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TEX•COTE¨ FLEX•PATCH
PATCHING COMPOUND

FLEX•PATCH is a water base, ready to use patching compound available in both knife (texture) and butter (smooth) grades. It is applied to cracks of 1/16" to a maximum of 1/8".

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SURFACE PREPARATION

All surfaces shall be clean and free of any form oils, dirt, mildew, laitance etc. All cracks to be "veed out" to a solid base. Surface to be dry prior to application of Flex•Patch.

DRYING/CURING TIMES

To touch: 2 hours minimum
To coat: 24 to 48 hours minimum
Between: 24 hours minimum
Note: All times based on ideal weather conditions.

APPLICATION OF FLEX•PATCH

  1. Ensure surface is properly prepared to receive FLEX•PATCH.
  2. Apply FLEX•PATCH with trowel, margin tool, broad knife, or squeegee.
  3. To obtain smooth surface, brush with damp paint brush after troweling.
  4. CAUTION: Do not apply heavy coat of FLEX-PATCH. Apply two thinner coats with a 24 hour cure time between coats (assumes ideal weather conditions).

CLEAN-UP/CONTAINER SIZE/SHELF LIFE

  1. Clean up wet material with water; dry material with xylene.
  2. Available in one (1) gallon or five (5) gallon pails
  3. 6 month shelf life based on the following: Containers stored upright, airtight in dry place at temperatures above. 45¡F to not exceed 100¡F. AVOID FREEZING PRODUCT.

LIMITATIONS

  1. Temperature: Above 45¡F, not exceeding 100¡F.
  2. Shall not be applied if rain is imminent.
  3. FLEX•PATCH shall be applied in two thin coats in lieu of one heavy coat.
  4. AVOID FREEZING PRODUCT. DO NOT APPLY ON FROZEN SURFACE.
  5. Allow 48 hours under ideal conditions before applying a coating system.
  6. All masonry surfaces shall have cured a minimum of 28 days prior to the application of FLEX•PATCH.

 

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