Technical Statement
Product Description
A durable synthetic resin based decorative plaster for interior surfaces.
Product Characteristics: Fine structure, impact and shock resistant, low VOC, anti-mould proeprties, excellent
adhesion and easy to work with.
Suave is a specialist surface finish suitable for the coating of all absorbent and prepared indoor surfaces such as plasterboard, concrete, brickwork, block work or bonding plaster that are not in direct contact with water.
Scope of use
For use on interior surfaces only or exterior surfaces that are fully protected from the elements, such as soffits or walls that are undercover. Additional surface sealers may be required.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c), B2.3.2(a)
Ambitec Manufacturers Warranty
Ambitec (NZ) Ltd (the Manufacturer) hereby warrants the product quality of Ambitec Polished Plaster Finishes (the Product) on the terms set out in the Manufacturers Warranty, for a period of 10 years from the date of completion of installation, subject to compliance with the exclusions listed in the Manufacturers Warranty.
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)
C3.4 and Acceptable
Solutions section 4.17
Suave/Tierrafino and Bone China Polished Plaster on standard grade paper faces plasterboard substrate.
Fire Test FH 5385 - Issued 3/9/2019
NZBC Verification Method C/VM2 Appendix A - Group No: 1-S
Suave/Tierrafino and Bone China Polished Plaster on12mm MDF substrate.
Fire Test FH 5392 - Issued 3/9/2019
NZBC Verification Method C/VM2 Appendix A - Group No:3
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Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Suave/Tierrafino and Bone China Polished Plaster on standard grade paper faces plasterboard substrate.
Fire Test FH 5385 - Issued 3/9/2019
NZBC Verification Method C/VM2 Appendix A - Group No: 1-S
Suave/Tierrafino and Bone China Polished Plaster on12mm MDF substrate.
Fire Test FH 5392 - Issued 4/12/2024
NZBC Verification Method C/VM2 Appendix A - Group No:3
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Suitable for residential, commercial and retail interiors, including cabinetry & furniture. Can be used in bathrooms, powder rooms and kitchens but avoid surfaces directly exposed to water such as shower cubicles/wet areas. A surface sealer is recommended for applications in moisture prone and sometimes in high traffic areas.
Required info when specifying;
Plaster System, colour & code, texture type, level and gloss level.
Suave Spec Sheet
Installation requirements
Application: Ceilings, walls and cabinetry
Finishes: Suave, Suave two-tone, Suave mottled, SuaveCrete, Bespoke
Thickness: 1 - 1.5 mm
Textures: Traditional, Pitted, Stippled, Formwork, Fine Corrugate (Interact only )
Texture levels: Low | Med | Heavy
Polish Levels: Matte | Satin | Gloss
Colour: Select from our Suave colour library
Suitable Substrates: Plasterboard, Fibre cementboard, Blockwork, Plywood, MDF, Metal
Substrate Prep: Level 4 paint finish, Blockwork skim coated, Metal work primed.
Suave Tech Sheet
Maintenance requirements
Please see our Care Guide for maintenance requirements.
Care Guide
Relationships
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Building Product Information Requirements
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Ambitec (NZ) Ltd
Business Email:
info@ambitec.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
09 3942953
Product Identifier
SUAVE W-BASE OR D-BASE
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
