INTONACHINO POWDER

A rough plaster with a cloudy, antique look. Produced in 2 different particle sizes. Intonachino is one of the most decorative finishes among the Italian lime based plasters, it allows you to achieve very desirable effects, as it mimics an antique plaster look.

FINE (0,0 to 0.5 mm = 0.0 - 0.019 inch)
COARSE (0,0 to 0.9 mm = 0.0 - 0.035 inch)

- The composition is finely filtered white hydrated lime, grains of marble (special powdered marble granules sifted and selected according to granule size.
- Appearance White powder with colored grains of marble.
- Color: White (This product can be custom tinted to any Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams color, this is an additional cost based on color/pigment. Please call 708-452-8819 for tinting charges).

The ideal substrate is plaster made of sand, lime and cement, but with the right preparation it can be applied to any surface of building construction. Water must be added to obtain a paste that is easy to apply. Amount of water varies depending on the substrate's absorption. About 0,35 lt. of water per 1 kg of powder.

Theoretical Yield:

FINE: 1,6 to 1,7 kg per 1 sq.m. / 1,6 to 1,7 kg per 10 sq.m
COARSE: 1,9 to 2,5 kg per 1 sq.m. / 1,9 to 2,5 kg per 10 sq.m
Drying time 2-5 hours at 20°C (68°F) to the touch 8-14 hours at 20°C (68°F) below the surface, 60 days stable.
Application Temperature min. 7°C (44°F) max 30°C (86°F) - U.R. < 90 % ca
Specific weight 14± 0.42 (lb/gal US)
Fade resistance resistant/non-resistant (ASTM norms)
pH after 30 days 12± 0,20
Vapour resistance 28±2 average (ASTM norms)
Coat Thickness Fine: 1,4 mm., Medium 1,9 mm., Coarse 2,5mm
Inflammability non-flammable
Shelf Life 24 months
Storage Suggestion Product maintains its characteristics best if protected from freezing and high temperatures.
Safety Norms Lime products are caustic. In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children.
Disposal Product must be disposed of according to the norms and regulations in force. Containers must be recycled.
Application

New Plaster: Apply directly with a stainless steel trowel.

Over Old Plaster: Clean away dust and apply a quartz primer. Mix the powder with water (about 35% water) Tint with pigment resistant to lime. For exterior application, use pigment resistant to UV-Rays. Apply uniform layer of Intonachino to wall using a stainless steel trowel. After the first layer is completely dry, you may apply a second layer. Be sure to make the surface even with a rubber trowel (sponge float) and using a circular movement a few minutes after application, but before the stucco begins harden.

Intonachino Tech Sheet in PDF

Intonachino MSDS in PDF

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