AcraShield Advanced Protection Brochure

AcraShield For advanced protection.

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Advanced Dulux® Acratex® AcraShield® delivers a paint like appearance up to three times thicker than standard decorative paint for enhanced crack bridging and weatherproofing performance.

Concrete protection 2 coats (150 micron DFT) of AcraShield Low Gloss adds the equivalent of an extra 61cm^ of concrete cover to steel reinforced concrete. ^AcraShield Matt adds the equivalent of an extra 51cm.

Weather resistant Protection against render cracking and staining, able to bridge and reduce the appearance of hairline cracks.

Crack bridging protection AcraShield delivers a flexible coating up to 3 times thicker than decorative paint. 2 coats of AcraShield can bridge cracks up to 0.9mm (6 DFT).

AcraShield

150 micron DFT (2 coats)

Decorative Paint

50 micron DFT (2 coats)

10mm RenderWall® 4001

protection Improved system performance 2 topcoats of AcraShield extends your Acratex Texture System performance to 15 years when applied to a Full Dulux Acratex System by an Acratex Registered Applicator.†

Mould & dirt resistant

Full Dulux colour offer

Reduces moisture ingress and dirt resistance, which is the actual cause of unsightly mould and mildew.

AcraShield is available in all tint bases, catering for all Dulux colours from light to dark tones.

Independently tested for Australian conditions Property

Test Method

Water Transmission Resistance

AS 4548.5/B

Water Vapour Transmission

AS 4548.5/C

Carbon Dioxide Diffusion

AS 4548.5/D

Chlorine Ion Diffusion

AS 4548.5/E

Crack Bridging

AS 4548.5/F

Tensile Strength

AS 1145.3

Elongation

AS 1145.5

Wind Driven Rain (Cyclone Testing)

ASTM D6904

AcraShield Product Low Gloss Matt

Test Results* < 1g/24h/m2/KPa

Low Gloss

36g/m2/24h

Matt

45g/m2/24h

Low Gloss

Sc = 111cm @ 400Um

Matt

Sc = 75cm @ 400Um

Low Gloss

4.8 x10-14 m2/s (ave)

Matt

2.4 x10-14 m2/s

Low Gloss

6.6

Matt

6.6

Low Gloss

3.7MPa

Matt

2.3MPa

Low Gloss

352%

Matt

255%

Low Gloss

Pass

Matt

Pass

*Independent test results conducted by SGS (one of the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification companies) in 2014. Test reports available on request. †A 15 year material warranty is provided when a Full Dulux Acratex system including 2 coats of AcraShield is applied by an Acratex Registered Applicator. If the product does not perform as specified, unless otherwise detailed, we will replace the goods free of charge. To make a claim under warranty, please contact Customer Service by telephone or post using the contact details provided on the label. You must show proof of purchase and bear all expenses incurred in making a claim. The benefits of this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under any applicable law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

A product for every project • Commercial and Residential use • Available in Matt, Low Gloss and Gloss finishes • AcraShield Metallics - Miox & Aluminium are available in a selected colour range

AcraShield Application ®

Advanced protection with metallic shimmer AcraShield Aluminium and Miox are designed to make your projects shine. These innovative metal facade finishes harness the sun to shimmer and change with the light. They’re an ideal substitute for aluminium facades.

How to ensure an even finish 1. Cut-in only an area you can roll into wet

AcraShield has been formulated to ensure easy application:

• Longer wet edge* more time to apply • Easier to apply* lays off better • Improved finish* fewer roller marks

THIN cut-in material by 10%.

2. Deliver material to the wall in continuous strips DO NOT leave gaps to back roll as you may for paint.

*Compared to previous formula.

3. Spread evenly then deliver a fresh wet edge strip Back-roll to spread and even out.

TIP: Applying a fresh edge strip ahead of your work before laying-off helps keep a wet edge in warmer weather or on larger areas.

6m2/L

Spread Rate

4. Finishing (Laying-off) Empty the roller and lay-off in one vertical direction downwards.

TIP: Working with a partner so one person applies and the other finishes helps keep the wet edge moving across the wall. When working with a partner use a long nap roller for fast delivery and a shorter nap to lay-off for best finish.

75 micron

Dry Film Thickness per coat

As AcraShield is applied 3 times thicker than decorative paint, it does magnify any cut-in, roller edge and delivery unevenness.

IMPORTANT: • Not all colours are suitable for exterior use.

• Avoid application in hot, windy conditions or on hot surfaces and work in the shade.

• Ensure that you have adequate tinted stock to complete the job in one application.

Learn more at acratex.com.au Customer Service 13 23 77 Dulux Acratex is a division of DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty Ltd. ABN 67 000 049 427.

Dulux, Acratex, AcraShield and RenderWall are registered trade marks of DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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