Everything you need to know when specifying X-Bond to be installed by Alt Surfaces
For over 20 years Alternative Surfaces have been redefining the art of surfaces creativity by installing high-quality seamless finishes in projects throughout Victoria for Architects, Designers, Builders, Property Developers & Homeowners. Based in Melbourne, Alternative Surfaces install X-Bond on a range of projects including commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial and educational projects. The following specification guidelines provide information on suitable substrates X-Bond can be applied to, preparation required, the different X-Bond finishes and sealers.
If you would like to discuss your project with one of our sales consultants, please contact us:
By phone: (03) 9427 1100
By email: sales@altsurfaces.com.au
Please note: The following specifications apply to all projects where Alternative Surfaces are the contractors installing X-Bond. We cannot guarantee that the same results will be achieved with external contractors.
Existing Substrates
Floors:
Walls:
Joinery:
Specification Guidelines for each X-Bond Finish
Finish: X-Bond Micro / Microcement
Sealer: Satin Stone
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
X-Bond is a combination of Stone Tex, which is a sand and cement mixture and liquid latex called X-Bond liquid. When mixed it forms a thin cementitious finish. A liquid colour pigment is mixed with the X-Bond compound, changing the colour of the whole mixture. X-Bond Micro is a finish that’s hand-trowelled over an existing surface at approximately 3mm thick. The finish is then buffed with resin pads. To finish, 4x coats of Satin Stone sealer is applied. Satin Stone is a surface mounting sealer.
APPEARANCE:
Trowel Marks
Colour & tonal variation
Matt / Satin in appearance
Please note: under feature lights and natural light trowel marks become more evident. This is a natural characteristic of the finish.
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
Internal and external floors
Internal and external walls
Internal and external ceilings
Internal and external joinery (inc. benchtops)
Bathrooms including shower base and shower walls
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
SLIP RATING:
X-Bond Micro with Satin Stone sealer achieves a P4 slip rating
Finish: X-Bond Micro / Microcement
Sealer: Natural Shield
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
X-Bond is a combination of Stone Tex, which is a sand and cement mixture and liquid latex called X-Bond liquid. When mixed it forms a thin cementitious finish. A liquid colour pigment is mixed with the X-Bond compound, changing the colour of the whole mixture. X-Bond Micro is a finish that’s hand-trowelled over an existing surface at approximately 3mm thick. The finish is then buffed with resin pads. To finish, 3x coats of Natural Shield sealer is applied. Natural Shield is a penetrating sealer.
APPEARANCE:
Trowel Marks
Colour & tonal variation
Feels like raw concrete
Matt in appearance
When X-Bond is wet, it will look wet until it’s dry
Please note: under feature lights and natural light trowel marks become more evident. This is a natural characteristic of the finish.
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
Internal and external walls
External joinery
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
SLIP RATING:
X-Bond Micro with Satin Stone sealer achieves a P2 slip rating
Finish: X-Bond Blade
Sealer: Satin Stone
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
X-Bond is a combination of Stone Tex, which is a sand and cement mixture and liquid latex called X-Bond liquid. When mixed it forms a thin cementitious finish. A liquid colour pigment is mixed with the X-Bond compound, changing the colour of the whole mixture. X-Bond is applied over an existing surface with a blade at approximately 2mm thick. To finish, 4x coats of Satin Stone sealer is applied. Satin Stone is a surface mounting sealer.
APPEARANCE:
Chatter marks
Textured finish
Colour variation
Matt / Satin in appearance
Option for lightly sanded, and un-sanded. This will impact slip rating.
When X-Bond is wet, it will look wet until it’s dry
Please note: under feature lights and natural light trowel marks become more evident. This is a natural characteristic of the finish.
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
External Floors
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
SLIP RATING:
X-Bond Blade with Satin Stone achieves a P3 slip rating.
Finish: X-Bond Blade
Sealer: Natural Shield
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
X-Bond is a combination of Stone Tex, which is a sand and cement mixture and liquid latex called X-Bond liquid. When mixed it forms a thin cementitious finish. A liquid colour pigment is mixed with the X-Bond compound, changing the colour of the whole mixture. X-Bond is applied over an existing surface with a blade at approximately 2mm thick. To finish, 3x coats of Natural Shield sealer is applied. Natural Shield is a penetrating sealer.
APPEARANCE:
Chatter marks
Textured finish
Colour variation
Matt / Satin in appearance
Option for lightly sanded, and un-sanded. This will impact slip rating.
When X-Bond is wet, it will look wet until it’s dry
Please note: under feature lights and natural light trowel marks become more evident. This is a natural characteristic of the finish.
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
External Floors
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
SLIP RATING:
X-Bond Blade with Natural Shield achieves a P3 slip rating (un-sanded) and P5 slip rating (sanded)
Finish: X-Bond Mineral
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
X-Bond is a combination of Stone Tex, which is a white sand and cement mixture and liquid latex called X-Bond liquid. When mixed it forms a thin cementitious finish. A liquid colour pigment is mixed with the X-Bond compound, changing the colour of the whole mixture. To achieve the X-Bond Mineral finish, X-Bond is sprayed over an existing surface at approximately 3mm thick. To finish, 3x coats of one of the following sealers are applied:
400 Matt (internal floors or walls) or;
Natural Shield (internal or external walls) or;
Pave Coat (external floors)
APPEARANCE:
Highly textured finish both visually and rough to touch
When X-Bond is wet it will look wet until it is dry (just like concrete)
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
Internal and external walls
Joinery faces
External floors (requiring a very high slip rating)
Driveways
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
SLIP RATING:
X-Bond Mineral finish achieves a P5 slip rating.
Finish: X-Bond Natural Concrete
Sealer: Satin Stone / Natural Shield
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
X-Bond is a combination of Stone Tex, which is a sand and cement mixture and liquid latex called X-Bond liquid. When mixed it forms a thin cementitious finish. A liquid colour pigment is mixed with the X-Bond compound, changing the colour of the whole mixture. X-Bond is applied over an existing surface with a blade at approximately 2mm thick. To finish, 4x coats of Satin Stone or 3x coats of Natural Shield sealer is applied.
APPEARANCE:
Similar to the look of natural concrete
Combination of textured and smooth areas
Colour variation throughout
Matt / Satin in appearance .
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
Internal & External walls
Joinery faces
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
Finish: Pre-Stain
Sealer: Satin Stone / Natural Shield
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
Pre-Stain water-based colour stain is sprayed over a concrete surface. Pre-Stain does not build up on the surface, change the texture of the concrete, or mask damage. Every concrete will absorb the stain differently therefore no two projects will ever be the same. The matt sealer does not build up on the surface; instead, it penetrates into the concrete leaving the surface natural in appearance. It does not change the texture of the concrete. To finish, 4x coats of Satin Stone or 3x coats of Natural Shield is applied
APPEARANCE:
Translucent colour stain and colour variation
Concrete grain will be seen through the stain
Matt in appearance
Texture of existing concrete
Imperfections from the concrete substrate will be visible
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
Pre-Stain must go over concrete substrate and is suitable for:
Internal and external floors
Internal and external walls
Pre-Stain is not suitable for showers
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
