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Introduction to Intonachino plaster
This plaster finish is uniformly rough with slight variations in color intensity typical of lime-based products. It’s a lime-based mineral stucco for obtaining rough finishes with a natural antique effect. Suitable for internal and external use.
Intonachino has an antique and soft decorative effect is achieved with a highly breathable and naturally anti mould surface which has a strong adhesion to the background substrate.
The product is white and can be tinted with our Color System (107 colors from our color chart of color additives).
Product information
Intonachino Composition from Stucco Italianno
Powdered slaked lime (35%), marble dust aggregate with variable particle size, water and additives (less than 3% total in wet volume).
There are 4 kinds available:
- Intonachino Extra Fine
With marble grains from 0.0–0.4 mm - Intonachino Fine
With marble grains from 0.0–0.7 mm - Intonachino Medium
With marble grains from 0.0–0.9 mm - Intonachino Grosso (Coarse)
With marble grains from 0.0–1.2 mm
Packaging
- 24 kg net (52 lbs) polyethylene containers
- Shelf life 24 months
- Product maintains its characteristics best if protected from extreme heat or cold
Dilution
None. Ready-to-use paste
Drying time
First coat – to touch: 4 (Fine) – 5 (Grosso) hours at 20°C (68°F) Carbonation: 48 (Fine) – 58 (Grosso) hours at 20°C (68°F) Stable below the surface: 180 days
Safety Norms
Lime products are caustic. In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children.
Theoretical yield
- 2.0–2.3 kg per m2 / 6.57 – 7.57 oz per ft2 in two coats of Fine
- 2.9–9.3 kg per m2 / 9.80 – 11.31 oz per ft2 in two coats of Grosso
Coat thickness: 1.30 mm / 0.051 inch in total
with 2 coats Fine
Coat thickness: 1.95 mm / 0.073 inch in total
with 2 coats Grosso
Surfaces suitable for applying Intonachinno
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Type of surface |
Preparation required |
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New plaster, lime based |
No priming necessary |
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Gypsum |
One coat of Quartz Primer |
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Plasterboard |
One coat of Quartz Primer |
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Medium density |
One coat of Quartz Primer |
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Old plaster |
Brush down thoroughly and one coat of Primer Normal or of Quartz Primer |
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Limewash |
Brush down thoroughly and one coat of Quartz Primer or Primer Normal |
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Polished lime finish |
Brush down thoroughly, light sanding, dust off and one coat of Quartz Primer |
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Washable paint |
One coat of Quartz Primer |
How to apply Intonachinno
Tools necessary for application: One big trowel, sponge float.
Don’t apply in temperatures below 5°C (41°F) and relative humidity < 85%.
- Apply the first coat with a metal trowel being careful to apply evenly over the entire surface. Let it dry completely – at least 12 hours .
- Apply the second coat, being careful to proceed seamlessly from one work area to another. A few minutes after applying the second coat, wipe over the entire surface with a dry sponge trowel to make the surface uniform.
- It may be best to perform this step twice: Once immediately after application of the intonachino, and then again after a few minutes. The dry sponge trowel can be scraped clean with a metal trowel from time to time.
- To obtain a chiaroscuro effect of light and dark shades, you can use a wet sponge trowel. Some areas will be more wet than others. The wetter areas will appear lighter in tone because the water will have deposited lime on the surface.
- Remember to have a strong light parallel to the wall and situated on only one of the two sides of the wall you are working on (usually on the same side other sources of light come from such as the windows). In this way the shadow of the trowel allows you to see the actual state of the finish. Every so often the light should be moved so that the wall doesn’t dry out too much in one spot from the heat of the lamp.
- During application be sure the work area isn’t too damp or warm to avoid problems with application times.
Maintenance of stucco Intonachino
Interiors
No specific suggestions.
Exteriors
After at least 48 hours at 20°C or above, proceed with colourless, penetrating Idrocalce surface protection, developed to protect exterior plaster surfaces.