DecoFinish

Technical Characteristics

VELDECOR is a semi transparent, siloxanic paint, conceived to achieve decorative wash effects on exterior and interior walls. Working the product by using the brush, glove or marine sponge by OIKOS, it is possible to achieve prestigious aesthetic finishes that recreate the effect of ancient plasters. Its special characteristics make VELDECOR suitable for prestige buildings and restoration work on old town areas. VELDECOR is applied as the decorative finish of the following products: DECORSIL ROMA, DECORSIL FIRENZE, ARCHITAL, NEOQUARZ, ELASTRONG PAINT GUM and COLOR FINISH by OIKOS, guaranteeing the whole cycle exceptional water repellence and high vapour permeability also preventing the development of mould and algae. It has a low odour level, is non flammable and is friendly to both humans and the environment.

Ideal Use

Interior and Exterior Walls

Surface Preparation

For exterior and internal use: Decorsil Roma, Decorsil Firenze, Archital, Neoquarz, Elastrong Paint Gum and Color Finish by OIKOS. For interior: Ultrasaten Matt, Multifund, Extrapaint or Kreos by OIKOS

Application Method

The application method varies according to the desired effect: Light and Shade effect: apply VELDECOR by using a brush, then work on still wet with Sponge or Glove by OIKOS. Ancient effect: apply a small amount of VELDECOR by OIKOS by using a shorthaired brush crossing the brush strokes. A second coat of the product can be applied after 6-8 hours.

Technical Characteristics: Application

Dilution: ready to use, max 10% with drinkable water if needed

Yield: 15 ÷ 20 m2/l depending to the absorption of the surface

Application tools: Brush, marine sponge or glove by OIKOS

Primer: Decorsil Roma, Decorsil Firenze, Archital, Neoquarz, Elastrong Paint Gum and Color Finish by OIKOS. In interior only: Ultrasaten Matt, Multifund, Extrapaint or Kreos by OIKOS

Application temperature: +5°C ÷ +36°C (relative humidity not higher than 80%)

Drying time - tack free 1 ÷ 2 h (temperature = +20°C with relative humidity not exceeding 75%)

Drying time: fully cured 6 ÷ 8 hours (temperature = +20°C with relative humidity not exceeding 75%)

Tools cleaning: water

Technical Characteristics: The Product

Composition: Siloxanic resins in water dispersion, titanium dioxide, organic and inorganic pigments, preservatives and additives aimed at helping application and film formation.

Specific weight: 1.2 kg/l +/- 3% (Base P)

pH: 8 ÷ 10

Viscosity: 3,500 +/-5% CPS Brookfield (RVT 20 revs/min. at 25°C)

Storage temperature: +2°C ÷ +36°C. Keep from freezing

Fire reaction: None if applied on a non-flammable surface: water based material with a thickness when dry or 0.600 mm.

Water absorption W24: 0.09 kg/m2.h0.5 DIN 52 617 (max. allowed limit 0.5 kg/m2.h0.5 DIN 52 617)

Vapour permeability Sd: 0.23 m (max. allowed limit 2 m DIN 52 615)

Resistance to washing: In compliance to DIN 53 778, resistant at least 1,000 abrasive circles

Resistance to abrasion: In compliance to DIN 53 778, resistant at least 5,000 abrasive circles

Emission limits of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) according to directive 2004/42/CE: Classification: A/l; VOC: 25 g/l (max); Limit Phase I (from 01/01/2007): 300g/lt, Limit Phase II (from 01/01/ 2010): 200g/lt

Colours: White + colour chart DCS Decor Color System by OIKOS

Packaging: 0.5-1- 4– 14 l

Toxicological Data: The product is free of heavy metals such as lead or chrome. It does not contain toxic solvents, aromatics or chlorides. There is no risk of any dangerous polymerisation. The product is considered to be a non-dangerous substance if used in the technically correct manner. Normal cautionary measures for the handling of water based paints are advised. No special arrangements are required for the storage, movement and transportation of the product; the containers, residue, eventual spilt material should be cleaned up using absorbent inert material such as sand, soil etc. etc. and then disposed of in accordance with the regional and national regulations in force at that time.