TIGONIS 1K Plus

Uses 

Tigonis 1K Acrylic Waterproofing Coating is an acrylic cementitious, polymer modified elastomeric, waterproofing & protective coating. It is applied to waterproof and protect concrete and masonry substrates.

Advantages 

• Non – toxic, non-flammable and user friendly
• Provides a tough, impermeable waterproof membrane 
• Can be applied by brush, on horizontal and vertical surfaces 
• Excellent adhesion to concrete and masonry surfaces
• Protects concrete and mortar from natural elements such as wind, rain, sunlight 
• Breathable – allows inside water vapour to escape 

Technical support

Tigonis provides a technical advisory service supported by a team of specialists in the field. 

Areas of application

Below sloping screed or waterproof plaster on : 

• Roofs, terraces and balconies as a sandwich layer 
• Pools and fountains 
• Reservoirs and channels 
• End walls subjected to rain 

Properties 

Color : Milky White Liquid

Water absorption : 1% maximum 

Pot life at 30 degree C : 30 min. 

Application temperature : Not less than 10 degree C 

Toxicity : Non-toxic 

Bond strength to concrete : Approx. 1-1.5 N/mm2

Solid Content                             : 29 % +/- by weight  
Bonding Strength (Kg/sq cm ~ 14 days) : 20 +/-2
Base composition : Modified Acrylic Latex

Application instructions 

Surface Preparation 

All surfaces to be treated with Tigocrete 1k must be thoroughly cleaned by a wire brush or other mechanical means, to remove all dust, laitence or debris. The surface must also be free from oil, grease, wax or any other form of foreign matter which might affect adhesion. Spalled and deeply disintegrated concrete or mortar must be removed to a sound substrate and repaired suitably before coating.

Priming 

Before application, the surface should be primed with Tigonis Tigocrete 1k  as follows: 

1 part of Tigocrete 1k : 2 parts of Water : 4 parts of Cement 

Mixed material with the above proportion will cover an area of 16-17m2 for 1L of Tigonis Tigocrete 1k. 

Topcoat

Tigocrete 1k acrylic polymer shall be mixed with neat cement in the ratio of 1:2 respectively, to obtain a uniform and consistent slurry avoiding any lump formation. This can be achieved with a low duty, low speed drilling machine attached with a mixing paddle. Do not mix for more than 2 minutes. Do not mix more material than which can be used within the pot life. Retempering the mix with water should not be done. Occassionally stirr the material till the entire quantity is applied, so that solids do not settle at the bottom of the container. 

For best results, wet the surface before coating. Apply the mix with a short, stiff bristle brush like a paint to an approximate thickness of 1 to 2mm. During the first 12 hours of curing , Tigonis Tigocrete 1k surface must be protected from abrasion, rain or other adverse conditions. No traffi c shall be allowed within 48 hours after application. 

Normally 2 coats of application of Tigocrete 1k are recommended. First coat should be allowed to air dry for 5 – 6 hours. After application of the final coat, initial air drying shall be allowed for 2 to 6 hours. During this period water should not be used for curing. Moist curing should be done for the next 24 hours by spraying water on Tigocrete 1k coating. Following moist curing , Tigocrete 1k should be allowed to dry for three days before subjecting it to submersion in water.

Method of application for repairing

• All renovation works in concrete substrate to be carried out with repair mortar modified with TIGOCRETE 
• 10-15% of Tigocrete 1k by weight of cement mortar prepared ( Cement : Sand = 1 : 3 ratio ) to be mixed for all repair and patch work

Packaging 

Available in 1, 5,10 & 20 L packs. 

Coverage 

Priming coat – 16-17m2 / L. 

Topcoat – 4.5 – 5.0m2 / L / coat. 

1 Priming coat + 1 Topcoat -3.9m2/L

However the practical consumption varies depending on the texture and porosity of the surface and the application thickness. 

Storage 

Tigocrete 1k liquid has a shelf life of 12 months, when stored in unopened containers under normal warehouse conditions.

Health & Safety 

Tigocrete 1k is water based and non-toxic. Gloves should be worn during application. Any splashes on the skin or eyes must be washed off with clean water. Incase of prolonged irritation medical advice should be sought. 

Fire 

Tigocrete 1k Plus is nonflammable.

Important note: 

Tigonis products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Tigonis endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation specification or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.