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StxTherm Eco
Application Guide

Introduction

StxTherm Eco
A silicone rendered system
suitable for low to medium rise
buildings such as terraced or
semi-detached housing.
1. Substrate
2. Adhesive mortar
3. Grey EPS insulation board
4. Mineralic reinforcing coat

1 2 3

4 5

6 7

5. Glass fibre reinforcing mesh

Embedded into the mineralic
reinforcing coat
6. Primer
7. Silicone render finish

This guide is intended as an on-site reference aid only,

and does not replace formal training and accreditation.
If you wish to carry out insulation works using Stomix systems
under ECO funding, you should attend a Sto training course
and gain accreditation before work begins.
For more information on training courses:
T: 01256 332770
E: stomix.uk@sto.com

General information
It is to be noted that the details, illustrations, general technical information
and drawings contained on the following pages only represent general
suggestions and details which serve solely to outline the essential modes
of functioning of the products concerned. No dimensional exact tolerances
apply. The applicator/client is responsible for verifying the applicability and
completeness of the system in the specific construction project concerned.
Adjacent trades are shown in schematic form only. All specifications and
details are to be adapted according to the on-site situation and do not
constitute detailed or installation planning for the respective trades. The
technical specifications and information on the products in the technical
data sheets and in the system descriptions/approvals must be observed.

Checklist

Materials Checklist
Starter track, full system stop beads,

Stomix Silkotex Render

corner angle, render beads, etc.

Stomix VT-1 Reinforcing Mesh

Fixings for track and beads

EPS insulation boards

Stomix multibond for adhesive and

Dowels and caps for fixing

reinforcing coat

insulation (depends on fixing

Stomix primer

method specified and substrate)

Equipment Checklist
Gloves, overalls, masks, goggles,

Gauging trowels

hardhats, boots

Smoothing trowels

Drill and bits

Wide levelling trowels

Hammer

Texturing trowels

EPS countersink mill / Thermodowel

Hot wire cutter and/or saw for

Cutting Tool ETA

cutting & shaping EPS

Mixing vessels for adhesive and

Hacksaw/snips for cutting track

reinforcing coat

and beads

Power mixer and paddle

EPS rasps and/or a rasping machine

Water measuring jugs

Brushes and/or rollers for Stomix

Spraying equipment (optional)

primer

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Application Procedure
Substrate Preparation
1 Test existing surfaces
Remove or repair non-loadbearing
coatings. Use a fungal wash to remove
existing algae or mould growth.
2 Fix the starter track
Fixings at maximum 300mm centres
and in hole nearest to the end of the
starter track.
Use packing shims to ensure the
track is level with the wall.
Fix full system stop beads if specified.
3 Prepare the Stomix Multibond
Add each sack of Stomix Multibond to
between 6.0 to 6.75 litres of water.
Mix for 2-10 minutes to a smooth
consistency. Allow to mature for 10
minutes and then briefly stir again.

Apply Insulation Boards

4 Apply adhesive to the insulation
board
For systems without dowels: At least
40% of the board must be covered
when applied to the wall. Use a frame
and 6 dabs adhesive pattern or apply
across entire surface with 15mm
notched trowel.
For systems with dowels: At least 20%
of the board must be covered when
applied to the wall. Use a frame and a
2 dabs adhesive pattern.
5 Apply the insulation board to the
wall
Push the board onto the substrate with
a twisting motion. Press with a straight
edge to ensure it is firmly located and
aligned.
6 Continue in a stretcher bond
pattern
Minimum overlap: 200mm, with boards
interlocked at internal/external corners.

4 | Application Procedure

The technical specifications and information on the products

in the technical data sheets and approvals must be observed.

Application Procedure
Filling & Rasping the Insulation
7 Fill any gaps between boards with
PU Filler Foam
8 Allow the adhesive to set
Leave to set for a minimum of 24
hours. More time may be required in
low temperatures or high humidity.
Protect the surface from rain.
9 Rasp the entire surface of the EPS
This creates a flat surface and provides
a key. Pay particular attention to board
joints.

This is critical if a good quality, professional render finish is to be

achieved.

Reinforcement of the Insulation

10 If using dowels, drill the holes
required and countersink the EPS
Insert the dowels. The fixing pattern
should be as shown to achieve 8
dowels/m2.
11 Bed render beads, corner mesh
angles, stress point mesh at corners
of openings, etc. using Stomix
Multibond.
12 Apply Stomix Multibond as a
reinforcing coat
Trowel or machine apply to a
thickness of 3-5mm.

The technical specifications and information on the products

in the technical data sheets and approvals must be observed.

Application Procedure | 5

Application Procedure
Apply Mesh and Primer
13 Trowel the reinforcing mesh into
the wet material
Ensure it is covered completely. All
mesh overlaps must be a minimum of
100mm.
14 Trowel smooth
Ensure a perfectly flat and even surface
by using a wide levelling trowel
(butterfly knife).
15 Allow to set for at least 24 hours
Low temperatures and/or high humidity
may increase the setting/drying time
to 48 hours or more. Protect the work
from rain.
16 Apply Stomix Primer to the entire
dry surface with a brush or roller
Allow to dry for at least 12 hours, or
longer in periods of low temperatures/
high humidity.
Stomix Primer may be diluted with
up to max. 0.9l water per pail to aid
workability.

6 | Application Procedure

The technical specifications and information on the products

in the technical data sheets and approvals must be observed.

Application Procedure
Apply the Render Finish
17 Apply Stomix Silkotex
Apply the Stomix Silkotex render finish
directly onto the dry primer with a
trowel or spray application machine.
Stomix Silkotex may be diluted with
up to 2% clean water to achieve a
working consistency. Ensure the same
amount of water is added to each pail
of the same batch.
Application should be to an entire
elevation or between natural
breaks (corners, stop beads, behind
downpipes, etc.) in one single
operation.

Do not use Stomix Silkotex from differing batches on the

same elevation. Failure to observe this requirement may
result in visible differences in the render finish.
18 Remove excess material so that the
coating thickness is regulated by
the aggregate size
Texture the render finish using a plastic
texturing trowel, finishing lightly with a
loose figure-of-eight motion.
19 Allow to set for 24 hours
Initial drying of the render takes
24 hours at 20C and 65% relative
humidity, although this may be
considerably longer during periods
of lower temperatures and/or higher
humidity. Protect the work during this
period. Full drying is normally achieved
after 14 days.

The technical specifications and information on the products

in the technical data sheets and approvals must be observed.

Application Procedure | 7

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