Polycoat
Bitumen emulsion paint
Properties
- Resists the attack of salts like chlorides and sulphates that are present in the soil
- Easy to apply
- Cold applied
- Adheres to concrete, metal, wood, cork, etc.
- Can be applied in closed or confined spaces
- Water-based
- Non- flammable
- Anti-fungal
Description
Polycoat is an emulsified thixotropic bitumen protective coating. The coating dries to form a black flexible protective film. The finished film forms a tough barrier to vapor transmission.
TDS for Polycoat
- Step by Step
Substrate Preparation
The surface shall be cleaned thoroughly of all contaminants like dust, traces of curing compound, oil and grease. All surface imperfections, protrusions, structurally unsound and friable concrete must be removed and repaired.
Priming
Priming is always recommended prior to coating as it not only penetrates into the concrete pores and seals the substrate. It also acts as an adhesion promoter for further coatings. The primer coat can be made in the site by diluting the same bitumen emulsion with 20% water. The primer may be applied by a brush, roller or airless spray. Allow the primer to dry before any further coats are applied. However, if the primer after application is left open for more than 24 hours after it becomes dry, clean the surface of any settled dust and apply a fresh coat of the primer.
