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Acrylic Bonder

Description
Use: When used as an intermediate bonding agent, LaHabra Acrylic Bonder improves bond strength between a cementitious base and stucco finish coat. When used as an additive to the cementitious finish coat it improves its physical strength.

Composition
LaHabra Acrylic Bonder is a water dispersion of acrylic polymers designed for mixing with cementitious coatings.

Packaging
Product is available in gallon bottles, packed four to the case.

Storage
LaHabra Acrylic Bonder should be stored under cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Properly stored LaHabra Acrylic Bonder has a useable lifetime of approximately one (1) year from date of manufacture.

Coverage
Approximate coverage per one-gallon bottle, when used as a bonder, is 220 sq. ft. When used as an additive to cementitious stucco use 1-quart per 90 lb. bag of stucco.

Job Procedure
A. Condition of Base:

  1. When used as a bonder, base must be clean and free of loose material or foreign matter. Remove all loose particles; disintegrated concrete; traces of oil, grease, dirt, dust, efflorescence, form treatments, foreign materials and other contaminants.
  2. When used as an additive, base must be prepared in accordance with stucco manufacturer's instructions.

B. Mixing:

  1. Thoroughly mix LaHabra® Acrylic Bonder before using.
  2. Do NOT dilute before use.

C. Application:

   1. Applied as a Bonder:

(a) Apply to properly prepared base by brush, spray or roller.
(b) Apply plaster coat while Acrylic Bonder is still tacky. This is within approximately 20 minutes, depending on weather and job conditions.
(c) If Acrylic Bonder is allowed to dry before the plaster coat can be applied, apply a second coat of Acrylic Bonder.

   2. Applied as an Additive:
After thoroughly mixing LaHabra® Acrylic Bonder into the cementitious stucco in the proper amount, the stucco may be applied and finished in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
 
Cautions and Limitations
A. See package for handling precautions.
 
B. Always wear proper safety equipment, including particle mask, when mixing and/or applying this product.
 
Typical Physical Properties

Appearance White, milky liquid.
Solids Content 40 to 44%
pH, when packed 9.5 to 10
Specific Gravity 1.059
Density 8.8 lbs/U.S. Gallon
Freeze-Thaw Stability 5 cycles minimum (Freezing at -15°C; thawing at 25°C).
Minimum Film Formation Temperature 10 to 12°C

The above properties are typical only and should not be considered specifications.





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