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Description
A scientifically formulated enhanced fibre-cement blend. Contains no hazardous materials and is suitable for interior or exterior use. Has superior workability and provides a smooth, weather resistant finish that can be carved when biscuit hard. Will allow very fine, detailed carving. Also suitable for building up three dimensional details.
Purpose
For the creation of panels with a minimum thickness of 20mm (which will be used to create art pieces) where fine surface definition is required. Can be carved, scraped and sculpted.
Types
One type only.
Applications
Individually carved and decorated panels which can be used as is or as a master from which latex or silicone moulds can be made. Used over a wire or metal armature to create sculptures and large art pieces. Suitable for use as a base for mosaic, glass, etc. inlays.
Colours
Available in one colour only. Enhanced using Cretestain once dry and cured. See the Cretestain data sheet for colour range. Can also be coloured using Colorcem. See the Colorcem data sheet for colour range.
Note
Will not stick to plastic, rubber or gypsum plaster. The temperature of the Flexbond/water mixing liquid will have an effect on setting time.
Site Work
Storage
Can be stored in a dry shed off the floor on wooden slats for 3 months.
Weather
Do not apply if freezing conditions are expected within 8 hours. Temperature will have an effect on drying/curing time and should be considered when calculating how much carving time would be needed.
Mixing
Dilute one volume Flexbond with four volumes clean water and use this solution to mix Sculptcrete to the required consistency. One volume of solution mixed with 2 volumes of Sculptcrete is a good starting point. More or less liquid may be added, depending on the consistency required.
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Application
Flat panels can be cast onto CemLam to create a base. Can be applied by Speidel type pump or Putzmeister. When positive art-work is to be done on existing brickor plaster surfaces, preparation should be as for normal plastering to ensure proper bonding. Sculptcrete can be applied in layers of 20mm at a time. Apply each coat while the previous coat is still damp. The surface should be roughened to ensure a proper bond.
Curing
Cure all completed work by damping with clean water 3 times during the day on the day following application. It is a good idea to cover the article with plastic during this initial curing period. Fast drying will cause surface cracking.
Finishing
There are a variety of ways to finish completed pieces. Leave as is or stain using Cemcrete's Cretestain. Can also be coloured using Cemcrete Colorcem.
Sealing
Final surface can be treated by applying a good quality proprietary floor polish. Once dry, the surface can be heated using a blow-torch to melt the wax. This sealing method is suitable only for articles that will be kept indoors.
Surfaces can also be sealed using Cemcrete's Colour
Hardener Sealer or Concrete Sealer in accordance with its data sheet. These articles would be suitable for outdoor use.
Coverage
15kg of Sculptcrete will cover approximately 0.65m2 when
applied 20mm thick.
Packaging
Available in 15kg non-returnable plastic drums.
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