FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1) Unaffected by ultraviolet light or contact with water, so giving enhanced durability under all conditions
2) Improved workability of cement mixes
3) Aids the ease of application
4) Improved physical characteristics of cement mixes
5) Increases resistance to wear and weather
6) Impart elasticity to cement based products.
USES
In a Bonding Slurry Coat
1) To adhere new concrete to old
2) To bond thin polymer screeds or toppings to substrates
3) To bond screeds and renders to dense substrates
In a Render Key Coat
1) To provide a mechanical key prior to rendering on dense strong or smooth materials such as concrete, concrete block, concrete brick, engineering bricks and dense clay blocks
2) To provide a keyed surface of uniform suction on surfaces of varying absorption rates
For Modifying Renders
1) To allow effective use of thinner renders
2) To reduce shrinkage and dusting
3) To increase durability, flexibility and weatherproofing
For Patching and Repair Mortars
For internal and external repairs to floors, roads, paths, etc
For repair to spalled and damaged concrete
As an admixture for GOMIX products ACRYLIC 60 is recommended for use with:
C1TE TILE ADHESIVE
C2T MOSAIC FIX AND GROUT
C2TE SUPER TILE ADHESIVE
C2TES2 FLEX TILE ADHESIVE
CG2 COLOURED GROUT
WPS WATERPROOFING MORTAR
R1 SMOOTH PUTTY
R2 FINISH PUTTY
R3 COARSE PUTTY
C840 TEXTURE COATING
PB01 BOARD ADHESIVE
PB02 BASE COAT
ACRYLIC 60 should not be used where the application is likely to be in prolonged contact with hydrocarbons such as fuel oils, diesel oil and petrol.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Do not apply mixes modified with ACRYLIC 60 to frozen substrates or if the ambient temperature is below 5℃ or when the temperature is expected to fall below 5℃ within 24 hours.
APPLICATION
As a Bonding Slurry
1) Blend Ordinary Portland Cement with neat ACRYLIC 60 in a clean container at a ratio of 1.5-2 parts cement to 1 part ACRYLIC 60, by volume, until a smooth lump free consistency is achieved.
2) This may be achieved by hand mixing or by slow speed power drill with paddle attachment.
3) Only apply the mix to a clean, prepared, sound surface that has been pre-dampened but has no free-standing water.
4) Work the slurry well into the surface with a stiff brush or broom.
5) Do not allow the slurry to dry out.
6) Apply the mortar/concrete whilst the slurry is still tacky.
In a Render Key Coat
1) Dry mix 2 parts of coarse sharp sand to 1 part of Ordinary Portland Cement.
2) Add the mixing liquid of equal parts ACRYLIC 60 and water until a slurry consistency is obtained.
3) Ensure that the surface has been prepared to a clean, sound condition free from any surface coating, algae, foreign matter or any other product that could affect the bond adversely.
4) Brush the slurry vigorously into the predampened surface.
5) All pores and voids are filled with the mix and stippled or heavily textured.
6) The best results are obtained with a stiff broom.
7) Leave to harden overnight (at 20oC) before rendering.
For Modifying Renders
1) Using materials in proportions that conform to recognized external rendering standards, dry mix the sand and cements.
2) Add 1 part of ACRYLIC 60 to 2 parts of water to provide the mixing liquid.
3) Stir gently to avoid foaming.
4) For large areas, use a forced-action mixer of the rotating drum, pan or trough type, adding the mixing liquid to the dry-mixed mortar until a cohesive mass suitable for trowel application is obtained.
Do not overmix.
6) Avoid adding too much liquid. Small quantities can be thoroughly mixed by hand.
7) Always apply the mix to a prepared surface that has been dampened.
8.) Apply the mix using standard plastering techniques.
9) Avoid exceeding the maximum designed depth of application.
10) For a smooth finish, the best results are obtained with a stainless steel trowel.
Do not over trowel.
For Patching and Repair Mortars
1) Dry mix 3 parts of clean sharp sand with 1 part Ordinary Portland Cement.
2) Prepare the mixing liquid by blending equal parts of ACRYLIC 60 and water together.
3) Stir gently to avoid foaming.
4) For large areas, use a forcedaction mixer of the rotating drum, pan or trough type, adding the mixing liquid to the dry-mixed mortar until the consistency is as dry as practicable but consistent with good compaction.
5) Small quantities can be thoroughly mixed by hand. Do not overmix.
6) Apply the bonding slurry, as described earlier in this publication, to the prepared patch or repair areas ensuring there is no free-standing water. 7) If there is steel reinforcing in the repair, this must also be coated with slurry.
8.)Never allow the slurry to dry out.
9) This mixed material must be firmly pushed into place and compacted with a trowel or float in layers not exceeding15mm.
10) The maximum layer per coat is 20mm; successive layers can be placed once the initial set has taken place.
11) This mix is not suitable for feather edging since the minimum recommended depth required is 10mm.
CURING
1) The best results from mortars modified with ACRYLIC 60 are obtained if they are damp cured for 24 hours and allowed to dry out gradually.
2) Do not use curing compounds.
