Waterproofs, hardens and renovates those surfaces prone to crumbling and or powdering
ARCAFIX is a solvent-borne methacrylic resin water repellent coat.
Arcafix waterproofs, hardens and renovates porous substrates prone to disintegration, crumbling and/or powdering and renders the surface perfectly adhesive to paint, plaster or stucco topcoats.
Advantages
ARCAFIX is a top quality product ideal when you need a water repellent product to:
- Strengthen and reinforce friable substrates
- Renders a 100% watertight and continuous film
- Bond coat for friable or porous surfaces prior to applying a topcoat
- Serve as a primer, rendering the surface adhesive to paint products and building materials (plaster, stucco)
- Protect porous and crumbling or flaking substrates from water ingress, dust and damage caused by freezing temperatures - >Will protect the substrate from freezing (and consequent cracking)
- Improves adhesion of top coats (paint, plaster, stucco...)
- Repels water and blocks humidity within the substrate
- Waterproof, harden and renovate crumbling substrates
- Does not alter the natural appearance of the surface.
ARCAFIX is a top quality product used to strengthen and reinforce friable substrates and/or as a primer on friable substrates before applying a topcoat:
Waterproofs, hardens and reinforces porous substrates: weak or under-dosed plaster and mortar, roof building materials which have become porous over time (roof tiles, slate, asbestos cement), friable cement screed…
Where to apply?
ARCAFIX is used on all porous substrates :
- concrete,
- cement,
- absorbent mortar,
- porous tiles,
- roof tiles,
- brick,
When used as a primer coat, ARCAFIX will improve the adhesion of the surface to be covered by paint, plaster or stucco.
Arcafix is transparent and does not alter the support.
Arcafix Pack Sizes:
3 sizes available : 0.75L - 2.5L - 20L
Tools
Brush, roller or airspray. Clean tools with white spirit.
Application conditions
Apply on a dry and clean surface.
Do not apply in temperatures above 35°C.
Do not apply under high wind or if raining (or rain is imminent).
Surface preparation
Optimum performance is achieved by using the right combination of products,
surface preparation and application procedures. The surfaces must be sound, dry and free of dust, grease and loose particles.
The surface must not be cracked. Contact us if there are leaks.
Moss must be eliminated using ARCAMOSS which will destroy fungus, moss, algae and other common micro-organisms on all types of building surfaces. ARCAFIX will then provide durable protection of the surface treated.
Product preparation
ARCAFIX is ready to use and requires no thinning. However, if the substrate is only slightly porous, we recommend thinning with white spirit (one volume white spirit for 2 to 4 volumes of the water repellent primer.
Application
Apply with a brush, roller or airless spray. Apply in one coat, from the bottom upwards entirely saturating the surface.
The substrate must be thoroughly saturated without leaving product thickness on the surface.
Note: On some surfaces (depending on the porosity), the finish will be satin rather than mat. ARCAFIX may slightly darken the tint of a very light surface.
Recommendations
Keep out of reach of children. Use personal protective equipment. Flammable liquids and vapours. Causes serious eye damage. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and entered the airway. Harmful to aquatic organisms, causes long-term effects. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Dangerous. Observe precautions for use.
Drying Time:
Approximately 6 hours depending on climatic conditions.
Recoatable: 24 hours
Surface cleaning
Clean with water and a neutral PH cleaner. Avoid frequent cleaning at high pressure, which can rapidly alter the effectiveness of the product. Respect a minimum distance of 30 cm between the pressure washer and the treated surface.
3 to 5 m2 per litre depending on the porosity of the substrate
- 0.75L cover up to 3.75m²
- 2.5L cover upt to 12.5m²
- 20L cover up to 100m²
Store in dry, cool and frost free conditions in a well ventilated area. Shelf life is 12 months.
