Mastigum 10

Application

Mastigum 10 is used to waterproof showers or patio floors (prior to tiling) and basement walls.

MASTIGUM 10- Elastic bitumen mastic

Cat no. 230

Version: 3/10

Method of application:

Before application, clear the surface thoroughly to remove all dirt. Roll with cement mortar at all wall-floor seams.

1. To waterproof bathrooms & shower floors prior to tiling:

1. Apply a coat of Mastigum Primer, using 300 gr/sqm, over horizontal surfaces and the rolled seams. Allow to dry 1-3 hours.
2. Apply a coat of Mastigum 10 on the horizontal surfaces and rolled seams. Use 1.5 kg. of Mastigum 10 per square meter. Allow to dry for 6-8 hours.
3. Apply a second coat of Mastigum 10. Use 1.5 kg. per one square meter. Allow to dry 24 hours.
4. Fill in sand, lay the tiles, or lay ceramic tiles directly onto the sealing layer through adhesion.

2. To waterproof small patio floors prior to tiling:

            General: The infrastructure shall be a stable concrete infrastructure and not

             foamed concrete (light concrete).

• Apply or spray a coat of Mastigum Primer using 250-300 gr/m², over the horizontal surfaces and the rolled seams. Allow to dry for 1-2 hours.
• Apply a coat of Mastigum 10 on the horizontal surfaces and the rolled seams. Use 1.5 kg/m² of Mastigum 10. Allow to dry for 4-6 hours.
• Apply a second coat of Mastigum 10, 1.5 kg/m². Allow to dry for 12 hours.
• Apply (or apply by brush) a third coat of Mastigum 10, Using 1.5 kg/m². In case this is the final coat, Allow to dry for 5 days (without rain) prior to tiling. In case there are additional coats, allow to dry for 6-8 hours.
• In case of patio floor bigger than 10 m², apply forth layer of Mastigum 10, 1.5 kg/m². Allow to dry for 5 days (without rain) prior to tiling.
• In case of patio floor bigger than 15 m², sink Polyfabric (polyester fabric) in the fresh material between second and third coats.
• In case of bigger patio floors, advise with the producer.
• Fill in sand and lay the tiles, or lay ceramic tiles by direct adhesion onto the sealing layer.

MASTIGUM 10- Elastic bitumen mastic

Cat no. 230                                                                                                                 Version: 3/10

3. To waterproofing basement walls:
   • If the basement floor was sealed with bitumen sheets, apply low heat over the sheet to deposit the dirt and bring out melted bitumen. Apply a coat of Mastigum Primer over the sheets and over the basement walls prior to applying Mastigum 10.
   • Apply a coat of Mastigum 10 on the surfaces. Use 1.5 kg/m². It is recommended to brush thoroughly the first layer of Bitumastic towards the substrate (also when applied by spraying), in order to prevent formation of bubbles. Allow to dry for 6 hours.
   • Apply a second coat of Mastigum 10 as in step ‘b’. Allow to dry for 12 hours.
   • In case of deep basement with high waterable, apply a third coat of Mastigum 10 as in step ‘b’. Allow to dry for 12 hours.
   • Spread a Geotextile Matt, 200 gr/sqm, over the waterproofing layer and then, spread protection and drainage sheet made of HDPE as “Bitudrain T-15” prior to covering. Alternatively, cover the waterproofing layer with foamed polystyrene boards, 3 cm thick, for protection of the water proofing layer, prior to covering.