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Acratex

AcraDry Dry Time Optimiser

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Acratex

AcraDry Dry Time Optimiser

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About Acratex AcraDry Dry Time Optimiser

The Dulux Acratex AcraDry additive is an application & dry time optimiser for use during cold weather. AcraDry helps paints cure at temperatures as low as 3°C and up to 10°C. Compatible with Dulux Acratex Texture, Membranes and other exterior & prep paints as shown on the Product Data Sheet. AcraDry allows you to work in cold conditions when you otherwise couldn't.

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Key Points
  • Compatible with Dulux Acratex Texture, Roof and Facade Membranes and other exterior & prep paints
  • Water based additive
  • Comes with a measuring vial for ease of use
  • Helps paints cure at temperatures as low as 3°C
  • Improves curing speed in cold weather
  • Use in dry conditions when air and substrate temperatures are between 10°C and 3°C
  • Application & Dry Time optimiser during cold weather
Quick guide

Application Tools

Water Based Additive

Product specification
Surfaces
  • Metal Roofs
  • Terracotta Roofs
  • Concrete Tiles
  • Exterior Masonry
Surface preparation
Unpainted surfaces

Relative to Product, Project Substrate and Specified Finish - refer to Project Specific Duspec Specification and Acratex® Substrate Guide.

How to apply
Brush, Roller

Add 75ml of AcraDry to 15L of Acratex Membrane.  Stir well and apply as per coating instructions.


Add 150ml of AcraDry to 15L of Acratex texture coats or compatible Dulux paint products.  Stir well and apply as per texture coat instructions.

Once the optimizer has been added to the paint allow to sit for 15 mins before applying. Paint should be used within 24 hours. Apply paint as per the application instructions of the paint product.Once the optimizer has been added to the paint allow to sit for 15 mins before applying. Paint should be used within 24 hours. Apply paint as per the application instructions of the paint product.

How to dispose responsibly
Unused paint

Stir leftover additive into small amount of waste paint and allow to dry. Once dry dispose of dried paint in rubbish collection.

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