Mapei Elastocolor Pittura Plus

Mapei Elastocolor Pittura Plus is a single pack acrylic resin-based paint in water dispersion that forms a film on the surface through the action of natural light sources. Actively prevents crack formation, alongside long lasting protection against algae, mould and fungi growth.

Best Uses

Mapei Elastocolor Pittura Plus is ideal for painting façades with cracks and concrete structures subject to deformation, including those particularly exposed to the deterioration action of algae, mould and fungi, to provide substrates with long-lasting protection against such forms of microorganism.

Mapei Elastocolor Pittura Plus is ideal for:

• Protecting concrete structures subject to small
  deformations when under load against carbonation
• Protecting and decorating render and plaster with
  micro-cracks with a seamless elastic coat, including render and plaster already painted
• Painting thin prefabricated structures subject to cracking
• Painting façades damaged by algae and mould
• Painting north-facing façades

Once completely dry, Elastocolor Pittura Plus forms an elastic coat that remains impermeable to water and aggressive atmospheric agents (CO2 - SO2) while remaining permeable to vapour.

Application

The surface must be perfectly clean and solid, previously treated with a primer suitable for the situation and needs. Under normal conditions, use the transparent primer Mapei Malech or, in the case of colours with low hiding power, the pigmented primer Mapei Quarzolite Base Coat. On surfaces that are already contaminated or particularly exposed to mould and algae, use the transparent, hygienic primer Mapei Silancolor Primer Plus or, in the case of low coverage colours,
the pigmented, hygienic undercoat Mapei Silancolor Base Coat Plus.

On surfaces where the curing cycle used is unsure, or which are crumbling or have low absorbency, use Mapei Elastocolor Primer for the preliminary treatment. The primed surface must never be “shiny”. Elastocolor Pittura Plus must only be applied on dry primer.

Before applying the specified primer, repair any damaged or deteriorated areas of the concrete with controlled-shrinkage, fibre-reinforced mortar from the Mapegrout or Planitop lines. Existing algae, mould and fungi must be removed while damp, that is after washing the surface with Mapei Silancolor Cleaner Plus. Completely remove all traces of dirt, dust, grease, oil and saline efflorescence that could affect adherence of Elastocolor Pittura Plus to the substrate.

Elastocolor Pittura Plus may be applied on render, plaster and concrete with capillary cracks, including if widespread, without any particular preparation.

Check for larger cracks and, depending on the depth, provide suitable sealing and, if necessary, levelling with Mapei Elastocolor Rasante or Mapei Elastocolor Rasante SF reinforced with Mapei Elastocolor Net.

Application
Dilute Elastocolor Pittura Plus with 10-15% of water and mix using a drill at low-speed until completely blended. When preparing only partial quantities, we recommend mixing undiluted Elastocolor Pittura Plus before pouring the required quantity off the original bucket.

Apply Elastocolor Pittura Plus by brush, roller or spray on the dry coat specified primer. When applying the product by brush or roller, at least 2 coats are required to obtain a complete and
effective coverage. Wait 12-24 hours between each coat according to humidity and temperature conditions, and in any case, only when the previous layer is completely dry.