Waterproofing & Decorative Plaster Solutions on Concrete Surfaces

Surface Preparation

First of all, it should be ensured that the reinforced concrete or plastered surface is free of residues that will prevent adhesion, clean, dry and sound. If there are defects on the application sub-surface, it should be repaired with 4002 Tamirart 30 thick repair mortar. If there are structural cracks on the surface, 4004 Tamirart S40 should be used. 4505 Kalekim Astar (Primer) should be applied before application of waterproofing material for extremely absorbent surfaces.


Waterproofing Application

3023 Izolatex, which is a cement based, two component, waterproofing material should be applied before decorative finishing in wet areas such as bathroom, shower, WC etc. Existing floor wall and corner joints should be reinforced with 3501 Kalekim Waterproofing Tape (Type III). The tape should be installed carefully on the waterproofing material, the first layer of which has been applied with a brush or a roller, in a way that the center of the tape matches with the joint. The second layer should be applied after waiting for 5-6 hours between layer application depending on the ambient temperature. After the surface dries, it should be waited for 7 days for full setting and leak-tightness tests should be carried out for 24 hours.


Decorative Plaster Application

By using 5328 Kale Artcrete, which is a mineral based coating material in marble appearance enriched with chemical additives, it is possible to obtain a water and scratch-resistant finishing with unlimited colour options in wet areas such as baths and showers. Entire wall surface must be coated with 4041 Kalekim İnce Sıva (Finish Plaster) in order to level the surface and make it ready for the next application before proceeding with 5328 Kale Artcrete application offering a decorative appearance after waterproofing application in places such as bathrooms, showers, WC. The floor must be prepared with 4201 Mastar 10 self-levelling screed in order to level the surface and make it ready for the next application before proceeding with 5328 Kale Artcrete application offering a decorative appearance on the floor after waterproofing application in places such as bathrooms, showers, WC.


Wall Applications

5328 Kale Artcrete can be applied according to the application instructions stated on the technical sheet of the product 4-6 hours after primer application with 5335 Kale Silastar(Silicone Enhanced Primer) on the completely dried surface levelled with 4041 Kalekim İnce Sıva (Finish Plaster).


Floor Applications

After levelling the floor with 4201 Kalekim Mastar 10 and waiting for complete drying, 4505 Kalekim Astar (Primer) should be applied and proceeded with 5328 Kale Artcrete application can be performed according to the application instructions stated on the technical sheet of the product 4-6 hours later.