Conpro Stucco

Durable, decorative cementitious finish for exterior wall systems.

Where to use:

For a natural-appearing, decorative texture coating on concrete, masonry, and curtain wall construction.

How to apply:

Trowel or spray applied traditional Portland cement stucco. Refer to Conproco Exterior Wall Systems for additional information. Additional Information

Performance Characteristics

  • Versatile Experienced tradesmen can create a wide variety of textures and finishes.
  • Durable Resistant to weathering action, excellent freeze/thaw stability and abrasion resistance.
  • Breathability Allows moisture to diffuse, preventing damage from moisture build-up in wall system.
  • Integral color Color K-88 Admix added to gray or white Conpro Stucco (depending on color choice) provides long lasting color. *Note: Gallant Gray, Dickensian Gray and Navajo Brown require gray stucco.
  • Color choices Available in 14 standard earth tone colors.
  • Impact resistance Significantly more resilient than EIFS.

Surface Preparation

  • Remove loose and deteriorated material, laitance, dirt, dust, oil and any surface contaminants that will inhibit proper bond.
  • Substrate should have open-pored and textured surface.

Priming

  • No priming is required under normal circumstances.

Mixing

  • Mechanically mix using a low speed drill (400 – 600  rpm) and mixing paddle or mortar mixer.
  • Pour 3.5 – 4 quarts of potable water and 1 quart of K-88 Admix or Color K-88 Admix into a clean mixing vessel and slowly add all of the powder.
  • The proper mix ratio is 4 parts powder to 1 part water to ¼ part K-88 Admix.
  • Mix continuously for 3 minutes to a uniform, lump-free consistency.
  • Add up to 2 pints of additional water if needed.
  • Allow to “breathe” for 1 minute and remix for 1 minute. This will improve workability and open time.
  • Do not over mix, as this will entrain excess air.

Application

  • At the time of application, surfaces should be saturated surface dry (SSD) but hold no standing water.
  • Apply a key coat of Conpro Stucco, filling all voids.
  • Allow material to take up to thumb-print hard.
  • Trowel or spray texture coat.
  • Work to break points to avoid cold joints.

Curing

  • Keep damp with a fine mist of water for 24 hours.
  • Protect from direct sunlight, wind, rain and frost during curing period.

Clean Up

  • Clean tools and equipment with water immediately after use.
  • Cured material must be removed mechanically.

Coverage/Yield

  • 50 ft.²/50 lbs. @ 1/8 inch.

Product Handling

Packaging
  • 50 lbs. paper bags.
Shelf Life
  • 12 months when properly stored.
Storage
  • Transport and store in cool, clean, dry conditions in unopened containers.
  • High temperature or high humidity will reduce shelf life.

Limitations

  • Do not apply unless substrate and ambient temperature can be maintained at a minimum of 40°F for 24 hours. Refer to ACI Cold Weather Application Guidelines.
  • Cold mixing water and low temperature will retard set. Hot water and high temperature will accelerate set.
  • Protect application from precipitation and high wind for at least 8 hours.
  • Do not add more water than specified.
  • Do not re-temper, this will affect color.
  • Avoid overworking material during placement.
  • Substrate conditions, weather, and rate of hydration will affect final color.

Health and Safety

  • Product is alkaline.
  • Do not ingest.
  • Avoid breathing dust.
  • Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
  • Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information.

First Aid

  • In case of skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
  • For eye contact, flush immediately with a high volume of water for at least 15 minutes and contact a medical professional.
  • For respiratory problems, remove person to fresh air.

Disposal

  • Dispose of material in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Physical state and appearance

 

Fine, gray or white powder

Base

 

Portland cement

pH

Wet mix

>12

Water/cement ratio

Wet mix

0.55

Density

Wet mix

110 lbs./ft.³

Setting time by vicat needle

ASTM C191

Initial 60 minutes – Final 285 minutes

Percent air by volumetric

ASTM C173

5 – 7%

 

 

7 Days        14 Days      28 Days

Compressive strength – psi

ASTM C109

2400                                      3000

Tensile strength - psi

ASTM C307

300               395                  460

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

Conproco warrants this product for one year from the date of manufacture to be free from manufacturing defects and to meet the technical properties on the current technical data sheet if used as directed within shelf life. User determines suitability of product for use and assumes all risks. Buyer's sole remedy shall be limited to the purchase price or replacement of product, exclusive of labor or cost of labor. June 25, 2020.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED SHALL APPLY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CONPROCO CORP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UPON ANY LEGAL THEORY FOR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Cementitous Products

Product
Minimum Temperature
Minimum to 55° F
55°F – 70° F
70° F and above
Minimum Time to Coat
ISR CM
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
ISR VO
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
ISR AG
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Conpro Set
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Quick Shot
40°
8 Hours
2 Hours
1 Hour
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Forment (remove forms)
40°
72 Hours
48 Hours
24 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Gun Shot LPS
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Injection Grout (remove clay)
40°
24 Hours
24 Hours
24 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
One Shot 2C
45°
24 Hours
12 Hours
6 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Matrix
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Matrix TR
50°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Repoint
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Plastermix
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Structural Skin
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Conpro One Coat
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Conpro Stucco
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Foundation Coat
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Super Seal
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature

Liquid Products

Product
Minimum Temperature
Minimum to 55° F
55°F – 70° F
70° F and above
Minimum Time to Coat
Conpro Start
40°
18 Hours
12 Hours
6 Hours
Refer to temperature
ECB
40°
8 Hours
1 Hour
30 Minutes
Dry to touch
Primer
40°
8 Hours
1 Hour
30 Minutes
Color change to orange
Shield MX
40°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
M3P & M3P-X
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
M3P Overcoat
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Conpro Lastic
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Color Coat
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Super Color Stain
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Elastideck
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Terra Color
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Terracotta Finish
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch

 
Plastering Trowel
Finishing Trowel
Pool Trowel
Margin Trowel
Floats
ISR CM
 
 
 
X
Red
ISR VO 
 
 
 
X
Red
ISR AG
 
X
X
 
 
Conpro Set
 
 
 
X
Red
Quick Shot
 
 
 
X
Red
Gun Shot LPS
X
 
X
X
 
One Shot 2C
 
X
X
 
 
Elastideck
 
X
X
 
 
Plastermix 
X
 
X
 
Green
Matrix
 
 
 
X
Red
Matrix TR
 
 
 
 
Red
Structural Skin 
X
 
X
 
 
One Coat
X
 
X
 
 
Stucco
X
 
X
 
Green
Foundation Coat
X
 
X
 
 

For Cement Based Materials

The gallons per minute volume of a rotor/stator pump is determined by the pump size (i.e. size 6 has a larger capacity than size 3). The pressure capacity of a pump is determined by the number of stages. Thicker materials and longer distances require higher pressure. 

 
Marshalltown
Hy-Flex
Quickspray
ChemGrout
Reed
Forment®
X
X
X
X
Gun Shot LPS
X
X
X
Plastermix
X
X
X
X
ISR AG
X
Conpro One Shot 2C
X
X
X
Elastideck
X
X
X
X
Structural Skin®
X
X
X
Conpro One Coat
X
X
X
Conpro Stucco 
X
X
X
X
Foundation Coat
X
X
X
Conpro Super Seal
X
X
X
X

Manufacturer Contact Information

Marshalltown – Hopper Guns

phone: 800-888-0127

www.marshalltown.com

Hy-Flex – Rotar/Stator

phone: 866-849-6246

www.hyflexcorp.com

Quikspray – Peristaltic

phone: 419-732-2611

www.quikspray.com

 

ChemGrout – Rotor/Stator & Piston

phone: 708-354-7112

www.chemgrout.com

Reed – Gunite/Shotcrete

phone: 888-779-7333

wwww.reedmfg.com

For Liquids and Coatings

The capacity of airless spray equipment is determined by the tip size. Given the proper tip size, the manufacturer of the equipment will be able to recommend specific equipment.

 
R.E. Chapin MFG
Titan Tool Inc.
Binks
Graco Inc.
Conpro Start
X
X
ECB
X
Conpro Primer
X
X
Conpro Shield MX
X
M3P
X
M3P-X
X
X
Conpro Lastic
X
Color Coat
X
Super Color Stain
X

Manufacturer Contact Information

R.E. Chapin MFG – Low Pressure spray

phone: 888-950-4458

www.chapinmfg.com

Titan Tool Inc. – Airless sprayers

phone: 800-526-5362

www.titantool.com

Graco Inc. – Airless sprayers

phone: 612-623-6000

www.graco.com

Typically used as a finishing material over One Coat and Structural Skin.

The use of Color K-88 makes this system unique with the final color an integral part of the mix.  This eliminates the cost and continual maintenance of painting stucco finishes.         

How to use this chart

Choose the 3 or 4 most important characteristics from the Performance Criteria. Determine which product is best suited to the specific application by adding the value numbers for each product and comparing the totals.

5 = Best Available; 4 = Excellent; 3 = Above average; 2 = satisfactory; 1 = Not a characteristic of the product.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA – VERTICAL APPLICATIONS

 
M3P 
M3P Overcoat
Conpro Lastic
Color Coat
SuperColor Stain
Terra Color
Breathable/Vapor transmission
5
5
3
3
4
3
Flexible
1
1
5
2
2
2
Weather and Water Protection
4
4
5
3
3
3
Long-Term Durability
5
4
4
3
3
3
Carbonation Mitigation
5
5
5
3
2
3
Fade Resistance
5
5
4
4
4
4
Crack Bridging
1
1
5
1
1
1
Dirt Pick-up
5
5
3
4
5
4
Stain Resistance
5
5
3
4
5
4
Abrasion Resistance
2
2
4
4
4
4
Fugus and Mildew Resistance
5
5
4
4
4
4
Maintenance Requirement
5
5
4
3
4
3
Opacity / Hiding Power
2
4
5
4
3
4

M3P: An inorganic mineral silicate based paint that provides long-term protection and water repellency without changing the natural appearance of the substrate.
Best Suited: Protection from water and carbonation for structures that are difficult to maintain or impractical to recoat in the future. Provides a natural “not painted” appearance. Use when the object is to blend the color of the substrate to be more uniform

M3P Overcoat: Highly breathable hybrid mineral silicate/acrylic coating for application over painted or unpainted surfaces providing a natural non-gloss finish.
Best Suited: Previously painted substrates, particularly silicone and elastomeric coatings which after multiple application reduce vapor transmission to low levels. On unpainted surfaces to preserve natural appearance while hiding significant color variations in the substrate.

Conpro Lastic: An elastomeric waterproof breathable membrane for vertical exterior surfaces.
Best Suited: Structures that require a membrane waterproofing treatment because of cracks, mortar joints, porosity and other physical characteristics that allow water, carbonation and other contaminants into the substrate.

Color Coat: A water-based acrylic coating for concrete and masonry substrates.
Best Suited: Ideal for weather protection of concrete and stucco. High vapor transmission makes this coating well suited for nosing and underside of balconies. Good performance to cost ratio.

Super Color Stain: A penetrating opaque water-based stain that provides uniform color to concrete and masonry.
Best Suited: Horizontal and vertical surfaces that require water repellency as well as uniform color.

TerraColor: Formulated to match colored glaze finishes.
Best Suited: Repairing and restoring terracotta and brick.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA – HORIZONTAL APPLICATIONS

 
Elastideck
SuperColor Stain
Breathable/Vapor transmission
4
4
Flexible
5
2
Weather and Water Protection
5
3
Long-Term Durability
3
3
Carbonation Mitigation
5
2
Fade Resistance
4
4
Crack Bridging
5
1
Dirt Pick-up
2
5
Stain Resistance
2
5
Abrasion Resistance
4
4
Fugus and Mildew Resistance
4
4
Maintenance Requirement
4
4
Opacity / Hiding Power
5
3

Elastideck: A flexible, breathable waterproof membrane for horizontal surfaces.
Best Suited: Balconies, walkways and slab -on-grade surfaces. Excellent for pedestrian and light vehicular traffic.

Super Color Stain: A penetrating opaque water-based stain that provides uniform color to concrete and masonry.
Best Suited: Apply to Elastideck in the same color to provide resistance to dirt pick up and staining.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN CHOOSING A COLOR AND COATING

The actual color of the coating and stain may vary from the color samples in this card.
Always order a wet sample to be applied to the intended substrate. Allow to cure for a minimum of 24 hours before evaluating.
Stains are generally used in a color similar to the substrate and tend to be more natural looking compared to paints.
Paints are generally used to change the color of the substrate.
Elastomeric coatings are used to waterproof substrates that have movement (cracking or when carbonation is a concern).
The curing rate will affect the final color of Conpro Stucco. Substrate absorption, temperature, wind, moisture and the changing angle of the sun or obstructions that block the sun while curing will contribute to color variation of cementitious coating.
Always apply a sample of the material to the structure to determine actual coverage and the degree of adhesion (ASTM D3359). Allow one week curing before conducting adhesion test.
Plastermix applied to concrete prior to a coating will dramatically improve the overall appearance by creating a uniform, bug-hole free surface.

Projects Showcase

Bush Memorial Center

Bush Memorial Center

Project History

Bush Memorial Center is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture in the Country. It serves as an elegant, formal approach to the northern end of the historic Sage College Campus. It was originally designed by James Dakin in 1836 as the First Presbyterian Church. The firm, Architectural+, was selected to design the complete interior and exterior renovation. The existing stucco system had extensive cracking and was delaminating. Investigation of the structure determined that the entire stucco system which was applied directly to the multi-wythe brick walls, required replacement. Exterior restoration included replacing the deteriorated stucco system with a polymer-modified fiber reinforced base coat and a traditional cementitious stucco finish. The base coat varied from 1/2 – 1-1/2 inches in thickness. The contractor recreated the original profiles with the use of templates and imagination. The project received an Excellence in Historic Preservation Award from the Preservation League of New York State.

Arcade Building

 

Project History

Seneca Falls was named after a group of canals that run along side the Seneca River. Over the last decade, villages along the canals have been restoring historic structures, including the Arcade Building. The canal side concrete columns and beams had been deteriorated for many years. The contractor applied ECB, an anti-corrosion coating to the cleaned reinforced steel followed by a long open time bonding agent to the substrate. Multiple repair zones were prepared then overbuilt using Conpro Set, an overhead and vertical repair mortar. This was hand applied in several lifts and shaved to the original profile. A finish coat was applied to the entire surface for protection. The upper concrete beams had severe damage and the decision was made to encapsulate the substrate with Conpro One Coat, a stucco base that combines the scratch and brown coat in one application up to 1 – 2 inches thick, followed by a cementitious stucco finish. Conpro Shield W was applied to the entire structure to prevent water penetration.

Contractor
F. G. Rayburn Mason
Contractors, Inc.,
Canandaigua, NY

Distributor
Phelps Cement Products,
Phelps, NY

 

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