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Badisof Plus Reinforced French Lime Wash Instructions

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Introduction

More than just a lime wash, this wall cladding is a French hydrated lime base with Casein. It is reinforced with a very fine granulated aggregates and a silicate giving exceptional versatility and performance. White in color, it can be used alone or tinted with our Ochers and pigments.

With this formula it is not only possible to create opaque lime washes, but also to achieve shiny lime finishes such as Moroccan Tadelakt and traditional Venetian polished plaster when used over our Sofodor Lime Plaster.

Thanks to its natural qualities, this cladding is particularly recommended for renovation of historic structures It is also recommended for new construction or wherever its outstanding decorative qualities are desired.

Available in buckets of 8 kilos (17.6 lbs)

Suitable Surfaces

Suitable on all lime supports such as our Sofodor French White Plaster, or natural mineral supports that have normal absorbency, are clean and free from oil or grease. This includes stone, mortars, bricks, etc.

Suitable on all lime supports such as our Sofodor French White Plaster, or natural mineral supports that have normal absorbency, are clean and free from oil or grease. This includes stone, mortars, bricks, etc.

The following surfaces must have Sofix Primer applied first:

  • Any painted surface (glossy paints must be removed)
  • Drywall (with a white latex or acrylic primer applied first)
  • Blue Board (best covered with Sofodor Lime Plaster or hiding primer and Sofix)
  • Old cement plaster
  • Gypsum Plaster
  • Cement Block (recommended as a base regulator-Refer to Sofix Product Instructions.)
  • Surfaces of unknown composition

DO NOT APPLY TO METALS, WOOD OR PLASTIC

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Mixing Instructions for Brush or Sponge Applications

NOTES:

  1. Use only on suitable surfaces or those primed with Sofix Primer
  2. On absorbent (unprimed) surfaces, wet down thoroughly a day before to prevent the surface from wicking away moisture from the wash too quickly. The surface should be damp but not dripping to provide the proper moisture at application time.
  3. For Plaster Effects use the alternate mixing instructions

Step 1:
Using a paint mixing paddle attached to a power drill, mix the dry powder for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2:
While continuing to mix, slowly pour 2 to 3 liters (68 oz to 101 oz) of clean water into the powder. Mix for 3 minutes at slow speed until you have a homogeneous paste.

Step 3:
Let the mixture rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4:
Next add the amount of clean water for the desired technique:

  • Brushed Wash: 6 to 10 liters (1.58 to 2.64 gallons)
  • Sponged Wash: 5 to 8 liters (0.53 to 1.06 gallons)

NOTE: Prepare only enough wash to cover your chosen square footage within 3 to 5 hours.

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Application Instructions For Brushed or Sponged Wash

Apply the wash using a figure eight or butterfly stroke. Hand-stir the wash often to redistribute the silica that falls to the bottom of the bucket - do not use the drill mixer.

Two coats are recommended for a Wash application, whether by brush or by sponge.

Second and additional layers are applied as soon as the prior layer is dry to the touch.



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Mixing and Application Instructions for Plaster Effects

With Badisof Plus you can create various plaster finishes including a smooth, watered, or floated plaster effect. When used over a base of our Sofodor White French Lime Plaster, it is possible to create Italian polished plaster and Moroccan Tadelakt.

Mix 1 part Badisof Plus powder to ½ part of water to obtain a consistency like thick shaving foam.

Apply this preparation with a trowel or blade to a layer of .04" (1mm) thickness over a base of Sofodor White French Lime Plaster. Once your fingers no longer stick to the applied Badisof Plus finish coat, take a damp (not dripping) sponge and rub it to obtain a floated effect.

As an optional final step after the floating, use a stainless steel blade held at a slight angle to burnish or polish the plaster.

For Tadelakt, apply a final protective coat of our traditional Black Soap while the plaster is slightly damp.

For a Venetian finish, use wall wax (tinted or untinted) applied with a rag or sponge (for lighter application), or with a metal trowel or blade for more texture. The wax can then be polished for greater sheen using a trowel or blade to burnish. Waxes may be solvent or water-based depending upon the qualities desired.

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Coloring Badisof Lime Wash With Our Ochers And Pigments

To tint Badisof with our Ochers or Pigments, follow this guideline in relation to the weight of the dry Badisof Plus Powder:

Ochers, Natural Earths and Minerals: 1 to 15%
Oxides: 1 to 5%

Mix the Ocher or pigment into the DRY powder for the initial mixing in Step 1.

It is recommended to test your ratios for color before beginning your project. Do not rely on the color when wet, but the shade of the finish coat on the wall once fully dry. The Earth Pigments Company assumes no responsibility for the outcome of customer coloration of the product.

NOTE: It is up to the end user to determine the proper amount of pigment for the desired outcome.



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Coverage Estimates for 8 kilo bucket

  • Brushed Wash: 400 to 800 sq ft (200 grams to 100 grams per sq meter)
  • For the Sponged Wash: 200 to 400 sq ft per bucket of 17.6 lbs (400 to 200 grams per sq meter)
  • For the plaster effects: 86 sq ft per bucket of 17.6 lbs (2.2 lbs per 10.76 sq ft)

Coverage will depend upon the absorbency and texture of the support.

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