SmartCare Damp Proof

At a glance

Coverage

Horizontal up to 10 sq ft per litre; vertical 20-25 sq ft per litre

Coats

Self-priming coat + 2 coats minimum; optional paint topcoat

Touch dry

4-6 hours

Recoat after

4-6 hours

Thinning / mixing

0-40% water depending on coat

Apply with

Brush or roller

Pack sizes

1 L, 4 L, 10 L, 20 L (page); PIS lists 4 L and 20 L

Warranty

10 years (page); the older PIS says 6 years

Shelf life

36 months (page); 3 years (PIS)

Curing

28 days for new masonry

Good to know

Elongation 220% (brand terrace guide)

Why choose it

• Glass-fibre reinforced elastomeric film
• Excellent crack bridging
• Up to 10 years waterproofing warranty (page)
• White finish can lower temperature by up to 10 C
• Resists up to 7 bar hydrostatic pressure (brand terrace guide)

How to use it

Remove loose paint, dust and grease and wire-brush the surface. Fill cracks up to 3 mm with Crack Seal. Let new masonry cure 28 days. For terraces the brand guide shows a self-priming coat, first coat, tapes at L-joints, then second coat.

Recommended system

1. SmartCare Damp Proof self-priming coat
2. 2 coats of SmartCare Damp Proof
3. Joint and corner tapes at L-shaped joints (terrace guide)
4. Optional Apex/Ultima paint topcoat
5. SmartCare Crack Seal for cracks up to 3 mm