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- Q. What advantages does DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer have over powdered waterproof coatings?
- A. Much easier to apply because of its smooth, creamy consistency. Eliminates the need to pre-wet the surface. One-step application saves considerable time. Eliminates extra pails needed to mix by hand. May be applied to dry or slightly damp surfaces.
- Q. How can you tell if a surface is too wet to paint?
- A. Rub your fingertips over the suspect area. If they are wet, do not paint the surface.
- Q. What are the differences between DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer and Latex Base DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer?
- A. Both products provide superior waterproofing capability. Latex Base DRYLOK®, however is a low odor, fast-drying formula that offers fast and easy cleanup.
- Q. How long will DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer maintain its effectiveness?
- A. When applied according to directions, both DRYLOK® and Latex Base DRYLOK® are warranted for 10 years, but will provide many additional years of satisfactory performance.
- Q. What is the coverage of DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer?
- A. Coverage per gallon is 75 to 100 square feet, depending on the porosity of the surface.
- Q. Can DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer be used on Floors?
- A. DRYLOK® and Latex Base DRYLOK® are not formulated to withstand foot traffic and cannot be used as floor paint or as a prime coat under any other type of paint used on floors. For floors not subject to water seepage, we recommend DRYLOK® Concrete Floor Paint.
- Q. Can DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer be used over paint?
- A. Yes and no. DRYLOK® may be used over any other cementitious type waterproofing paint in good, repaintable condition, either inside or outside. However, DRYLOK® cannot be used over an oil or latex-based paint on the inside of a building. DRYLOK® will adhere to these paints, but if it cannot get into the pores of the masonry itself, it will not waterproof.
- Q. Can DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer go over Wood, Metal, Terra Cotta?
- A. No, only masonry - Portland cement base surfaces.
- Q. Can DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer be used as an outside foundation coating?
- A. Yes, DRYLOK® Masonry waterproofer is ideal as a foundation waterproofing coating. Wait 24 hours after application of 2nd coat to backfill.
- Q. Can you paint over DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer? If yes, what is the procedure?
- A. Yes, using 100% Acrylic Latex Paint. If Oil Base DRYLOK® Waterproofer was applied, wait 30 days to paint, 24 hours for Latex Base DRYLOK®.
- Q. Can Latex Based DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer be applied over Oil Based DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer?
- A. Yes, wait 24 hours to apply.
- Q. What is the difference, if any, between Anchoring Cement and Fast Plug®?
- A. Drying time. Fast Plug® is a fast drying hydraulic cement which dries in 2 to 3 minutes. Also, Fast Plug® will withstand hydrostatic pressure, Anchoring Cement will not.
- Q. What kind of areas do you recommend using Fast Plug® in?
- A. Hard to fix surfaces, cracks in walls, pools, wall joints and affixing an object that will have applied pressure.
- Q. Which of our products helps remove efflorescence and will it prevent efflorescence from reoccurring?
- A. United Gilsonite Laboratories manufactures a product called DRYLOK® Etch. Etch will remove efflorescence and prevent it from reoccurring, however efflorescence are salt deposits found in the block and can reoccur.
- Q. What is the difference, if any, between DRYLOK® Concrete Protector and DRYLOK® Masonry Treatment?
- A. DRYLOK® Concrete Protector has a curing compound and DRYLOK® Masonry Treatment does not. DRYLOK® Masonry Treatment can not be used as a curing compound for new concrete and DRYLOK® Concrete Protector can.
- Q. Can you paint over either DRYLOK® Concrete Protector or DRYLOK® Masonry Treatment? If yes, how long must you wait?
- A. Yes you can paint over either of these products. Wait 3 hours after application for foot traffic and 48 hours before painting.
- Q. Can you use DRYLOK® Concrete Protector or DRYLOK® Masonry Treatment over paint?
- A. No
- Q. Can you put linoleum over DRYLOK® Concrete Protector or DRYLOK® Masonry Treatment?
- A. Yes.