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BMI Plain Stucco

Exterior Stucco

BMI Plain Stucco is a cement-based product for a     permanent decorative finish over exterior surfaces. Material is factory prepared using raw ingredients that meet or exceed ASTM specifications.

  • Long life cycle
  • Economical
  • Fire resistant
  • Impact resistant
  • Insect resistant
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Usage

  • BMI Plain Stucco is economical and low maintenance.
  • It is a decorative finish designed to be painted
 

Advantages

  • Long life cycle
  • Economical
  • Fire resistant
  • Impact resistant
  • Insect resistant

Packaging

90 lb (40.77 kg) bag

Color

  • Gray base
  • Texture available in Float 16/20, Texture 20/30, Marble, Dash, 20 mesh, 30 mesh, 70 mesh, or upon job specification.
  • It is not recommended to mix with BMI color packs integral coloring system

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Material Standards:

  • Hydrated Type-S Lime: ASTM C-206
  • Portland Cement Type II/V: ASTM C-150 Type I
  • BMI Exterior Stucco Finish: ASTM C-926
Product Information

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production if stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging

Storage Conditions

Store dry at 40–95 °F (4–35 °C)

Protect from moisture. If damp, discard material.

Application

Application Information

Mixing Ratio

3 gal (11.4 L) per bag

Layer Thickness

1/16”–1/8”

Ambient Air Temperature

> 40 °F (5 °C)

Set Time

> 90 minutes
Consumption

Coverage

Sand/Float finish12–16 yd3
Machine/Dash finish8–12 yd3

(Coverage figures do not include allowance for surface profile and porosity or material waste)
Application steps

MIXING

  • BMI Plain Stucco shall be power mixed with clean water for at least 15 minutes to assure complete hydration.
  • Do not attempt to temper material that has started to set.

APPLICATION

Hand application

  • Apply using trowel.
  • Spread on even coat then rubber float (sand finish) or trowel to desired texture.

  

Gun Application

  • Spray first coat over dry surface and cover base coat completely.
  • After first coat has dried, spray second coat in thinner consistency and bring to the desired texture.
  • During periods of hot and dry weather, lightly mist with clean water.
  • BMI Plain Stucco will normally dry and set the same day.
  • Final hardness will be reached in 28 days.

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