Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Fixit Powercrete
Building Repairs
A p o w e r f u l C O A T I N G s y s t e m f o r w at e r p r o o f ing
an d r e p ai r s
Description
An acrylic polymer based economical elastomeric waterproofing system for protecting concrete & masonry
surfaces.
Areas of Application
Method of Application
1. For waterproofing
S u r fac e p r e pa r at i o n
}}Prior to application of Dr. Fixit Powercrete, ensure to clean the substrate which should be free from all the dust,
foreign particles, loose aggregate and oil grease etc. This can be done with the help of scarifying, grinding,
water jetting and sand blasting etc.
}}The surface should be wetted, well prior to application, thoroughly with water to get SSD condition.
}}All the depression or pin holes /pot holes to be repaired using Dr. Fixit Powercrete modified mortar in mixing
ratio of ( 1 kg cement : 1.50 kg silica sand : 0.50 kg of Dr. Fixit Powercrete )
Coat i n g a pp l i c at i o n
}}Mix Cement with Dr. Fixit Powercrete in ratio of 1 : 0.50 ( 1 kg cement OPC53 : 0.50 Dr. Fixit Powercrete ) by
weight.
}}The mix should be stirred thoroughly until smooth homogeneous paste is obtained.
}}Apply and unroll woven glass fibre cloth evenly on the wet coating before it dries out on larger areas.
}}Using a nylon brush, apply one coat of Dr. Fixit Powercrete coating over the glass fabric so as to cover the
fabric, allow 5-6 hours of air drying before application of another coat of Dr. Fixit Powercrete slurry coating over
the surface.
}}Provide polymer modified protective plaster of 15-20 mm thick over the coating to ensure safety from
mechanical damage.
Curing
}} llow Dr. Fixit Powercrete coating to air cure for 3-6 hours after the final coat.
A
}}Do not allow the rapid drying of the coating by covering the coating with help of polythene sheet in case of high
humidity and windy condition.
}}However, a moist curing after the air drying is advisable.
}}Following the moist curing, Dr. Fixit Powercrete coating shall be allowed to air cured for 3 days before
submerging it in water.
189
304-20/11/12
Building Repairs
Precaution
}}Dr. Fixit Powercrete should not be used in isolation of cement.
}}Dr. Fixit Powercrete shall be applied to the substrate temp above 10oC to below 40oC
}}Ensure to provide a protective plaster over the final coat to avoid mechanical damage.
304 Dr. Fixit Powercrete
7 days
Area of application Water proofing and repairs for Water proofing and repairs
cementitiouis substrate. for cementitiouis substrate.
Coverage - for waterproofing Two coat ( with glass 1.5 m2 - 1.6 m2 / kg 1.20 m2/ kg
coating wool fibre )
Two coat without 1.75 m2 - 1.85 m2 / kg -
glass wool fibre
Waterproofing thickness dft mm 1.20mm - two coats 1mm - two coats.
Packing
1, 5, 20 & 50 kg container
Coverage
}}Coating/Slurry Mix Proportion : 100 kg cement : 50 kg Dr. Fixit Powercrete Polymer
}}The coverage ratio varies as per the nature & porosity of the substrate.
Pidilite Industries Limited DISCLAIMER The product information & application details given by the company
Construction Chemicals Division & its agents has been provided in good faith & meant to serve only as a general
Ramkrishna Mandir Road, Post Box No. 17411 guideline during usage. Users are advised to carry out tests & take trials to ensure on
the suitability of products meeting their requirement prior to full scale usage of our
Andheri (E) Mumbai 400059 INDIA
products. Since the correct identification of the problems, quality of other materials
Tel +91-22-2835 7000 Fax +91-22-2835 7008
used and the on-site workmanship are factors beyond our control, there are no
www.doctor-fixit.com drfixitadvice@pilmail.com expressed or implied guarantee / warranty as to the results obtained. The company
Dr. Fixit Advice Centre (Toll Free No.) 1800-209-5504 does not assume any liability or consequential damage for unsatisfactory results,
192