Sikalastic® Flexistrip

Product does not expire if correctly stored

The product must be stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C.

The surface must be sound, of sufficient strength, clean, dry and free of dirt, oil, grease and other contamination. Depending on the material the substrate must be primed or mechanically cleaned. Grinding may be necessary to level the surface. Suitable substrates are such as: concrete, bituminous felts and coatings, metal, brickwork, asbestos cement, ceramic tiles, wooden substrates. For detailed information regarding substrate preparation and primer chart please refer to the Method Statement of the corresponding Liquid Applied Membrane system

Prior the application of the Sikalastic® the priming coat if used must have cured tack-free. For the Waiting Time / Overcoating please refer to the Product Data Sheet of the appropriate primer. Damageable areas (handrails etc.) have to be protected with tape or plastic wrapping.

Application over bolt heads:

Pre-cut 50 mm × 50 millimetre squares of Sikalastic® Flexistrip, remove the backing and fix Sikalastic® Flexistrip by light pressure onto the bold heads. Do not exert hard pressure. Apply a first layer of the Sikalastic® coating on an area of approximately 100 millimetre x 100 millimetre over Sikalastic® Flexistrip. Embed Sikalastic® Reemat Premium approximately 1 centimetre beyond / away from the edge of the liquid applied membrane and roll it into the fresh membrane.

For detailed application information for the Sikalastic® waterprofing system, please refer to the corresponding Product Data Sheet and Method Statement.

Application over end and side laps of metal and fibre cement sheets:

Remove the backing and fix Sikalastic® Flexistrip by light pressure centralised over the side or end laps. Apply a full coat of the Sikalastic® coating as required, approximately 33 % wider than the tape and whilst wet, insert Sika® Flexitape Heavy into the wet membrane by gentle pressure from a loaded brush, thus applying further material until the tape is obliterated. Embed Sika® Flexitape Heavy into the wet membrane without tension or stretching of the tape. Lay the tape as naturally as possible, direct from the roll, inner face upwards in order to avoid edge curl.

For detailed application information for the Sikalastic® waterprofing system, please refer to the corresponding Product Data Sheet and Method Statement.