Other Attributes
Application
- Prime surface using ArmourPrime and allow to dry completely.
- Apply a basecoat of ArmourFill, ArmourTone Fine, or other approved basecoat. Apply basecoat with a standard stainless steel plaster trowel, Venetian trowel or by spraying and troweling the product down. Apply the basecoat using decorative, multi-directional trowel strokes. Allow the basecoat to dry completely before proceeding.
- Inspect the base coat and scrape or sand down trowel marks and lap lines before proceeding.
- Using a Venetian trowel, apply claro HP in a very thin layer using multidirectional decorative travel strokes. The product should be traveled on thin enough to allow some of the color of the base coat to show through, creating a modeled plaster effect.
- Claro HP may be slightly burnished as it begins to dry to achieve a moderate Sheen.
- Allow claro HP to dry completely before sealing (optional).
Project Conditions
Substrate must be clean, dry, sound, and free of contaminants such as dust, oil, mildew and efflorescence. Ambient conditions, substrate, and the product itself must be at a minimum of 45° Fahrenheit during application and at least 48 hours following.
Mixing
Thoroughly mix with a paddle mixer to a homogeneous consistency at low rpm. In a 1 gallon container, up to 3 to 4 ounces of clean, potable water may be added to adjust viscosity. Close container when not in use.
Substrate Preparation
Treat all joints, fasteners and accessories with the ArmourJoint system or the industry standard joint treatment system for attaining a Level 4 finish as outlined in Gypsum Association publication GA-214, “Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish”. Skim existing textured surfaces or other substrates within appropriate leveler to achieve the equivalent of a Level 4 drywall finish prior to application.
Drying Time
The finish will dry to the touch within three to four hours over most substrates and ambient conditions. Avoid heavy traffic or cleaning for 48 hours after application. Protect from rain for a minimum of 24 hours per quote. Surface absorption, temperature and humidity affect drying time.
