Acratex® AcraPatch® Fine is an acrylic-based, sandable, feather edging patching compound. Supplied as a water based paste requiring the addition of 10% cement, it exhibits minimal drying shrinkage and good adhesion to clean masonry substrates.
Re-coat
24 hours
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
Hawk & Trowel, Broad Knife
Relative to Project Substrate and Specified Finish - refer to Project Specific Duspec Specification and Acratex® Substrate Guide.
Trowel or spatula
Mandatory to mix 10 - 20 % clean Portland cement for all external surfaces.
Dulux Acratex AcraPatch Fine is over-coated with Dulux Acratex AcraPrime Water Based.
The solvent composition of Dulux Acratex AcraPrime Solvent Based will affect the AcraPatch film and should be avoided.
A spread rate of 0.5 sqm/l corresponds to 2000 microns dry film thickness assuming no loss.
Product should be thoroughly mixed before use.
Refer to the Dulux Acratex Application Manual for detailed application instructions.
For exterior jobs use a power mixing device to incorporate 10-20% cement. Add a little water to achieve the required workability.
For interior applications use the product as supplied.
Dulux Acratex AcraPatch Fine is generally applied with trowel and mortar board. A spatula knife can be used for isolated patching and often a sponge float is used to spread the material over extensive blow holes. Each coat should be not more than 2mm thick.
Use several coats to fill larger irregularities or use Dulux Acratex AcraPatch Coarse.
