Document type Technical Data Sheet

Name MARMORETTO FINE

Description Natural, lime-based material for decorative finishes on interior wall surfaces. Naturally

anti-mould and breathable. This Venetian plaster has fine grain size, and therefore is

very glossy, rich in trowel movements, and gentle chiaroscuros that convey a pleasant

sense of depth.

Composition Aged, slaked lime and selected marble powders.

Grain size Marble: 60 microns. Lime: 100 microns.

Appearance Paste

Colour White, it can be tinted in any colour with lime-compatible colourants

Packaging 24 kg net polyethylene containers

16 kg net polyethylene containers

8 kg net polyethylene containers

Application By hand, with a steel trowel

Type of Surface Interior walls.

New Wall Surface

Plaster: no priming necessary

Gypsum / Plasterboard / Medium Density: one coat of DEKO PRIMER

Old Wall Surface

Plaster: one coat of DEKO PRIMER

Fast drying / Limewash: brush down and apply one coat of DEKO PRIMER

Polished Lime: Abrade, brush down and apply one coat of DEKO PRIMER

Washable Paint: one coat of DEKO PRIMER

Dilution Ready to use

Consumption 850 g/m2 after three coats

Drying 3 hours at 20°C / 68°F to the touch

48 hours at 20°C / 68°F below the surface

180 days stable

Application temperatures min 5 max 30°C – R.U. < 85% ca

Coat Thickness 0.8 – 1.2 mm for a total of 3 coats

VOC Classification EU Directive 2004/42/CE: EU limit value for this product (cat A/l – water-based

decorative effect coating): 200 g/l (2010). This product contains less than 1 g/l of VOC.

Specific Weight 1.4 ± 0.2 (kg/l)

pH after 30 days 12.5 ± 0.50

Vapour Permeability SD ~ 0,04 m (DIN 52 615)

Flammability European Class of Reaction to Fire A1: non-combustible, no contribution to fire

Mould Resistance ASTM D 3274 – “Standard Test Method to evaluate the degree of surface

disfigurement of paint by microbial, fungal and algae growth.

Result: Front Panel 10/10/10 Back Panel 10/10/10 = no growth

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Scrub Test Resistance ASTM D 2486-06 method A = was used: scrubbing fine sand + metallic brush for

10,000 cycles

Impact Test UNI EN ISO 6272-2-2006. 1 kg doming punch was dropped from different heights and

only at the height of 8 cm., it left a 5.5 mm. dent in the surface and a tiny crack

appeared around its circumference.

Pencil Hardness ASTM D3363- Pencil hardness 5H

Shore Hardness Norm ASTM 2240 average

Adhesion Norm UNI EN 13892-8 2004 average value = 2,0

Shelf life 36 months when stored according to the recommended guidelines

Storage In original sealed packaging between 5° - 35°C in a dry, dark environment

Safety Norms Irritating. / Risk of serious damage to eyes. / Irritating to the skin. / Keep out of children.

/ Avoid contact with eyes. / In case of contact with eyes, clean immediately with water

without rubbing them, and consult a doctor. / Wear suitable gloves and eyes / face

protection. / In case of ingestion of the products, consult immediately a doctor showing

him the can or the label of the product. Danger labelling under directives 67/548/EEC

and 1999/45/EC and following amendments and adjustments. The product must be

transported, used and stored according to current standards of hygiene and safety.

Disposal Product must be disposed of according to norms and regulations in force. Containers

must be sent for recycling. Follow directions on the packaging

Application Instructions WARNINGS

Water on the surface of the material in the bucket is normal and should be removed

before use or addition of colourants. All lime-based products lose their viscosity when

mixed and need a period of 6/12 hours after mixing to regain their density. This

product is dense, and ready for use; thus it may be necessary to use an appropriate

drill attachment to stir for a few minutes to reduce viscosity. Choose the colour and

add the toner additive to the container and continue mixing until a homogeneous shade

is obtained. Let the product rest for about 5 hours before you begin to use it.

We recommend using materials from the same production batch for the same project.

If you must use different batches, we suggest mixing their material together to avoid

any slight variations in shading.

To ensure proper usage, dilution, and application of the products mentioned in these

pages, please consult the corresponding technical data sheets.

When preparing the surface and applying the materials, we advise using appropriate

tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).

During application and for the following 72 hours, protect the surfaces from sudden

temperature change, direct sun light and water. Don’t apply in temperatures below 8°C

or above 35°. During application make sure that the work area isn’t too damp to avoid

problems with application times.

Remember to have a strong light parallel to the wall and situated on only one of the

two sides of the wall you are working on (usually on the same side as other sources of

light such as windows). In this way the shadow of the trowel allows you to see the

actual state of the finish. Every so often, during the second and third coat, the light

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should be moved so that the wall doesn’t dry out too much in one spot from the heat of

the lamp.

APPLICATION

Protection of the work area: Masking tape and protective material over the baseboards

and around windows and doors.

Marmoretto Fine  can be applied to a plaster (rough or smooth, new or not

insulated). Already painted surfaces require a thorough brushing down to remove dust

and uneven parts. Where necessary, use a brush or roller to apply a coat of DEKO

PRIMER. Apply at least three coats of Marmoretto FineE with a steel trowel.

1) First coat of Marmoretto Fine: use ca. 400 g/sqm. This coat is applied directly to

the plaster, taking care to apply it evenly so as to smooth out any imperfections. This

coat must not be shiny, or you will face problems of low adhesion or detached product

when applying the final coat.

2) Second coat of Marmoretto Fine: Begin applying only after the first coat is dry.

Use ca. 320 g/sqm, taking care that the surface is as smooth and ridges-free as

possible, but DO NOT POLISH as this will cause problems for the adhesion of the final

finish coat.

3) Third coat of Marmoretto Fine: Use ca. 120 g/sqm. Apply before the second coat

is completely dry, that is WET INTO WET, so that the granules of marble penetrate the

previously applied coat. After this, proceed with the final smoothing and polishing. For

greater polish, go over the surface repeatedly with a trowel. This is the final coat and

will need to be gone over a number of times with the trowel so as to polish the surface.

The wall in turn becomes shiny by the pressure applied to the blade of the trowel on

the wall.

Finish Protection

(optional)

BEESWAX / MINERAL WAX / MARSEILLE SOAP / HYDROCALCE

A protective treatment is optional in most circumstances. It is however necessary in

bathroom walls, kitchen, and splashback walls.

After a minimum of 48 hours, at least one coat of the following can be applied:

A) MARSEILLE SOAP protective coating with a steel trowel. Use ca. 30-50 g/sqm.

After 48 hours, go over the surface with a cloth to remove the coat of surface powder

produced by unabsorbed soap.

B) A coat of BEESWAX applied with a sponge. Use ca. 30-50 g/sqm. After a little

while, before it dries, rub vigorously with a woollen or soft cloth to obtain an even

polish.

C) A coat of MINERAL WAX applied with a sponge. Use ca. 30-50 g/sqm. After a little

while, before it dries, rub vigorously with a woollen or soft cloth to obtain an even

polish.

Maintenance No special work is required in maintenance, just remove the dust periodically and re-

wax it after 5 or 6 years. Protect the coating from any contact with liquid either rain or

continuous water flowing down the wall. If any liquid such as coffee is spilled on the

surface, clean immediately.

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Tools SI TROWEL/ BIANKO, CORNER TROWEL, SCRAPERS, NON-WOVEN FABRIC

Clean with water immediately after use

Decorative complements

(optional)

TERRACOTTA FINE / MILLED MARBLE / MICA / GLITTER / EBANO POWDER

METALLIC BEESWAX / PERLA WAX

We have drawn up the material presented above to the best of our technical and experiential knowledge. Nevertheless,

our suggestions and recommendations are not guaranteed. All responsibility for the obtained results lies solely with the

method and conditions adopted for the application of the product. Such indications constitute valid support for verifying

the product's suitability for the specific case. We reserve the right to make modifications to the present information