Description

Dr. Fixit 201 Crack-X Paste

Dr. Fixit 201 Crack-X Paste is  READY TO USE CRACK FILLER FOR INTERNAL & EXTERNAL SURFACE CRACKS IN PLASTER.
* Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste is composed of high quality, weather durable acrylic emulsion polymer, graded fillers, light fast pigment & additives.                                                * Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste is made from high-quality, weather-durable acrylic emulsion polymer, carefully selected graded fillers, light-fast pigments, and additives.         * It is a single pack, ready to use flexible putty for filling cracks in plastered surfaces because of its excellent bonding, ease of application, water resistance, aesthetic appearance & durability.

* Areas of Application:
Internal & external plastered brick masonry wall cracks up to 5mm wide.

* Features of Dr. Fixit 201 Crack-X Paste:

• Permanent crack filling ability – Due to elastic polymers and micro fibers which gives long lasting permanent crack sealing.
• Ease of application – it can be applied in crack gap up to 5mm.
• Flexibility – Flexible, therefore does not crack & accommodates minor movements in cracks.
• Paint ability – Over coatable by any type of polymer based paints, after 6 hours.
• Bonding – Excellent adhesion with cementitious surface.

Method of Application:

1. SURFACE PREPARATION:

• Ensure that the surface is free from dust, oil, grease, and loose particles. Before applying Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste, moisten the surface.
• Widen all fine hairline cracks with a width greater than 0.50mm to a minimum of 3-5 mm using a scraper or cutter, creating a ‘V’ groove and fill with Dr. Fixit Crack X Paste.
• When applying Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste on internal surfaces, make sure to remove any existing POP (Plaster of
  Paris) or painter’s putty until the plaster surface is exposed.

2. APPLICATION:

• Apply the primer coat prepared with Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste and water in 1:1 proportion over the crack surface.
• Fill cracks with Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste when the surface is tacky and not dried completely.
• Press Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste firmly into the crack using a spatula or putty knife, and ensure it is level with the surface.
• Take care to prevent the formation of cavities or bubbles during the application. Allow the coat to dry for 4-6 hours.
• For internal walls further application of POP or painter’s putty can be done once it is fully dry.

Precautions & Limitations:

• Should not be used for cracks more than 5 mm thick.
• Not for application in cracks in structural members, expansion joints & separation gaps.
• Not for cracks in POP or painter’s putty.
• For application below 10oC, drying time will be delayed.
• Container to be tightly closed after application.
• Allow Crack- X paste to dry for 8 Hrs before POP or painting.

Coverage: 25-30 running meter/kg (for a depth of 5 mm and width of 5 mm).