Kimistone IBASIL
Water-based, water-repellent polysiloxane product. It is highly breathable, neutral and reversible
Water-based, water-repellent polysiloxane protective agent with biocide based on quaternary ammonium salts. Kimistone IBASIL protects materials from freezing, salt water, condensation moisture. It protects the surfaces by reducing the capture efficiency of atmospheric particulate on external surfaces
Applications
Kimistone IBASIL is suitable for hydrophobization of natural stone, marble, soft limestone granites, compact limestone, sandstone, Lecce stone, carparo and concrete. Do not apply on painted plasters and on non-absorbent substrates. Exceeding material on the surface must be removed when the product is still fresh, in order to avoid the formation of shinier areas where we encounter lower porosity.
Application
The product is ready to use and should be applied to dry and clean surfaces using a low pressure spray method or a natural fiber brush. The substrate must be compact, free of dust, grease and efflorescence. Before application, eliminate and/or restore detached or flaking areas. In case of efflorescence, clean in advance with a special Kimistone cleaner. If the product is used fro hydrophobization of walls restored with break filling or new construction, wait for the complete drying of the mortar before applying the product. The number of coats depends on the absorbency of the substrate: we always recommend at least two coats to apply wet on wet. Avoid the stagnations of product and treat surfaces in case of high temperatures, strong radiation of surfaces, frost or strong wind. Consider that cracks or macroporosities above one millimeter creates areas in which the water repellency provided by the product is reduced. In this case perform a preliminary grouting. Avoid applications of Kimistone IBASIL in case of imminent rain. Always carry out a preliminary test on site.