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BMI White Base

BMI White Base

EXTERIOR STUCCO

BMI White Base 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.

Material Standards:
  • Hydrated Type-S Lime: ASTM C-206
  • White Portland Cement: ASTM C-150 Type I
  • BMI Exterior Stucco Finish: ASTM C-926
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Usage

BMI White Base exterior stucco is intended to use as low maintenance, durable and economical exterior finish.  

Advantages

Material Standards:
  • Hydrated Type-S Lime: ASTM C-206
  • White Portland Cement: ASTM C-150 Type I
  • BMI Exterior Stucco Finish: ASTM C-926

Packaging

90 lb (40.8 kg) bag

Color

  • White base and in any standard color chart or can be custom color matched upon request.
  • Texture available in Float 16/20, Texture 20/30, Marble, Dash, 20 mesh, 30 mesh, 70 mesh, or upon job specification.

Product Details

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

3.5 gal (12 L) per bag

Layer Thickness

1/16”–1/8” (1.6–3.2 mm)

Product Temperature

65–75 °F (18–24 °C)

Curing Time

~ 90 minutes
Consumption

Coverage

Sand/Float finish12–16 yd2
Lace/Texture finish10–14 yd2
Smooth/Marble finish14–18 yd2

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

MIXING

  • BMI White Base 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 White Base finish will normally dry and set the same day.
  • Final hardness will be reached in 28 days.

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