High-Performance Base Coats
TESS BASE COAT
TESS BASE COAT CW
TESS Base Coat is a high performance, polymer-modified Portland cement base coat for use with
TESS Finish in an EIFS configuration. TESS Base Coat embeds and secures the
fiberglass-mesh reinforcing fabric over the EPS board and forms a “base” or undercoat for the finish coat, which is applied on top as the final layer of
the system.
Self-gauging properties help the installer achieve correct base coat thickness
in a single coat application. Factory blended to ensure proper ingredient
ratios and the highest quality control. Packaged in 50 pound (22.7 kg)
multi-wall paper bags.
TESS Base Coat CW (Cold Weather) is a fast-setting, polymer-modified Portland cement base coat
that is similar in use and performance to TESS Base Coat, but designed for an
accelerated cure in cold weather applications, specifically when job site
temperatures are between 35ºF (1.7Cº) and 50ºF (10Cº).
• Fast-setting — Ready to receive finish coat in 4 to 5 hours in low temperature applications
• One component — Ready to use, just mix with water on job site
• Smooth consistency — Easy to spread; increases productivity
• Premium formula — Factory blended ensures quality control
• Zero VOCs — No atmospheric emissions whatsoever
• Fire and smoke resistant — Significantly decreases flame spread and smoke contribution
• Meets ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for EIFS clad drainage wall assemblies (AC235)
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TESS Base Coats
Formulated Solutions LLC • 25-44 Borough Place • Woodside, NY 11377 • Tel 1 718 267 6380
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