Metacrete

Metacrete is used as a thin skim finishing plaster for internal applications onto drywall boards, ceiling boards, and as a finish onto sand and cement plastered walls to achieve a smooth continuous look.

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Metacrete is a formulated and retarded gypsum hemihydrate finishing plaster. It complies to the Standard DIN EN 13279-1 Category C6.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

METACRETE is a formulated and retarded gypsum hemihydrate finishing plaster
Thin coat finishing plaster

METACRETE complies to the Standard DIN EN 13279-1 Category C6

PURITY

CaSO40.5H2O – 90 %
Additives – 10 %
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Colour: Off white 85 – 95% whiteness scale
Dry pack density: 0.6 – 0.8
pH: 7 – 10
Dry set density: 1.45
Coverage of 40 kg: 25m2 for 3mm thick OR 11.5m2 for 5 – 6mm thick
Compressive strength: 2 – 4 N/mm2 (DIN EN 13279-2)
Flexural strength: 2.5-3.5 N/ nm2 (DIN EN 13279-2)
Bound Moisture: 5 – 7%
Pot life of mixed plaster: 40 – 70 minutes
Initial set: Cement needle test 40 – 60 minutes (DIN EN 13279-2)
Final set: Cement needle test 60 – 80 minutes (DIN EN 13279-2)
Open time: 20 – 30 minutes
Typical drying time on board 24 – 48 hours (weather dependent)

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Water / Plaster ratio: 0.55 – 0.65
Add 40 kg METACRETE to 22 – 26 litres of water
Allow to soak for 5 minutes
Mix until lump-free to a smooth paste

APPLICATION DETAILS

Water / Powder Ratio: 0.55 – 0.65
Application surfaces:
Apply to clean surface
Sprinkle water onto sand and cement surface
Apply METACRETE onto the surface with a steel trowel between 2-6mm thick
After 20-30min level with steel trowel
Continue to smooth surface with steel trowel until smooth
Do not rubber/carpet float
Do not mix more METACRETE than you can use in 60 minutes.

CLEANING:

Clean all tools thoroughly with water before mixing the next batch

PACKAGING:

40 kg Bags
10kg Buckets

STORAGE:

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sun and humidity.

Technical Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet