The IKOpro Synthaprufe Original is a high performance liquid damp proofing emulsion. Composed with a synthetic rubber latex, it creates a waterproof and vapour-resistant elastomeric membrane. 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.

Key Features

• 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

Technical Information

• Coverage for 1st coat: 1m² per L
• Coverage for 2nd coat: 1.5m² per L
• Drying time: 6 hours
• Colour: Black
• Volume: 5L
• Brand: IKO

Application Instructions

1. 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
2. New concrete, screeds or renderings should have a trowelled, lightly tamped or brushed finish, and be free from defects
3. Brickwork, block work or masonry should be flush pointed or finished with a sand/cement render
4. The product should be applied by brush in a single stroke to concrete floors and walls at, above or below ground level
5. Horizontal applications must be carried a minimum of 150mm up all walls and be joined to the existing damp-proof course
6. 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.