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Composition

Composed of Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL), dolomitic lime, select marble powders, pozzolanic aggregates and plant-based resins.

Characteristics

BioStucco F is a pre-blended, pre-colored finish plaster/stucco product made for both Interior and Exterior applications. It is specifically used in Green Building for New Construction, Renovation and Restoration projects.

The science behind the beauty of bioStucco is in providing both structural protection and articulate, pleasing aesthetics.

The bioStucco product line offers cutting-edge technology in green chemistry, and is a purely natural, highly durable product- devoid of artificial accelerators or retardants, acrylics/plastics, or any other synthetically altered additives or Portland Cements.

BioStucco offers excellent vapor transmission that maximizes the integrity in sustaining an overall wall assembly and will not promote the entrapment of heat or moisture in a wall system.

The colorants of the bioStucco finish coating system are chemically inseparable from any color loss due continual UV exposure, and will not fade, ash, crack or peel.

Because of its excellent consistency, bioStucco is highly versatile in producing coarsen, semi-smooth and even smooth, soft finishes.

* Due to the advanced capabilities of BioStucco F (finish coat), this stand-alone product allows a true "One-Coat Stucco" solution (color inclusive) over existing surfaces and is capable of functioning directly over numerous types of surfaces for Renovation Projects, including non mineral-based substrates (latex paint, etc.).

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: 1 mm
Indicative yield: 110 Sq.Ft. coverage per 30 kg bag at 1/16" thickness
Recommended application thickness: 1/16" - 1/18"
Overall look: Coarsen, Semi-Smooth, or Smooth when steel-trowel finished
Application temperature: Between +41°F and +90°F
Shelf life: See Technical Data Sheet
Colors available: See color swatches
Packaging: 30 kg bags

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