Use and Care Guide
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Masonry Coating
Preparation/Application:
For best results all materials should be stored between 40
0
F (4
0
C) and 80
0
F
(27
0
C) 24 hours prior to installation.
Refer to:
- ACI 530.1 Specification for Masonry Structures
- International Masonry Industry All-Weather Council (IMIAC)
• Recommended Practices and Guild Specifications for Cold Weather
Masonry Construction
• Recommended Practices and Guide Specifications for Hot Weather
Masonry Construction
Exsiting Masonry Walls:
1. Use only when the product, air, and surface temperature are above 50
0
F
(10
0
C) for a minimum of 24 hours.
2. Clean area and remove all unsound concrete, grease, oil, paint,
efflorescence, and any other foreign materials that will inhibit performance.
3. Slick and sealed surfaces must be thoroughly roughened.
4. Relieve hydrostatic active water pressure by drilling temporary drainage
holes at the bottom of the wall.
5. If cracks exist, chip out and enlarge to approximately 1/2” (13 mm) deep and
repair using Sakrete Leak Stopper.
6. Surface should be SSD (Surface Saturated Dry) especially when going over
highly porous substrates or in hot windy conditions.
7. Apply Sakrete Masonry Coating only after repairs are made and substrate is
restored to a sound condition.
Refer to:
1. ASTM D4258 Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning for Coating
2. ASTM D4259 Standard Practice for Abrading Concrete
Brush Applications:
1. Use a coarse fiber brush. Two coats are recommended for the best water
resistant performance.
2. Dampen the surface immediately before application. If the wall becomes dry
and the Masonry Coating starts to pull during the application re-wet the wall.
3. Back rolling or brushing may be necessary to assure no pinholing occurs.
4. A second coat may be applied within 24 hours of the first coat. Wait at least
5 hours between coats.
5. Do not bridge over existing expansion or control joints.
6. Apply material a minimum of 1/8” (3.2 mm) to 1/2” (13 mm) thick.
Spray Applications:
1. Surfaces to be repaired must be sound, dimensionally stable, and clean.
Sakrete Masonry Coating can be applied using standard stucco or plaster
spraying equipment.
The following information is offered as a guide only. Specific product, equipment,
application conditions and user experience will influence proper equipment
selection. Consult with the equipment manufacturer for equipment handling
technique. Field test material with equipment prior to starting.
PUMP Orifice
Hopper Gun 3/16” (5 mm) opening
Pressure at Gun 25 psi (0.2 MPa)
Sakrete Masonry Coating is a
polymer modified, water resistant
hydraulic cement coating ideal
for damp-proofing concrete and
masonry walls.
Features:
• Water resistant concrete & masonry coating
• Complies with Federal Specification A-A-1555
• Attractive gray durable reflective coating
• Can be brushed or spray applied
Use For:
• Damp proof coating for basement and foundation walls
• Parapets
• Above and below grade applications
• Interior or exterior
• Pre-cast concrete & tile up concrete
Yield/Water/Coverage:
NOTE: Yield and water are approximate. The yield above does not allow for
waste and spillage.
Technical Data:
Compressive Strength ASTM C109
28 days = 4,000 psi (27.6 MPa)
Accelerated Weathering ASTM G23
Passed 5000 hours
Water Vapor Transmission ASTM C355
<16 Perms
Tabor Abrasion Resistance ASTM C1353
Passed 500 Cycles
DIVISION 7
Cementitious Damproofing – 07 11 160
DIVISION 9
Special Coatings – 09 97 00
COLOR:
Gray
Bag Size Yield Water
50 lb (22.6 kg) First coat covers 150
sq ft (14 m
2
) Second
coat covers 300 sq ft
(28 m
2
)
6.5 qt (6.0 L)