Specification

What Block & Wall Can Do For You
We believe Block & Wall, the best pure acrylic plastic coating and paint,
to be the best waterproofing coating on the market today. It stops leaks
fast! It has heavy-duty performance yet is easily applied by brush, roller
or sprayer. It is far superior to any paint. It has been designed to stretch
and to keep water from passing through the coating. Water must be
kept out to prevent damaging moisture from deteriorating concrete,
wood and metal surfaces. The more layers of this product that are laid
down on any surface the better the waterproofing becomes. Contrary to
common belief coatings perform best when they do not breath. Water
cannot pass through Block & Wall, thus the success of the product.
Ames Block & Wall coating can be used on both above and below
grade walls. The product dries to form a waterproof seal and vapor
barrier to keep water and moisture out. Block & Wall dries rapidly at 60
degrees or above. It dries even faster with good sun contact. Block &
Wall is non-toxic, contains no solvents and is easy to use. It can
withstand over 100 psi of water pressure.
Block & Wall is not only elastomeric but is also a high-solids block filler
that expands and contracts up to 700%. It is highly resistant to cracking
and peeling and is unlikely to peel or delaminate. It continues to remain
flexible throughout its lifetime even below freezing. It is mildew
resistant and cleans easily with water. The polymer cross-links after
drying and we expect the product to last up to 20 years when applied
with correct millages and proper application. Block & Wall works over
tar coated walls, brick or block walls, interior and exterior basement
walls, pre-treated plywood, sheet metal, plastic, pre-cast concrete,
stucco, sheetrock, wood, drywall and bearing walls. It is frequently
used for potable water applications or in the collection of drinking water
in tropical areas. This product contains no toxic substances after curing.
Ames Block and Wall waterproofing paint is a lasting investment for
your project.
1 Surface Preparation
Read all label instructions before beginning. Always run a test patch first
in an inconspicuous area, to ensure that proper adhesion and drying
occurs and the product works to your satisfaction. Careful and complete
preparation will ensure the best results and contribute to the life of the
coating. The wall surface must be clean, dry, and free of loose material.
Loose or peeling paint should be removed with a wire brush and rough
wood surfaces sanded. Metal or concrete surfaces may be prepared by
using a disc grinder and carborundum disc. Care should be taken so as
not to grind though the metal. Do not apply Block & Wall over wet, loose
or crumbling concrete. Repair the concrete and allow to cure. Mildew
may be removed with a power washer. All major cracks, joints and
seams should be caulked with Blue Max trowel-grade liquid rubber. Do
not use a silicone caulk. Follow seam taping instructions. Mask all
sensitive areas before starting.Follow seam taping instructions. Mask all
sensitive areas before starting. Shake or stir Block & Wall Liquid Rubber
prior to use.
2 Seam Tape Joints and Cracks
It is important to seam tape all joints and cracks to avoid future cracking
and leaking. Seam tape flashing to wood; wood to wood; concrete to
wood; metal to wood; brick to wood; etc. Apply around flashings, windows
and cracks in the walls. Refer to Ames Seam Tape label (PS250, PS450,
PS650) for application instructions. Do not use fiberglass or asphalt
impregnated seam tape.
3 Apply Ames’ Block & Wall
Ames Block & Wall waterproofing paint may be brushed, rolled or
sprayed. Apply a minimum of one gallon per 100 sq. ft. per coat. Two
coats minimum is best, three to four superior. The application must be
applied in a continuous, unbroken seal of a minimum dry thickness of no
less than 30 mils (the thickness of a dime) over the entire surface.
Good: One to two coats of Ames Block & Wall elastomeric waterproofing
paint covers and waterproofs, in most cases.
Better: Two to three coats or three gallons of Block & Wall per 100
square feet.
Best: The very best product application is five gallons per 100 sq. ft. or
three to five coats. Fabric can be applied over smooth surfaces for
additional reinforcement of concrete or wood surfaces but is usually not
necessary unless the surface is in danger of deteriorating. Apply three
coats followed by two coats (2 gallons per 100 square feet) of Ames
Block & Wall waterproofing paint.
Annual Maintenance / Life Expectancy
When put down properly we expect a coating life in excess of 10-20
years from a three-coat application. The wall should be problem-free
during this time but should be inspected annually. In most cases the wall
will not need service, but if it should, just apply an additional coat of Block
& Wall, after proper preparation at the area of concern. One or more
coats may be required annually over existing paint surfaces in high traffic
areas and very damp areas, depending on weather and wear.
Coverage
1 gallon = 100 sq. ft.
5 gallons = 500 sq. ft.
55 gal. drum = 5500 sq. ft.
275 gal. tote = 27500 sq. ft.
Clean Up
Clean up tools and small spills with water.
Weather Guidelines
Block & Wall is best applied on warm
clear sunny days when the humidity is
less than 50% and the following
conditions are met: 1) The sun is in the
sky. 2) There is no forecast of rain for at
least 24 hours. Apply at 40 - 90 degrees F.
Always do a test patch to assure proper
drying conditions.
Application Tools
One or more of the following:
Water Clean-up
1 GAL = 100 SQ. FT.
10’
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Do-it-yourself . . . In Three Easy Steps