DESCRIPTION:
Commercial grade, fiber-reinforced, polymer modified 1/2" base coat and/or scratch/brown mix
Factory-prepared mixture of portland cement and proprietary ingredients
Washed plaster sand meeting ASTM C 897 is added at the job site
Can be used as a substrate for a variety of finishes

USES:
As a base coat, apply En-rock Type F base to:
Metal lath

• 2.5 lb/sq. yd. flat (no self-furred) galvanized expanded metal for 1/2" assemblies applied over building paper over continuous exterior sheathing, or over expanded polystyrene (EPS) applied over building paper over continuous sheathing
• 3.4 lb/sq. yd. self-furred galvanized expanded metal for 3/8" scratch and 3/8" brown assemblies applied over building paper over continuous exterior sheathing, or over expanded polystyrene (EPS) applied over building paper over continuous sheathing

Masonry
Concrete
Conventional portland cement plaster scratch coat

FEATURES:
Excellent as a base for smooth finishes
No moist curing required
High PSI
High tensile strength
One hour fire-resistance rated assemblies available at 1/2"
Under normal conditions, ready to accept finish after 24 hours
Polymer modified, no liquid admixture required

COMPOSITION:
Binder: Portland cement
Fibers: Polymer monofilament, alkali-resistant
Proprietary additives
Color: Gray