Mapei Colorite Beton

Mapei Colorite Beton is a water-based semi-transparent anti carbonation paint for Exterior Walls Insulation Systems, made up of non-saponifiable, pure acrylic resin in water dispersion.

Best Uses

Mapei Colorite Beton is suitable for painting concrete structures, reinforced concrete and general cementitious surfaces with a coat of semi-transparent paint, leaving the form-work or natural finish of the piece visible and homogenising the colour. The special formulation of the product makes it particularly suitable for protecting surfaces against damage caused by CO2, SO2 and sunlight. The long-lasting, durable protection is also guaranteed by the product's good repellence to water and its moderate permeability to vapour.

Colorite Beton is a semi-transparent paint for external and internal walls, made up of non-saponifiable, pure acrylic resin in water dispersion providing a smooth finish for internal and external surfaces and is also suitable for use on EWI Exterior Wall Insulation applications.

• Anti-Carbonation Paint
• A smooth finish for internal and external surfaces
• Non-saponifiable
• Pure acrylic resin
• Resistant to salt and sunlight

Colorite Beton protects cementitious substrates against damage caused by CO2 (carbonation) and SO2. Colours from the colour chart range or other colours using the ColorMap automatic colouring system.

Mapei Colorite Beton is resistant to all climatic conditions and the aggressive attack of smog, salt and sunlight, and provides a long-lasting protective coat for the substrate. Colorite Beton protects the substrate and leaves an attractive finish which evens out the colour without hiding the surface structure.

Application

Preparation of the substrate
New surfaces or surfaces which have been patched-up with repair mortar must be well cured, perfectly clean, sound and dry. Remove all traces of oil and grease and parts which are not well-attached from the surface. Seal any cracks which are present in the substrate and repair the parts which are in poor condition. Seal porosity and level off uneven areas of the substrate with a mortar and smoothing compounds from the MAPEI building products line. Apply a coat of Mapei Malech (ready-to-use) and allow to dry 12–24 hours before applying Colorite Beton.

Preparation of the product
Dilute Colorite Beton with water. To help the product penetrate well into the substrate, especially if it is very compact and not very absorbent, we recommend diluting the first coat with 20%-25% of water and, after approximately 24 hours, the application of a second coat diluted with 10%-15% of water. Make sure that the product is completely homogenised when diluting. If possible, use a low-speed drill to help with mixing. If only a part of the product is to be prepared, mix the Colorite Beton as is in its original container before pouring off the quantity required.

Application of the product
Colorite Beton is applied using traditional methods with a brush, a roller, by air-spraying or with an airless spray-gun system on top of a coat of dry Mapei Malech primer. The protection cycle comprises the application of at least two coats of Colorite Beton at a distance of 24 hours between each coat under normal temperature and humidity conditions, and in all cases when the underlying layer is completely dry.