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Coverage
Guidance
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Theoretical coverage - on a perfectly flat, non-porous surface,
a 2kg mixed pack of Koi-Kote will cover an
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area
of 8 square meters. |
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Consideration
should therefore be given when calculating the Koi-Kote required for
application to concrete
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blockwork
or screeded surfaces as both the porosity and roughness of these will
influence the amount of Koi-Kote used. |
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As
render and concrete block composition vary so much it is extremely
difficult to advise of the exact
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quantity
of product required particularly for the first coat. |
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The
viscosity of Koi-Kote (i.e. it's ability to flow) is directly linked
to the ambient temperature. Therefore at |
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10°C
it will be noticeably thicker and more difficult to apply than at
20°C. As a consequence it is more difficult to spread Koi-Kote
at low temperatures with the result that less area is covered at a
greater thickness. |
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As
a rule the first coat of Koi-Kote is that which "Soaks in"
and a 2kg unit can cover as much as 6 (on a fibre
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filled
render) and as little as 2 square metres (on a standard concrete block). |
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Note:
We would not generally recommend application directly to a concrete
block as these tend to be full of |
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blown
air pockets and "sponge like", hence the very low coverage
rate. |
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With
the first coat applied the second tends to be a lot easier to put
on and also covers a larger area (more
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like
7-8 square metres). |
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With rendered surfaces we strongly recommend that a fibrous additive
is used (such as Wizard Fibre - 01622
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555
5550) this will both reduce porosity and stop cracking of the render
when drying. |
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AS
A COMPANY AQUAKOTE ENDEAVOUR AT ALL TIMES TO DEVELOP AND CONTINUALLY
IMPROVE BOTH PRODUCT PERFORMANCE AND SUPPORTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION,
THEREFORE THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS DATA SHEET IS INTENDED TO
PROVIDE CURRENT GUIDANCE ONLY.
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SHOULD
YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC QUERIES OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01892
871 638
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