Coverage Guidance

Theoretical coverage – on a perfectly flat, non-porous surface, a 2kg mixed pack of Koi-Kote will cover an area of 6.6 square meters at a film thickness of 200 microns.

Consideration should therefore be given when calculating the Koi-Kote required for application to concrete blockwork or screeded surfaces as both the porosity and roughness of these will influence the amount used.

As render and concrete block composition vary so much it is extremely difficult to advise of the exact quantity of product required particularly for the first coat.

The viscosity of Koi-Kote (i.e. its ability to flow) is directly linked to the ambient temperature at which it is applied. Therefore at 10°C it will be noticeably thicker and more difficult to apply than at 20°C. As a consequence it is more difficult to spread Koi-Kote at low temperatures with the result that less area is covered at a greater thickness.

As a rule the first coat of Koi-Kote is that which “Soaks in” and a 2kg unit can cover as much as 4 square metres (on a fibre filled render) and as little as 3 square metres (on a standard concrete block).

Note: We would not generally recommend application directly to a concrete block as these tend to be full of blown air pockets and “sponge like”, hence the very low coverage rate.

With the first coat applied the second tends to be a lot easier to put on and also covers a larger area (more like 4.5-5.5 square metres).

With rendered surfaces we strongly recommend that a fibrous additive is used (such as Wizard Fibre – 01622 747299) this will both reduce porosity and stop cracking of the render when drying.

Download our Safety Data Sheets here:

Safety data sheet of ‘67580 – Aquakote Koi-Kote (Clear) Part A’

Safety data sheet of ‘67584 – Aquakote Koi-Kote (Clear) Part B’

Safety data sheet of ‘67602 – Aquakote Koi-Kote Part A’

Safety data sheet of ‘67603 – Aquakote Koi-Kote Part B’

Safety data sheet of ‘67575 – Aquakote Solvent Mixture’

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