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Effective Damp, Gas and Radon Barrier

Bitumen-free, Low-Odour Formulation

Strong Bond to Many Substrates

1 L and 5 L drybase LDPM ALL dramatic

Drybase Liquid-Applied DPM

Drybase Liquid-Applied DPM is a single-pack barrier coating that is supplied ready to use. It is available in black or white with a consistency similar to that of thick emulsion paint. The product is applied in two coats.

Once applied, the product cures to form a membrane that is flexible and elastic. Drybase Liquid-Applied DPM is water-based and can be applied to damp substrates by brush, roller, or spray. The applied product is typically touch-dry in one hour.

Drybase Liquid-Applied DPM provides a barrier to damp and ground gases (including radon, carbon dioxide, and methane).

Drybase LDPM black and white rollers with packs

Typical Applications for Drybase Liquid-Applied DPM

Laminate Flooring

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Screed Flooring

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Embedded Timber Joists

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Floor Wall Junction

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Other Applications for Drybase Liquid-Applied DPM

  • Damp-proof barrier
  • Isolating embedded timbers (e.g. to protect against dry rot)
  • Damp-proofing of reglet joint

Drybase Application

Preparation

All contact surfaces must be sound, clean and smooth with a trowelled or brushed finish. Any masonry should be flushpointed and defects in existing surfaces made good. Remove any laitance, dust, loose material or surface water.

Priming

No priming is necessary. To assist the membrane in fully wetting out the substrate the background may be dampened. There should not be any standing water.

Test Area

Because of the wide variety of possible substrates and site conditions, it is always advisable to check adhesion to the background by testing on a sample area before starting any job.

Application

Coating and Coverage

The product is applied in two coats by brush, roller or airless spray.

Stir well before use. Care should be taken to ensure that the correct dry coat application thickness is achieved and that the drying time is not unacceptably extended. A minimum dry film thickness of 0.6 mm (1.1 mm wet film) is required to provide a vapour barrier. This should be applied in at least two coats with each at 0.55 litres/m2 in order to comply with CP 102:1973 “Code of practice for protection of buildings against water from the ground”. Always allow the first coat to become touch dry (typically one hour) before applying a second coat at right angles to the first. The first coat should not be allowed to dry for more than 24 hours before applying the second coat. If applying a subsequent screed to Drybase Liquid-Applied DPM, the second coat may be used as a primer for the screed.

Curing

No special curing is required. Application of the membrane should not be undertaken if rain is expected before the coating can dry. Do not apply if the background or air temperature is 7°C or lower. Black Drybase will go on as dark blue, and dry to black once it’s cured. If the colour remains blue, then this is an indication that further drying is required.

References

Dark blue dries to black.

Ref. University of Saarland.

After 3 month soak.

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