HOMESURE wShield
Bitu Coat
Water-based Bitumen Protective Coating
HOMESURE wShield
Bitu Coat
Water-based Bitumen Protective Coating
Homesure wShield Bitu Coat is a single-component, cold-applied water-based bitumen protective coating for damp-proofing, maintenance, refurbishment and surface protection. It cures to form a seamless protective film with good flexibility and accomodates normal substrate movement under typical service conditions.
Features & Uses
Features:
- Single-component, cold-applied coating
- Water-based bitumen protective coating
- Forms a seamless protective film
- Flexible cured coating accommodating normal substrate movement under typical service conditions
- Good adhesion to concrete, masonry, metal, wood and sound asphalt- or bitumen-based roofing felt surfaces
- Good resistance to normal atmospheric exposure under typical service conditions
- No heating or hot works required
- Suitable for brush, roller, broom or spray application
Uses:
- Maintenance and refurbishment, damp-proofing and moisture-resistant protective applications on concrete, masonry, metal, wood and sound asphalt- or bitumen-based roofing felt surfaces
- Protected or sheltered non-trafficable surfaces where a liquid-applied damp-proofing coating is required
- Surface protection applications on sound substrates in refurbishment or new build applications
For more information, refer to the TDS.
Technical Data
- Apperance: Smooth, thick black paste
- Specific gravity (20±2°C): 1.20 ± 0.10
- Viscosity (20±2°C): 50,000 – 70,000 cP
- Solid content: 60 ± 3%
- Tensile strength (indicative): 1.10 ± 0.20 MPa
- Elongation at break (indicative): > 800%
- Water resistance (indicative): Resistant to water ingress under normal service conditions
- Crack accomodation (indicative): Up to approx. 6 mm under controlled laboratory conditions
- VOC content: Low VOC
- Coverage: approx. 1.4–2.3 m²/kg for a two-coat application
- Surface dry: approx. 30–40 minutes
- Recoat interval: 8–10 hours under normal conditions
- Tack-free time: ≤ 12 hours
- Water exposure: Protect from water until adequately cured (typically 48 hours under normal conditions)
- Full cure: Typically, within 48 hours depending on site conditions
- Packaging: 5 kg & 20 kg re-sealable buckets
Note: Temperature, humidity and site conditions may affect performance. Coverage and drying times vary depending on substrate condition, profile, porosity and application method. For technical details, refer to the TDS.
Health, Safety & Handling
- Follow safe manual handling practices
- Wear suitable PPE, including gloves and eye protection
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
- Ensure adequate ventilation during application and drying
- Do not apply to frozen, wet or damp substrates
- Do not apply during rain, where condensation is expected, or when temperatures are below 5°C
- Protect freshly applied coating from water exposure until adequately cured
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations
For health, safety, and handling guidance, refer to the SDS.
Shelf Life & Storage
- Shelf life: 18 months from date of manufacture when stored correctly
- Store in original unopened containers in a cool, dry & well-ventilated place
- Recommended storage temperature: +5°C to +35°C
- Protect from frost, excessive heat and direct sunlight
- Keep containers tightly closed when not in use
- Reseal opened containers promptly after use
For more information, refer to the TDS.
