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Coraflex™

"Crackbridging", Flexible Stucco Look Finish for Walls and Decks

Coraflex™ is a resin bonded decorative flexible stucco finish which provides a waterproof crackbridging protection to the exterior of a building.

It is supplied in three grades to achieve different textures and effects:
Fine
Knockdown, Faux Finish
Apply with: Trowel and Hopper Gun
Medium (Trowel and spray grades available)
Plain (Sand or colored concrete-look) Finish
Apply with: Trowel or Spray (Hopper Gun)
Coarse
Different textures: Swirl and Striated Finish
Apply with: Trowel

Uses

Coraflex™ is used as an exterior wall system for application over concrete, stucco, masonry, plywood, gypsum sheathing and other approved building materials to provide a highly decorative, colorfast stucco finish. It is also used to repair existing EIFS surfaces.
Coraflex™ can be applied over sheetrock on interior wall surfaces to provide a decorative, rustic appearance.
Coraflex™ is an attractive finish for patios, decks, pool decks and plaza decks when used in conjunction with Sealoflex Wearcoat™.

Advantages

- Highly flexible and waterproof
- Low maintenance
- Provides excellent thermal protection
- Outstanding dirt pick up resistance
- Provides decorative appearance
- Solves EIFS failures
- Fully adheres directly to most substrates
- Does not require painting.
- Can be applied as a durable faux tile finish.

Surface Preparation

Existing Stucco or EIFS Surfaces
The substrate must be sound, dry and free of oil, dirt, grease, fats or chemicals. Where active cracks occur that exceed 15 mils in movement, it is necessary to first repair the crack as follows: Apply a generous coat of Sealoflex Pink® through a piece of 4” wide Coraflex Jointing Fabric™ to fully adhere and saturate the fabric symmetrically over the crack; Allow to dry. Do not fill the crack with any caulk or grout before commencing with the above treatment. Thereby allowing free movement of the substrate under the repair.
New and Existing Wood or Composite Sheathing
All joints between sheathing, use Sealoflex Buttergrade™ to fill all fastener holes, indentions and imperfections on sheathing to create a smooth even surface. Apply a generous coat of Sealoflex Pink® through Coraflex Jointing Fabric™ to fully adhere and saturate the fabric symmetrically over joints between individual sheathing panels. Similarly, wrap all window and door openings continuing from 2” on the exterior wall surface through the opening to terminate flush with the interior wall surface. (See drawing CST 2). Coat entire exterior surface with Sealoflex Pink® wrapcoat at 100 sq.ft./gal. windows, doors, appliques, trim, etc. must be installed at this time and properly waterproofed using Coraflex Jointing Fabric™.
New and Existing Masonry Surfaces
On substrates such as concrete block or brick where joint lines need to be hidden or deteriorated surfaces where reprofiling is necessary, Corabase™ is applied by trowel to the surface at between 1/16” and 1/8” depending upon the severity of the imperfections being masked. Refer to the Corabase™ sheet for specific information about application and technical data.
Wood and Concrete Decks
Coraflex™ can be applied as a decorative finish over wood or concrete deck surfaces. It is required to use the full Sealoflex waterproofing system prior to the application of Coraflex™. It is also required that the Coraflex™ is overcoated with clear Wearcoat™. Refer to the Sealoflex deck application guide 1.3.1.5.

Application

Apply Coraflex™ directly to the prepared surface using a clean stainless steel trowel with rounded corners. Thickness is determined by aggregate size. Using the same trowel, continue to float the Coraflex™ to an even “sand” texture and allow to cure.
Or
Apply Coraflex™ by hopper gun or stucco spray equipment to fully cover the substrate. Allow to dry, then apply second coat.

For Decks, Refer To:
1.3.1.5 - Decks with Colored, Textured, and Hardwearing Finish Application Guide

For Walls, Refer To:
2.1.3 - Coraflex Stucco System Exterior Application Over Wall Structures
2.1.5 - Coraflex Stucco System Exterior Application over Masonry Structures

Precautions

Coraflex™ must be applied without breaks between architectural features to avoid cold joints. Do not apply Coraflex™ if rain is imminent,or in freezing temperatures. Do not trowel Coraflex™ onto surfaces in full sunshine. Pressure treated Plywood must be dry before applying Sealoflex Products.

Important Notes

For this and/or related products, please refer to individual product data sheets, System Application Guides, Products MSDS, Primer Chart, Fabric Chart.

Color

Available in many attractive colors.

Technical Data

Shelf Life and
Storage Conditions:

12 months, unopened,
Store between +40˚F and +90˚F
DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE

Application Temperature:

+45˚F to 105˚F (Ambient)
+40˚F to 130˚F (Surface)

Drying Time:

2 hours, at 77˚F, 50% RH

Full Cure:

7 days

Density:

13.0 lb/gal

Elongation:

300% at full cure at 77˚F
(ASTM 412)
285% after 1500 hours

Tensile Strength:

220 psi at 77˚F

Low Temperature Flexibility:

Passes 1/8” mandrel bend at
15 mils thickness

Water Vapor Transmission Rate
(ASTM E96)

2.02 perms

Mildew Resistance
(ASTM 32784):

No growth

Tensile Bond Strength
ASTM C 297 per ICC-ES AC24:
Plywood:
CMU Block:

 

 78.8 psi
121.9 psi

Freeze Thaw
Per ICC-ES AC24:

No effects

Water Resistance
ASTM D2247 per ICC-ES AC24:

No effects

Accelerated Weathering
ASTM G154 2000 Hours:

No effects

Crack-Cycling and
Water Resistance
ICC-ES AC209:

No cracking at joint
No water penetration
No delamination

Salt Spray (ASTM D117):

No effects noted

Packaging:

5 gallon pails

Coverage

Approximately 80-100 sq.ft./5-gal. pail