For Professional Use Only

TEXTURE COAT FOR INTERIOR SURFACES
RXM TEXTURE COAT is a durable and decorative acrylic latex coating. RXM TEXTURE COAT can be applied to: drywall, plaster, cement block, precast concrete, wood, Masonite, tile, metal and AAC. Note: concrete, block, tile, wood, plaster or other rough surfaces may need to be skim-coated or primed and skim-coated to achieve a desired look and adequate bond prior the application of RXM TEXTURE COAT.

RXM TEXTURE COAT is based on modern acrylic chemistry, contains no clay, plaster, or cement compounds and can be tinted to any color. RXM TEXTURE COAT remains slightly flexible when cured, making it resistant to cracking as the moisture content of the substrate decreases over time.

RECOMMENDED USES
RXM TEXTURE COAT is a spray applied or rolled, interior, acrylic-textured coating for interior walls/ceilings. It is installed by factory-trained applicators, is cost competitive and extremely durable.

RXM TEXTURE COAT was designed to replace wallpaper and paint and it won't trap moisture, tear or support the growth of mold/mildew.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry, and free of wax, grease, dust, mildew, water-soluble materials, scaling, loose paint and wallpaper. Glossy areas should be thoroughly cleaned with heavy-duty industrial cleaner or wax remover, rinsed with clean water, allowed to dry and then sanded and/or scraped with a wire brush until gloss has been dulled. Coating with RXM PRIMER may be necessary prior to installing RXM TEXTURE COAT over glossy or difficult surfaces. Note: to create a desired look and/or adequate bond, rough surfaces or surfaces with irregularities may require coating with RXM PRIMER and RXM SKIM COAT prior to installing RXM TEXTURE COAT. Contact TM Pratt & Company for recommendations.

MOLD & MILDEW
Mold and Mildew identification, remediation, and prevention are subjects that have been written about extensively. While our coatings products contain mold and mildew inhibiting agents; these will only inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the coating itself. If mold and mildew is present in the environment where you intend to install our coatings, we recommend that you eradicate the problem before you proceed. There are many mold and mildew eradication companies in your market area that can assess and address the problem. In addition, the EPA provides substantial background material at www.epa.gov (search on mold or mold remediation). We have included some of the EPA documents concerning mold on our CD or you can link to these files at www.tmpratt.com/mold.

Difficult Substrates: TM Pratt & Company offers a number of specialty primers for use over difficult substrates such as bleeding woods, grease, crayon markings, hard glossy surfaces, galvanized metal or other substrates where paint adhesion or stain suppression is a particular problem. Contact TM Pratt & Company for recommendations on the right problem-solving primer for your special needs.
APPLICATION & FINISH OPTIONS
RXM TEXTURE COAT is applied by personnel who have received training from TM Pratt & Company in the application of RXM products over various substrates.

RXM TEXTURE COAT is tinted to the desired color specification at the factory, requires no thinning and will only need to be mixed if product has traveled a great distance or been allowed to sit for several months or more.

STANDARD FINISHES
Standard Finishes are two-step systems that include RXM EGGSHELL FINISH and RXM TEXTURE COAT. Note: RXM PRIMER and/or RXM SKIM COAT may be required for difficult substrates or to create a desired look.

RXM TEXTURE COAT is spray applied using a simple hopper gun and compressor outfit or a more elaborate 'SprayTek' RTX 1500 spray machine which may reduce installation time on large projects. Multiple gun adjustments, air pressure settings, tip sizes, spray patterns and knock down techniques will yield a wide variety of looks. As a starting point for RXM TEXTURE COAT/STANDARD FINISHES, assuming the ambient temperature and humidity are 75 F & 70% RH: Marshalltown QLT Sharpshooter hopper gun set on ¼" orifice with medium trigger stop setting and air compressor at 20 -30 psi. Apply a uniform pattern at a rate of 100 square feet per gallon shooting from a distance of 4 to 6 ft. from the surface to be coated. Allow sprayed material to set up for approximately 20 to 25 minutes before knocking down. Use a two-step knock down procedure with the first step being an 'X' pattern. The second and final knock down pass should be vertical with a flat steady finish stroke. Recommended knock down tools: Red Devil brand painter's Trim Guard/Vinyl Smoother # 4048 or a quality 10" dry wall taping knife.

EGGSHELL OVER TEXTURE FINISH OPTION
Allow RXM TEXTURE COAT to dry for at least 24 hours before lightly pole sanding with 80 grit heavy-duty production paper and top coating with RXM EGGSHELL FINISH.

PREMIUM FINISHES
Premium Finishes are two and three-step systems that include RXM EGGSHELL FINISH, RXM TEXTURE COAT and RXM RAISED TEXTURE COAT. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for RXM RAISED TEXTURE COAT for finish options: Raised Texture and Texture over Raised. Note: RXM PRIMER and/or RXM SKIM COAT may be required for difficult substrates or to create a desired look.

Full Texture Sprayed: assuming the same conditions and using the same equipment as described in STANDARD FINISHES above, set hopper gun at ¼" orifice with ¾ or full open trigger and compressor at 15 to 25 psi. Apply uniform pattern at a rate of 70 square feet per gallon shooting from a distance of 3 to 6 ft. from the surface to be coated. Allow sprayed material to set up for approximately 45 minutes before knocking down. Use the same two-step knock down procedure and tools as described in STANDARD FINISHES above.

Full Texture Rolled: RXM TEXTURE COAT is roller-applied using a texture type roller cover at a rate of 50 square feet per gallon. Allow rolled material to set up for approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Re-roll material as needed while it sets up to create the desired look before knocking down using procedure and tools described above.

TECHNICAL DATA
(See technical data sheet)

DRYING TIME
Dry time @77 F (25 C) @ 50% RH
Set to touch - 12 hours
To Recoat - 24 hours
To service - 24 to 48 hours
Drying time may vary depending on temperature, humidity, air movement, and application techniques.

THINNING/CLEANUP
Thinning is unnecessary but if required to obtain the desired application properties a small amount of clean water may be added and mix thoroughly. Never add other paints or solvents.

Clean hands tools and equipment with warm soapy water. Spray equipment should be given a final rinse with mineral spirits to prevent rusting.

Use completely or dispose of properly. Dry, empty containers may be recycled in a can-recycling program. Local disposal requirements vary; consult your sanitation department or state designated environmental agency for information on disposal options.

CERTIFICATION
Formulated without lead mercury or chromates.

LIMITATIONS
Do not apply when air and surface temperatures are below 50 F (10 C).

ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY
(See RXM Texture coat MSDS sheet)

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Contact TM Pratt & Company, Inc. PO Box 200 Miami FL 33243-0200
Tel 305-576-3316 Fax 305-576-8416 e mail info@tmpratt.com

RXM COMBINATIONS
INSTALLATION MINI SHEET

Basic Finishes:

1A Prime & Skim
Step 1: Prime @ 600 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Skim @ 35 -50 square feet per gal.

1B, 1C, 1D & 1E Prime Skim & Eggshell
Step 1: Prime @ 600 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Skim @ 35 - 50 square feet per gal.
Step 3: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.

Standard Finishes

2A, 2B, 2C & 2D Texture over Eggshell
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Texture @ 100 square feet per gal.

2E Eggshell over Texture
Step 1: Texture @ 100 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.

2F Eggshell over Texture
Step 1: Texture @ 85 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.

Premium Finishes

3A & 3B Raised Texture
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Raised Texture @ 65 square feet per gal.

3C & 3E Full Texture Sprayed
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Texture @ 70 square feet per gal.

3D Full Texture Rolled
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Texture @ 50 square feet per gal.

3F Texture over Raised
Step 1: Eggshell @ 175 square feet per gal.
Step 2: Raised Texture @ 65 square feet per gal.
Step 3: Texture @ 90 square feet per gal.