Faux marble and granite decorative effect finish for interiors and exteriors
A system to reproduce the effect of a luxurious and natural stone material such as MARBLE and GRANITE in a truly simple and economical process to easily create fantastic borders, panels, columns. Each color chosen is supplied in a kit that comprises the colored undercoat, the finish effect, the protective varnish and the specific application tools.
Features
Intended use
For interiors and exteriors on rendered walls, plasters, plasterboards, wood, metal, etc., appropriately treated.
Surface treatment
Ensure that the surface is clean, dry and sound. Brush or roller apply 1 or 2 base coats of the dedicated basecoat thinned with 20-30% of water. In case of new walls, old and powdery walls or in presence of weak paint, first apply a coat of ADIFIX primer thinned as specified and let dry.
Application
Use the special Desiré brush and apply the MARMI & GRANITI finish unevenly to the surface using short, crossed strokes, flipping and overlapping each time. After about 10-15 minutes from application, when the product start to dry, lightly pass the Desiré Distender over the product in crossed movements to flatten the raised particles and reach the desired final effect. After min. 24 h., when totally dried, apply 1 or 2 coats of ADILUX protective varnish with a woolen roller to reach the sheen desired. You can create faux joints and block marks using the marker supplied in the kit.
Thinning
M&G Basecoat: 20 to 30% with water, Desiré M&G finish: Ready to use or with max 2 to 3% water, Adilux: Ready to use
Spread rate
(per coat): M&G Basecoat: 10 to 12 m²/ℓ, Desiré M&G finish: 4 to 12 m²/ℓ (according to the color), Adilux: 10 to 12 m²/ℓ
Drying time
4 to 6 hours, touch dry; about 24 hours thoroughly dry
Complements
Plastic distender
Plastic distender
Adilux
Adilux
Adifix
Adifix insulating film
Desiré brush
Desiré brush
Plastic distender
Plastic distender
