Use and Care Manual

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DRYLOK
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PROTECTOR
MINIMIZE RECURRING EFFLORESCENCE:
DRYLOK® Protector Clear Low Sheen Penetrating
Sealer can be used as a primer/sealer under
DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer or other
masonry wall coatings to minimize recurring
eorescence. When applied over powdery
surfaces such as chalking masonry paint, sand
blasted masonry and powdering concrete and
mortar DRYLOK® Protector Clear Low Sheen
Penetrating Sealer solidies surface for painting.
TECHNICAL DATA
COMPOSITION: Latex base
SHEEN: Satin
WEIGHT SOLIDS: 19% ± 2
VOLUME SOLIDS: 18% ± 2
DENSITY (LBS./US GAL.): 8.5
VISCOSITY: 10–12 Seconds #4 Ford Cup @ 77ºF
pH: 8.5-9.5
COLOR:
• N/A
DRY TIME:
• To touch: 45 minutes
• To recoat: 1 hour
• Full cure: 24 to 48 hours
Note: Maximum cure and dry time will be
prolonged when slightly humid and damp, cool
conditions prevail.
COVERAGE:
• 400 sq. ft./gal.
Note: Actual coverage will vary depending
upon application method, surface texture, and
porosity.
RECOMMENDED FILM THICKNESS/COAT:
5 wet mils/coat (100 microns)
SHELF LIFE: 5 years unopened container
FREEZE/THAW: Keep from freezing
CONTAINER SIZES: 1 gallon and 5 gallon
containers
VOC
Does not exceed 100 g/L
TINTING
N/A
LIMITATIONS
DRYLOK® Protector Clear Low Sheen Penetrating
Sealer is not for use over silicone treated
surfaces, or on any masonry surface subjected
to hydrostatic pressure. Surfaces subjected to
hydrostatic pressure should be treated with
DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer.
Not for use on asphalt surfaces.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove all dirt, wax, dust, mildew, and loose or
scaling material with a scraper, wire brush, or
sti bristle brush. Masonry surface must be dry
and free of dirt, wax, dust, mildew, and loose
or scaling material. For proper penetration and
adhesion to extremely smooth bare concrete
oors, use DRYLOK® ETCH or muriatic acid.
Rinse thoroughly (pressure wash for best
results). Allow to dry thoroughly according to
manufacturer’s directions.
If using a pressure washer, do not use on
a pressure setting above 1750 PSI to avoid
damaging the concrete. Remember, concrete
acts like a stone sponge. Pressure washing and
general cleaning may trap residual moisture in
the concrete.
To check for trapped moisture, tape a 12”x12”
piece of 3 mil plastic or aluminum foil tightly on
all four edges to the surface. Remove it after
24 hours. If the oor side of the plastic or foil is
damp, allow additional drying and repeat the
test.
EFFLORESCENCE, a white, powdery, crystal-like
deposit visible on the masonry surface, must
be removed. DRYLOK® Etch or muriatic acid,
used according to manufacturer’s directions,
are eective eorescence removal agents. All
masonry surfaces are subject to occurrences