Diasen Argacem Ultrafine - Lime-based Skim Coat
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Breathable lime-based finishing plaster skim coat for a very smooth finish on top of Argatherm
Application
- Smoothing finish for indoor application, particularly where an extremely smooth finish is desired.
- Used in combination with Argatherm smoother to obtain a smooth surface on supports such as Diathonite line plasters; waterproofing such as Diasen Watstop (see data sheet); new and old plasters; walls and ceilings; cement or concrete-based substrates; prefabricated concrete panels.
- The high breathability, combined with the antibacterial properties of hydrated lime, contributes to creating a healthy environment and high living comfort.
Description
Extra-fine mineral finish (particle size 0–0.1 mm) specifically designed to achieve smooth white surfaces. The product, based on hydrated lime, microcrystalline sands, marble powders and specific additives, has high workability during application and fracturing, thus ensuring a pleasant aesthetic ultrasmooth finish.
Argacem Ultrafine is highly breathable (excellent moisture vapour permeability). The product is formulated to provide an ultra-smooth finish. This mortar is designed for background plasters and precast concrete panels. The product is for indoor application.
Features and benefits:
- Excellent breathability and workability.
- Pleasant aesthetic effect.
- For indoor and outdoor applications.
- Versatility of use.
- Creates perfectly smooth white surfaces.
- Highly resistant to mould formation due to the antibacterial function of lime.
- Natural raw materials.
- Easy to apply.
General information
Color | White |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Lime Sand |
Shape | Formless |
Warranty description | Ten year Guidance for specification option: 10 year post application warranty Manufacturer guidanceShelf life of this product is one year. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | M20/47 One coat proprietary plaster M1/362 Lime M20/57 Lime:sand M20/42 Multicoat proprietary plaster M20/330 Proprietary lime:sand M20/240 One coat proprietary plaster M20/220 Multicoat proprietary plaster |
SKU Code | DAUF |
Specification data - Lime plasters
Classification data | |
Product reference | Diasen Argacem Ultrafine. |
Components | Air lime. |
Standards | To EN 1504-2 and EN 14891. |
Colour | White. |
Surface finish | Smooth. |
Typical yield | 1.0 kg/m² per mm of thickness. |
Density | 950 kg/m³ (±10%). |
Application temperature | +5°C to +30°C. |
Reaction to fire | To EN 13501-1, A1. |
Compressive strength | To EN 1015-11, ≥3.0 N/mm² (28 days). Manufacturer guidanceCategory CSIII. |
Flexural strength | To EN 1015-11, ≥1.0 N/mm² (28 days). |
Vapour Permeability | To EN 1015-19, µ = 8. |
Thermal conductivity (maximum) | To EN 1745, 0.35 W/mK. Manufacturer guidanceAverage resistance to adhesion. |
Adhesion | To EN 1015-12, ≥0.50 N/mm² (28 days). |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Italy |
Country of product manufacture | Italy |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Material | Lime Sand |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
Expected Life | 100 year |
Literature
Literature type
Diasen Argacem Ultrafine Technical Datasheet
Diasen Argacem Ultrafine Material Safety Datasheet
Diasen Argacem Ultrafine Declaration of Performance (DOP)
Case studies
Farmhouse Renovation Cumbria
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