Clay Building Blocks by Bouyer Leroux

St Astier Limes and Mortars

DATASHEET:
Colorchausable Premixed Coloured Mortar*
Main Data and Application Recommendations

A ready mix mortar based on natural hydraulic lime available in a variety of colours to suit the
requirements for mortars with constant high quality colour reproduction

Main Specifications

Dry Density kg/m³	Compressive Strength N/mm²		Elasticity Moduli MPa	Vapour Exchange Gr. of Air x m² x hour	Capilliary on 5mm Coat
1350/1450	7 Days	28 Days	28 Days	28 Days	28 Days
	1.5-2	2-3	2,000-4,000	0.80	100g/dc²/24h

Application recommendations

Building, pointing, rendering and plastering mortar for restoration work and new build.

In rendering used mainly as a coloured finishing coat. Undercoats should be made using NHL 5 or NHL 3.5.
In 2 coat work on masonry clay blocks, Colorchausable must be used as the backing coat.

Key the undercoat to accept the Colorchausable finishing coat by using a devil float. Apply the finishing coat once the undercoat is dry. Dampen background before application. In exposed hot weather, cure for 2 to 3 days by applying a water mist two or three times a day.
Protect from frost, rain and drying wind and direct strong sun until sufficiently hard.

Preparation.
Mix in a cement mixer for about 5 minutes adding clean water to obtain required workability (approx. 6-7 litres
of water per bag of Colorchausable).

Consumption (renders).
1.7-1.8 kg. for each mm per m².

Packing: 35 kg. Bags
Shelf life: 6-8 months (keep dry)

* Contains approx. 10% white cement

Colorchausable Ready Mixed Mortar from St Astier

St Astier Limes and Mortars