MEP®. EFFET Béton ciré is a fine decorative coating intended for the decoration of private homes.

MEP®. EFFET Béton ciré is a fine-grained mortar allowing the nuanced finish of a waxed concrete effect indoors.

USES

On new flooring
On concrete and cement mortar screed.
On cement-based self-leveling floor plaster.
On low temperature heated floor.

In renovation
On old adherent tiles *
On old adherent and resistant paints *

* Subject to preparation, with reinforced intermediate layer and with bonding primer.

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1. Surface Preparation:

   • Remove all traces of grease, oil, and cement laitance.
   • Dust off.
   • Caution: the residual humidity of the floor should not exceed 5%.
   • In the event of holes or significant flatness defects, fill with MEP®. REP Sol.

2. Application of primer

   • MEP®. PRIM GP is ready to use and must not be diluted.
   • It is applied with a roller, brush or rubber sponge, taking care to distribute the product evenly on the substrate at a rate of 150 to 250 g/m².
   • Do not leave over dosage or shortages.
   • Drying time: 1 to 4 hours depending on the type of surface, temperature and relative humidity.

3. Application of the decorative coating

   Application No 1 - Coarse coat
   • Mix with 5 to 6 litres of DURA®. LATEX per 20 kg bag until a soft and homogeneous mortar is obtained.
   • Add the colorant dose and stir to homogenize the colour.
   • The paste obtained must be left to rest for 5 minutes and then stir again before use.
   • Spread the "coarse coat" mortar with the stainless steel smoothing machine, with a wide movement, in cross passes.
   • Take care to maintain a thin layer sufficient to easily allow evacuation of air bubbles.
   • Allow to dry for 4 to 24 hours before applying the second coat.

4. Application #2 - Fine coat

   • Stir with 7 to 8 litres of water per 20 kg bag until a soft and homogeneous mortar is obtained.
   • Add the colouring dose and stir to homogenize the colour.
   • The paste obtained must be left to rest for 5 minutes and then stir again before use.
   • Spread the "Fine coat" mortar with a stainless steel smoothing tool by ironing the product.
   • Allow to dry for 4 to 24 hours before applying the second coat.

5. Stabilization of soil porosity :

   - MEP®. PRIM BP is ready to use and must not be diluted.
   - It is applied with a varnish roller, taking care to distribute the product evenly on the surface at a rate of 150 g/m².
   - Drying time: 15 min to 2 hrs depending on the nature of the surface, temperature and relative humidity.

6. LIMITS OF USE
   SURFACES TO AVOID

   Do not apply:
   • Outdoors
   • On cracked or unstable ground
   • On wooden floor
   • On a plaster base
   • On floors subject to rising dampness
   • In premises with heavy traffic

7. RECOMMENDATIONS

   • Use a suitable protective varnish: scratch and puncture resistant.
   • Application temperature between 5° C and 35° C.
   • Observe expansion and splitting joints.
   • Do not add water to the setting mixture.
   • Do not use a mixture that has started to set.

8. PRACTICAL INFORMATION.

   • Shelf life: 6 months from the date of manufacture, in original unopened packaging, stored in a dry place.
   • Tools: Slow electric mixer, trowel, stainless steel reading light, lacquer roller.