This IKOpro Synthaprufe Original 25L is a high performance damp proofing emulsion. Composed with a synthetic rubber latex, Synthaprufe creates a seamless waterproof, vapour-resistant, black elastomeric membrane. Brush applied and low odour, this product is easy to handle and install. With exceptional flexibility and resistance to cracking (even at low temperatures), you can rely on Synthaprufe to remain effective throughout the life of your building. Bonds with remarkable strength to a range of building materials.

Key Features

• Great coverage at 1m² per litre for the first coat and 1.5m² per litre for the second
• Provides resistance to water and water vapour, helping to prevent mould growth
• Contains a synthetic rubber latex, which creates a black elastomeric membrane
• Suitable for damp proofing concrete, brick, blockwork, masonry and steel
• Excellent flexibility and resistance to cracking, even at low temperatures
• Suitable as a performance adhesive for unsealed wood block flooring
• Bonds effectively with vertical surfaces, ideal for tanking basements
• Offers excellent resistance to sulphates and other soil salts
• Cold applied, requires only a brush
• Resistance to mechanical damage
• Durable and long-lasting
• 6 hour drying time

Technical Information

• Colour: Black
• Volume: 25L
• Brand: IKO

Application Instructions

• Installation must be in accordance with the relevant requirements of CP 102: 1973, Section 2, or BS 8102: 2009 and the manufacturer's application instructions
• New concrete, screeds or renderings should have a trowelled, lightly tamped or brushed finish, and be free from defects
• Brickwork, block work or masonry should be flush pointed or finished with a sand / cement render
• Defects in existing surfaces should be made good. All surfaces must be clean, sound and slightly dampened before installation
• The product should be applied by brush in a single stroke to concrete floors and walls at, above or below ground level
• Horizontal applications must be carried a minimum of 150mm up all walls and be joined to the existing damp-proof course
• Where no DPC is present, the treatment should be extended above the finished floor level

Approvals

• BBA Certified, no. 98/3454

To find out more about the different types of damp and how to fix it, read our Types of Damp and Tips To Tackle It guide page.