EMALUX - PERMANENT GLAZED WALL FINISH

uses - nature - preparation - tests - blockwork - colours

Emalux is a cement based wall finish which provides a jointless glazed surface. Our skilled operatives apply this material on site to a suitable sand and cement backing. The result is a permanent, decorative, washable wall surface requiring minimum maintenance even under the most severe conditions.

 

 

USES OF
Emalux has no joints, it is hard, impervious to dirt. It can be washed, scrubbed or hosed down but generally it requires no more than a rub of a damp cloth. These are just some of the reasons why it is widely used in schools as well as in many other types of building.

 

NATURE OF

Emalux is an internationally known permanent glazed wall finish. Its basic constituents are Portland Cement with addition of organic hardening agents and colourfast pigments. The application of EMALUX is a skilled operation involving the progressive build-up of the surface in a series of operations.

 

PREPARATION OF
The preparation of EMALUX is simple. We require a sand and cement screed, mixed 3-1 and finished without a nap. This should leave a sandpaper like finish. All arrises should be left pencil round.

Before specifying EMALUX to any other backing our advice should be sought. See also EMALUX on blockwork - ref. 14.

 

TESTS:
Summary of Test R6/1339 carried out by the Institute of Industrial Research and Standards:

Resistance - to 2.5% continuous Salt Spray - result after 250 hours - the film was hard and firm ; there was no visual loss in gloss and the colour did not change.

Resistance - to 50% Sulphuric Acid - result after 16 hours - no effect

Resistance - to 10% Acetic Acid - result after 16 hours - no effect

Resistance - to 10% Nitric Acid - result after 16 hours - very slight darkening of colour

Resistance - to 2% Tide Solution in water - result after 16 hours - no effect

Resistance - to accelerated weathering - result after 500 hours - the middle brown showed no change in colour and no loss of gloss.

ON BLOCKWORK

EMALUX may be applied direct to neatly pointed fair-faced blockwork. This will give an utilitarian type finish since the outline of the blocks will naturally show. This method does however cut costs and is very practical in certain circumstances. It is important where this finish is envisaged to eliminate the extensive use of lime in the mortar,

 

ON COLOURS
We have a wide range of basic colours to choose from (see our colour card). Alternatives or variations on these colours may be specified by arrangement and we recommend the use of British Standard range of colours for convenient reference. Certain shades are difficult to match exactly in the materials we use do that some tolerance should therefore be allowed.

 

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