Description

Fosroc Brushbond RFX 20kg

Fosroc Brushbond RFX 20kg is an high performance elastomeric cementitious coating used for waterproofi ng and to protect atmospherically exposed reinforced concrete structures from attack by acid gases, chloride ions, oxygen & water. Brushbond RFX is suitable for all types of structures including those in coastal environments.

The product can be used on concrete, brick and blockwork substrates and is equally suitable for new and existing structures. The product is designed to reface and even out variations in concrete and masonry surfaces and bridge shrinkage cracks. It provides a seamless, fl exible waterproof coating suitable for water tanks, reservoirs, drainage culverts basements, roofs, toilets & wet areas. The product provides a tough durable water resistant coating which can withstand light pedestrian traffic and also has excellent weather resistance for exterior applications.

Description:
Brushbond RFX is a two component acrylic polymer modified cementitious coating which consists of Brushbond RFX powder and Brushbond RFX liquid acrylic emulsion. It requires only the addition of clean water at site to produce an easily brushable coating. Brushbond RFX can simply be applied by stiff brush, roller or trowel to obtain the desired thickness.

Application Instructions:

Surface Preparation:
All surfaces which are to receive the coating must be free from oil, laitance, grease, wax, dirt or any other form of foreign matter which might affect adhesion. Typically concrete surfaces can be cleaned using high pressure water jet or grit blasting or by proper wire brushing Spalled surfaces or those containing large blow holes, cracks and other such defects should be repaired using Renderoc concrete repair mortars. For further advice on suitable repair mortars, contact the local Fosroc Office.

Mixing:
Brushbond RFX liquid concentrate should be poured into a plastic container or metal drum. Clean fresh water is added in the proportions shown below and mixing commenced with a propeller agitator attached to a slow speed drill (500pm). The powder component should be added gradually to the liquid to avoid lump formation and mixed for 2-4 minutes. Brushbond RFX should be immediately used after mixing. Do not mix more material than can be used within the pot life. Keep stirring Brushbond RFX during the application.

Coverage:
This depends on the required consistency. The approximate coverage per pack at even consistency (1mm thickness) is as follows.

• Coverage (15kg + 5.088kg pack) – 12-14sqmtr.

• Shelf life: 12 months in unopened packs if kept in a dry store.
• Powder component : 15kg & Liquid polymer component : 5.088kg