Does tanking slurry have a use by date?

Storage Store in a dry place and protect from frost. The shelf life of KA Tanking Slurry is up to 3 years when stored in unopened containers.

Can you use KA Tanking Slurry outside?

Where it can be used KA Tanking Slurry can be applied by brush or spray to new or old structurally sound surfaces, without a bonding coat, either to the internal or the external side. It can be applied to both horizontal and vertical surfaces.

How long does tanking slurry take to dry?

As a guide allow approximately 6 hours for the surface to become touch dry and 5 days before over coating. Low temperatures and poor ventilation will extend the drying time. 16. Bostik Tanking Slurry requires a through draft to avoid excessive condensation during the curing period.

Does tanking slurry stop rising damp?

Also known as cementitious tanking, tanking slurry is an effective solution that’s specifically designed to prevent water leakage, seepage and penetrating damp in walls and floors.

Is Tanking Slurry just cement?

Tanking slurry or “cementitious tanking” is a thick liquid coating that is applied to the masonry surface to create a waterproof barrier. It is essentially a type of cement fortified with polymers and other aggregates.

Can Tanking Slurry be applied to painted walls?

Can Tanking Slurry be over-painted? Yes! You must treat Tanking Slurry like new plaster. Allow the application to dry completely and only use water based emulsion paint in the first 6 months after initial application.

Is tanking slurry just cement?

Can you put tanking slurry on damp walls?

Damp rooms often need tanking, particularly if they are below ground level. If your walls are damp, it doesn’t only cause decorative issues but can also lead to a cold home. Tanking a room can help tackle mould and damp problems, as well as stopping water penetrating your building.

How long after tanking Can you plaster?

Make sure you leave the NO MORE DAMP Tanking Slurry to dry for at least 7 days before applying plaster boards.

How thick should Tanking Slurry be?

2mm thick
Tanking slurry can be either brush applied or trowel applied. On large scale jobs it can be spray applied but in the main, we advise the use of a good quality masonry brush. Above ground damp proofing typically only require a one coat application of 1.5 or 2mm thick.

How thick should tanking slurry be?

Can you plaster over KA Tanking Slurry?

A: Remedial plaster systems may be used over KA Tanking Slurry, provided that an intermediate bonding compound is employed. Dilute SBR latex with an equal volume of water. Then apply to the cured Tanking Slurry and allow to become tacky but not dry. Plaster may then be applied as normal.

Can tanking slurry go over paint?

Can you plaster over tanking?

Can NO MORE DAMP Tanking Slurry be plastered over? NO MORE DAMP Renovation plaster can be used directly on top of NO MORE DAMP Tanking Slurry, but to improve adhesion we recommend first applying NO MORE DAMP SBR Latex as a bonding compound.

Can you apply tanking slurry to wet walls?

Tanking slurry can be used on a damp wall above ground to stop the passage of water. Ideally, you will want to identify and resolve the source of damp before applying it. Below ground, you can use tanking slurry by itself as a form of Type A Waterproofing (barrier system).

Can you tank a wet wall?

What is Ka tanking slurry?

What is KA Tanking Slurry? KA Tanking Slurry is a cementitious waterproofing system, that can be used on a variety of surfaces, to stop water from penetrating through. It works by soaking into the pours and capillaries of the surface it is being applied to.

What is the environmental surcharge for tanking slurry?

KA Tanking Slurry provides a permanent solution to lateral water ingress in earth retaining walls, basements, cellars and below ground structures. From 1st July, all material items that include Cement and/or Lime will incur an Environmental Surcharge. The charge is based on the UK Government’s UK Emissions Trading Scheme.

How long does it take to apply tanking slurry?

The tanking slurry was relatively easy to apply with a masonry brush. It was stiff enough that there was not much waste from tanking slurry splattering off onto the floor (this was more of a challenge when applying to the ceiling) This entire job was pretty much completed in 1 day (2 coats).

What are the advantages and disadvantages of tanking slurry?

This consistency had several advantages: 1 The coverage was very good. It filled any cracks or deep mortar joints. 2 The tanking slurry was relatively easy to apply with a masonry brush. 3 It was stiff enough that there was not much waste from tanking slurry splattering off onto the floor (this was more of a… More