Sparcotex

12 year guarantee textured wall paint

Sparcotex is a tough and durable, premium quality acrylic wall paint that comes with a 12-year external guarantee.  Sparcotex is formulated as an exterior wall coating where extreme weather and UV protection is required.

The textured, high build finish is optimised for flexibility to cover minor plaster and other imperfections as well as hairline cracks, adding depth and dimension to the finish.  Sparcotex’s top quality pigments offer excellent obliteration and long term UV resistance.  Sparcotex’s dirt resistant properties offer a longer lasting finish that looks clean and fresh for longer.

This product is water-based, low splatter and low-odour making it easy to apply and clean.

Sparcolux Sparcotex benefits include:

Premium quality

12 year guarantee

Superior weatherability

For optimal protection against all South African weather

Pure acrylic

Acrylic formulation and top quality pigments for a longer lasting weather and UV resistant coating

High film build

Tough, durable and longer lasting

Textured finish

For covering and hiding wall imperfections

COLOURS

WHITE

STONEHENGE

HONEY GLOW

SUEDE TAN

HAZELWOOD

WEATHERED WOOD

STONE CUTTER

MUSHROOM CREAM

MOCHA

PALE SMOKE

TUSCAN SUN

AZTEC HEAT

SUNDANCE

ARABIAN SAND

COPPER BROWN

ESPANA

MAPLE SILVER

Tint Bases for the full range of colour tinting

PACK SIZE

  • 5 Litre
  • 20 Litre

Colour 

White and Tint Bases  

Appearance 

Matt

Gloss 

10-12 GUs

Viscosity

90 -105 KUs at 25°C

SG

1.20-1.25

Mass Solids

38 – 43%

Volume Solids 

25- 30 %

Shelf Life 

1 year 

Storage Conditions 

Away from direct sunlight, heat, cold

Pack Size 

5 Litre, 20 Litre 

Method  

Brush, Roller, Spay

Spreading Rate 

10-12 m2 per litre

Number of coats 

2, unless specified otherwise

Drying time

Touch dry: 1-2 hours

Allow 5 days before washing.

Overcoating

3-4 hours at 25ºC

Thinning

Brush, Roller – not recommended

Spraying: – 10% Water by volume

Cleaning 

Water 

  • Read all instructions before use.

    Ensure all substrates are thoroughly clean, sound and free of any contaminants such as dirt, grease, salts, and algae. Repair any cracks on the surface and clean using Sparcolux Sugar Soap. 

     

    New Cement 

    New cements must be allowed to cure for a minimum 21 days. 


    Once sufficiently clean and dry, prime substrate with Sparcolux WB Plaster Primer or Sparcolux SB Plaster Primer. Refer and follow the directions per the primer used. 

    New plaster, gypsum plaster, fibre cement brick work

    Clean substrate well and allow to dry. 


    Once sufficiently clean and dry, prime substrate with Sparcolux WB Plaster Primer or Sparcolux SB Plaster Primer. Refer and follow the directions per the primer used.

    Previously painted surfaces

    Remove algae, lichen, loose materials and flaking paint with a scrubbing brush or high pressure hose. Wash area with Sparcolux Sugar Soap. If required, apply an anti-fungal wash, then rinse with water. 


    Seal powdery surfaces with Sparcolux Keybond or with Sparcolux SB Plaster Primer. 


    Glossy surfaces should be gently sanded, cleaned and dried. 

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