Penetrating, Water-Based, Silane/Siloxane Water Repellent
Planiseal WR is a silane/siloxane-blend, water-repellent, transparent sealer that provides resistance to water, dirt and chlorides.
Application Guide: Planiseal WR
Penetrating, Water-Based, Silane/Siloxane Water Repellent
1. IDEAL CONDITIONS
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Temperature Window: Apply only when ambient and surface temperatures are between $45^{\circ}F$ and $95^{\circ}F$ (7°C and $35^{\circ}C$).
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Post-Application Temps: Temperatures must not drop below $40^{\circ}F$ (4°C) within 4 hours of applying.
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Weather Watch: Do not apply if rain is anticipated within 8 hours.
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Sunlight: For optimum installation, avoid working in direct sunlight or on hot concrete.
2. PREP & MIXING
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Protect Surroundings: Mask and protect areas where overspray is not desired, including glass, plastic, metal, and plants.
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Overspray Cleanup: If overspray occurs, remove it from building components using soapy water before it dries.
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Shake Well: Always agitate/shake the product before pouring it into your sprayer to ensure no settling has occurred.
3. APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
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Tools: Use a brush or a low-pressure sprayer with an adequate delivery tip to ensure the surface is properly wetted out.
⚙️ 4. THE STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
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Step 1: Mist. Apply a light mist of the product to break the surface tension before beginning the main application.
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Step 2: Saturate. Apply consistently, ensuring adequate overlap of material to completely saturate the surface.
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Step 3: Rundown. Allow for an 8" to 10" (20 to 25 cm) rundown of the product.
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Step 4: Direction. If working on a vertical surface, always start at the bottom and work your way up.
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Step 5: One Pass. The surface must be completely wetted out in exactly one application; subsequent applications may not be effective.
5. CLEANUP
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Tools: Clean all tools immediately after use with soap and water.
