Smooth and Textured Waterproof Coatings

Textured coating and elastomeric waterproof coating performs the dual function of waterproofing and decorating masonry surfaces subject to the extremes of moisture and temperature levels. Elastomeric coating is a high quality, flexible acrylic coating with excellent adhesion on previously painted exterior masonry surfaces.

Locks out moisture and provides lasting beauty and durability

Especially formulated for use in high temperature, high humidity coastal areas, Elastomeric coating provides the best protection against a buildings worst enemy - water. Left unchecked, water can seep into cracks in stucco, plaster, and masonry surfaces causing the understructure of a building to deteriorate and, in extreme cases, weaken. Moisture in any form can find its way into cracks and openings, but wind driven rain is able to penetrate even the finest cracks. Although an elastomeric waterproof coating effectively seals out moisture, water vapor from within a masonry surface can escape through it without blistering.

Heavy body

Elastomeric coating gives an extremely heavy bodied, smooth finish that is long lasting and flexes with extremes in temperature. Ordinary house paints are not intended for such use and will not fill cracks. Elastomeric coating has the ability to bridge cracks and gaps up to 1/16" and fill in other surface imperfections to provide a smoother finish. The diagrams below show graphically what happens when water is allowed to enter a masonry surface through cracks.

1. A sound wall structure with a proper exterior smooth or textured coating forms a solid paint film that seals the surface preventing the intrusion of moisture and protecting the underlying masonry   substructure from water damage.	2. Water has penetrated the surface through a crack and has reached a  structural member causing expansion. This in turn causes further cracking allowing even more water to enter.	3. The expansion caused by moisture on the structural member will cause the masonry to deteriorate. If the problem is not remedied in time, the structure will eventually fail, rendering the building uninhabitable.

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