Sikagard 703 Groutseal Water Repellent Impregnation For Tiles Joints & Building Surface 1L
Sikagard 703 Groutseal Water Repellent Impregnation For Tiles Joints & Building Surface 1L
- Brand Sika
- Model: SK-703-1L
Description
Sikagard 703 Groutseal is an low viscosity emulsion, ready to use, silane / siloxane combination based, water repellent impregnation design to deeply penetrate to any hairline cracks in tiles joints / concrete.
Characteristics / Advantage
▪ Product in aqueous phase with strong water repellent capability.
▪ Penetrate deeply into tiles joints / building surface to provide water resistance properties.
▪ Treatment is usually invisible not changing the substrate aspect.
▪ Improve resistant to dirt pick up and reduces fungal and algal growth.
▪ Can be over coated with suitable paints and coatings.
▪ Ready to use.
▪ Water based environmental friendly.
Specification
Product Information
▪ Composition: Silane / Siloxane combination
▪ Packaging: 1 L pail
▪ Appearance / Colour: Whitish liquid
▪ Shelf Life: 12 months from date of production
▪ Storage Conditions: Store properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +40 °C.
▪ Density: 1.0 kg/l (at 20 °C)
▪ pH-Value: 7–10
Application Information
▪ Consumption: Dependent on substrate quality and porosity:
- On concrete and mortar: 0.15–0.20 kg/m²
- On porous material: 0.30–0.50 kg/m²
▪ Ambient Air Temperature: +5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
▪ Substrate Temperature: +5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
▪ Waiting Time / Overcoating:
- Can be overcoated with water / solvent based polymer paint – contact the paint manufacturer for details.
- For Sikagard® polymer paint, wait at least 5 hours before apply the paint.
▪ Curing Treatment: Sikagard®-703 GroutSeal does not require any curing but must be protected from rain for at least 3 hours at +20 °C.
Uses
▪ For making tiles joints / building surfaces water repellent and protecting against water ingress.
Application
▪ Sikagard®-703 GroutSeal is applied using a low-pressure spray gun, brush or roller, in a single layer from top to bottom, taking care not to let the product run.
Important Considerations
▪ Cement based substrate must be at least seven days old.
▪ Protect glass surfaces and aluminium frames (possibility of surface damage / staining).
▪ Test on a sample surface before use.
▪ Cannot be over coated with limewash or cement paint.
▪ On any substrates, the optimum water repellent capability is achieved after a few days.
▪ Water repellency is reduced significantly when the substrate is heavily cracked.
Disclaimer
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