DuraCoat / Basco · Kenya
Duracoat Smotex is listed by DuraCoat / Basco (Kenya).
What it is for
For cement plaster surfaces, appropriately primed wooden surfaces and ceiling boards, hardwood and softwood.
Features listed by the manufacturer
- Hide constructional imperfections
- Ready to use
- Breathable Film
- Excellent smoothness & superior whitness
- Easy to Apply
Surfaces (as published)
- For cement plaster surfaces
- appropriately primed wooden surfaces and ceiling boards
- hardwood and softwood.
Specifications
| Finish | Not published |
|---|---|
| Basis | Not published |
| Coverage | 1 Sq. Mt/Kg As published, including its basis (per coat or for a system) |
| Coats | 2 Coats |
| Touch dry | 40 Minutes |
| Hard dry | Not published |
| Recoat | 8 - 10 Hours |
| Cure | Not published |
| Application | Spatula, Trowel |
| Thinning | Do not dilute |
| Colours | White |
| Tintable | Not published |
Values are the manufacturer’s wording, with their units and conditions (temperature, number of coats). Touch dry, hard dry, recoat and cure are different stages. Check the current product data sheet before painting.
Pack sizes
- 5Kg
- 20Kg
As listed on the product page. Not every pack is available in every colour or market.
Surface preparation (as published)
Surface should be free from any loose paint, dust and grease. Growths of fungus, algaes or moss should be removed by wire brushing and water If the final coat is one of the high quality Duracoat Emulsions, it will be necessary to thoroughly dust off sanding residue before applying the emulsion finish. If the final coat is one of the high quality Duracoat Gloss, then one coat of Duracoat Universal Undercoat will be mandatory after thoroughly dusting off the sanded Duracoat Smotex Ultimate Smooth Finish For new and old Cement Plaster Surfaces, Prime first, apply one coat of Duracoat Smotex Ultimate Smooth Finish on all joints and about 200MM on each side of joint. Allow to dry hard and smoothen with sand paper. If joint is too wide on plaster boards, fix with fibreglass scrim. Apply two coats of Duracoat Smotex Ultimate Smooth Finish, levelling out to smooth surface or desired hard pattern on final coat ready for decoration allowing hard drying in between coats.
Source
Official product page · checked October 25, 2026
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