,1965,1966,1967, and used by permission of The Construction Specifications Institute, Alexandria, VA 22314. priming and coating.
• Roof and parapet top caps are installed and sealed against water penetration prior to priming and coating.
• Primer which has been exposed to ultraviolet rays more than four (4) weeks must be reprimed and coated.
• Material use is above grade only. Do not use below grade.
• Wood substrates do not exhibit deteriorated or rotten surfaces. Non-corrosive type nails should be utilized to secure all wood substrates being coated.
• Retaining walls, planter boxes, etc. must be waterproofed on the backside with a below grade asphaltic type material prior to backfilling.
• Mix thoroughly before using. Product must be used within 12 months; store and handle as specified by manufacturer.

Quantity and Colors:
Container size-Five (5) gallon (19 litre) pails-, thirty (30) gallon (113 litre) and fifty-five (55) gallon (209 litre) drums.
Colors-TEX•COTE^® standard colors with special colors upon request.

4. TECHNICAL DATA

TEX•COTE^® STRETCH

• Passes Federal Specification TT-C-555B as well as 98 mile per hour wind driven rain test and mildew resistance test.
• Water vapor transmission: Minimum five (5) metric perms.
• Elongation at break: ASTM D 2370 up to 400% average.
• Flexibility: Passes 1800 bend below freezing.
• Percent solids: 60% minimum.
• Complies with California Air Resources Board Rule.
• Highly resistant to alkali.
• Passes one-eighth (1/8) inch Mandrel bend test after 83 days of ultraviolet light exposure.
• Passes impact twenty-six (26) pounds after 83 days of ultraviolet light exposure.
• ASTM E 84: Flame spread, Class A.
• Twin Arc Weatherometer: 4,000 Hours-1 0 year equivalent.
• Salt Spray Test-ASTM: B 11764-passes 300 hours.

5. INSTALLATION

Applications/Equipment:
TEX•COTE^® STRETCH, Roll or Spray- Provide spray equipment, commercial grade similar to Graco EH-333 with minimum tip size (.019) or medium nap roller. Consult manufacturer's representative for specific material applications.
Surface Preparation:
All surfaces must be sound, cleaned with a manufacturer's approved detergent and dried prior to the application of a primer and coating. Such surface contaminants as dust, dirt, mildew, form oils and loose substrates should be thoroughly removed. Painted surfaces exhibiting loose, flaking, or oxidized paint surfaces must be thoroughly removed by sand blasting, water blasting, electric sanding, or wire brushing as required by the manufacturer. Large cracks, holes, or voids must be filled with cement patching compound with Tex-Bond Cement Adhesive. Patching compound finish texture to match existing adjacent finish surfaces. Cracks over one-thirty-second (1/32") and up to one-eighth (1/8") should be cut out and filled with FlexPatch Patching Compound. Interfacing of wall joints should be sealed with an acrylic or urethane type sealant.
Application of Coating:
A sample wall is recommended for field approval by the architect, manufacturer's representative, and contractor.
Provide a properly prepared, primed, dry surface for all coating systems.

• Mix thoroughly prior to use. Do not thin.
• Application of coating should be a uniform pinhole-free continuous film over the entire surface.
• To prevent lap marks, avoid starting and stopping mid-way on wall surface and continue spraying or rolling to a natural breaking point such as a panel edge, seam or corner.
• When rolling, apply first with vertical strokes, then cross-roll for even film and desired appearance.
  Coverage Rate: TEX•COTE^® STRETCH coverage rates for all substrates are as scheduled. Coverage rates may vary due to wall surface textures and porosity. A minimum of 9-10 mils dry film thickness is required.
  Texture of Coating: Smooth.
  Clean Up/shelf Life: Clean equipment with water; for dry materials use MEK or xylol.
  Twelve month shelf life based on the following:
• Containers must be stored upright and airtight in dry place.
• Maintain air temperature of 45°F to 100°F (7°C to 38°C).
• Skins formed on surface of material must be removed prior to moving containers or mixing.

6. AVAILABILITY AND COST

TEX•COTE^® textured coatings, primers and other products are available from representatives in most cities throughout the United States, by calling "Sweets Buy Line" or by contacting the manufacturer. For availability in foreign countries please contact the manufacturer. Costs will vary from region to region. Please Contact the Sales Office in Hollywood, FL.

7. WARRANTY

Upon completion of application of coating in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations Textured Coatings of America, Inc. will extend its limited commercial warranty for product replacement as a result of defect in the material. The manufacturer must be notified prior to the application of the coating and the application must be in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations for installation. Textured Coatings of America, Inc. shall have no obligation to or otherwise participate in labor or cost associated with effecting repairs. Specimen copy of material warranty available upon request.

8. MAINTENANCE

No particular maintenance is required. However should any of the product become soiled, simply clean with light water pressure and mild detergent.

9. TECHNICAL SERVICES

Technical services are available from the manufacturer's facilities or sales representatives throughout the United States. Textured Coatings of America Research and Development Department will provide specifications upon request.

10. FILING SYSTEMS

• SPEC-DATA^® II
• Sweets Architectural Filing System 09800/TEX
• Additional product information available upon request.

CSI-S-1297

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