Zinsser Watertite White Matt Interior & exterior Waterproofing paint, 5L
Product details
Product information
WaterTite® Waterproofing Paint is guaranteed to keep water out and contains a biocide that protects the dried coating against fungal degradation, making this a great solution for surfaces where this can be problematic. It can easily be applied to wet or dry surfaces, creating a smooth, non-gritty finish. Made with a unique solvent-based formula that combines a state-of-the-art waterproofing resin with Portland cement to create a coating that stops up to 34psi of water pressure. WaterTite® Waterproofing Paint can be applied to dry, damp or wet surfaces, so water problems can be cured immediately. It can be recoated in just four hours and dries to a smooth, bright white, non-yellowing finish that resists dirt and dust pick-up.
- Guarantee - Statutory
- Suitable for use on Cement, plaster & stone
- Surface Preparation - New or unpainted masonry: Surface must be clean, sound and free of any surface contaminants such as dirt, grease, oils, soap, mould & mildew, unsound materials or any other contaminants that will affect performance. New masonry must be allowed to cure for 30 days prior to applying WaterTite®. Salting or efflorescence- a white powdery deposit often found on walls- must be removed. Rinse the surface thoroughly after application. Remove all existing mould and mildew. Previously painted surfaces: WaterTite® can be applied applied over previously painted, non-glossy surfaces. For best results remove as much of the old coating as possible. Exterior surfaces should be power washed, or sand blasted to remove all loose and scaling paint and cement. Clean surfaces with an efflorescence remover or brick cleaner. Holes and cracks, especially active water leaks, must be sealed before application.
- Instructions for Use - To ensure against accumulation of solvent vapours, be sure to open all windows and doors. Walls can be damp, but must be free of active water leaks. Stir thoroughly before and during application. DO NOT THIN. Apply when air and surface temperatures are 10°C or higher. Do not apply if heavy rain is expected within 24 hours. Liberally apply the first coat using a thick bristle brush, or by rolling a small section and then using a brush to work the coating into the pores of the masonry. Apply as much paint as necessary to produce a continuous, pinhole free film. The second coat can be brushed or rolled. WaterTite® is a two coat system. After the second coat has dried, inspect the surface for pin holes, where pin holes are noted apply additional paint as necessary.
Features and benefits
- Guaranteed to stop up to 34psi of water pressure
- Prevents fungal and algal degradation on the paint film
- Smooth, non-gritty finish applies easily to wet or dry walls
- Adheres to any interior or exterior masonry surface
- Ultra low odour formula
- Formulated to prevent recurring efflorescence on concrete and brickwork
Health and safety
Please note that this item has additional safety or regulatory datasheets available. The product may have possible health and safety hazards covered in these documents. Refer to the container for full information and always follow the instructions.
Specifications
Brand | Zinsser |
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Application method | Brush or roller |
Base | Solvent-based |
Colour | White |
Container type | Tin |
Coverage | 10m² |
Drying time | 14 days |
Finish | Matt |
Location | Interior & exterior |
Minimum touch dry time | 1h |
Number of coats | 2 |
Paint type | Treatment |
Recoat time | 4 hours |
RGB value | 255,255,255 |
Room use | Cellar & basement |
VOC level | High |
Volume | 5000ml |
Product code | 5037898610412 |
Reviews
4.4 / 5(5 reviews)the handy one - 5 / 5 - 14/12/2014
it does what it says on the tin..
It does work, depends how bad the problem is, painted onto wall and concrete floor in kitchen have rising damp works well for over 3 years now but where damp was really bad it has started to break and pop in bubbles...mold washes off really easy. have to have my damp course done but this certainly helped a little if not a lot.
Anonny Mouse - 2 / 5 - 25/10/2014
Has it's limitations
Had a Victorian basement which had been damp-proofed and nicely decorated about ten years ago. The damp-proofing had started to fail with damp patches appearing on the plaster. Having been advised it was probably only condensation (by an "expert"), I used a dehumidifyer to dry it out. Which it did do, but after a few days the damp patches returned in the same places, confirming the damp-proofing was failing. Rather than spend the estimated £5k to completely re-do the basement, I bought Watertite, being sure to apply it per the instructions, applying multiple coats. At first it seemed to work well, but unfortunately after about a week you could see small beads of water pushing through. To be fair, the product states it's limitations regarding the amount of hydrostatic pressure it can realistically be expected to hold back. However, not being an expert in hydrostatic pressure, it's not until you try it that you'll find out whether it will work for you or not.
Laturb - 5 / 5 - 16/01/2014
Great product
Bought this product having read positive reviews. We had a big problem with water coming through from our neighbours on our newly plasterboarded walls in our refurbished kitchen. This caused terrible mould which the damp company called 'cellar mould' and suggested we just tile over it. The smell was awful. We removed the plasterboard from the epi centre of the damp which was coming from our neighbours and even after only one coat of Zinsser Watertight no damp was registering with our damp meter. It is now two weeks and no sign of mould which normally was back within a week after spraying with bleach. Our neighbour has promised to look behind his washing machine which hasn't been moved for twelve years so hopefully this will be the end of our problem. I am also going to use it on salt stains which are appearing on a chimney breast before redecorating and am hopeful that will work better than the stain blockers/oil based paint we have used so far. Doesn't smell too awful either and goes on smoothly.
Rancid - 5 / 5 - 29/09/2013
Expensive but good - I hope!
It's very early days yet but I have high hope of this product on a damp garage wall. It's very easy to apply, but when buying bear in mind that you need to apply 2 coats of the product.
- 5 / 5 - 02/09/2013
damp proofing
excellent product I used it last year on some penetrating damp I had failed to get rid of for 2 years. It stopped it dead not problem for 10 months so far.