Typical applications: DRY-TREAT 40SK is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including building facades, floors, walls, swimming pool surrounds, patios, garages, kitchen and public and private entertaining areas.
Benefits: DRY-TREAT 40SK is non film-forming; able to consolidate loose and friable surfaces; able to work without changing the appearance of the surface - keeps the original look; suitable for indoor and outdoor use; able to greatly reduce water uptake and minimise moss growth, freeze thaw spalling and efflorescence; an excellent chloride ion salt screen - ideal for marine and pool areas; highly water vapour permeable - able to breathe so there is no build-up of subsurface moisture, allowing it to dry out; deeply penetrating - protecting against weathering and wearing; very alkali resistant - won't breakdown in contact with cement based materials, and able to seal hairline cracks up to 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) and does not flake or peel.
Warranty: A 15-YEAR PERFORMANCE WARRANTY is offered when DRY-TREAT 40SK is applied by an accredited applicator following our written instructions.
Application rate: Total application rate is approximately one litre per 0.5 to four sq. metres (five to 40 sq. feet per quart) depending on absorption.
How to use:
1. ALWAYS TEST PRODUCT ON A SMALL AREA FIRST and allow a 24 hour cure time to determine the ease of application and desired results.
2. Ensure surfaces to be treated are dry, clean and free of residues.
3. Product is to be applied without thinning.
4. Generously saturate the surface with product using a low-pressure hand spray, a clean brush, or similar. Surface should have a mirror-like �wet� look for 3-5 seconds. Avoid contact with surrounding areas. 5. After 10 minutes, repeat Step 4. Total application rate is approximately one litre per 0.5 to four sq. metres (five to 40 sq. feet per quart) depending on absorption.
6. Allow 10 minutes for product to penetrate surface then polish surface with a clean white dry cloth to remove excess product.
7. Product will take 21 days to fully cure, depending on temperature.
8. Clean equipment with organic solvent e.g. methylated spirits.
9. Sealer will not prevent surface etching or wear and may lighten or darken some surfaces. Dry-Treat sealers may be applied on a DRY-TREAT 40SK treated surface a minimum of 24 hours after the treatment. It is recommended that for sandstone in a salt water environment e.g. a pool coping, the entire coping should be dipped sealed with DRY-TREAT 40SK and a 14 days cure time allowed before the stone is put into service. Please note that the underside of the treated stone will become repellent and a special adhesive such as Davco SE-7 mixed with Davelastic is recommended to fix the stone.
Precautions: Do not take internally. Apply when surface temperature is between 5 - 35ºC (40 - 95ºF). Avoid moisture contact with the surface for six hours after application. Protect surrounding areas from over-spray. Keep away from drains, plants, water and soil. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Use a positive pressure respirator if ventilation is inadequate. Wear suitable solvent-resistant gloves, protective clothing, safety goggles and an organic vapour respirator during application. Avoid applying in windy conditions. Wash hands thoroughly.
Active content: A 40 per cent active content in solvent.
Pack size: North America one and 5 gallon, Europe 5 litre, Elsewhere 5 and 20 litre containers
Reference sites:
Sandstone sea retaining wall, Point Piper, NSW, Australia
The Entrance seawall, Wyong City Council, NSW, Australia
Ku-ring-gi Chase National Park entrance gates, NSW, Australia
Residence, 26 Sargood St, Toorok, NSW, Australia
Residence, Kendall Inlet 132 Cabarita RD, NSW, Australia
Residence, Fanshaw St, Auckland, New Zealand
Test reports: Bundernoon sandstone salt attack - NSW Public Works Dept., Resistance to salt attack tests - BEMAC. Lab.
Storage: Use product within 12 months of purchase. Keep container tightly sealed, in a cool well-ventilated place. It is recommended that this product is best used within 7 days of opening to avoid possible spoilage. Product is freeze-thaw stable.
