DULUX TRADE WALLCLAD – WATERPROOFING WALL PAINT

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Version 4 – 2022 NOVEMBER
THIS ISSUE SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS PUBLICATIONS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
High performance, premium quality fibre reinforced exterior mid-sheen finish for walls with
superior dirt resistance and flexibility.

PRODUCT USES
 Suitable for cement plaster, concrete, fibre cement, composite boarding, previously
painted surfaces, and wooden surfaces provided that the appropriate preparation and
priming is first carried out.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

 UV and Weather Resistant against extreme conditions
 Superior Elasticity – Bridge’s hairline cracks up to 0.6 mm
 Superior Dirt Resistance
 Inherent mould resistant properties (Mouldex) prevent the growth of fungus.
 Moisture tolerance of up to 20%
 Resists water penetration and allows water vapour to escape
 Rapid Drying - 4 hour drying time for maximum productivity and efficiency.
 Waterproofer when used with waterproofing mesh membrane on parapet walls
 Green by Design Low VOC & Low Odour
 Lead Free and APEO Free

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Appearance Smooth Fibre reinforced Mid-sheen
Colour White and colours from the Dulux Colour System in Pastel
Base 7, Medium Base 8, Deep Base 9 and Ultra Deep Base 6
Binder Type Modified Acrylic
Density at 23°C Approx. 1.253 kg/l
Solids Content By weight: Approx. 51%
By volume: Approx. 41%
Packaged Viscosity Viscosity at 23°C: Approx. 85 KU(pp)
Spreading Rate Approx. 5m² - 7m² per litre per coat, as a wall paint depending
on surface porosity, profile and application method.
Recommended DFT per coat Min. 30µm. Max. 40µm.
Recommended WFT per coat Min. 80µm. Max. 100µm
Flash Point Non-flammable
VOC Level This product contains maximum 16 g/l for White and Tint
Bases
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Post Tinting Mixing before use Stir until homogeneous with a flat paddle.
Application Surface conditions Surface Temperature between 10 - 35°C. Relative
Humidity between 10 - 85 % OR 2ºC above dew point
minimum.
Application methods Brush and roller.
Thinner Thinning not recommended. Ready for use after thorough
stirring. Maximum thinning of 10% with water allow when
used as a primer coat to new cement plaster with a
moisture content below 12%
Drying Time Touch dry 30 minutes at 23ºC.
Recoating Time 4 hours at 23ºC (Drying times will be extended during cold,
wet or humid conditions.)
Cleaning of equipment After use, remove as much product as possible, and then
clean immediately with water.
Substrates Suitable for cement plaster, concrete, fibre cement,
composite boarding and wooden surfaces if appropriate
preparation is carried out.
Precautions Do not apply during cold (below 10°C) or wet weather.
Not suitable for direct application to powdery or friable
surfaces whether previously painted or not.
When used as a direct application to cement, overcoat with
a minimum of 2 undiluted finishing coats. For optimal
performance, a primer is recommended.
Not a submersible waterproofing wall paint & not a
substitution for proper waterproofing repairs and
remediation.
Do not clean surface within 7 days of applying.
Clean only with Dulux Pre-Paint Sugar Soap and non-
abrasive cloth.
Coats Required Apply two to three finishing coats to new surfaces to
achieve a continuous closed film and solid colour.
(Dependant on substrate type, condition and choice of
colour).

SURFACE PREPARATION
Plaster sand should comply with SABS 1090 requirements. Plaster mix must be applied at a
minimum thickness of 10mm, curing to a hard and sound finish, free of soft and friable
material. MPA strength must comply with SABS 0164-1 (10MPA=2, 6:1 and 5MPA=4:1).

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SURFACE PREPARATION
NEW SURFACES
Ensure that surfaces are sound and free from dust, oil, grease, dirt, and debris. Surfaces
must be thoroughly dry – refer to surface preparation for actual % moisture content allowed,
measured with a Protimeter Survey Master in %WME mode

Cement Plaster (non-friable)

 Ensure that plaster is dry, sound and non-friable. Fresh cement plaster should be allowed
one week drying for every 5mm thickness; and longer in cold or damp weather.
*Moisture content up to 12% - Prime with one full coat Dulux Trade Alkali Resistant
Primer or one full coat Dulux Trade Wallclad, thinned up to 10% with water to aid
absorption. When using Dulux Trade Wallclad as primer coat, overcoat primer coat with
a minimum of 2 undiluted coats of Dulux Trade Wallclad to complete the application.
*Moisture content up to 20% - Prime with one full coat Dulux Trade Alkali Resistant
Primer.
*Moisture content up to 50% - Apply 2 full coats Dulux Pre-Paint Dampshield. This
system ensures maximum resistance to bubbling and blistering from trapped moisture.
For very absorbent surfaces more than one coat of primer may be required to achieve
correct binding and sealing properties.

Concrete
 Ensure that concrete is fully cured, sound and dry with a moisture content below 20%.
Remove any un-cured cement, grease, and mould-release agents by high-pressure water
blast, or wash with a strong solution of Dulux Pre-Paint Sugar Soap. Rinse off
thoroughly with clean water and allow drying.
 Prime with one full coat Dulux Trade Alkali Resistant Primer.

Fibre Cement and Composite Boards

 Spot-prime metal strips and nail heads with appropriate metal primer.
 Prime with one full coat Dulux Trade Alkali Resistant Primer.

Wooden Surfaces
 Sand smooth working in the direction of the grain. Ensure substrate is clean and dry with
a moisture content below 12%.
 Prime with Dulux Wood Primer.
 Alternatively, timber surfaces can be primed with Dulux Supergrip to give a complete
water-based system.
 For best paint system performance follow Dulux Wood Primer with Dulux Universal
Undercoat before applying the selected finishing coat.

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SURFACE PREPARATION
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES
Good Condition, not powdery
 Remove any loose and flaking paint back to a sound substrate and firm edges by
scraping and sanding.
 Clean surfaces with Dulux Pre-Paint Sugar Soap /water solution to remove all surface
contaminates and chalky residue, rinse with clean water to remove all traces of the Dulux
Pre-Paint Sugar Soap treatment and allow drying out. High pressure water jet cleaning
can be used as an alternative to the Dulux Pre-Paint Sugar Soap treatment.
 Spot prime bare exposed fibre cement, composite boards and wooden surfaces with
appropriate primer as for new surfaces. On cement plaster and concrete prime with Dulux
Trade Alkali Resistant Primer up to 12% moisture, apply 2 coats Dulux Pre-Paint
Dampshield for moisture levels from 13% to 50%.
 Enamel surfaces need to be sanded to a matt finish to aid adhesion before commencing
with the Dulux Pre-Paint Sugar Soap /water solution treatment. Apply a coat of Dulux
Trade Universal Undercoat.

Old Paint in Poor Condition

 Completely remove all loose and flaking paint.
 Remove oil, grease dirt or any other contaminants with Dulux Pre-Paint Sugar
Soap/water solution and allow drying.
 Friable surfaces must be removed and repaired.
 Mould instructions. To kill lichen and algae growth, scrub with one of the following
solutions: either 4:1 water/chlorine, or 4:1 water/sodium hypochlorite. Ensure that the
areas are completely saturated, and allow the solution to react for a minimum of 4 hours.
Rinse the complete wall surface thoroughly with clean water and allow drying.
 Prime bare exposed fibre cement, composite boards and wooden surfaces with
appropriate primer as for new surfaces. On cement plaster and concrete prime with Dulux
Trade Alkali Resistant Primer up to 12% moisture, apply 2 coats Dulux Pre-Paint
Dampshield for moisture levels from 13% to 50%.
 Chalked surfaces must be thoroughly brushed or prepared with high pressure water
cleaning. NOTE: While this product can be used for sealing exterior chalked or slightly
friable surfaces, it will not penetrate thick layers of powdery material. Dulux Trade
Bonding Liquid, which is un-pigmented, is preferred.

WATERPROOFER
Parapet Walls – For correctly prepared & primed surfaces and /or previously painted surface
in sound condition as stipulated under Surface Preparation,
COAT 1: Apply a full coat of Dulux Trade Wallclad at 2m² per litre to the wall. While still
wet embed the non-woven polyester membrane into the still wet Dulux Trade
Wallclad ensuring full embedment for the non-woven polyester membrane, free
from bubbles and creases.

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WATERPROOFER - Continue
COAT 2: While still wet, apply a further full coat of Dulux Trade Wallclad at 2m² per litre
to ensure complete saturation of the embedded non-woven polyester
membrane and allow drying for 4 hours
COAT 3 & 4: Apply a further 2 coats of Dulux Trade Wallclad 2m² per litre per coat with 4
hours drying time between coats to complete the waterproofing
Precautions
 Product not designed as a submersible waterproofer or areas which is continuously
exposed to ponding for long periods of time.
 The waterproofing mesh membrane overlap should be minimum 100mm

FILLING
Fill all imperfections with the appropriate Dulux Pre-Paint Filler and spot prime filled areas
with Dulux Trade Alkali Resistant Primer once the crack filler has dried properly. Failure to
do this will result in uneven sheen levels between the repaired and normal areas.

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION

This product contains no added lead. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Keep out of reach of
children. If accidently swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container to
the doctor. Dry sanding, flame cutting and/or welding of the dry paint film will give rise to dust
and/or hazardous fumes. Wet sanding should be used wherever possible.
If exposure cannot be avoided by the provision of local exhaust ventilation, suitable respiratory
protective equipment should be used. Do not empty into drains or watercourses.
Ensure good ventilation during application and drying. It is recommended to use suitable
protective clothing and equipment. To avoid the risk of spillage, always store and transport
containers in a secure upright position. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for complete
information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Packaging White & Tint Bases 5Lt, 20Lt
Storage Conditions Store under cool dry conditions away from direct sunlight,
heat and extreme cold.
Disclaimers Colour references are as accurate as modern printing will
allow. Please refer to the in-store stripe cards for an accurate
representation of the colour.
Among others, the following factors may affect final colour
appearance: product sheen and texture, colour and light
reflections, application, surface texture and preparation.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Disclaimers - Continue For best colour and sheen consistency, it is advisable to use
containers of the same batch number, to mix different batches
together in a large container, or to finish in a corner before
starting a new container.
Tinting Protocol The tint base containers are only filled to levels which are
specific for each tint base to allow the calculated volume of
colourants to be added in order to achieve the volume
indicated on the container after tinting. Tint bases and
colourants are unfinished products which should not be used
on their own. Only once the Dulux Mix2Win Next Point-of-Sale
listed colour formulation colourant is added to the specified
tint base, will the finished product comply with the technical
features and related information as set out in this Technical
Data Sheet.

3 Step Tinting Instructions Expert Technique for Tinting Dulux Trade Wallclad
Fibre reinforced paint needs expert technique for professional
tinting services.
1. Open the lid of the required base paint and place paint pail
centrally on the tinting machine tinting platform and dispense
the Mix2Win Next colour formulation required colourants.
2. Lift the paint pail off the tinting machine tinting platform and
place on level surface. To aid absorption of dispensed
colourant into the base paint, fold a layer of base paint on top
of the dispersed colourant, using a clean spatula until
colourant is completely covered with base paint.
3. Close the lid tightly and place the paint pail centrally on the
automatic mixer shaking platform. Double Mixing time
required on all pack sizes. Check if tinted paint complies to
the Dulux Tinting Protocol before completing the tinting order
fulfilment.

TDS STANDARD DISCLAIMER

The recommendations contained herein are given in good faith and meant to guide the specifier or user in accordance with good
painting practices. They are gained from our tests and experiences and are believed to be accurate and reliable. No
warranty/guarantee is implied by the recommendations contained herein since the conditions of use; application method,
substrate and cleanliness of the substrate are beyond Dulux control.
Important Note; Technology may change with time, necessitating changes to this Technical Data Sheet (TDS).
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the latest TDS is being used for reference. Dulux Technical Data Sheets are
available on our website www.duluxtrade.co.za or please contact: Dulux On-Line on 0860 330 111. Email
[email protected]
ICI Dulux (Pty) Ltd is part of AkzoNobel. ICI Dulux (Pty) Ltd Reg No.1946/020769/07

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