AFONTERMO IL NANOCAPPOTTO® application procedures
AFONTERMO® is a ready to use product to be applied in two layers and is available in various finishes. The total thickness after the application is about 4 mm for the inside walls and 6 mm for the external walls.
Once AFONTERMO® is dry it can be painted using exclusively PITTURA THERMOFOTOCATALITICA AFON CASA, which can be colored using mineral oxides.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR INTERNAL WALLS
- Mix the product directly in its pail using an electric whisk. The product must be mixed until it becomes homogeneous creamy and soft.
- Apply evenly using a smooth-edged steel trowel. For a correct application follow these procedures:
- Apply the first layer of AFONTERMO® type A 1-2mm;
- Let the first layer dry completely (about 48 hours), then proceed with the application of the second layer choosing from the following finishes:
- AFONTERMO® Type B 0,25-0,5 mm. Civil finish with grain size comparable to fine sand. Once the second layer is dry (about 48 hours), if necessary, you can proceed painting the wall.
- AFONTERMO® Type B 0,5-1 mm. Civil finish con granulometria paragonabile all’intonaco tradizionale. Attendere l’asciugatura (48 ore circa) e successivamente tinteggiare la superficie se necessario.
N.B. To achieve a smooth finish, apply two coats of PITTURA THERMOFOTOCATALITICA AFON CASA (diluted 4% with water) over AFONTERMO® Type B 0,25-0,5 mm. .
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR EXTERNAL WALLS
- After adding a flask of Catalizzatore Afon Casa (Catalyzer) for each pail of AFONTERMO® Type A CORAZZATO (Armored AFONTERMO® for external use), mix the product until it becomes homogeneous creamy and soft.
- Proceed by applying evenly the product to the surface using a smooth-edged steel trowel.
- When the first layer is completely dry, after approximately 48 hours, proceed by applying a second hand of the same type of AFONTERMO®.
- Painting must be done using exclusively our PITTURA THERMOFOTOCATALITICA AFON CASA.
ATTENTION: in fall or winter and more generally in presence of high humidity levels, the product takes from 2 to 6 days to dry, so be sure the surfaces are completely dry before applying the second layer of AFONTERMO®. Do not apply AFONTERMO® Type A CORAZZATO during adverse weather conditions like rain or hail.
Instruction video on how to apply AFONTERMO®