Use and Care Manual

Five Gallons (18.925 Liters)
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High Built Paint
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100% Pure Acrylic Plastic
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Resists Cracking & Peeling
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Non-Toxic
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Helps Resist Effervescence
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Thick, Yet Easy To Apply
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Sprayable
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Water Clean-Up
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Tintable White
ADVANTAGES:
What Block & Wall Can Do For You
We believe Block & Wall™, an elastomeric pure acrylic plastic coating and paint, to be the
best waterproofing coating on the mark 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 breathe. 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 F. 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-sol-
ids block filler that expands and contracts up to 700%. It is highly resistant to cracking and
peeling and is unlikely to peel or 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 & Wall waterproofing paint is a lasting investment for your project.
Architectural Specifications For Walls
This is only a suggested specification. This waterproofing system may be used on most
interior and exterior walls, both above and below grade.
Do-It-Yourself in Three Easy Steps
1. Surface Preparation
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 through the metal. Concrete can be etched
with Muriatic Acid (Available at most hardware stores, be sure to read directions and use
with caution). 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. Fill all joints or
cracks wider than 1/8 inch with Blue Max Trowel-Grade. Follow seam taping instructions.
Mask all sensitive areas before starting.
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. Use Ames’ Peel & Stick Seam
Tape (PS250, PS450, or PS650) for joints. Ames‘ Elasto-Barrier, a water base, 1000%.
high strength liquid rubber undercoat and primer should be used with Seam Tape as a
primer in difficult situations. Refer to Ames’ Peel & Stick Seam Tape label 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 seals 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 deteriorat-
ing. Apply three coats followed by two coats (2 gallons per 100 square feet) of Ames’ Block
& Wall waterproofing paint.
Tinting Block & Wall
Block & Wall is available in Tintable White and Deep Tone Base. It is tintable with most
water-based colorants.
Coverage
Ames Block & Wall elastomeric paint is nearly three times as thick as most paints. One
gallon covers approximately 100 sq. ft. per coat. It is best applied with a roller but can be
sprayer and back rolled. The product can be thinned up to 10% 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 50° F and above. Always do a test patch to assure
proper drying conditions.
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
more coats be required annually over existing paint surfaces in high traffic areas and very
damp areas, depending on weather and wear.
Waterproofing Below Grade and Above Grade Difficult
Applications
Note: This suggested means of application should be followed in any situation where
optimum waterproofing and water pressure resistance is necessary. For a Superior
Five-Coat System: three coats or three gallons per 100 sq. ft. of Elasto-Barrier embedded
into polyster reinforcement fabric and top coated with two coats or two gallons per 100 sq.
ft. of Ames’ Block & Wall. The reinforcement fabric ensures that the coating cannot crack
or fracture and stops walls from the danger of cracking and substanstially increases wall
strength up to 100 psi. The best suggested sequence is as follows:
1. Clean the surface thoroughly. (See surface preparation instructions.)
2. Fill all cracks. (See surface preparation instructions.) Make sure your surface is as
smooth as possible. The finally appearance of your wall will depend on the thoroughness
of your preparation work. Prepare the wall to be waterproof (imagine yourself building a
water tank).
3. Seam tape all joints and cracks until the wall is sealed. For best results use Ames’ Peel
& Stick Seam Tape (PS250, PS450, or PS650). The surface must be reasonably smooth
for fabric application and must contain no air pockets.
4. Wet the wall liberally with Elasto-Barrier or Ames’ Block & Wall coating and roll the fabric
into the wet wall and top coat the fabric. The goal here is to spread the coating out into a
path as wide as the reinforcement fabric you are using. Take care that the fabric lays flat
to the wall without air bubbles or pockets. The use of fabric is important because it
substantially increases the strength of the coating and should dramatically increase the life
of the wall surface. Allow to dry completely. On smooth surfaces one gallon should cover
100 sq. ft. per coat.
5. Apply two coats of Elasto-Barrier over the embedded fabric at a rate of one gallon per
100 sq. ft. per coat. Ensure that any pinholes are sealed. Allow adequate drying time
between coats. At this point your wall should be totally waterproof. Wash the surface
completely after the final coat of Elasto-Barrier has dried. This will remove any curing
residue and will improve adhesion.
6. Top coat the Elasto-Barrier with two coats of Block & Wall. If below grade Elasto-Barrier
may be substituted. Apply this product with a paint roller, brush or sprayer at a rate of one
gallon per 100 sq. ft. per coat. Again, allow adequate drying time between coats. When
finished, there should be a total of five coats on your wall, or five gallons per 100 sq. ft. with
the reinforcement fabric and seam tape embedded.
Application Tools
For preparation work: 4-inch wide painbrush, utility knife, caulking gun for filling cracks.
Four-inch seam tape is used for large gaps and 42” wide polyster fabric for surfaces that
need to be reinforced. For Block & Wall application: A 1-inch thick nap paint roller or a
four-inch wide or larger painbrush is best for application of coating. A heavy-duty airless
paint sprayer with .0021 reversa tip can be used for larger commercial applications.
1 gallon = 100 sq. ft.
5 gallons = 500 sq. ft.
55 gallon drum = 5500 sq. ft.
275 gallon tote - 27500 sq. ft.
Cleanup, Storage & Disposal
Clean tools and small spills with water. Store unused
product in its original can, tightly sealed and protected
from freezing. Dispose of this product in accordance
with local, state, or federal requirements.
Below Grade Applications
For constant submersion and water proofing applications see the Elasto-Barrier
brochure or Vapor Barrier product applications. Vapor Barrier is a water based rubber
coating used for below grade applications
Fire Testing Data
This formula has been tested in Accordance to ASTM E-108 and ASTM E-84 and
retards flame with a Zero smoke rating. With Zero Ignition.
Storage of Product
Ames’ Block & Wall waterproofing paint may be tightly resealed in its original contain-
er and stored for many years after being opened. It must be stored between 50° F and
90° F. DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE! Freezing will solidify and destroy this product. If
frozen the product warranty is void. Block & Wall is made without Ethene Glycol for best
adhesion but is available in a more freeze stable formula upon request.
Flash Point 1800°, Zero Ignitions
Spread of Flame ASTM E-108 Zero Ignition
Over AC Class “B” over plywood, ASTM E-84 Zero Smoke
Water Clean-Up
First Aid / Caution
Keep out of Reach of Children. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give milk or water
and seek medical attention immediately. In case of contact with eyes, flush thoroughly
with water and call a doctor or poison control center. This product contains a unique
combination of water base acrylic co-polymers. Call 911 for the poison control center.
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may produce irritation or sensitivity. Use
gloves. Water cleanup.
Warning: If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS
TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS
BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO
AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean
up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you
start, find out how to protect
yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at
1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
Ames' Block & Wall™ is a trademark of Ames Research Laboratories, Inc. Illustrations
copyright © 2003-2014 by Ames Research Laboratories, Inc. All illustrations and
diagrams are property of Ames Research Laboratories, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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