USES
When CEM540 is mixed with EB550 SBR, it provides a durable, weather resistant finish in one application over woven-wire fabric lath and polystyrene insulation boards. CEM540 can also be used as water and crack-resistant stucco. CEM540 can be used in one-application, double-pack process over metal lath, or plaster netting over exterior gypsum sheeting and building paper. CEM540 can also be viable substitute for three coat stucco, and as a fiber-reinforces, water-resistant finish coat stucco over masonry structures, scratch and brown coat stucco.
APPLICATION
Limitations: Do not apply CEM540 when temperature falls below 40°F within 48 hours. Only water needs to be added when CEM540 is complete. This particularly excludes the use of “Anti-freeze” in winter. Do not use CEM540 in structural applications, such as dry-stacking block.
Surface Preparation: all surfaces to receive CEM540 must be free of oil, grease, dust, frost, efflorescence, etc. Scratch or brown coats should be cured evenly and firmly enough to receive the finish coat. Dampen all porous surfaces before application. It is important for each batch of CEM540 to have the same amount of mixing time and the same amount of water.
Mixing: for CEM540 Concentrate: this material requires the addition of clean, sharp masonry/plaster sand which is added at the job site. The proper amount of sand is 250 lbs. for an 80 lb. bag of concentrate. The total amount of water added to the bag of concentrate and the required amount of sand is approximately 7 1/4 gallons. Follow mixing and application instructions in the application section.
Application: CEM540 is designed for one-coat double-back applications. Texturing can proceed as desired as a double-back coat. Always mix the plaster with a diluted mixture of EB550 SBR and clean water in the ratio of two parts water to one part EB550 SBR. Use approximately 2-1/2 gallons of the liquid mixture per 80 lb. bag of sanded CEM540. Use a mechanical mixer. Mixing time must not exceed five minutes. Do not retemper. For CEM540 insulation system, inspect insulation board and wire mesh installation to ensure that fasteners are installed 6″ on center and penetrate 3/8″ into structural members. Board must meet ASTM C-578 at 11/2 lb. density. Codes may require installation of a moisture vapor barrier behind the rigid insulation boards. Woven wire lath shall be 1″, 20 gauge, galvanized, 4″ overlapped. Apply the plaster uniformly with trowel to cover the wire at 3/8″ minimal thickness. For stucco, use approximately 1-3/4 gallons of clean water per 80 lb. bag. Use a mechanical mixer. Keep mixing time to five minutes. Do not retemper. For optimum performance, mix EB550 SBR with clean water at a ratio of two parts water to one part EB550 SBR. Use trowels or apply pneumatically over properly installed backing materials to the specified thickness. Never apply less than 1/8″ thickness or more than 3/8″ thickness in one application. For complete installation instructions, see ASTM C-926. For gun applications and pumpability, the addition of a pumping agent is necessary. Consult with the manufacturer.
Curing: fog spray with water once or twice a day for two or three days, or as the weather dictates. Do not add additional cement, lime or sand.
Cleaning: clean application tools and mixing equipment with water immediately following use.
STORAGE
Store CEM540 in cool dry storage facilities. Do not expose to direct sunlight. The shelf life of CEM540 is minimum 1 year if stored in a cool dry place in its original unopened container.
SAFETY
CEM540 is a non-flammable and non-toxic in nature. Avoid contact with eyes and skin as it may cause irritation due to its alkaline nature. Splashes of CEM540 should be washed off immediately with clean water. Wear necessary gloves and dust mask.
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY: International Chem-Crete Inc. warrants that, at the time and place we make shipment, our materials will be of good quality and will conform to our published specifications in force on the date of acceptance of the order.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is included for illustrative purposes only and, t the best of our knowledge, is accurate and reliable. International Chem-Crete Inc. is not under any circumstances liable to connection with the use of information. As International Chem-Crete Inc. has no control over the use to which others may put its products, it is recommended that the products be tested to determine the suitability for specific applications and/or our information is valid in particular circumstances. Responsibility remains with the architect or engineer, contractor and owner of the design, application and proper installation of each product. Specifier and user shall determine the suitability of the product for specific application and assume all responsibility in connection therewith. AM22319.
