Use and Care Manual

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of eorescence. Properly prepared concrete
should look and feel like medium grit sandpaper.
If concrete remains smooth, repeat etching
procedure.
Test concrete porosity by sprinkling a few drops
of water onto the surface in several areas. If
the water is readily absorbed, you are ready to
paint. If it beads or lays on the surface additional
cleaning and etching is needed. Rinse thoroughly
with clean water and allow to dry for 24 hours.
NOTE: Rinse etching solutions thoroughly.
Etching solution allowed to dry on the masonry
surface will prevent proper penetration and
curing of the DRYLOK® Protector Clear Low
Sheen Penetrating Sealer. Surface must be
thoroughly dry. Do not apply to damp surfaces.
For exterior surfaces, do not apply if rain is
expected within 48 hours. Wait for a dry, rain-
free period
New concrete and freshly applied Portland
cement based patching compounds must
be cured for a minimum of 24 hours prior to
application of DRYLOK® Protector Clear Low
Sheen Penetrating Sealer.
Patch all holes and cracks with a suitable cement
based patching compound. Be sure to smooth
the patch evenly. Allow the patched area to dry
thoroughly.
APPLICATION
Stir thoroughly before application. DRYLOK®
Protector Clear Low Sheen Penetrating Sealer
appears milky in the can but dries clear. Apply
only when air and surface temperature is above
50ºF and the relative humidity is below 60%.
Apply by brush, roller or squeegee. Spread
evenly, do not allow puddles or heavy surface
lm to occur. Apply one coat. If after one coat,
water droplets are readily absorbed into the
surface (extremely porous surfaces), a second
coat may be required. Allow 1 hour between
coats. DRYLOK® Protector Clear Low Sheen
Penetrating Sealer should not be used to build
up surface lm. As additional coats are applied,
sheen build-up will occur and surface will
become slippery when wet. On light-colored
surfaces, some slight darkening may take place.
THINNING
Due to variations in porosity, when applied over
agstone, slate, terrazo, dense smooth or light
colored concrete, thin with clean, moderately
warm water 10%—20% to minimize sheen
variations as subsequent top coats are applied.
Test on a small area to see nal eect.
SPECIFICATION
N/A
CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY .
CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE.
KEEP FROM FREEZING
FIRST AID
EYES: Flush immediately with large amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician
if irritation persists.
SKIN: Wash aected areas with soap and water.
Consult a physician if irritation persists.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention. If individual
is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything
by mouth. Place individual on the left side
with head down. Contact a physician, medical
facility or poison control center for advice about
whether to induce vomiting.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
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,
nd out how to protect yourself and your family
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