Water Repellent Coatings
Tools and Equipment
Surface Preparation
- Surface must be clean, sound and free from oil, grease, curing compound, or any contamination. Any contaminants should be removed by light grit blastig.
- Water jet is then used as the end step of substrate cleaning.
Application
- It is recommended to apply two consecutive coats of water repellent coating at the stated rate of application with a maximum recoat time of 10 minutes, or one flood coat.
- Impregnation can be carried out using an airless spray machine, brush, or roller.
Recommendations
- Water repellents should not be applied on glass, wood, plastic, aluminum and metals.
- Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental exposure.
- Water repellents should not be applied when rain is forecasted within 24 hours.
- Wait at least 24 hours after rain or water cleaning.
- Be sure that impregnated surfaces by water repellents are not exposed to water and rain for at least 8 hours after application.
- Allow the treated surface to dry for at least 24 hours to develop maximum water repellency.
DCP range of water repellents
Repelicone K : Water repellent impregnation based on water borne silicone.
Repelicone L : General purpose water repellent impregnation based on solvent borne Silane/Siloxane.
Repelicone W : Water repellent impregnation based on water borne Silane/Siloxane.
Rep-Stone : Water repellent impregnation based on water borne silicone
Acetoxy cure silicone sealants
Generally acetoxy silicones are used for kitchens, bathrooms and other internal sealing applications.
Cementitious Tile Grouts
Cementitious tile grout is a cement-based pre-mixed non-shrink grout, used for filling tile joints in wet, dry and submerged areas.
Cementitious Based Waterproofing
Setseal range from DCP is available in one or two component products