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Composition

Cream of slaked lime, aged 12 months. Composed of select macro-marble sands, natural earth colorants, and natural binders.

Characteristics

bioStucco provides sound structural protection and pleasing aesthetics. Because of its heavier aggregate consistency, bioStucco is acclaimed for producing semi-smooth, coarse, and very coarse finishes.

Resistant to mildew, molds and bacterium, lime is one of the best disinfectants that exists in nature; therefore, the high presence of slaked lime within bioStucco ensures sanitizing qualities.

Breathability is critically important in sustainable construction design, and bioStucco affords excellent permeability. bioStucco will disperse standing water (driving rain) in very wet climates, allowing moisture to evaporate from the building fabric, never trapping it within a structure.

In environments of continual exposure to UV ray sunlight, bioStucco will not trap the sun's heat, discolor its original and inimitable coloring, fade, crack, or peel.

Because of its heavier aggregation and proper binding characteristics, bioStucco is ready to be applied over any permeable surface—stone, rock, rock board, wood, cork, cob, straw, or other natural lath systems.

These fine qualities make bioStucco an excellent product for the structural-preservation sector in retaining absolute authenticity within a structure. In addition, bioStucco serves as an indispensable product for GreenBuild and bio-architecture exterior finishing.

Surface

It is important to apply bioStucco on a porous and breathable surface—stone, rock board, wood, cork, cob, straw, or other natural lath systems—so that it affords high permeability.

Important: For a comprehensive GreenBuild application, make sure to remove all existing chemical or synthetic paints or plasters by sanding or grinding.

Application

Primarily suited for outdoor applications. However, bioStucco is also suitable for indoor use, because of its macro-marble sands, which can be burnished if desired, resulting in a polished "Travertine" effect.

Note: It is recommended to use stainless-steel tools when mixing and applying bioStucco. If non-stainless-steel or other iron tools are used, they may cause a potential chemical reaction with the natural lime by shedding particulates. This can potentially cause discoloration of the plaster after long periods of carbonation (drying.)

Mist the surface with clean water until it becomes damp. When sufficiently damp, apply bioStucco uniformly with a stainless-steel trowel. Make the first coat a simple, smooth, troweled finish.

You can achieve excellent results with only two coats of bioStucco. However, you may apply additional coats if desired.

Always wait until a layer is dry to the hand before applying additional coats.

Once you achieve a slightly dry to the hand finish, mist the first coat with water again, and apply the second coat.

Be as creative as you wish. For example, if you desire a semi-reflective sheen, burnish the final coat with a trowel to achieve a more polished effect. If you desire a coarser result, finish with a rubber float, rasp board, or something similar.

Technical data

Fire reaction: Class 0
Volatile organic compounds: 0
Granular measurement: 0.6 mm thickness per each grain.
Indicative yield: 1 kg per 10.7 sq.-ft. coverage at 1mm thickness
Minimal thickness of application: 3 mm
Overall look: Rough matte finish if using a rubber float; polished if burnishing
Application temperature: Between +41°F and +90°F
Shelf life: 10 years
Colors available: See color swatches
Packaging: 25 kg buckets net weight

Download a PDF of the MSDS data sheet for this product.

Warnings

Do not add cement to the product.Do not apply bioStucco on old conventional plasters or any plasters previously treated with chemical synthetics. Also, do not apply bioStucco on hot walls, under continuous direct sunlight, or on a windy day.

When applying bioStucco to a large surface, we suggest that you work on smaller portions of the wall, utilizing technical cuts with adhesive tape. Once one portion is finished, remove the tape to confer a superficial and continuous aspect, and keep working on another section until the entire wall is complete.

We at bioLime work diligently to color-coordinate existing product orders, but due to the product's natural composition, the color intensity of bioStucco may vary slightly from stock to stock at different dates of production. For large projects, we suggest that you purchase the total amount needed beforehand to prevent any potential color miscalculations.

This product (like all bioLime products) has an extensive shelf life—10 years—if stored correctly.

In order to store bioStucco for extended periods of time, add a layer of water that thinly coats the remaining bioStucco in the bucket. Make sure to close the bucket tightly and keep in a cool, dry place.

For more information contact bioLime at 503-675-7900 or send an email to support@biolime.com

bioLime, LLC declines all responsibility in case of incorrect application of its products or its mixing and manipulation with other products.