Meoded - Golmex Look de hormigón

Depending on surface conditions:

1 quart container (2lb) of Golmex™ will cover between 3.2 - 5.6 sq. ft. up to an ⅛” thickness with two coats.

1 gallon container (10lb) of Golmex™ will cover between 16-28 sq. ft. up to an ⅛” thickness with two coats.

1 bucket container (50lb) of Golmex™ will cover between 80-140 sq. ft. up to an ⅛” thickness with two coats.

Golmex™ plaster comes in a standard cement color that can be custom tinted to darker shades with any universal and powder colorants. It can also be glazed with Meoded’s Velature Glaze™, a color wash that provides a semi-transparent finish.

For 1 gallon (10lb) add approximately 30-36oz of clean water for desired mixture.
Mix 1 bucket (50lb) of Golmex™ with approximately 150-180oz of clean water.
Mixing different batches of Golmex™ with different amounts of water, different mixing speeds/time or adding more water to rehydrate the Golmex™ will alter the color, and cause color variations in the final look. Golmex™ has a working time of 45 min - 1.5 hours when mixing with clean water, only mix as needed.

Surface should be clean, dust and oil free. If the surface absorbs the material unevenly the final “look” will be different, (part of the wall is joint compound and the other part is painted drywall).

New Drywall
Prime drywall substrate with PVA acrylic primer and let it dry fully. Next, apply one coat of Meoded Quartz Primer™, allowing it 3 to 5 hours to dry.

Existing Surface
Any surface with sheen should be sanded, then prime the surface with multi-purpose primer and let it dry fully. Next apply one coat of Meoded Quartz Primer™ allowing it to dry for 3 to 5 hours. Preparation of flat surfaces requires only the application of Meoded Quartz Primer™.

Exterior Brown Coat
Surface should first be pressure washed and cleaned. When the surface is fully dry, apply Meoded Quartz Primer™ diluted with up to 30% water. Let it dry for at least 3 to 5 hours. It is recommended to apply three thin coats of Golmex™ plaster over the brown coat to achieve a smooth surface.

Use a stainless steel trowel or a spatula to apply the two coats of Golmex™.

First Coat: Golmex™ should be applied thinly and evenly, covering the entire wall. It is recommended to use a damp sponge in a circular motion over the surface while the first coat is still tacky to raise the grain and make the surface more even.
Allow at least 12 hours for the first coat to dry.

Second Coat: Apply the second coat just like the first, making sure to cover the entire surface. Before the material is dry, use a trowel to gently compress the surface to make it smooth, keeping in mind the more you compress the smoother the surface. You can use a spray bottle to spritz the surface while compressing to achieve an even smoother look, but the same amount of water should be sprayed on the entire wall to prevent color inconsistency. Because of the extended dry time of the Golmex™ formula, you can create different texture effects during the second coat. If a polished concrete look is desired you can sand the surface with 220 grit sandpaper 24 hours after application.

NOTE: Material is pliable for one hour depending on weather conditions. To avoid spoilage, do not mix more than the amount needed to cover the surface you are working on.

Seal the surface after a minimum of 48 hours of dry time, clean up with warm water and avoid letting spillage to dry.