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Undercoats, reinforcement mesh, primers, finishing plasters and exterior paints: Centrale ITE brings together everything you need to protect and finish external thermal insulation. It is this ‘skin’ that makes the façade impact-resistant, rainproof and attractive for years to come. Both private individuals and professionals can buy it at trade prices.
The protection provided by an external thermal insulation system (ETIS) relies on a reinforced base layer: a base coat into which an alkali-resistant fibreglass mesh is embedded. This withstands impacts and temperature fluctuations, and prevents cracks. It is applied to the insulation boards before any finishing render is applied. The undercoat is selected according to the type of insulation:
The finishing render for an external thermal insulation system (ETIS) is chosen based on two criteria: protection against water and the wall’s ability to breathe. Once the base coat is completely dry, an adhesion primer is applied. This is FX 526 (0.12 to 0.16 l/m²), tinted to match the finish, which evens out the surface. Next comes the finishing render. Centrale ITE offers two options, both with a particle size of 1.5 mm: