Technical Data/Specs

Marmorino KS

Grassello for semi-glossy finishes

General Features

MARMORINO KS limebased finishing coat is formulated in the whole respect of traditional and historical "recipes" and therefore contains well seasoned hydrated lime putty, fine marble powder, colouring oxides and earths, linseed oil and rheologic modifiers, which guarantee a perfect workability of the product. MARMORINO KS creates aesthetic cloudy effects, with soft and vibrant shades. The thickness of the product applied builds up a longlasting and durable protection. Together with "Antiche Patine" mixed with "Lattedicalce" MARMORINO KS originates soft, coloured and, if required, semi-transparent glazes imitating the typical features of our Reinassance tradition. The high alkalinity degree typical of lime and a good pemeability rate make of MARMORINO KS a perfect natural antimould agent.

Texture

MARMORINO KS soft and velvet-like (imitating marble when polished with an inox trowel)

Uses

Finishing coat of exterior facades in historical town and country settings, in respect of the historical heritage of the surrounding enviroment. Decorative interior finishing coat. Natural lime plasters represent MARMORINO KS's most suitable substrate, since the product reacts chemically with them, building up a unique "body" able to preserve this lime coating for a longer period of time.

Following the correct instructions about surface preparation MARMORINO KS may also be applied over:

  • Lime and Cement Mortars
  • Premixed renderings
  • Pre-existing lime and gypsum plasters
  • Moisture-permeable plasters
  • Gypsum plasterboard

Substrate Preparation

The substrate must be perfectly dry, dust-free, with no humidity and salts stains:

  • New natural lime plasters: the substrate should "mature" for a period of minimum 20 days; then apply MARMORINO KS lime plaster and wet thoroughly the wall in case of windy and extremely hot weather
  • New or recent lime and cement mortars, premixed renderings, gypsum and plaster boards: apply one priming coat of MARMUR Fine, mixed 1:1 with IsoSil (siloxane clear sealer) and 4/5 parts of clean water. After 4-6 hours apply MARMORINO KS lime coating
  • Pre-existing chalking lime plasters: remove damaged and peeling areas with an adequate tool or high-pressure washing; apply one priming coat consisting of MARMUR Fine mixed 1:1 with IsoSil (siloxane clear sealer) and 4-5 parts of clean water. After a few hours smooth the wall with one coat of MARMUR FINE, if necessary. Wait at least 4-6 hours prior to the application of MARMORINO KS lime coating
  • Old synthetic paints and plasters: remove the synthetic finishing coat with a paint remover containing no paraffin. Wash the substrate by means of a high-pressure washing and prepare it according to its nature and following the instructions above

Application Procedure and Recommendation

MARMORINO KS lime coating is ready for use and therefore does not require any water dilution. Apply in two coats with a stainless steel trowel It is recommended to wait 8 hours between the 2 coats. Work into the second coat, while it is still setting, with a sponge float. The "marbling effect" typical of MARMORINO KS is achieved by polishing the second final coat with an inox trowel like, which must be kept wet with water and passed over the substrate until the required level of sheen has been reached. Stain effects, patinas or transparent glazes maybe achieved with Antiche Patine mixed with Lattedicalce and applied over MARMORINO KS with any tool, at least 12 hours after the second coat. Do not apply with rainy weather or with air or substrate temperature below 5° C. Protect the facades from rain, at least along the first 48 hours, i.e. until lime has finished to set and started to get hard.

Yield

MARMORINO KS: 0,800kg to 1kg/mq in two coats, depending on the roughness of the substrate

Physical Properties

Specific Weight 1,646 kg/dmc

Colour Range

White and as per folder "MARMORINO KS"

Packaging and Shelf-Life

20kg pails. The packaged product, if stored at temperatures between +5 and 35° C, is guaranted for 12 months.

Warning

Dispose of the empty packaging and remaining material in compliance with local laws.

Specification

Application of MARMORINO KS lime coating, containing well seasoned grassello, fine marble powder, colouring oxides and earths, linseed oil and rheologic modifiers, manufactured by Firenzecolor, Forli, and applied in two coats with a stainless steel trowel, according to the manufacturer's instructions. The second coat will be smoothed down with a sponge float and eventually polished with an inox trowel to get a "closed" texture. The "marbling effect" typical of MARMORINO KS is achieved by polishing the second final coat with an inox trowel like, which must be kept wet with water and passed over the substrate until the required level of sheen has been reached

The substrates will be previously treated as follows (choose your specific case and calculate this as a separate charge):

  • New natural lime plasters: the substrate should "mature" for a period of minimum 20 days; then apply MARMORINO KS lime plaster and wet thoroughly the wall in case of windy and extremely hot weather.
  • New or recent lime and cement mortars, premixed renderings, gypsum and plaster boards: apply one priming coat of MARMUR Fine, mixed 1:1 with IsoSil (siloxane clear sealer) and 4/5 parts of clean water. After 4-6 hours apply MARMORINO KS lime coating.
  • Pre-existing chalking lime plasters: remove damaged and peeling areas with an adequate tool or high-pressure washing; apply one priming coat consisting of MARMUR Fine mixed 1:1 with IsoSil (siloxane clear sealer) and 4-5 parts of clean water. After a few hours smooth the wall with one coat of MARMUR FINE, if necessary. Wait at least 4-6 hours prior to the application of MARMORINO KS lime coating.
  • Old synthetic paints and plasters: remove the synthetic finishing coat with a paint remover containing no paraffin. Wash the substrate by means of a high-pressure washing and prepare it according to its nature and following the instructions above.

Stain effects, patinas or transparent glazes maybe achieved with Antiche Patine mixed with Lattedicalce and applied over Era lime paint with any tool, at least 12 hours after the second coat.

Exclusive of scaffholding, inclusive of flooring, frames and plant protection.

For Your Reference

  • IsoSil, siloxane waterbased clear sealer, data sheet n. 101
  • Lattedicalce e Antiche Patine, data sheet n. 500
  • Era lime paint coats, data sheet n. 501
  • Era Veneziana, lime based “Stucco” finish data sheet n. 502

FirenzeColor-Marmorino© is represented by Firenze Enterprises, Inc

Firenze Enterprises, Inc 12987 SW 132 CT Miami, FL 33186 1.305.232.0233 info@firenzeenterprises.com

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