Waterproofing: (500g – 1kg) Crack-X Paste – Dr. FixIt

Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste is composed of high-quality weather durable acrylic emulsion polymer, properly selected graded fillers, lightfast pigment& additives. It is a single pack, ready to use flexible putty for filling the cracks in plastered surfaces because it has excellent bonding, ease of application, water resistance, aesthetic appearance & durability.

Specification

Meets the requirements of ASTM C 834 – 91 standard.

Typical Applications

Internal & external Plastered brick masonry wall cracks of up to 5 mm width.

Features

• Fibre Reinforced – Provides enhanced durability.
• Consistency – Paste form, non-sagging.
• Ease of application – Easy to apply by putty knife similar to conventional putties.
• Flexibility – Flexible, therefore does not crack & accommodates minor movements in cracks.
• VOC – Water based with very low voc hence eco-friendly.
• Application advantage – Can be applied on damp surfaces but not on cracks with running water.
• Paint ability – Over coatable by any type of polymer based paints, after 24 hours.
• Staining – Non-staining.
• Bonding – Excellent adhesion with cementitious surface.
• Durability – Excellent resistance to UV & atmospheric conditions.
• Tinting ability – It can be tinted using water-based stainers.
• Toxicity – Non toxic & harmless to hands.

Method of Application

1. SURFACE PREPARATION

• The surface must be free from dust, oil, grease, loose particles etc. Moisten the surface before applying Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste.
• Fine hairline cracks must be widened up to 1 mm minimum by using a scrapper and then filled
• For filling Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste on the internal surface, existing POP or painter’s putty must be removed till plaster surface is exposed.
• For porous surfaces, apply primer coat prepared with Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste and water in 1:1 proportion over the crack. Fill Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste when the surface is tacky and not dried completely.

2. APPLICATION

• Press Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste firmly into the crack with a spatula or putty knifes and level with the surface.
• Care must be taken to avoid the formation of cavities or bubbles during application.
• Allow it set for 2 hours and then apply another coat of Dr. Fixit Crack-X Paste.
• Further POP or painter’s putty application can be taken up once it is fully dry.

Precautions & Limitations

• Should not be used for cracks more than 5 mm thick.
• Not for application in cracks in structural members, expansion joints & separation gaps.
• Not for cracks in POP or painter’s putty.
• For application below 10oC, drying time will be delayed.
• Container to be tightly closed after application.