Textured Coatings of America, Inc.- TEX•COTE(R) 600

COATINGS FOR CONCRETE & MASONRY 09980

Textured Coatings of America, Inc.

1. Product Name
TEX•COTE^{^®} 600
2. Manufacturer
Textured Coatings of America, Inc.
Sales Office
4101 Ravenswood Road Suite 105A
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-5371
PHONE: (954) 581-0771
Fax: (954) 581-9516
3. Product Description
BASIC USE
TEX•COTE^® 600 Textured Coating is a high-build, 100% acrylic terpolymer, water base coating with elastomeric properties featuring rapid drying and adhesion. This coating is recommended for use over concrete, cement plaster, block, brick, metal and other manufacturer approved surfaces. Masonry surfaces must cure a minimum of 28 days prior to coating.
PACKAGING & COVERAGE
Container sizes - 5, 30 and 55 gal (1.9, 113 and 208 L). Material coverage rates vary due to surface porosity, texture and application method.
COLORS
TEX•COTE^® 600 is available in 16 standard colors. Contact the manufacturer for special color matching.
FINISHES

Roller Applied - Smooth; fine texture
Spray Applied - Smooth, Fine, Coarse, Extra Coarse textures
Lace Texture Finish - Embossed knock-down texture helps minimize appearance of uneven block and mortar joints

LIMITATIONS
TEX•COTE^® Textured Coatings are for use in above-grade applications only.
Joint sealants used must be compatible with selected TEX•COTE^® products. Contact the manufacturer to confirm compatibility.
4. Technical Data
APPLICABLE STANDARDS American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM):

ASTM B117-95 - Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM D522-93a - Standard Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings
ASTM D2243-95 Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Water-Borne Coatings
ASTM D4141-95 - Standard Practice for Conducting Accelerated Outdoor Exposure Tests of Coatings
ASTM E84-96a - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E96-95 - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
ASTM E514-90(1996)e1 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
Federal Specification TT-C-555B
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
TEX•COTE^® Textured Coatings comply with the test results and ratings indicated in Table 1.
TABLE 1 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TEX•COTE^® 600
Property & Test                                       TEX•COTE^® 600
Fed Spec 1-r-c555B, Type I & II                       Complies
Flame spread, ASTM E84 NFPA (Uniform Building Code)   Class A (Class 1)
Wind driven rain test, ASTM E514 at 98 mph (158 kph)  Pass
Water vapor permeability, ASTM E96                    >.27 perms
                                                      (0.4 ng/(Pa•s•m²))
Accelerated weathering, ASTM D4141                    5000 hr
Flexibility, ASTM D522 mandrel bend test              1" (25 mm)
Freeze/thaw resistance, ASTM D2243                    50 cycles
Salt spray exposure, ASTM Bl17-64, Standard Method    300 hr
Abrasion resistance, ASTM D968                        N/A
5. Installation
PREPARATORY WORK
All surfaces must be sound, clean, dry and properly cured prior to the application of a primer and coating, Surface contaminants such as dust, dirt, mildew, form oils and laitance must 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. All surfaces must be primed prior to coating substrates.
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 1/16" (1.6 m) and less than 1/8" (3.2 mm) of an inch should be filled with FlexPatch Patching Compound. Interfacing of wall joints must be sealed with a urethane type sealant.
Metals
A detailed technical data sheet on surface preparation, degreasing and etching is available for all applications on metal surfaces. Consult a local TEX•COTE^® representative prior to commencing application on metals.
A sample wall is recommended for field approval by the architect, manufacturer's representative and contractor.
APPLICATION PRECAUTIONS
Apply TEX•COTE^® Textured Coatings only under the following conditions:

Roof and parapet top caps are installed and sealed against water penetration.
Primer exposed to ultraviolet rays for more than 4 weeks requires repriming.
Joint sealants have cured minimum of 48 hours.
Retaining walls, planter boxes and similar construction are dampproofed on the soil side.
Rain is not imminent and surfaces are not damp or frozen. Avoid freezing product.
Surface and ambient air temperature range is 45° - 100°F (7° - 38°C).

This product, when still in liquid form, contains petroleum distillate, which will cause serious illness or death if swallowed or if large quantities are absorbed into body. Use in well ventilated areas. Use approved respirator in poorly ventilated areas. Keep liquid product away from heat sources and children. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call physician at once.
ROLL ON APPLICATION METHODS
Equipment, Roll-On - Short, medium or long nap rollers may be used for standard applications, depending on texture desired.
With fully loaded roller, apply first coat at approximately
90 - 100 sf/gal (2.2 - 2.5 m²/L).
Allow 24 hour curing. Apply second coat at approximately
90 - 100 sf/gal (2.2 - 2.5 m²/L) to achieve a pinhole-free continuous film. When rolling, apply first with vertical strokes, then cross roll for even film and desired appearance.
SPRAYED ON APPLICATION METHODS
Equipment, Sprayed On - Provide spray equipment similar to Graco President, 10:1 pump or Graco GM1030 and Graco 204-000 Spray Gun.
A TEX•COTE^® spray application manual is available upon request.
Installer must comply with the following:

Application of TEX•COTE^® must be at uniform pinhole free continuous film thickness over the entire surface.
Maintain a wet edge at all times to prevent lap marks. Avoid starting and stopping midway on the wall surface. Continue spraying to a natural break point such as a panel edge, seam or corner.
For large surface areas, two people spraying simultaneously are recommended to avoid lap marks and spray patterns. To achieve a proper surface, request the assistance of the manufacturer's representative.
Apply coating at a rate of 30 - 50 sf/gal (0.7 - 1.2 m²/L) depending upon the porosity of the substrate and finish texture desired. A minimum of 15 - 17 mils (0.38 - 0.43 mm) dry film thickness is required. Consult the manufacturer for standard textures and specific texture coverage rates and samples.

Lace Texture Finish - The lace coat may be applied approximately 24 hours after the base coat, under ideal weather conditions. Comply with the following:

Reduce air pressure on pump, creating an irregular splatter pattern.
Using a square texturing tool, wipe splatters down creating an embossed lace pattern.
Coverage rate for lace pattern is 40 - 67 sf/gal (0.98 - 1.64 m²/L).

CLEAN UP
Use mineral spirits for cleaning wet material. Use Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) to remove dry material. Attempt sample in concealed area first.
SHELF LIFE

Twelve month shelf life under proper conditions
Containers must be stored upright and airtight in a dry place.
Maintain air temperature of 45°F - 100°F (7°C - 38°C)
Skins formed on surface of material must be removed prior to moving containers or mixing.

TABLE 2 RECOMMENDED PRIMERS
Substrate                Primer
Concrete,                XL-70^® Primer
uncured, bare

Cement plaster           XL-70^® Primer

Block systems            XL-70^® Slush Cote
                         Primer 1098D or
                         TEX•COTE^® Block Filler

Masonry, painted         No. 62

Brick (bare)             XL-70^® Primer

MDO plywood              No. 62

Galvanized steel         Primer No. 101

Aluminum                 Primer No. 101

Ferrous steel            Zinc chromate

Copper                   Primer No. X-100
6. Availability & Cost
TEX•COTE^® products are available from representatives in most cities throughout the United States by contacting the manufacturer.
7. Warranty
A limited warranty for purchase cost of material is available from Textured Coatings of America, Inc. for applications complying with the manufacturers recommendations, when requested in advance of the application. Contact the manufacturer for specimen copy of warranty.
8. Maintenance
No special maintenance is required. Should TEX•COTE^® Textured Coatings become soiled, 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. Contact the Sales Office or the following:
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 & Eastern Plant
2422 East 15th Street
Panama City, FL 32405-6348
Phone: (850) 769-0347
Toll Free: (800) 454-0340
Fax: (850) 769-8339
10. Filing Systems

Architects' First Source for Products^®
MANU-SPEC^®
Sweet's Catalog Files
Additional product information is available from the manufacturer.
SPEC-DATA^® and MANU-SPEC^® are registered trademarks of The Construction Specifications Institute. The ten part SPEC-DATA format conforms to the editorial style of The Construction Specifications Institute and is used with their permission. The manufacturer is responsible for technical accuracy, © 1998 Architects' First Source. All Rights Reserved.

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