Series 181 | W.B. Tneme-Crete

Generic Type Acrylic Emulsion
Common Usage Decorative, high-build protection against weather, driving rain, industrial fumes and alternate freezing-thawing. Formulated to resist mildew growth on the paint film. Available in smooth and sand-texture finishes for concrete, CMU and properly primed steel. Spray application "dry-falls" under certain conditions.
Colors Refer to Tnemec Color Guide.
Finish Series 180: Flat, smooth Series 181: Flat, sand texture
Primers Self-priming on concrete, masonry, brick, stucco and lightweight block.
Split-Face & Split-Fluted CMU: Series 130, 54-562
Steel: 10-99, 37H, 66, N69, 90E-92, N140, 161
Topcoats Prepare surfaces by method suitable for exposure and service. Refer to the primer data sheet.
Volume Solids 44.0 ± 2.0% †
Recommended DFT 4.0 to 10.0 mils (100 to 255 microns) per coat. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method and exposure. See APPLICATION and/or contact your Tnemec representative.
Curing Time
Temperature To Touch To Recoat
75°F (24°C) 1 hour 3 hours

Curing time varies with surface temperature, air movement, humidity and film thickness.
Volatile Organic Compounds Unthinned: 0.82 lbs/gallon (98 grams/litre)
Thinned 5%: 0.82 lbs/gallon (98 grams/litre) †
Theoretical Coverage 705 mil sq ft/gal (17.3 m²/L at 25 microns). See APPLICATION for coverage rates. †
Number of Components One

The products listed below are not exact equivalents. They are only products that you may consider as alternatives in a general sense. Substrate type, condition, temperatures, surface preparation, primer/topcoat selection and intended use are just a few factors that will affect product selection. Please contact your local Tnemec Coatings Consultant for product recommendations.

This ProductAcrylic Emulsion
Volume SolidsRec. DFTV.O.C.# of Components
44.0 ± 2.0% †4.0 to 10.0 mils (100 to 255 microns) per coat. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method and exposure. See APPLICATION and/or contact your Tnemec representative.Unthinned: 0.82 lbs/gallon (98 grams/litre)
Thinned 5%: 0.82 lbs/gallon (98 grams/litre) †		One
Series 156 | Enviro-Crete Modified Waterborne Acrylate
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Volume SolidsRec. DFTV.O.C.# of Components
Series 156: 50.9 ± 2.0% Series 157: 55.5 ± 2.0% †Series 156: 4.0 to 8.0 mils (100 to 205 microns) per coat. Series 157: 6.0 to 9.0 mils (150 to 230 microns) per coat.Unthinned - Series 156: 0.41 lbs/gallon (49 grams/litre)
Series 157: 0.38 lbs/gallon (45 grams/litre) †		One
Series 157 | Enviro-Crete Modified Waterborne Acrylate
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Volume SolidsRec. DFTV.O.C.# of Components
Series 156: 50.9 ± 2.0% Series 157: 55.5 ± 2.0% †Series 156: 4.0 to 8.0 mils (100 to 205 microns) per coat. Series 157: 6.0 to 9.0 mils (150 to 230 microns) per coat.Unthinned - Series 156: 0.41 lbs/gallon (49 grams/litre)
Series 157: 0.38 lbs/gallon (45 grams/litre) †		One
Series 180 | W.B. Tneme-Crete Acrylic Emulsion
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Volume SolidsRec. DFTV.O.C.# of Components
44.0 ± 2.0% †4.0 to 10.0 mils (100 to 255 microns) per coat. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method and exposure. See APPLICATION and/or contact your Tnemec representative.Unthinned: 0.82 lbs/gallon (98 grams/litre)
Thinned 5%: 0.82 lbs/gallon (98 grams/litre) †		One

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