Uni-Cote (Dry Powders) Applied Finish

Uni-Cote™ unique powder finishes are dry powder-based products. They are a modified cement-based blend of fine marble, quality-graded mineral and polymeric additives to provide a 100% active product. On-site, all that has to be added is water to provide a ready-to-apply finish.

Unitex Applied Texture Finishes are polymer/mineral bound textured coatings designed for decorating interior and exterior walls. Unitex Applied Texture Finishes are suitable for use over surfaces prepared with Render from the Unitex Specialty Renders range. A one coat application offers a long-life, heavy-duty coating.

Unitex Applied Texture Finishes are ideal for commercial and residential exterior walls. Due to the strong binding power of the acrylic, an impact resistant coating results.  The surface prevents scuffing and is able to withstand hard knocks.

Uni-Cote Dry Powder Finishes are supplied in 20kg multi-walled paper sacks. They contain quality graded fine mineral components and aggregates, together with non-absorbent extenders bound by a well-proven polymer system. Typical coverage is 8-10m² per bag.

There are four grades of Uni-Cote™.

In order, from coarsest to finest, they are;

• Unitex 804 - 1-2 mm Scratch
• Unitex 807 - 0.5-1 mm Fine Scratch
• Unitex 855 - Medium Towel Finish
• Unitex 846 - Fine Trowel Finish

Uni-Cote Dry Powder Finishes:

• Biological Resistance
  Resistance to attack from bacteria and fungi is achieved.
• Fire Resistance
  The full Unitex coating system when subjected to the Early Fire Hazard Tests - Australian Standard AS 1530 Part 3, 1976 meets the strictest standards.
• Water Resistance
  The coating, even at exceptionally high build, is formulated with a water vapour permeability factor to rainproof the exterior and allow water vapour from the substrate to leave unhindered.
• Colour
  The Uni-Cote Dry Powder Finishes are not pigmented products. They dry on the surface to a 'cement-off-white' colour. The desired topcoat colour is achieved by application of a pigmented protective membrane such as Uni-PTC for a matt surface effect or Uni-Flex Membrane for a satin surface finish.

Application Details

A minimum of 72 hours, under ideal temperate conditions,  is required for through-dry (and cure) of the render, when the surface is trough dry the Unitex Textured Finish coat may be applied.
The substrate must be clean and dry cured before applying the Finish coat. Any crumbling, loose or damaged substrate render must be removed and the surface patched and made good prior to coating. All surfaces must be free of grease, oils, dirt and dust. Pre-painted surfaces must have flaking paint wire brushed back to a sound substrate. Unitex recommends a base coat of a pigmented substrate sealer (2 coats) over old renders prior to application of the surface finishes.
If multi coats are desired then a minimum of 72 hours between each coat is required.

All Unitex Applied Texture Finishes are designed to overcoat Render from our specialty Render range. See Renders sections for information on suitable base Render to use.

Uni-Cote Dry Powders, when through dry and cured, are to be over coated with two coats of a Unitex Protective Membrane.

Application should not be carried out under excessively cold conditions (below 7°C) or in hot windy conditions (above 32°C).

1. Add the contents of the bag slowly to 4 litres of water (25% volume of entire bag) with vigorous drill mixing to ensure a lump free render of required slump.
2. The mix can be later water thinned to required viscosity.
3. Ensure wall surface is stable, clean, dry and free of dust, etc prior to application.