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CALCI Lime Coating
Multi-use mineral coating, made from natural hydraulic lime, pre-mixed with select mineral aggregates and 3% resin. Suitable for historic restoration, housing and natural & eco-sustainable construction. 97% natural ingredients | (Volatile Organic Compound) VOC FREE (less than ≤ 100 μg/m3) Form: Powder Colour: Light beige INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Use...
"How much CALCI do I need?"
Approximately 7 to 10 sqft/KG | 1- 1.5kg/ m² per coat
2 coats of CALCI FINE are required (or 1 coat of CALCI FINE on 1 coat of CALCI)
*Coverage may significantly vary depending on coat thickness and surface type.
Multi-use mineral coating, made from natural hydraulic lime, pre-mixed with select mineral aggregates and 3% resin.
Suitable for historic restoration, housing and natural & eco-sustainable construction.
97% natural ingredients | (Volatile Organic Compound) VOC FREE (less than ≤ 100 μg/m3)
Form: Powder
Colour: Light beige
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR
Use
-Ideal for bonding & rendering exterior and interior insulation systems, such as wood-fiber panels, cork & hemp panels.
-As undercoat (filling cracks & holes) for decorative plasters & limewash finishes.
-Can also be used as a finishing plaster/ decorative coating & rendering.
Surfaces
Use on sound, stable & non-decaying substrates: on hydrated and hydraulic natural lime-based renders and plasters, pre-mixed natural hydraulic lime-based renders & mortars, mortars (concrete, cement, etc.) and old mineral renders/ plasters.
Do not use on: drywall- old paint - synthetic coatings - wood
Finish: Medium grain textured appearance (granulometry≈ 0.8mm)
Level of difficulty: 1 (Easy)
Features
Good water vapor permeability.
Breathable coating.
Compatible with ecological insulation materials such as cork and hemp panels
Tools
15mm notched trowel (for use as a bonding plaster), stainless steel smooth trowel and sponge trowel (for decorative plasters and coatings.)
Tools can be cleaned with soap and water
Coverage
Approximately 2 to 4 sqft/KG (≈3kg to 5kg per m²) per coat*
2 coats of CALCI are required.
*Coverage may significantly vary depending on coat thickness and surface type.
Made In Italy
Essential tools to achieve this finish
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, limewash paints are sensitive to extreme cold and heat. The ideal temperature for use is between 7 and 27° C. And you can not apply lime coat when raining, make sure the weather forecast does not call for rain in the 48 hours following application.
For Patina Opaque wait a minimum of 6-8 hours between coats.Respect stipulated drying times. It is imperative to have a fully dry surface before applying the next coat if needed.
Cosi paint for Patina finish is 97% natural ingredients, virtually VOC FREE (less than 0.75gr/l.)
For Patina finish you need a limewash brush.
Cosi Paint for Patina finish can be used in interior and exterior.
You will receive all products you need to achieve the finish: COSI paint, quantity of pigment required for the chosen colour and quantity of primer & paint, how-to guide and technical sheet.
If you have added tools to your order, they will come in your package too.
For Patina Light you need only one coat of paint.
For Patina Opaque 2 coats are required and we recommend to tint both.