A living material, refined into a complete surface system.
SuberForm begins with a tree that is never felled.
Every nine years, the bark of the cork oak is harvested by hand—a practice that has sustained Mediterranean communities for centuries and leaves the tree standing and regenerating for the next harvest, creating one of the few truly renewable building materials in existence. SuberForm is what that material becomes when it is refined with intent.
Developed in Italy by Diasen and brought to Australia by Elton Group, SuberForm is a complete surface system of cork-based paints and insulating renders and screeds that work continuously across floors, walls and ceilings. The result is spaces that are quieter, warmer and more breathable than conventional construction allows, held to the same precision and aesthetic ambition that contemporary design demands.
What makes SuberForm singular is that its performance and its sensory qualities are inseparable. The cork that absorbs sound is the same cork that feels warm underfoot. The breathability that protects the structure over decades is the same breathability that helps keep indoor air fresh. In a market saturated with finishes that promise one or the other, SuberForm does not ask you to compromise.
Decork Façade is a coloured, ecological, water repellent, breathable, thermal cork-based finish (grain size 0-1mm)
Manufactured by Diasen, Italy, it is a coloured finishing coating (grain size 0 – 1 mm) based on cork, water-based resins, siloxanes, with high thermal insulation, water-repellent and transpiring properties. An ecological paint for the coloured finishing of old and new facades, thermal plasters, thermal insulation systems and pitched roofs. It prevents the absorption of rainwater by the masonry and prolongs the life of the plaster.
A decorative cork-based paste containing granules of cork up to 1mm in diameter that allows for a rich repertoire of effects whilst being elastic, UV resistant, water repellant and contributing to thermal insulation, acoustic performance and, in the case of the white colour, solar reflectivity.
Applied with Spray, Trowel, Brush or Roller.
APPLICATIONS
Decork Façade is designed for the finishing coating of facades, old and new plaster, thermal insulation plasters, external insulation systems or pitched roofs. It has excellent adhesion capacity on any type of substrate, including: cementitious substrates, plasters, wood or metal. Decork Facade is suitable for outdoor applications.
FEATURES
- Suitable for interior and exterior applications.
- Applies to walls, floors, rooves and ceilings.
- Maximum adaptation to climatic events.
- Total comfort in all seasons.
- Breathable
- Durable
- Eco-friendly
- Contributes to the thermal insulation of the surface.
- Water repellent: prevents the absorption of water by the masonry.
- Elastic: does not crack and does not form lesions.
- Resistant to UV rays, atmospheric agents, industrial and marine environments.
ADVANTAGES
- Breathable.
- Water resistant.
- Easy and quick to apply.
- Highly elastic, it is ideal for cracked substrates and can avoid the need for a reinforced skim coat.
- Maintains excellent thermal comfort in combination with thermal plasters.
- Avoids the development of mould.
- Resists UV rays, atmospheric factors, industrial and marine environments.
- Resists low and high temperatures.
- Natural raw materials
- LEED certified
- Low-thickness application
- Textural effects from smooth to rustic
- Can achieve an External Wall Rendering effect
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
- Designed for both wall and floor decoration
FEATURES
Dimensions
Supplied in 18kg plastic buckets.
Yield
Approximate yield 1m2/kg in 2 coats (final thickness 2mm)
Specific Weight
920+/- 20 kg/m3
Dilution
If necessary mix with maximum 5% water
Waiting Time Between Coats
8 – 10 hours
Grain Size
1mm
Application Temperature
+5C – +35C
Drying Time
About 10 hours
PERFORMANCE
Reaction to Fire
class B – s1,d0 in accordance with UNI EN 13501-1
Elasticity
195% in accordance with ISO 527-1
Crack Bridging Ability
2.5mm
Weathering Test
1680 hours in accordance with ISO 11507
(equivalent to 10 years. Indicative only, may vary depending on climatic conditions at the site)
Thermal Conductivity
0.057 W/m K in accordance with ISO 12667
Adhesion to Self-Levelling Concrete Screed
0.98-1.12 N/mm2 in accordance with EN ISO 4624
Adhesion with D20 to tuff
1.0 N/mm in accordance with EN ISO 4624
Bend Test
2.0mm in accordance with ISO 1519
Theoretical Specific Heat
1.8 KJ/kg K
Water Vapour Permeability
µ = 15 in accordance with EN ISO 7783
Permeability to CO2
Class 1 in accordance with EN 1062-1
Permeability to Water
Class W2 in accordance with EN 1062-1
Permeability to CO2
Class 1 in accordance with EN 1062-1
Transmission of Water Vapour
Class V3 in accordance with EN 1062-1
Gloss
Class G3 in accordance with EN 1062-1
Grain Size
Class S1 in accordance with EN 1062-1
Thickness
Class E5 in accordance with EN 1062-1
Crack Bridging
Class A5 in accordance with EN 1062-1
QUANTITIES
Please contact us when your project requires large quantities so that we can work with you to ensure stock availability.
COLOURS
We have a standard range of 30 colours. If you require colour matching please provide a sample to match. Minimum quantities and charges apply to bespoke colours.
APPLICATION FIELDS
An exterior finishing coating for facades, old and new plasters, thermal plasters, external insulation systems or pitched roofs. It has excellent adhesion on any type of substrate including: cementitious substrates, plasters, wood or metal.
STORAGE
The product must be stored in the original containers perfectly closed, in well-ventilated areas, away from sunlight, water and frost, at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. Storage time: 12 months.
MIXING
Open the package and the bag containing the product, and empty the contents of the bag into the bucket. Add the colour by pouring the entire contents of the package into the bucket.
- Mix the compound with a helical-tip mixer at high speed for at least 2 or 3 minutes until a homogeneous, lump-free and uniform colour is obtained.
- The product is ready to use and generally should not be diluted. In extremely hot weather conditions, it is possible to add a maximum of 5% water (0.9 L – 0.2 gal of water each 18 kg – 39.6 lb packaging).
- Mix the compound again.
- Never add external components to the compound.
DRYING TIME
- At a temperature of 23°C/ 73.4°F and 50% relative humidity, the product dries in about 10 hours. Drying time is influenced by environmental relative humidity and by temperature and it may significantly change.
- Protect Decork Façade in the ripening phase from rain, frost, direct sunlight and wind for at least 2 hours at a temperature of 23°C.
- If applied with a higher amount than the expected one, drying time can significantly increase.
SUGGESTIONS
- Do not apply at environmental temperature lower than +5°C (+41°F) and higher than +35°C (+95°F)
- During summer season, apply the product in the cooler hours of the day, away from sunlight.
- Do not apply with imminent threat of rain or frost, in conditions of strong fog or with relative humidity higher than 70%.
- Apply the product over completely dry surfaces.
- The product is not suitable for plane coverings. Possible water stagnations can create localised whitening.
- Before the product’s application, it is recommended to cover doorsteps, fixtures and each element that must not be coated.
- Store the not used product in the original package
CLEANING
Wash tools with water as soon after use. After the complete drying of the product, for the cleaning, it is recommended to use neutral detergents. Choose the most suitable cleaning method (sponge, brush or high-pressure water jet machine) according to the type of dirt.
SAFETY
While handling, always use personal protective equipment and respect the instructions described in product safety data sheet.
Whereas all indications and recommendations supplied herein are stated to the best of our experience and knowledge, they should be considered as indicative only and should be confirmed by exhaustive practical applications. Elton Group doesn’t know the peculiarity of the processing, or the characteristics of the support. Therefore, the applicator should carry out preliminary tests, to verify the suitability to the foreseen application, as they take the responsibility of the intended use. In case of uncertainties or doubts, please contact the company’s technical department, provided that this is only a simple assistance for the applicator: the applicator should have the appropriate capabilities and experience to determine the more suitable solution. Always respect the latest update of the technical data sheet.
PREPARATION OF THE SUPPORT
The substrate must be completely hardened and have sufficient strength.
The surface must be perfectly levelled, thoroughly clean, dry, free from oils, greases, crumbly and inconsistent parts or other materials that may affect the adhesion of the product. In case of pressure washing, wait for the support to dry completely. In cases where the surface is on the whole friable, completely scarify it until a good support is obtained and restore the lesions or degraded parts with suitable mortar. Decork Façade adheres to various types of substrates, it is however recommended to perform a preliminary test to check adhesion and the possible need to use a primer.
Plaster
Make sure that the plaster is well levelled so that the surface remains as smooth as possible; if this is not possible, first apply a coat of suitable Diasen smoothing products*. Apply the specific fixative D20* both on smoothing compounds and directly on plasters (see technical data sheet). In case of cracked and micro-cracked substrates, apply the white primer Color Primer*.
Old plaster
Make sure that the plaster is consistent and well adhered to the substrate, otherwise provide for partial or total removal and remaking. In case of painted plasters, given the great variety of paints on the market, it is advisable to perform an adhesion test to verify the suitability of the application or the need to use primers D20* and/or Color Primer*. On rough plasters, proceed with the direct application of Decork Façade, whilst with rough and dusty substrates use the Color Primer*.
Plasterboard
On plasterboard surfaces, make sure that the joints are filled and sanded to perfection, then apply the primer Grip Primer*.
Concrete
In the case of a newly constructed cement base, this must be sufficiently cured. In the presence of cracks, holes or irregular areas, restore them with suitable cement mortar. For the treatment of the reinforcing rods apply a suitable passivating agent. For better adhesion on smooth, not wet concrete, we recommend using Grip Primer*. On damp substrates and not in contact with the ground, in order to avoid blistering or detachment phenomena, use Vapostop* as a primer. If the substrate is subject to rising damp, it is necessary to use WATstop*. WATstop* can also be used to fill small cracks or cracks. On rough concrete use the Vapostop primer*.
Wood
Thoroughly clean the surface eliminating dust, crumbly parts and flaking flakes. The wood must be completely dry, well cohesive and dimensionally stable. Prime the wooden surfaces with Grip Primer* before proceeding with the application of Decork Façade. Do not apply the product on boards, matchboards or supports with a high number of joints.
Metal
Perfectly clean the surface, eliminating dirt and any loose paint. Before proceeding with the application of Decork Façade, prime the metal surfaces with Grip Primer* In the presence of rust, before applying Grip Primer*, treat the surface with suitable anti-rust products. If the metal surface is painted, it is recommended to carry out a test to verify the perfect adhesion of the system.
Smooth surfaces
On particularly smooth and non-absorbent surfaces use Grip Primer*. For supports not listed in the technical data sheet, contact Elton Group.
Treatment of joints
Any joints on the substrate (joints between concrete or other material panels, expansion joints, control or insulation joints) must be treated before applying Decork Façade with the polyurethane sealant Diaseal Strong*.
*available from Elton Group.
APPLICATION
Application by hand
- Wait for the primer to completely dry.
- Apply a first generous layer of Decork Façade with a stainless-steel trowel with rounded edges. The first layer can be used as a smoothing to even out the surface. In case of rain on a not perfectly dry product, carefully check its suitability for the subsequent coating.
- After the complete drying of the first layer (about 10 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity) apply a second thin layer of product to finish. For a better result and a more homogeneous coating it is recommended to cross the layers.
- Trowel immediately after application with a plastic spatula with rounded edges.
- Application time: approximately 80/110 m2 per day
Application by hopper gun DS-Spray Gun
- Wait for the complete drying of any primer used.
- The hopper gun must have: − minimum compressor pressure 5.0 bar; − nozzle diameter 3.0 – 4.0 mm.
- Apply a first layer of Decork Façade with fluid circular movements to cover the entire surface. In case of rain and on a product that is not perfectly dry, carefully check its suitability for the subsequent coating.
- When the first layer is completely dry (about 10 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity), apply a second layer of Decork Façade in the same way as previously used until the substrate is completely covered.
- Do not trowel.
- Application time: about 200/250 m2 per day.
Decork Façade can also be applied with the spraying machine DS-5500 Texture Sprayer, nozzle diameter 3.00 mm (0.12 in), pressure level 4 (4.0 atm). In this case the application time varies between 700 and 800 m2 per day.
OUR COMMITMENT
Trees are one of our few renewable resources and those of us in the forest products industry have a responsibility to ensure protection and wise utilisation of the forests so that they will be available for future generations. Elton Group is committed to supplying products obtained from the tree in accordance with advanced environmental standards for forests, water utilisation and raw material utilisation.
RAW MATERIALS
- Cork aggregate
- Water-based resins
Every nine years, the bark of the cork oak is harvested by hand—a practice that has sustained Mediterranean communities for centuries and leaves the tree standing and regenerating for the next harvest, creating one of the few truly renewable building materials in existence.
Indoor Air Quality (AIQ) Certification
French VOC Regulation
Decree of March 2011 (DEVL1101903D) and Arrêté of April 2011 (DEVL1104875A) modified in February 2012 DEVL1133129A)
A+
French CMR components
Regulation of April and May 2009 (DEVP0908633A and DEVP0910046A)
Pass
Italian CAM Edilizia
Decree 11 October 2017 (GU n.259 del 6-11-2017)
Pass
AgBB/ABG
Anforderungen an bauliche Anlagen bezüglich des Gesundheitsschutzes, ABG May 2019, AgBB August 2018
Pass
Belgian Regulation
Royal decree of May 2014 (C-2014/24239) Pass Indoor Air Comfort® Indoor Air Comfort 7.0 of May 2020
Pass
Indoor Air Comfort GOLD®
Indoor Air Comfort GOLD 7.0 of May 2020
Pass
BREEAM International
BREEAM International New Construction v2.0 (2016)
Exemplary Level
BREEAM® NOR
BREEAM-NOR New Construction v1.2 (2019) Pass LEED® “Low-Emitting Material” according to the requirements of LEED v4.1
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CDPH
Classroom scenario CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V1.2. (January 2017)
Pass
Office scenario CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V1.2. (January 2017)
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