Cemcrete Basecoat Paste

BASECOAT PASTE

Incl VAT

Cemcrete BaseCoat Paste is a special mixture of adhesives, fillers and plasticisers for mixing with ordinary Portland cement to obtain a controlled mixture for repair of concrete and masonry, attaching and subsequent surfacing of polystyrene insulation boards prior to painting or finishing.

Description

Benefits of Cemcrete Basecoat Paste

Base coat for levelling, patching & filling masonry, concrete & plaster before painting
Adhesive for pasting insulation board polystyrene) or feature segments onto the interior or exterior of buildings
Ideal for preparing polystyrene objects for over-coating with a decorative finish to create 3D artistic pieces or furniture.

Specifications of Cemcrete Basecoat Paste

Suitable Surfaces	Interior or exterior wall surfaces Polystyrene and certain foams or such
Finish	Smooth
Thickness	3 – 6mm
Application	Trowel-on
Packaging	5kg and 25kg plastic containers
Coverage	Approximately 9 – 10m² per 25kg if applied at a 3 – 6mm thickness
Curing	Leave to dry for 48 hours
Colour/s	Opaque sandy colour (colour is grey once combined with cement at 1:1 ratio)

Additional information

Size	5kg (Coverage: 1.8-2m²), 25kg (Coverage: 9-10m²)

Brand

Cemcrete

System

What do you need?

Tools & Consumables

Mechanical Mixer
Steel Trowel
Roller / Brush
Mist Sprayer

Products

Glass Fibre Mesh (for flat objects)
CemForce(for curved / rounded objects)
BaseCoat Paste
Relevant Primer
Suitable decorative coating of choice
Sealer(s)
OPC (ordinary portland cement) – 42,5mPa

The System

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FAQ

Q: Can I use BaseCoat Paste before applying CreteCote to level the floor surfaces?
A: Yes, BaseCoat Paste can be used for floor preparation; please enquire as to its suitablility.

Q: When should you use BaseCoat Paste vs EIFS BaseCoat?
A: The biggest difference is that EIFS BaseCoat is flexible and BaseCoat Paste is harder.
Use BaseCoat Paste when hardness is required i.e. polystyrene furniture, polystyrene countertops and can be used to repair floors.