How to apply

Pick the product you are holding.

Each coating has its own preparation, its own working method and its own finish. Choose the one on your tin and follow that sequence, step by step, from bare surface to protected job.

Step one

Choose your coating

Three products, three substrates, three different application sequences. Open the one you need.

True of all three

What never changes

Whichever tin you have opened, these five rules hold. Almost every failure we are asked about comes from breaking one of them.

  • Clean

    Free from dust, grease, oil, rust and loose particles.

  • Dry

    Never on a wet or damp surface, never over standing water, never in rain.

  • Stirred

    Thoroughly, every time, and the tin closed tightly again afterwards.

  • Two coats

    The second coat is what closes the barrier. One coat is an unfinished job.

  • Cured

    5–8 hours for a hard dry before fixing, finishing or any contact with water.

Before you open the tin

Safety, storage & coverage

Personal protection

  • Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
  • Wear goggles, a dust mask and gloves.
  • Do not breathe in vapour or spray.
  • Use in a well-ventilated area.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Storage & shelf life

  • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
  • Close the container tightly after use.
  • 24 months from the date of manufacture, in an unopened container.
  • Net content 1 Litre per tin.

Coverage

Coverage varies with the substrate, its roughness, its surface condition and how thickly the coating is applied, so a single figure would be misleading. Send us your junction details and quantities and we will help you estimate.

Ask about quantities

Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need a primer before applying PRIME GUARD?

No. All three products are direct-apply. They go straight onto clean, dry timber, steel or concrete with a brush or roller.

How long between the two coats?

Allow 2–3 hours for the first coat to dry, then apply the second. On timber, give it 3–4 hours in humid weather. After the second coat, allow 5–8 hours for a hard dry before fixing, finishing or exposing the surface to water.

Are two coats really necessary?

Yes. The second coat is what closes the barrier. On timber it is essential, and both coats must cover every face that will sit against wall, concrete or flooring, the horns included.

Can I apply it to a damp or wet surface?

No. The surface must be dry and free from dust, grease, oil, rust and loose particles. Never apply AQUA BLOCK over standing water, and do not apply during rain.

What about existing rust on steel?

Remove it first with a wire brush, sandpaper or another suitable method, then coat the cleaned metal on the contact area between the wall and the frame.

How much area does one litre cover?

Coverage varies with the substrate, its roughness, surface condition and how thickly the coating is applied, so no single figure applies to every job. Ask us for guidance on your specific quantity.

How long does an unopened tin keep?

24 months from the date of manufacture, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, in an unopened container.

Is WOOD SEAL breathable?

Yes. It creates a highly hydrophobic barrier that keeps moisture out while remaining breathable, so moisture already inside the timber is not sealed in.

Still unsure about a junction on your site?

Send us a photo and the substrate, and we will tell you which product to use and how much you need.

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