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2 EUROPLAST By Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. Description Europlast is a pre-colored, wet-mix polymer based interior & exterior coating system that transforms vertical walls into a classic example of old world Venetian style plaster. This versatile decorative coating exhibits a rich aesthetic appearance with unlimited color and texture opportunities. Achieve a wide range of effects from Rustic plaster to smooth polished limestone. Note: Europlast surfaces must receive a coat of Euroseal either clear or tinted after curing. See Euroseal data sheet. Color 20 standard colors, see color chart for specifics. Special colors available upon request, virtually no limit to selection of shades. Use Europlast is a decorative finish providing color, texture and a weathering surface in a trowel applied coating. Applications over interior and exterior wall surfaces including stucco, one coat stucco, brick, block, plaster, cementitous sheathings, and water management EIFS, even primed drywall for interior applications. Various other substrates may be applicable, contact technical for specific details. Container 60 pounds net weight / 5-gallon pail Properties: Adhesion Excellent adhesion to suitable, properly prepared surfaces. Working Time Sets in 1-4 hours after being mixed with cement. Coverage Approximately 200 square feet per container depending on desired texture. Mixing Europlast should be mixed 1:1 by weight with fresh, dry White Portland Cement type I or II. Product should be allowed to sit for 10 minutes, then remixed prior to use. Apply immediately. Drying Time hours, depending on climate. Drying time can be greatly affected by temperature and humidity. Storage Protect from freezing. Store in a cool, dry area tightly sealed. Recommended storage temperature between F. Clean-up Water soluble when wet. Shelf Life One year, if protected from direct sunlight and freezing temperatures. Limitations 1. Ambient and surface temperatures must be above 40 F during application and drying period. 2. Europlast should never be used on horizontal surfaces. Surface Preparation Substrate must be clean, dry, and free from all loose or foreign materials prior to application of Europlast. Application Europlast is normally applied with ordinary stainless steel masonry trowels. It can also be spray applied with proper equipment onto the substrate, then troweled to desired texture.

3 EUROPLAST Application Instructions: Using a standard paddle type mixer and ½ inch drill (450 RPM) mix Europlast at a 1 to 1 Ratio by weight with fresh, lump free White Portland Cement Type I or II. Slowly add cement to liquid Europlast, mix until smooth and consistent. Allow to stand for 5 10 minutes and remix to a uniform consistency. Immediately apply mixed Europlast finish. Note: The Europlast liquid to white cement ratio is critical for uniformity in color. Recommended method is to weigh both materials. Europlast shall be installed in a continuous application to natural breaks such as corners, expansion joints, or dissimilar materials. Mechanics must maintain a wet edge using sufficient personnel and scaffolding otherwise cold joints will result. Scaffolding is normally spaced approximately 18 inches or more from the wall to prevent staging lines. Work the shady or cool side of the building. Each plasterer should use the same type tools and techniques to match the adjacent areas below and on each side. Do not use different batch numbers on the same wall. Different batch numbers of the same color should be boxed prior to use. One Coat Semi-Smooth Surface Europlast should be applied across wall surfaces at a minimum thickness of 1/16 to 1/8 inch. The entire surface should be covered. Once applied the Europlast should be left un-disturbed until it has taken-up to a point where your finger will stay on the surface rather than sink into the material. At this time, the entire wall surface should be floated using small amounts of water on a clean trowel. Floating the Europlast in a circular or cross directional motion using gentle pressure will achieve a flat surface. Allow to dry a minimum of 24 hours. Two Coat Course Texture: Note: Leaving some texture in the first coat will provide for a finished wall surface with more character and depth if a two coat textured finish is required or specified. Depending on desired final appearance the second coat is NOT troweled over the entire surface but rather randomly applied in a multi-directional manner to create a unique pattern consistent with the cosmetic requirements for the project. Using the same or different color Europlast apply a second coat of material over the first at a thickness approximately 1/16 inch as before, allowing the material to take-up or set prior to wet trowel floating. Note: Water should be placed on the clean trowel when floating, not to the wall surface; water applied to the walls may cause colors to run. Europlast must not be subject to direct rain while dying, appropriate protection shall be required. Once the Europlast has sufficiently dried, (Minimum 24 hours) it is ready to receive the tinted antique, or clear Euroseal coating. See Euroseal data sheet for specific application instructions. Europlast should be sealed with Euroseal as soon as possible after drying to prevent potential efflorescence or color drift. Euroseal shall not be applied to wet Europlast surfaces. They must be dry, wet walls will inhibit the sealer s ability to absorb into the finish.

4 EUROSEAL By Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. Description: Euroseal is a 100% Acrylic Polymer Sealer that is applied over Stuc-O-Flex Europlast finish and can also be applied to Cement stuccos, cementitious products, Brick, Block, Stone, etc. and Acrylic finishes to provide an antique or weathered appearance. It is highly resistant to moisture and helps to shed water in vertical wall applications while minimizing challenges associated with efflorescence. High-Gloss Euroseal is available for interior applications. Color Euroseal is available in clear and an unlimited selection of semi-transparent colors. The Euroseal colors are available in both pre-tinted containers and pre-packaged color bottles for addition at the project site. This product is intended to create an old world or weathered look while adding a striking characteristic to completed walls. Use Euroseal has a unique ability to transform a standard wall finish into a classic example of centuries old plaster. This semitransparent sealer is formulated to obtain an uneven antiqued or mottled appearance on Stuc-O-Flex Europlast finish. Euroseal also provides a highly water- resistant surface that helps reduce dirt pick-up and control efflorescence. Euroseal may also be applied to properly cured Cement stucco, One-coat stucco, Brick, Block, Stone, even painted textured surfaces. Container Euroseal is packaged in 5-gallon pails. Euroseal color bottles are packaged in 16- Oz. containers. Surface Preparation Substrate must be fully cured, clean, dry, and free from all loose or foreign materials prior to application. Mixing Using a paddle type mixer agitate Euroseal making sure all pigments are evenly dispersed prior to use. Do not introduce air into the product. Application Euroseal may be applied by brush, roller, or appropriate spray equipment. Clean-up Water-soluble when wet. Properties: Adhesion Excellent adhesion to properly prepared substrates. Coverage Approximately square feet per 5-gallon container, depending on substrate porosity & application method. Drying Time Approximately hours, depending on climate. Protect from inclement weather and freezing temperatures while drying. Storage Protect from freezing. Store in a cool, dry area tightly sealed. Recommended storage temperature between F. Shelf Life One year, if protected from direct sunlight and freezing temperatures. Limitations Ambient and surface temperatures must be above 40 F during application and drying period.

5 Europlast Finish System Direct Application Over Cement Stucco Substrates MANUFACTURER S SPECIFICATIONS / SECTION EXTERIOR WALL FINISH SYSTEM PART 1-GENERAL 1.00 SCOPE: Manufacturer's specifications containing the requirements necessary for proper installation of the Europlast finish system over a properly prepared cement stucco substrate DESCRIPTION A. Provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to install the field applied Europlast finish coating. B. Related work specifications: 1. Unit masonry Sheathing Steel frame (light gauge) Concrete Sealant QUALITY ASSURANCE *** Weather Resistant Barrier *** Consider as an option the Enka-Therm #5006, a unique combination of entangled nylon filaments attached to a highly reflective radiant barrier thereby maximizing thermal performance in a weather resistant barrier offering a multi-directional moisture evacuation cavity. Contact: or techservice@stucoflex.com *** Installation of stucco shall be in direct correlation with manufacturer s specification and application instructions, or the Uniform Building Code requirements. *** Caulking details, flashings, and terminations shall insure no water intrusion behind EUROPLAST finish or cement stucco substrate. *** Some maintenance may be required to assure continued performance of properly detailed terminations within this system. CEMENT STUCCO SUBSTRATE 1. Moisture content of the stucco shall not exceed 19% at the time of Europlast application.

6 2. Stucco basecoat shall be fully cured, clean, dry, and free of all efflorescence and foreign materials. 3. Stucco should be applied as required by the applicable building codes. In the case of a "one-coat" stucco substrate, the manufacturer's specifications shall be followed exactly. 4. Care should be taken at system terminations so as not to allow moisture behind the Stucco or Europlast finish coat. GENERAL 1. The minimum slope of any surface shall not be less than 4" in 12". 2. To insure long term performance, the stucco system shall be engineered with regard for intended installation. 3. Expansion joint details required as specified by the design professional in addition to; where dissimilar materials abut, in conjunction with building expansion joints, not exceeding 144 Sq. ft. of wall surface, and where extreme structural movement may occur, particularly at plate lines in wood frame construction SUBMITTALS A. Contracted applicator shall provide one (1), 2' by 2' foot sample for each texture and color selection. This will be fabricated using the same tools, equipment and techniques as intended for project installation. B. Prior to start up, obtain architect's and owner's approval on above samples both in color and texture. C. Approved samples shall be maintained throughout project construction in order to judge completed work for acceptance DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Materials shall be delivered in original unopened packages with labels clearly visible. B. Products shall be stored out of direct sunlight, protected from the weather, tightly sealed at temperatures above 40 F. C. Do not allow product to freeze JOB CONDITIONS A. Ambient temperatures shall be 40 F or greater at time of installation, and will remain so for a minimum 24 hours or protection and heat must be supplemented to insure proper drying. B. Product installation shall not take place during inclement weather unless adequate protection is provided both during application and until cured. Protect materials from rain until dried. C. High humidity conditions (fog, mist, etc.) can extend drying time LIMITED WARRANTY A. Upon proper installation of wall system a five year product warranty will be issued.

7 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 GENERAL A. In accordance with these specifications all products required (excluding cement stucco) for the Europlast finish System installation shall be obtained from STUC-O-FLEX INTERNATIONAL unless otherwise approved in writing MATERIALS A. EUROPLAST, finish as manufactured by STUC-O-FLEX INTERNATIONAL, is a decorative finish providing color, texture and a weathering surface in a trowel or spray applied coating. Europlast is factory premixed, color integrated, 100% acrylic polymer modified cement, textured finish for use with this application. Numerous textures can be achieved using a variety of application methods. Spray or trowel applied in approved textures. Provided in 20 standard colors, special colors upon request, See STUC-O-FLEX standard color chart. Contact technical for specific details. B. EUROSEAL, has a unique ability to transform Europlast wall finish into a classic example of centuries old plaster. This semi-transparent sealer is formulated to obtain an uneven antiqued or mottled appearance on Stuc-O-Flex Europlast finish. Euroseal also provides a highly water-resistant surface that helps reduce dirt pick-up and control efflorescence. C. WATER, shall be clean and potable in clean containers without any residue or foreign materials. D. Sealant system (CAULKING), Shall be of appropriate quality to prevent potential water intrusion. Consult manufacturers for specific details and specification MIXING AND PREPARATION A. Europlast should be mixed 1:1 by weight with fresh, dry White Portland Cement type I or II. Product should be allowed to sit for 10 minutes, then remixed prior to use. Apply immediately. B. Euroseal, Using a paddle type mixer agitate making sure all pigments are evenly dispersed prior to use. Do not introduce air into the product. C. Never add modifiers, admixtures or other products not specified to any STUC-O-FLEX manufactured products. D. Small amounts of water may be added to adjust viscosity (12oz. maximum per 5-gallon pail). PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSPECTION

8 A. Substrate shall be examined for compliance with construction documents and system specifications prior to installation of the Stucco application. 1/4" inch shall be the maximum allowable planar irregularity within 8 feet in any direction. B. Architect and General Contractor will be made aware of any such substrate concerns. All problem areas shall be rectified before installation may continue. C. Details for proper sealant joints shall be required INSTALLATION A. CEMENT STUCCO shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or applicable building codes providing a smooth, dry substrate on which to accept the EUROPLAST finish coating. 1. Appropriate drying time must be adhered to so as to provide a structurally sound substrate with a moisture content of 19% or less. B. Pre-based EPS Foam shapes, if used, shall be installed at this time. These are adhesively attached by coating the back of the shape with PRM Base coat. Then, using manufacturer supplied fiberglass mesh and PRM base coat, the shape shall be feathered into the adjacent wall area leaving a minimum 2.5" of mesh on both the shape and the wall surface. Installation at this time insures trim details will be fully embedded in base coat and fiberglass reinforcing mesh, providing a structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing detail. 1. Allow PRM to dry minimum 24 hours or until dried below 19% moisture content. C. EUROPLAST shall be applied in color and texture as approved by Architect and/or Client using stainless steel trowels or appropriate spray equipment with sufficient manpower and equipment to insure a continuous operation without cold joints, scaffolding lines, etc. Finished wall sections shall match approved job site sample. Coverage and thickness shall vary depending on texture desired and specified final appearance. 1. Mix Europlast as described under section 2.03 prior to use. 2. Small amounts of water may be added to adjust viscosity (6oz. maximum per 5-gallon pail). 3. Do not moist-cure Europlast finish coat. D. EUROSEAL Shall be installed using a brush, roller, or appropriate spray equipment. Apply a liberal coat of Euroseal to the clean, dry Europlast finish and allow material to absorb into the surface, (5-10 minutes depending on weather conditions), then back roll to remove excess product. Allow to dry. 1. Stir frequently during use JOB SITE CLEAN UP A. Europlast applicator shall remove all excess wall system materials from completed project areas. B. Coverings, scaffolds, etc. shall be removed.