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Golmex™ is a high quality Portland cement composed of lime, graded silica sand and admixtures to create the appearance of polished concrete on interior and exterior wall surfaces. Golmex's pre-mixed dry powder substrate is formulated for superb adhesion, workability and durability. A wide range of textures can be achieved with Golmex™, including the natural look of concrete and textured finishes. Golmex™ comes in a standard color of natural cement.
Specifications
- Type: Portland cement / lime concrete-look plaster
- Coverage: Quart (2 lb): 3.2–5.6 sq ft; Gallon (10 lb): 16–28 sq ft; 5 Gal. Pail (50 lb): 80–140 sq ft — at 1/8" thickness, 2 coats
- Dry Time: Minimum 12 hours before the second coat; working time approximately 1 hour once mixed
- Cure Before Sealing: Minimum 48 hours
- VOC: Low VOC / Eco-Friendly
- Number of Coats: 2 standard; 3 thin coats recommended for exterior brown-coat applications
Recommended System
- New drywall: Prime with PVA Primer, then 1 coat of Meoded Quartz Primer.
- Existing surfaces with sheen: Sand, prime with a multi-purpose primer such as Insl-X Stix Bonding Primer, then Quartz Primer.
- Seal: After a minimum 48-hour cure, protect with Stain Defense 'Natural Look' Sealer.
- Optional colour wash: Layer Velature Glaze over the cured plaster for a semi-transparent, multi-tone finish.
Full technical data sheet available for download above.
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