Terraco Handycoat Crack Filler

Terraco Handycoat Crack Filler

Product Overview - Handycoat Crack Filler is a ready-to-use flexible crack filler recommended for use on all common building surfaces. - It is specially manufactured for the painter to repair and touch-up exterior and interior surfaces. - It is designed for filling joints, hairline cracks etc. - Unlike conventional fillers, Handycoat Crack Filler has elastic properties, does not flake off, is permanent and retains its adhesion. Properties - Easy to apply - Highly flexible - Excellent adhesion - Excellent impact resistance Areas Of Use - Suitable for interior & exterior surfaces. - It is weather resistant and bonds extremely well to a wide range of materials, including: cementitious materials, gypsum boards, sprayplaster, wood, galvanized and primed antirust steel surfaces, etc. Application Method Surface Preparation - Ensure the substrate is sound. Using a putty knife, cut along the cracks in a V shape. - The maximum openings of the cracks should be 5 mm wide x 3 mm deep. - Remove all the dust, dirt, foreign matter, plaster debris, etc. from the surface completely. - Apply a diluted coat of Terraco Terrabond A (1:5 with water) to the opened crack by brush. Application: - Infill the crack openings using Handycoat Crack Filler and allow it to dry. Ensure the crack filling is done in a crisscross pattern. - Allow to dry for 6-8 hours and apply a second coat (if necessary) to achieve full levelling. - If required, lightly sand down the final surface before painting, preferably within 24 hours of application. - Apply the filler in a thin, even layer (maximum 1 mm). - Clean tools and equipment with water after use. Limitations: - Do not apply during rising temperatures to avoid the risk of out gassing resulting in pin-holing. - Do not apply on bituminous coating. For exterior areas, do not apply if rain is likely over the next 24 hours.