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Sikagard®-575 Aquasol

100% Acrylic Enchanced Coating with Hydrophobic and Photocatalytic Properties

Sikagard®-575 Aquasol is a water repellent, vapor permeable, high adhesion, solar reflectance, self cleaning protective and decorative coating for concrete, masonry, EIFS and Stucco. Sikagard®-575 Aquasol is available in light or dark tint bases and can be integrally colored with Colorfast pigments.

  • Excellent water repellency
  • UV Resistant
  • Pollution reducing
  • Long-term durability
  • Self-cleaning
  • Resistant to dirt pick up and mildew
  • Vapor permeable
  • Photocatalytic; Heat reflective
  • Can be applied by brush, roller, or spray applications
  • Water base VOC compliant
  • Meets SCAQMD Rule 1113 when colored with Colorfast pigments
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Usage

Exterior coating for
  • Concrete
  • Masonry
  • EIFS
  • Stucco
  • Previously applied acrylic textured finishes.
 

Advantages

  • Excellent water repellency
  • UV Resistant
  • Pollution reducing
  • Long-term durability
  • Self-cleaning
  • Resistant to dirt pick up and mildew
  • Vapor permeable
  • Photocatalytic; Heat reflective
  • Can be applied by brush, roller, or spray applications
  • Water base VOC compliant
  • Meets SCAQMD Rule 1113 when colored with Colorfast pigments

Packaging

60 lb (27.7kg) net weight in plastic pails

Color

Factory tinted to desired color. Flat non-gloss smooth finish.

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

  • Binder base: 100% Acrylic polymer.
  • Pigment base: Titanium dioxide.
  • Water base: VOC compliant.

Shelf Life

15 months from date of manufacture in original unopened container.

Storage Conditions

Store dry at 45–95 °F (7–35 °C). Condition material to 60–75 °F (15–24 °C) before using. Protect from direct sunlight and freezing at all times. If frozen, discard. Do not stack more than 3 pails high.

Density

11.73 lb/gal at 68°F

pH-Value

8.0-10.0

Solid content by volume

57%
Technical Information

Freeze-Thaw Stability

Pass at 10 cycles

(ASTM E2485)

UV Exposure

Solar Reflectance

Pass after 2000 hours. Improved solar reflectance, no blistering, no fading, no chalking. 46% Reflectance.

Rhodamine B Dye Test

25% increase in L value. Up to 25-30% of pollutants degraded after 48 hours of UV exposure with a positive trend. 

Resistance to Weathering

Mildew Resistance

Pass at 10 Cycles

No growth after 28 days

Dirt Collection
∆E = 0.96
Wind Driven Rain
Pass at 24 hours
No water penetration
Accelerated Weathering
After 2000 hours, Pass

No blistering, damage, chalking, checking, crazing, or erosion 

Color Fastness After Weathering
∆E=0.56

No color fading or blushing after 2000 hours

Salt Spray Resistance

No Deleterious at 5000 hours                                              

Abrasion Resistance

> 2000 cycles

Scrub Resistance

(ASTM D2486)

Application

Application Information

Waiting / Recoat Times

Waiting Time (between coats) and Curing Rates

45°F 

68°F

85°F

Sikagard®-552W Primer

+Sikagard®-575 Aquasol (50% RH)

  —

4 hours

2 hours

Sikagard®-575 Aquasol (50% RH)

  —

8 hours

4 hours

Rain Resistant (75% RH)

  —

12 hours

8 hours

Note: Overcoating existing coatings will increase waiting times by 100%
Consumption

Coverage

Theoretical yield per coat : 200 - 240 ft2 (18.6 - 22.4 m2)/gal/coat.

Recommended ‘wet’ film thickness: 10 mils (0.25 mm)/coat. Recommended ‘dry’ film thickness: 6 mils (0.15 mm)/coat. Normal coating system is two coats at a total dry film thickness of 12 mils*. Consumption is dependent on porosity of substrate. In addition, allowance must be made for surface profile, unavoidable variation in applied film thickness, loss and waste.

*One coat coverage recommended only for recoating over existing coatings
Application steps

APPLICATION

Any areas of glass or other surfaces should be masked. Recommended application temperatures (ambient and substrate) 45°-95°F (7°-35°C). Sikagard®-575 Aquasol can be applied by brush, roller (3/8” Nap Roller recommended), or spray over entire area moving in one direction. Sikagard®-575 Aquasol exhibits good surface coverage in single application. However, for most uncoated, unprimed surface of concrete, masonry, or drywall, two coats of Sikagard®-575 Aquasol may be required to obtain adequate hiding of the substrate and best performance. At lower temperatures and high humidity, waiting time to recoat will be prolonged. At higher temperatures, work carefully to maintain a wet edge. As with all coatings, job site mock-ups should always be completed to confirm acceptability of workmanship, material, and aesthetics.

NOTE: To achieve a dry film thickness of 12 mils, two coats should be anticipated. For maximum adhesion, (especially on porous substrates) the use of Sikagard® 552W is recommended. Sikagard® 552W primer can be applied by brush or roller. Brushing provides more even and pore free coats and better penetration. 

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Water Soluble prior to drying. Clean tools and containers with water prior to drying. Cured material can be removed mechanically.

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