balajiwalltexture

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Substrate Requirements​

Balaji Wall Texture can be applied on any absorbent substrate which is Sound and Smooth. Like two coats sand faced cement plastered brick or concrete surfaces. With proper surface preparation, Balaji Textures can also be applied on already painted two coats smooth sand faced cement plaster, Plywood, Particle Board, Plaster of Paris, gypsum board etc.

The dough of Balaji Wall Texture (dry material + bonding agent + water) when applied on a substrate, part of bonding agents gets absorbed by the substrate and when water evaporates from the surface the tailor-made acrylic co-polymer gets keyed into the pores of the substrate resulting in binding of the Instakrete coatings on the substrate.

Substrate Preparation For Old Painted Substrate, Plywood, Plaster Of Paris And Gypsum Board Substrates

Depending upon the type and nature of the substrates, the following substrate preparation methods should be adopted
prior to the application of Instakrete coatings Texture Coatings.

Old Painted Substrate

If the substrate is already painted with distemper, plastic emulsion, lime washes, primer etc., such coating should be scraped using wire brush (wet/dry) followed by water washing. When the substrate is dry apply “Instakrete coatings Base Coat” and after 8 to 10 hrs of drying apply Instakrete coatings Texture as per the recommendations. Please scrape the surface as thoroughly as possible. In any event do not leave stubborn paint patch which is difficult to remove. Check the quality of the base substrate during the scraping process and ensure that it is sound enough.

Plywood Surfaces

Plywood when comes in contact with water leaches colour and leaves stains on BWT. To avoid this, a thin coat of the bonding agent should be applied on the plywood surface and allow it to dry for 8 to 10 hrs prior to the application of Balaji Wall Texture. Please ask for additional quantity of Bonding Agent in such cases and do not adjust the bonding agent which is supplied along with the dry material.

Plaster Of Paris Substrates

Plaster of Paris surfaces are not sound, as they chalk out loose powder of Plaster of Paris easily, particularly when they come in contact with water. For all Plaster of Paris surfaces, BWT Base Coat is applied and allow it to dry for 8 to 10 hrs, prior to the application of Balaji Wall Texture.

Gypsum Board Substrates

He joints of Gypsum Boards are normally sealed with “Plaster of Paris”. Hence, Instakrete coatings Base Coat should be used prior to the application of BWT.

How is Balaji Wall Texture different from other surface coating materials ?

Multi colour option in a single coat, can be customized to the user’s requirement, and a wide range catering to practically all the segments.

What is the life of this product?

Permanent finish.

Where we can buy it & who will apply it

Authorised dealer.

Who will guarantee the proper application?

Authorised dealer.

What are the surfaces on which Instakrete coatings could be applied?

All absorbent surface like gypsum, plywood, pop, plaster board, asbestos etc.,

Will it stand differential movement, thermal and tensile stress and withstand deformation and cracking for years?

Yes.

Will it attract dust, being a rough surface?

Usage of Balaji Wall Texture top coat minimizes dust accumulation.

What is the shelf life of bonding agent?

18 months.

Can it be used for sealing water seepage?

BT flakes coating arrest dampness / seepage.

Can it be used on roof?

Yes

Can it be used for flooring?

Not recommended.

Does it need any surface preparations before application?

Yes surface preparation is required. Refer our Surface Preparation page

Can it be applied on rough plaster or directly on brick walls?

No

How does on repair damaged Balaji Wall Texture surface coating?

By recoating.

What happens when large surface have to be coated over a period of time? Do the joints show up?

No joints lines with proper application procedure.

On what BT product range can the top coat be used?

Top Coat can be used for all BT products. For granite finish it is compulsory.

Is there any toxic or hazardous material present in your product which may affect the masons while application?

No

Is it possible to cut grooves in heritage coated surface for elevation effect? Will it weaken the product?

Grooves can be provided during application. It will not affect the performance of the product

How do you ensure coating thickness and coverage of the product?

By following the application guidelines.

Can BT can take care of surface defects?

BT coating can take care of air line ca cracks, undulations to a large extent.

Do you have any test reports?

BT has been tested at the following renowned testing houses.
Central Building Research Institute – Roorkee.
Paint Research Institute – UK.
Thor Chemicals – UK.
Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research – Singapore.

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