A/BC Base Coat

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A/BC (Adhesive Base Coat) is a 100% acrylic adhesive and base coat that is field-mixed with Type I or Type II Portland cement. It has a very creamy texture that spreads easily.
ADVANTAGES
Smooth, creamy consistency.
Familiar 1:1 mixing ratio making it easy to mix providing less chance for error.
100% Acrylic.
Water based.
Trowels on easily, speeds mesh embedment, reduces applicator arm fatigue, increases jobsite productivity.
Provides long-term durability.
Safe, non-toxic and cleans up easily with soap and water.
Uses
  1. To adhere expanded polystyrene insulation board to the following acceptable substrates: Finestop RA/RS/VB; expanded polystyrene insulation board (EPS); PermaBase® Cement Board and other cement boards conforming with ASTMC1325 (Type A - exterior); poured concrete/unit masonry; ASTM C1177 type sheathings, including DensGlass™ or DensElement exterior sheathing (sheathing only), eXP™ sheathing, GlasRoc® sheathing, Securock™ glass-mat sheathing, Weather Defense™ Platinum sheathing, GreenGlass® sheathing; gypsum sheathing (ASTM C79/C1396); Exposure 1* or exterior plywood* (Grade C/D orbetter), Exposure 1 OSB*
    *Note: Not for use directly over wood-based sheathing, Finestop RA/RS/VB required over wood sheathing.
  2. For LaHabra reinforcing mesh embedment as part of LaHabra wall systems and as a skim coat over masonry and concrete above grade substrates.
Coverage & Packaging
COVERAGE PER PAIL*

Adhesive

Notch Trowel: 160 ft² (14.8 m²)

Mesh Embedment

LaHabra Standard Mesh: 280 ft²(26 m²)

SikaWall®-9000 Intermediate 12:200 ft² (18.5 m²)

SikaWall-9015 Ultra HI 20 & Standard Mesh: 120 ft² (11 m²)

Adhesive & Standard Mesh Embedment: 120 ft² (11 m²)

* Coverage rates vary dependingon porosity of substrates andapplication techniques.

PACKAGING

60 lbs per 5-gallon pail

27.2 kg per 19-liter pail