Clayworks Rustic Finishes

1. OVERVIEW

A premixed, pre-pigmented interior wall & ceiling plaster, ready to mix with water and apply with traditional plastering skills and tools.

2. SUPPLY

25 kg bags of dried plaster. Recyclable or compostable bags.

3. COVERAGE

1.5 m² per bag. 6-7 mm thickness.

4. OTHER ESSENTIALS

Clayworks Wall Primer & Clayworks Glaze (supplied by Clayworks with all clay plaster orders for additional cost).

5. APPLICATION

We strongly recommend application by an approved Clayworks plasterer. Where this is not possible, please see our application guidelines.

6. COLOURS

88 standard colours. Custom colours available on request. UV resistant. Through pigmented.

7. COMPOSITION

Unique blends of unfired clays mixed with natural minerals and pigments.

8. SUBSTRATE

Most commonly applied directly onto gypsum plasterboard, masonry, block work, wood fibre board & wood wool carrier board. Can be applied directly onto gypsum backing board suitably primed and backed with 12 mm plywood. For further information please see our Design Details DD02-01.

Cannot be applied directly onto wood, including plywood, MDF or OSB.

9. RESTRICTIONS ON USE

Suitable for interior walls and ceilings and fixed furniture. Appropriate for bathrooms, but not wet or shower areas. We advise against use on items that will be moved around or doors. Not suitable for floors. Clayworks supply interior waterproof finishes and exterior grade finishes where a seamless match is required.

10. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

UK. Manufactured in Cornwall.

11. FIRE

BS 476: Part 7: 1997 Surface spread of flame: achieved Class 1
BS 476: Part 6: 1989 + A1: 2009 Fire Propagation test: fire propagation index I = 0.5, i1 = 0.0.

The results confirm that the plasters fulfil the following: UK Building Regulations: Class 0.
Class 0 is defined as: BS 476-7 Surface spread of flame Class 1, and BS 476-6 Fire propagation index test (I < 12, i1 < 6).

Euroclass A1 Fire Rating to EN13501 and EN15824 international standards.

12. HEALTH & SAFETY

As a powdered product a dust mask should always be worn when handling the product. Non Caustic.

13. ACOUSTICS

Noise reduction coefficient (NRC): 0.20 – 0.25 NRC depending on backing board. Sound absorption coefficient tests conducted in accordance with British Standard BS EN ISO 354 available.

14. SUSTAINABILITY

Extremely low embodied carbon: 0.048 kg CO2 e/kg. (LCA stages A1-A3. Full A1 – D assessment is available in our EPD). Product and packaging are fully compostable at all stages of lifecycle.

15. HEALTH

Low VOCs, formaldehydes, polymers or oils. Absorbs toxins, regulates humidity. No off-gassing. Health Product Declaration & VOC Emissions Certificates.

16. Maintenance

Can be wiped clean with a non-toxic cleaner when glazed. Seamless. Easily repaired. Fixtures, fittings, wall hangings as per any other plaster.

17. DRYING TIME

48-72 hours for the entire finish to dry.

18. DENSITIES

 

Dried:  low g/L   high g/L
1240.536 1581.256
Applied:  g/l kg/m3 Thickness (mm) kg/ m²
1536 10 mm 15.4

19. IMPACT

BS EN 520 – Impact diameter < 15 mm

20. THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

0.97 W/mK

21. MOISTURE BUFFER VALUE

1.4

22. LIGHT REFLECTIVE VALUE

Tested to BS.8493:2008+A1:2010. Ranges from 24.6 (grey) to 40.1 (green).

23. DETAILS

For details please also see our separate data sheet Clayworks Design Details, as per Smooth & Tonal sheet.

24. DIRECTIONS FOR STORAGE

Keep dry, do not pierce bags. Any left over material should be kept in sealed containers for future repairs or use.

 

December 2022