Watershield A - Acrylic Waterproofing Membrane

A: There are many varying surfaces and situations that Watershield A can be used on, so you want to be sure you use the right products and preparation so you get the best finish and good longevity out of your acrylic render finish.
Details on preparation before applying this product can be found in two places on this website,
1. On the DIY 'How To' Guides information page, on that page just select the job that describes what you are needing to do from the blue list on the left side and that will take you to the page that has the detailed step by step process including the require preparation work for your job and the methods of application for Watershield A.
2. Or you can download the product info and application PDF's in the top right corner of this page in the ‘Free Product Downloads’ box.

A: In the top right corner of this page there is a Coverage Calculator in a blue box. All you need to do is type in how many coats you will need to apply, then the dimensions OR the square meters that you need to cover, then press the red tick box, the calculator it will work out the quantity that you will need to do your job.

A: Details on applying this product can be found in two places on this website,
1. On the DIY 'How To' Guides information page, on that page just select the job that you are needing to do from the blue list on the left side and that will take you to the page that has the detailed step by step process of your job and methods of application for Watershield A.
2. Or you can download the product info and application PDF's in the top right corner of this page in the ‘Free Product Downloads’ box.

A: The details on the tip size that is suitable for applying Watershield A is in the product info and application PDF's in the top right corner of this page in the ‘Free Product Downloads’ box. If you click on them they have a detailed method of application including the tip size.

A: Watershield A comes in grey only. If you would like a colour finish then you can finish with two coats of Shieldcoat’s ROOFBOND Roofing paint (All Colours), STENCILSHIELD Top & Base Coat or FLOORSHIELD.

A: In short yes, but please read on to see what you need to do to ensure that your coating is long lasting. Watershield A looks like a very thick grey paint in the bucket. It is made using a soft emulsion to give it its flexibility and elongation properties. On the downside however, it is not very hard wearing and is therefore it is not suitable for use as a top coat. However, you can apply something more hard wearing over the top very easily such as Shieldcoat’s STENCILSHIELD Top & Base Coat or FLOORSHIELD.
STENCILSHIELD Top & Base Coat was used as the top coat very successfully on a concrete roof top of a building in Tasmania a few years ago. STENCILSHIELD Top & Base Coat is a textured finish that has great anti slip properties due to having fine silica sand in it. Or, if you would prefer something smoother you could apply a couple of coats of FLOORSHIELD rolled over the top. You would need to leave the Watershield to dry for 24 hours at least before applying the STENCILSHIELD Top & Base Coat or FLOORSHIELD.