SM Technical Data Sheet
Textured Coatings of America, Inc.
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TEX•TURAsm
WALL COATING SYSTEM

BASIC USE ..................................................................
A pigmented, textured seamless wall finish. For new or renovation projects to provide a color and texture coordinated wall finish for use over a wide range of substrates such as drywall, concrete, cement plaster, concrete block, brick, wood, metal, plaster, or tile. It is excellent as a "camouflage" coating over existing blemished surfaces.

The system is designed for quick installation and is typically spray applied using standard equipment. A "lace" or "splatter" finish is available.

FEATURES ..................................................................
A durable, flexible, low odor, coating system which has rapid drying properties and long term adhesion qualities. Vapor permeable. High levels of mildewcide in the coating. Water based with very low V.O.C. levels.

BENEFITS ...................................................................

COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS ...........................................
Tex•TuraSM Coating System consists of Tex•TuraSM Base Coat and Tex•TuraSM Finish Coat. Tex•TuraSM Base Coat is a 100% Acrylic formulation. Tex•TuraSM Finish Coat is a 100% acrylic co-polymer formulation.

LIMITATIONS
Do not apply Tex•TuraSM Coating System until the following conditions are satisfied:

PHYSICAL CONSTANTS OF Tex•Turasm BASE COAT
  • Latex System
    100% Acrylic
  • Weight per gallon
    12.3 lbs/gallon typical
  • V.O.C. (gms/litre minus water)
    less than 250 grams/litre minus water
  • Volume Solids
    42.3% typical
  • Dry Film Thickness
    2. 7 mil @ 225 ft. sq./gafion
PHYSICAL CONSTANTS OF TEX•TURAsm FINISH COAT
  • Latex System
    100% Acrylic Co-polymer
  • Weight per gallon
    11.3 lbs/gallon typical
  • V.O.C. (gms/litre minus water)
    less than 250 grams/litre minus water
  • Volume Solids
    50.5% typical
  • Dry Film Thickness
    4.0 mil @ 200 ft. sq./gallon
Distributed nationally in the U.S. exclusively through MDC Wallcoverings MDC
1200 Arthur Ave.
Elk Grove, Illinois 60007
847-437-4000 800-621-4006 FAX: 847-437-4017
RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES/PRIMERS 
SUBSTRATE            PRIMER
Drywall              No Primer Required
Concrete             No Primer Required
Cement Piaster       No Primer Required
Plastic              No Primer Required
(except polyethylene or poypropylene)

Glass                No Primer Required
Brick                No Primer Required
Concrete Block       TEX•COTE® Block Filler
Wood/Particle Board  Primer 62
Ceramic Tile         X-100 19C
Glazed Block         X-100 19C or X-100 Epoxy
COVERAGE RATES 
Tex•TuraSM Base Coat     225-275 Ft2/gal
Tex•TuraSM Finish Coat   175-225 Ft2/gal
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT ...................................................
The following equipment is always required:

Air compressor (electric), minimum 3/4 hp or 3 CFM, or air compressor (gas) minimum 1.5 hp or 3 CFM

Medium nap rollers or conventional airless spray, similar to Graco EM590 with minimum tip size of .017 Sagoia Gun 429N or higher air gun, such as Graco Tax-Spray Ext. with a 4 to 6mm tip for Tex•TuraSM Finish Coat.

Masking paper and tapes

Paint shields

If you are applying a "lace" texture: then you also need plastic, steel, or PVC trowels; typically 3" to 12" width of blade.

SURFACE PREPARATION .....................................................
All surfaces {substrates) to receive the Tex•TuraSM System should be prepared as if to receive a typical paint application. All laitance, dust, dirt, nicotine, or other potential bond breakers should be removed prior to application.

For renovation projects, the applicator should review wall conditions to ensure that the substrate is properly prepared to receive the Tex•TuraSM System. On previously painted wall surfaces any loose, flaking, or oxidized paint surface must be thoroughly removed. Where wallcoverings are removed, ensure that any wallpaper adhesive residue is removed prior to application of Tex•TuraSM System. All gypsum dust should be removed prior to application. Please consult manufacturer or distributor for conditions other than stated.

APPLICATION OF TEX•TURASM BASE COAT.......................................
Prior to applying the base coat, ensure that material is thoroughly agitated. In no event should you thin the material.

The application of the base coat is by medium nap roller, or commercial grade spray equipment-similar to Graco EM590 or larger with a minimum tip size of 0.017. When rolling the base coat, apply in consistent vertical motion, finishing all strokes at the base of the wall. When spraying, apply the base coat in a continuous horizontal motion with enough overlap to ensure uniform coverage. The material should be applied in a uniform, pinhole-free continuous film with a dry film thickness of 2.7 nil, over the entire surface. Allow base coat to cure a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight dependent upon environmental conditions.

APPLICATION OF TEX•TURASM FINISH COAT.......................................
Prior to application of the Tex•TuraSM Finish, the base coat should be fully cured and clean. Ensure that material is agitated thoroughly. Boxing is helpful if needed. In no event should you thin the material.

The Tex•TuraSM Finish Coat is always applied by an atomized spray gun similar to a Goldblatt Hopper Gun, Sagola 429N, or Graco Tex. Spray Ext. Tip sizes will vary from 4ram to 6ram. This equipment creates a "splatter" effect. The coating should be applied evenly with a vertical pass followed by a horizontal pass, or with a constant circular motion, to create a uniform texture.

After opening the pail, stir or agitate the coating. After filling the hopper or pot with material, test the air pressure and spray pattern to ensure correct delivery of material from gun to wall surface. It is recommended that the applicator stand so that the hopper gun is 3 to 4 feet from the surface being sprayed using a Hopper gun, a Sagola gun, or a Tax-Spray Gun. All guns should have a "cheater valve" with a dial gauge to help control air pressures. Ensure that the gun stays at a 90° angle to the surface being sprayed. This ensures consistent splatter size and shape.

For a "lace" texture use a trowel with light pressure to "knock-down" the finish in the direction of the approved mock-up.

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................
Uncured During Application
Scrape off undesirable texture with broad knife. Smooth down as much as possible. Let dry and re-apply base coat to repaired area. Once base coat has dried, re-apply desired texture.

After Full Cure
If needed, existing texture may be removed using a latex paint stripper. Mask off surrounding areas to be repaired. Apply stripper and allow to soak for 20 minutes. Use a paint scraper to scrape off stripper and loosened finish. For stubborn areas, use dry #2 coarse steel wool, sand paper, or a wire brush; and scrub loose. Make necessary repairs to substrate with an appropriate patching compound and materials. Ensure that patched areas are finished so that they are flush with surrounding substrate. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and let dry. Re-apply Tex•TuraSM Base Coat to repaired area. Once base has dried, re-apply finish coat in the desired texture.

Guide Specification Section 09800

PART I GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
  1. Water-based Tex•Turasm wall coating system.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

  1. Manufacturer's Literature: Materials description and application instructions for each type of material specified or required.
  2. Copies of material safety data sheets for each to be furnished.
  3. Copy of product warranty.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. A. Provide materials only in factory sealed and labeled containers. Reuse of any containers for any reason is prohibited and will result in work not being acceptable.
  2. B. Provide all coating materials from same manufacturer.
  3. C. Regulatory Agency Requirements:
  1. Comply with state and local regulations governing use of paint materials.
  2. Comply with OSHA guidelines for protective clothing, glasses, gloves, and respirators as required for project conditions.

1.04 FIELD SAMPLES

  1. Provide 8 foot by 8 foot sample for each separate coating system for each separate substrate using the actual substrate materials.
  2. Field samples may be part of the Work.

1.05 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

  1. Environmental conditions can be modified only if such requirements are a part of manufacturer's published application instructions.
  2. Apply paint materials only when surface and air temperatures are above 45 degrees F, and below 90 degrees F, for 48 hours before, during, and after the paint application.
  3. Do not apply coating in areas with airborne dust or where dust can be generated.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  1. Receive coating materials only in unopened, original containers with labels intact. Store materials on site in an approved location. Remove all damaged or otherwise defective material from job site.
  2. Provide labels on each container with the following information:
  1. Manufacturer's name.
  2. Name or title of product.
  3. Manufacturer's color identification code.
  4. Manufacturer's stock number.
  5. Material Safety Data Sheets.

1.07 WARRANTY

  1. Provide manufacturer's standard written warranty against failures in materials for conditions stated herein. Manufacturer warrants that vertical painted surfaces shall not exhibit chipping, peeling, flaking, or excessive chalking or blistering under anticipated conditions of exposure and wear when the paint materials and systems are applied pursuant to manufacturer's published instructions.
  1. Duration of warranty: Five years from the date of completion of painting work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 COATING SYSTEMS
  1. Coating System: "Tex•TuraSM Wall Coating System". Complete system consists of primer (if required), Tex•TuraSM Base Coat and Tex•TuraSM Finish Coat.
    1. Color and texture: As indicated on Drawings or selected by Architect.
  2. Substrate Primers:
    1. None required for:
      1. Gypsum board.
      2. Concrete.
      3. Cement plaster.
      4. Plastic.
      5. Glass.
      6. Brick.
    2. Concrete block:
      Pigmented styrene-acrylic base resin. "TEX•COTE® Block Filler".
    3. Wood: Penetrating oil base primer. "Primer No. 62".
    4. Particle board: Penetrating oil base primer. "Primer No. 62".
    5. Ferrous steel: Zinc chromate primer.
    6. Galvanized metal: Alkyd based primer. "No. 101 Metal Primer".
    7. Aluminum: Alkyd based primer. "No. 101 Metal Primer".
    8. Copper: Two-part epoxy-vinyl based primer. "X-100 Primer".
    9. Previously painted surfaces: "Primer No. 62".
  3. Base Coat: "Tex•TuraSM Base Coat". Water based acrylic coating.
    1. Weight per gallon: 12.3 lbs, typical.
    2. V.O.C. content: Less than 250 grams/litre minus water.
  4. Finish Coat: "Tex•TuraSM Finish Coat". 100% acrylic-based copolymer.
    1. Weight per gallon: 11.3 lbs, typical.
    2. V.O.C. content: Less than 250 grams/litre minus water.
  5. Optional Top Coats:
    1. Sacrificial Graffiti Guard;.
    2. Permanent GRAFFITI GARD® IIIs System.
    3. Tex•TuraSM Clear Glaze

2.02 MANUFACTURER

  1. Provide products by Textured Coatings of America, Inc., 4101 Ravenswood Rd., Bldg 1, Suite 105A, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 USA (954) 581-0771 Fax: (954) 581-9516

2.03 COLORS AND TEXTURES

  1. As indicated on Drawings or selected by Architect.

2.04 APPLICATION EQUIPMENT

  1. Base Coat: One of the following application methods:
    1. Spray: Commercial grade sprayer equivalent to Graco EM590 or larger with minimum tip size (.017). 2. Roller: Medium nap.
  2. Finish Coat: Commercial grade sprayer equivalent to Goldblatt Hopper Gun or Sagola 429N, with adjustable tip sized from 4mm to 6mm and an adjustable air supply.
  3. Lace Texture: Knock-down tool.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 SUBSTRATE EXAMINATION
  1. Examine substrates scheduled to receive coating system for conditions that may adversely affect the work. Do not apply specified coating systems until conditions are satisfactory.
  2. Commencement of painting work constitutes acceptance of substrates to receive the work.

3.02 SURFACE PREPARATION

  1. General: Perform surface preparation, including cleaning procedures, pursuant to coating manufacturer's published instructions and as specified for each particular substrate and coating condition.
    1. Remove all fixtures and other items not scheduled to receive coating, or provide surface-applied protection prior to surface preparation and coating application. Upon completion of coating work in each area, reinstall removed items.
    2. All surfaces must be sound and clean prior to coating system application. Remove dust, dirt, mildew, form oils, and similar surface contaminants.
    3. Remove all wallpaper paste residue, grease, tar, nicotine, and similar surface contaminants. Clean with TSP solution or acceptable equivalent. Thoroughly rinse.
    4. Remove and neutralize all mildew, fungus, and algae.
    5. Completely remove existing painted surfaces exhibiting loose, flaking, or oxidized paint. Use sandblasting, waterblasting, electric sanding, or wire brushing for paint removal, and pursuant to coating manufacturer's published instructions.

3.03 MATERIAL PREPARATION

  1. Mix and prepare coating system materials pursuant to coating manufacturer's published instructions.
  2. Store materials not in actual use in tightly covered containers. Maintain containers used in storage, mixing, and application of coatings in a clean condition, free of foreign materials and residue. Do not store in sunlight.
  3. Stir materials before application to produce a mixture of uniform density, and stir as required during application. Do not thin.

3.04 APPLICATION

  1. General: Apply coating pursuant to coating manufacturer's published instructions. Use applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material applied.
  2. Base Coat: Over properly prepared substrates, including primer if required, apply base coat at the specified coverage rate.
    1. Coverage rate: 225-275 ft2/gal.
    2. Primer, if any, must cure for minimum 24 hours under acceptable environmental conditions prior to base coat application.
    3. Thoroughly agitate base coat material prior to use. Do not thin.
    4. Apply base coat as a uniform pinhole-free continuous film with a dry film thickness of 2.7 mil, over entire surface to receive coating system.
    5. Permit base coat to dry overnight prior to splatter coat application.
  3. Finish Coat: Apply finish coat over completed base coat, at the specified coverage rate. Provide tip size and air pressure for required texture pursuant to coating manufacturer's published instructions.
    1. Coverage rates:
      1. Splatter: approx. 175 - 225 ft2/gal.
      2. Lace: approx. 175 - 225 ft2/gal.
    2. Avoid starting and stopping midway on substrate. Continue to a natural break, such as a panel edge or corner.
    3. Flush equipment clean with water.
  4. Lace Texture: Apply base coat and finish coat as specified. While finish coat is still wet, use knock-down tool over finish coat to obtain desired lace texture. Use light pressure when knocking down finish.
  5. Optional Top Coats: Allow coating system, including texturing (if any), to cure for minimum 48 hours.
    1. Coverage rates:
      1. Sacrificial Graffiti Guard®: 150 to 250 ft2/gal.
      2. Graffiti Gard® IIIs System: refer to manufacturer's installation instructions.
      3. Tex•TuraSM Clear Glaze

3.05 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

  1. During course of work, remove discarded coating materials, rubbish, can, rags and similar construction waste from the site at the end of each work day.
  2. Upon completion of the coating work, clean window glass and other coating splattered surfaces. Protect work of other trades, whether to be coated or not, against damage by coating and finishing work. Correct any damage by cleaning, repairing, or replacing, and recoating, as acceptable to Architect.

END OF SECTION

Packaging, Shipment and Storage

PACKAGING .................................................................
The Tex•TuraSM Base Coat and Tex•TuraSM Finish are available in one (1) gallon and five (5) gallon pails.

SHIPMENT ...................................................................
These products are water-based. Therefore, during shipment, they must be kept at temperatures of 40°F to 100°F. Do not freeze.

STORAGE ...................................................................
Storage of the Tex•TuraSM products should be under cover and between 40°F and 100°F. The shelf life of the product is twelve months from manufactured date.

WARRANTY .................................................................
Limited 5 year material warranty is available upon request

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................................................
Available from MDC Wallcoverings at 1-800-621-4006


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