FOME FLEX HYDROPROTECT membrane is fiber reinforced and ready to use. After drying, a flexible, water-resistant coating is formed. Intended for use in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, balconies, terraces and elsewhere before laying ceramic tiles. Suitable for underfloor heating. The product is intended for indoor and outdoor use, frost resistant, and has excellent adhesion to the base. The membrane is environmentally friendly – without solvents and plasticizers. Protects the surface from the harmful effects of oils, grease, fungi and mold.
Surface preparation
The surface should be clean, smooth, dry, free of grease, mechanical damage and other particles that reduce adhesion. Substrate irregularities and defects larger than 5 mm. must be leveled. Prime the surface using FOME FLEX HYDROPROTECT Primer.
Application
Mix the product well before use, do not dilute. Apply the membrane in at least two layers with a brush, paint roller or steel spatula. When applying the first coat, dip FOME FLEX HYDROPROTECT tapes, corners or sleeves in corners, joints or plumbing inlets. Apply subsequent layers in a perpendicular pattern to the previous one after the previous one has dried. The drying time of one layer is about 2-4 hours. Lay the tiles after 24 hours from the application of the last layer. Low temperatures and lack of adequate air circulation prolong the drying time of the membrane. The work that has just been done should be protected from rain and frost. Clean the tools with water, after drying – mechanically.
Membrane can not be used during rain or frost. Cannot be used as a topcoat. Drying time depends on type of substrate, temperature and humidity. Products is not intended both for food contact and medical applications. All given parameters are based on laboratory tests compliant with internal manufacturer’s standards and strongly depend on product hardening conditions (c.a., ambient, surface temperature, quality of used equipment and skills of person applying the product).
| Indidator | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption per 1mm. coating thickness | kg/m2 | 1-1,4 |
| Crack coverage ability | mm | up to 1 |
| Min. thickness of coating | mm | 1 |
| The drying time at 20 °C/50%rh | h | 2-4 |
| Tiling | h | after 24 |
| Adhesion | Mpas | 1 |
| Application temperature (ambient and surface) | °C | +5 … +30 |
| Number of layers | min. | 2 |
Product is packaged in 1,5 kg , 5 kg , 10 kg and 15 kg buckets. Store up to 24 months from the production date indicated in original sealed packaging at +5 °C to +30 °C. Protect from frost and direct sunlight. Store and transport at a temperature of not less than +5 °C.