ElaGrout Instructions for Use

PREPARATION A-B-C BEFORE APPLYING ELAGROUT:

A. Check the grout depth!

ElaGrout works best on grout lines that are at least 1 mm deeper than the tiles.
Level thick and/or uneven grout lines before applying ElaGrout.
Use tools such as a grout router or an appropriately sized round file for the job.

B. ElaGrout cannot repair damaged grout lines.

If there are cracks or holes, repair them first and then use ElaGrout as instructed.
Mix an appropriate amount of grout following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Allow the grout to dry for 24 hours before applying ElaGrout.

C. Remove old silicone if necessary!

Silicone should be replaced every 3–5 years.
Use tools or chemicals designed for silicone removal.
If silicone has spread onto grout lines, remove it carefully.
Wipe surfaces with acetone to effectively remove grease and silicone residues.

Step 1. Cleaning

Wear gloves. Mix the Cleaner solution with 2 liters of water. You can use the ElaGrout container for mixing.

Wet the grout lines with water before starting the cleaning process.
Apply the cleaning solution to the grout surface with a sponge and let it sit for at least 1 minute.
Thoroughly clean the surface with the sponge.
Scrub the grout lines carefully with a cleaning brush. The cleaner the surface, the better the coating will adhere.
Wipe the surface with a damp pink cleaning cloth.

Step 2. Application

Shake the Colour Coating bottle for at least 30 seconds.

Replace the cap with a Luer-Lock cap and attach the application tip.
Use the application tip and a wooden application brush.
Position the tip over the grout and gently squeeze the bottle.

Tip #1: Start with horizontal grout lines and then proceed to vertical ones. Perform Step 3 after completing both phases.

Tip #2: Choose an appropriate area to coat (approx. 0.5–2.0 m²). The size depends on tile dimensions and grout density. For example, with 10×10 cm tiles, a suitable working area for a single person is about 0.5 m².

Slowly glide the brush along the grout line and ensure even application.
Note: Avoid using too much coating to prevent spreading over the tile surface.

Step 3. Finishing

Lightly dampen the pink cloth.

Wipe off excess coating from the tiles carefully, avoiding contact with the grout lines.

Tip: Fold the cloth to get multiple clean surfaces for wiping.

Once all grout lines are dry (approx. 10 minutes), use the damp pink cloth to remove any remaining residue from the tiles.
Allow to dry for 8 hours to ensure the coating fully hardens.
Any remaining Colour Coating residues can be removed with a dry white finishing cloth.
Wet areas should be allowed to dry for 24 hours before use.
For bathroom floors, we recommend a drying time of 72 hours.

NOTE!

All tools are reusable. Wash used tools with lukewarm water to prepare them for future use.

Updated: 01/2025 | MA

ElaProof Primer installation instructions

Applications

Porous materials such as new or old concrete surfaces, mineralite, plastered surfaces and gypsum. The treatment improves the adhesion of ElaProof to the substrate and clogs the pores of the substrate. Air bubbles rising to the surface are often a sign of too little priming. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Chassis

Before applying ElaProof Primer, dirt, grease, dust and other loose material are removed from the substrate and the substrate is cleaned of old paint and surface layers.

• The new concrete floor surface must be at least 4 weeks old before coating, sufficiently strong and hardened so that the moisture in the concrete casting is bound and the surface is sufficiently dried.

• It is also important to remove cement adhesive from concrete surfaces, for example by sanding, so that the primer penetrates well into the pores of the concrete.

• If porous mineral substrates are to be cleaned, the requirements and legislation for asbestos removal must be complied with. After priming, ElaProof can be applied to new concrete castings when the relative humidity of the concrete, measured from the casting surface, does not exceed 90% RH. For fresh concrete casting, ElaProof test coating is recommended after priming.

Instructions

Before application, dirt, grease, dust and other loose material are removed from the substrate and the substrate is cleaned of old paint and surface layers.

Operating temperature:

(air and surface) over +5°C. The primer is applied in a thin, even layer so that all the substance is absorbed on the surface and no ponds are formed. Only one treatment is sufficient if the substrate is not very dry and absorbent.

Tools:

roller, brush or syringe. Tools are cleaned with water.

Shelf life:

12 months from manufacture, see jar. The product must be protected from frost and direct sunlight.

Drying time:

1-4 h depending on conditions and substrate.

Mixing ratio:

1 part ElaProof Primer and 2 parts water (1: 2). Make the mixture in a sufficiently large, clean container. First measure the water and then add ElaProof Primer. Stir gently.

Consumption:

Depends on the roughness and porosity of the substrate, typically 0.1 to 0.5 l / m2 (primer diluted with water)

Chassis • Consumption l/m²

Cement board • 0,1 – 0,2
Brick and concrete • 0,1 – 0,15
Lightweight concrete blocks • 0,1 – ,02
Highly absorbent base e.g. Siporex • up to 0,5

N.B! Always mix the product before use. The mixture diluted with water must be used within a week. The mixture is a milky liquid that dries to a transparent surface and leaves a breathable surface.

Structural drawings

All structural drawings related to ElaProof products in DWG and PDF format from the ProdLib-service

Updated: 01/2023 | MA

ElaProof Indoor PRO S Instructions for use

Minimum requirements for a high-pressure sprayer

ElaProof Indroor PRO S is applied as a high-pressure sprayer min. with a pressure of 200 bar. Sprayer yield min. 6 l/min.

Pls. note! ElaProof Indoor PRO S can also be applied with a roller!

Preparations

Clean the surface from dust, loose previous paintings or coatings and other particles.
High pressure wash is recommended min 200 bar.
Ensure the tightness of joints and penetrations with ElaProof Indoor H before spraying!
Before starting the work, always check the coating work method according to the surface material of the target area. Seal vertical joints and surfaces with ElaProof Classic H. Use reinforcing fabric if necessary. Seal penetrations, cracks, and junctions with ElaProof Classic H and ElaProof base fabric or ROOF reinforcement fabric according to the instructions below.
If there are clearly damaged areas or visible cracks an application of ElaProof Classic H hand coating is recommended before spraying: 1) cleaning of surface, 2) applying ElaProof H, 3) installing Base fabric in the wet surface, 4) applying ElaProof H to finish on top of the Base fabric.
Prime with ElaProof Primer or ElaProof ROOF Primer if necessary. Priming is recommended for porous materials such as new or old concrete surfaces, mineralite, plastered surfaces and gypsum. The treatment improves the adhesion of ElaProof to the substrate and prevents the formation of air bubbles. Air bubbles rising to the surface are often a sign of too little priming. ElaProof Primer is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Site protection

Protect area around surface from splatter.
Before starting the construction site, it is recommended, if working outside, to check the weather and wind conditions as well as the weather forecast.
The finished ElaProof coating must be protected from frost and rain until the film has dried. ElaProof is touch dry in 3-4 hours after applying (+20°C, RH 45 %, 1,5 l m/m²).

Site preparations

Place spraying equipment to a position where it can be easily washed with water after spraying.
Install blender to the ElaProof barrel and start blending.
In case product appears to be too stiff a small amount of water (max 1 volume-%) can be added, product needs to be liquid enough to go through the spraying pump.

Fill in site report

During installation, a site report on the installation must be completed. The manufacturer cannot verify and be responsible for the performance of a substance if its installation conditions and method of installation are not properly documented.

Spraying

Use ElaProof in temperatures between +10°C and +40°C
ElaProof shall be applied in temperatures over +10°C (air and surface) and relative humidity of less than 80%.
Pressurise the pump first by using water and then move the hose to ElaProof barrel.
Start applying ElaProof to the surface, pump pressure 150-400 bar.
In case there are breaks during application it is recommended to drown the pump pistol in a water bucket.
The product can also be used on new concrete substrates with remaining residual moisture. In this case, the maximum moisture content is 90% RH measured at the assessment depth A, following the instructions of RT Card 103333 (this applies in Finland, please check your local instructions). The surface of the concrete must be drier than assessment depth A at the time of coating. If it’s a concrete substrate that has become wet after the fact, for example, due to rain, the moisture content should be a maximum of 85% RH at assessment depth A and a maximum of 75% RH on the surface of the concrete. For dense substrates like metal and felt roofs, they should be dry at the time of coating.

Cleaning the equipment after spraying

After spraying the inlet hose is to be moved to a water barrel and water is to be sprayed until there is no outcoming ElaProof
The equipment is to be cleaned by using high pressure hose and washing liquid (e.g. Pineline)

Please note!

Storage ElaProof in temperatures between +10°C … +40°C and protected from direct sunlight. The product must not freeze before use.
A dried ElaProof coating can be painted with elastic, waterborne, breathable paints. It is advisable to test the compatibility of ElaProof and a specific paint in advance.
More technical information is available from info@buildcare.fi.

BuildCare Ltd. arranges coating training for the workers of their partners in order to ensure an impeccable, durable and high-quality coating quality.

Structural drawings

All structural drawings related to ElaProof products in DWG and PDF format from the ProdLib-Service.

Updated: 05/2024 | MA

ElaProof PRO S Instructions for use

Minimum requirements for a high-pressure sprayer

ElaProof PRO S is applied as a high-pressure sprayer min. with a pressure of 200 bar. Sprayer yield min. 6 l/min.

Pls. note! ElaProof PRO S can also be applied with a roller!

Preparations

Clean the surface from dust, loose previous paintings or coatings and other particles.
High pressure wash is recommended min 200 bar.
Ensure the tightness of joints and penetrations with ElaProof Classic H before spraying!
Before starting the work, always check the coating work method according to the surface material of the target area. Seal vertical joints and surfaces with ElaProof Classic H. Use reinforcing fabric if necessary. Seal penetrations, cracks, and junctions with ElaProof Classic H and ElaProof base fabric or ROOF reinforcement fabric according to the instructions below.
If there are clearly damaged areas or visible cracks an application of ElaProof Classic H hand coating is recommended before spraying: 1) cleaning of surface, 2) applying ElaProof H, 3) installing Base fabric in the wet surface, 4) applying ElaProof H to finish on top of the Base fabric.
Prime with ElaProof Primer or ElaProof ROOF Primer if necessary. Priming is recommended for porous materials such as new or old concrete surfaces, mineralite, plastered surfaces and gypsum. The treatment improves the adhesion of ElaProof to the substrate and prevents the formation of air bubbles. Air bubbles rising to the surface are often a sign of too little priming. ElaProof Primer is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Site protection

Protect area around surface from splatter.
Before starting the construction site, it is recommended to check the weather and wind conditions as well as the weather forecast.
The finished ElaProof coating must be protected from frost and rain until the film has dried. ElaProof is touch dry in 3-4 hours after applying (+20°C, RH 45 %, 1,5 l m/m²).

Site preparations

Place spraying equipment to a position where it can be easily washed with water after spraying.
Install blender to the ElaProof barrel and start blending.
In case product appears to be too stiff a small amount of water (max 1 volume-%) can be added, product needs to be liquid enough to go through the spraying pump.

Fill in site report

During installation, a site report on the installation must be completed. The manufacturer cannot verify and be responsible for the performance of a substance if its installation conditions and method of installation are not properly documented.

Spraying

Use ElaProof in temperatures between +10°C and +40°C
ElaProof shall be applied in temperatures over +10°C (air and surface) and relative humidity of less than 80%.
Pressurise the pump first by using water and then move the hose to ElaProof barrel.
Start applying ElaProof to the surface, pump pressure 150-400 bar.
In case there are breaks during application it is recommended to drown the pump pistol in a water bucket.
The product can also be used on new concrete substrates with remaining residual moisture. In this case, the maximum moisture content is 90% RH measured at the assessment depth A, following the instructions of RT Card 103333 (this applies in Finland, please check your local instructions). The surface of the concrete must be drier than assessment depth A at the time of coating. If it’s a concrete substrate that has become wet after the fact, for example, due to rain, the moisture content should be a maximum of 85% RH at assessment depth A and a maximum of 75% RH on the surface of the concrete. For dense substrates like metal and felt roofs, they should be dry at the time of coating.

Cleaning the equipment after spraying

After spraying the inlet hose is to be moved to a water barrel and water is to be sprayed until there is no outcoming ElaProof
The equipment is to be cleaned by using high pressure hose and washing liquid (e.g. Pineline)

Please note!

Storage ElaProof in temperatures between +10°C … +40°C and protected from direct sunlight. The product must not freeze before use.
A dried ElaProof coating can be painted with elastic, waterborne, breathable paints. It is advisable to test the compatibility of ElaProof and a specific paint in advance.
More technical information is available from info@buildcare.fi.

BuildCare Ltd. arranges coating training for the workers of their partners in order to ensure an impeccable, durable and high-quality coating quality.

Structural drawings

All structural drawings related to ElaProof products in DWG and PDF format from the ProdLib-Service.

Updated: 05/2024 | MA

1.3 Mineral-based plate roof (Minerite roof) repair proposal

Coating of a mineral-based plate roof (Minerite roof)

General

This repair method proposal is indicative and deals with the coating of a mineral-based sheet roof with ElaProof H, S and ElaProof Cool Roof coatings. There must be no previous coatings on the mineral-based tile roof. If previous coatings are found, it is necessary to make sure of the adhesion of the ElaProof coating to the previous coating by performing a separate adhesion test.

The repair proposal is not a repair plan. The overall design of coating/sealing is always the responsibility of the site-specific designer.

Inspection of the platform

Before coating with ElaProof products, it is necessary to check the condition of the original mineral-based tile roof. As a general rule, the ceiling boards must be intact and the surface of the boards must not be weak so that good adhesion of the ElaProof coating is not possible. If the roof boards are fixed with nails, the fixing method should be changed to screws before coating. Note! Check with the occupational health and safety authorities whether this possible work phase requires an Asbestos demolition permit!

During the inspection, also mark any cracks in the boards for further processing.

Platform preparations

All branches, leaves and other loose debris and impurities accumulated on the roof are removed.

The roof to be coated is washed with a suitable high-pressure washer and detergent, e.g. Biocomb Puhdas Katto Extra Strong or SikaGard-715W.

Washing removes all organic material and other impurities from the roof. Washing also removes all the original factory coating from the surface of the boards, so that the ElaProof coating achieves the best possible adhesion.

Note! In Finland, washing with a pressure of more than 50 bar requires Asbestos demolition permits from the person performing the work. In this case, the washing water must also be collected. If necessary, contact the occupational health and safety authorities!

Priming

After proper cleaning, the surface of a mineral-based tile roof is often very porous, so proper priming is very important to prevent the actual coating from rotting.

Priming is carried out with a primer with the following mixture ratio:
10 liters of ElaProof S spray coating + 2 liters of ElaProof Primer primer + 2 liters of water.

Mix the mixture mechanically with a drill whisk into a liquid, uniform solution and spread it in an even layer on the surface of the ceiling boards, e.g. by brushing. Further treatments can be started when the primer is no longer damaged when walking on the roof, but no later than 24 hours after priming.

Sealing of penetrations and possible cracks

ElaProof H coating and ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric can be used to seal the penetrations in the roof when their adhesion surfaces are metal or PVC plastic. If necessary, ElaProof H coating can be thinned 1-2% with water to make working easier.

The ElaProof ROOF reinforcement fabric is raised as a collar against the penetration to a height of at least 20 mm. If the grommets to be sealed allow a preformed grommet to be threaded over the grommet as a collar, the grommets can be shaped from ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric if necessary.

If the grip surfaces of the grommets are EPDM rubber, PP plastic or PE plastic, it is recommended to use cloth-coated Butyl tape or a cloth-coated Butyl rubber grommet on which the ElaProof coating is applied as a grip bridge in the area to be raised as a collar.

Any cracks in the roof boards are also sealed with a combination of ElaProof H coating and ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric before the actual coating.

Coating with ElaProof coating

ElaProof H coating is used, if necessary, for coating the entire roof, but most commonly for patching, sealing penetrations and treating the edge areas of the sprayed roof before spraying to avoid splashes (reduces the need for protection). If necessary, ElaProof H coating can be thinned 1-2 % with water to make working easier.

ElaProof H coating is applied with a spatula, brush or short-pile roller. ElaProof H coating is recommended to be applied to the area to be coated in 2 separate application times. Total material flow for primed according to the instructions for a mineral-based plate roof is 1.4-1.6 l/m², in which case the dry film thickness is min. 1.0 mm.

ElaProof S and ElaProof Cool Roof spray coating is applied with an airless high-pressure sprayer suitable for the purpose. The injection pressure must be 170-300 bar and the yield min. 6 l/min, The recommended nozzle sizes are 527-529 and 627-629. It is recommended to apply the ElaProof S and ElaProof Cool Roof coatings to the area to be coated in 2 separate application times.

The total material consumption for mineral-based plate roof is 1.4-1.6 l/m², depending on the coarseness and porosity of the platform, in which case the dry film thickness is min. 1.0 mm.

ElaProof H, S and Cool Roof are rainproof for 3-7 hours after coating, depending on the prevailing temperature and relative air humidity during the work. Build Care Oy recommends that the average daily temperature during ElaProof coating is at least + 10 °C.

The coating reaches its full mechanical properties after approx. 3 weeks. After that, the surface can be painted over if necessary, for example.

Overpainting

If, for example, the desired color shade cannot be found in the ElaProof coating, it is possible to paint the ElaProof coating. The painting should be done with the tested water-thinned tin roof paints recommended by Build Care Oy, which are e.g.

Teknos Kirjo Aqua
Tikkurila Panssari Akva
Fintex Tin ceiling paint

Note! Repainting is not a necessary measure but is only carried out if necessary.

Build Care Oy owns all rights to this repair proposal. Designers can freely use this repair method suggestion when preparing repair plans!

ALWAYS READ THE PRODUCT DATA SHEETS FOR THE PRODUCTS PRESENTED IN THE REPAIR PROPOSAL BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION!

Structural drawings

All structural drawings related to ElaProof products in DWG and PDF format from the ProdLib-Service.

Updated: 08/2023 | JKo

1.2 Stone-faced scattered felt roof repair proposal

Coating of a stone-faced scattered felt roof

General

This repair method proposal is indicative and deals with the coating of stone-surfaced roof felt with ElaProof H, S and ElaProof Cool Roof coatings. There must be no previous coatings on top of the stone-surfaced roofing felt. If previous coatings are found, it is necessary to make sure of the adhesion of the ElaProof coating to the previous coating by performing a separate adhesion test.

The repair proposal is not a repair plan. The overall design of coating/sealing is always the responsibility of the site-specific designer.

Platform inspection

Before coating with ElaProof products, it is necessary to check the condition of the original felt roof with a stone surface. Especially on roofs with several felt layers on top of each other, the roof felt bulges. Usually, this is due to the intense heat stress that occurs during the summer, when the different felt layers may separate from each other. If these bumps occur, it is appropriate to repair them before coating. The repair is done by cutting off the detached area from the roofing felt and patching it with a corresponding type of roofing felt, following the roofing felt manufacturer’s instructions for attaching the roofing felt.

Also check the seams of the roofing felt to make sure they are not coming apart. If there is separation in the seams, fix the detached seams with bituminous glue intended for gluing roof felt.

It is typical for some aggregate-surfaced roof blankets that the aggregate is weakly attached to the surface of the blanket. Since ElaProof coatings form their adhesion primarily to this aggregate, it is possible that when the aggregate loses its adhesion to the felt, the coating also remains a floating film in this respect. For this reason, it is recommended to carry out a trial coating of approximately 1 m² on the roof in a place that is exposed to the heat of the sun before coating the entire roof. Let the test area dry for at least 7 days and try to remove the coating film from its edge. If the aggregate comes off easily with the coating from the surface of the felt, it is possible that bubbles will appear in the coating later on. In this case, contact Build Care Oy’s technical service to resolve the matter.

Note! It is possible to influence this matter mentioned above by choosing the lightest possible e.g. white ElaProof coating for use, in which case the color of the coating lowers the surface temperature of the roof.

Platform preparations

All branches, leaves and other loose debris and impurities accumulated on the roof are removed.

The roof to be coated is washed with a suitable high-pressure washer and detergent, e.g. Biocomb Puhdas Katto Extra Strong or SikaGard-715W.

After a longer dry period, larger roof surfaces can also be cleaned with so-called as dry brushing using a combustion engine powered brushing machine. Even after this cleaning method, the roof must be treated with a detergent and water that destroys moss and algae growth.

Sealing of penetrations

ElaProof H coating and ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric can be used to seal the penetrations in the roof when their adhesion surfaces are metal or PVC plastic.

If necessary, ElaProof H coating can be thinned 1-2% with water to make working easier. The ElaProof ROOF reinforcement fabric is raised as a collar against the penetration to a height of at least 20 mm. If the grommets to be sealed allow a preformed grommet to be threaded over the grommet as a collar, the grommets can be shaped from ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric if necessary.

Coating with ElaProof coating

ElaProof H coating is applied with a spatula, brush or short-pile roller. ElaProof H coating is recommended to be applied to the area to be coated in 2 separate application times. The total material consumption for loose felt roofs is 1.6-1.8 l/m², in which case the dry film thickness is min. 1.0 mm.

ElaProof S and ElaProof Cool Roof spray coating is applied with an airless high-pressure sprayer suitable for the purpose. The injection pressure must be 170-300 bar and the yield min. 6 l/min, The recommended nozzle sizes are 527-529 and 627-629. It is recommended to apply the ElaProof S and ElaProof Cool Roof spray coatings to the area to be coated in 2 separate application times.

The total material consumption for loose felt roofs is 1.6-1.8 l/m², depending on the coarseness of the felt aggregate, in which case the dry film thickness is min. 1.0 mm.

The coating reaches its full mechanical properties after approx. 3 weeks. After that, the surface can be painted over if necessary, for example.

Overpainting

Teknos Kirjo Aqua
Tikkurila Panssari Akva
Fintex Tin ceiling paint

Note! Repainting is not a necessary measure, but is only carried out if necessary.

Build Care Oy owns all rights to this repair proposal. Designers can freely use this repair method suggestion when preparing repair plans!

ALWAYS READ THE PRODUCT DATA SHEETS FOR THE PRODUCTS PRESENTED IN THE REPAIR PROPOSAL BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION!

Structural drawings

All structural drawings related to ElaProof products in DWG and PDF format from the ProdLib-Service.

Updated: 08/2023 | JKo

1.1 Factory-coated tin roof repair proposal

Coating of a factory-coated tin roof

General

This repair method proposal is indicative and deals with the coating/sealing of a PVC, Plastisol (PVC), Pural, Acrylic (AK) and Polyester (PE) paint-coated tin roof with ElaProof H, S and ElaProof Cool Roof coatings.

The repair proposal is not a repair plan. The overall design of coating/sealing is always the responsibility of the site-specific designer.

Inspection of the platform

Before coating with ElaProof products, it is necessary to check the type, condition, surface cracking and especially adhesion to the substrate of the original tin roof coating. The type of coating can usually be found out most easily on the back of the plate. Adhesion of the original coating can be evaluated with a cut test (so-called X-cut test) or a grid test according to the EN ISO 2409 standard, if the thickness of the paint film is less than 250 µm. In the X-cut test, cross cuts are made on the surface with a sharp knife through the coating. If the original coating comes off with a knife blade at the intersection of the cuts, the adhesion to the substrate is weak and may cause the original coating to come off again after recoating. If the adhesion is weak and/or the original coating is detached from its substrate in large areas, it is recommended to remove all the original coating. The surface cracking of the original coating should also be checked, e.g. with a 50 x magnifying optical device. Abundant surface cracking also causes the need to completely remove the original coating.

Platform preparations

All branches, leaves and other loose debris and impurities accumulated on the roof are removed. Smaller areas with peeling or flaking of the original coating are delineated by removing the loose areas down to a solid coating.

Any rust is removed with a wire brush or sanding in such a way that all loose rust material can be removed.

The roof to be coated is washed with a suitable high-pressure washer and detergent, e.g. Tikkurila Panssaripesu, Teknos Rensa Steel Peltipesu, Biocomb Pure Roof Extra Strong or SikaGard-715W.

Anti-rust

Rusty areas and metal-clean surfaces can be primed with water-based paint suitable for rust prevention, e.g. Tikkurila Rostex Super Akva or Teknos Ferrex Aqua. In rusty areas, it is also possible to use rust converters, e.g. Tikkurila Rust Converter. Always follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the product intended for rust treatment regarding the time window for further treatment.

Patching of holes, cracks and seams

Small holes and seams do not require special measures but can be bridged with ElaProof H coating. Larger holes and seams (width over 2 mm and depth over 5 mm) are recommended to be patched reinforced with ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric.

When patching larger holes, you should also check the underside of the sheet metal cover. If there is a significant amount of rust, the underside of the cover should also be treated with ElaProof H coating when patching, in order to make the rusted area oxygen- free.

Possible overlapped joints of sheets in the sheet metal roof, where there is no separate sealing, should be treated with a combination of ElaProof H coating and ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric before the actual coating.

Sealing of penetrations

ElaProof H coating and Elaproof Roof reinforcement fabric can be used to seal the penetrations in the roof when their adhesion surfaces are metal or PVC plastic.

If necessary, ElaProof H coating can be thinned by 1-2 % with water to make working easier. The ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric is raised as a collar against the penetration to a height of at least 20 mm. If the grommets to be sealed allow a preformed grommet to be threaded over the grommet as a collar, the grommets can be shaped from ElaProof Roof reinforcement fabric if necessary.

Coating with ElaProof coating

ElaProof H coating is used, if necessary, for coating the entire roof, but most commonly for patching, sealing penetrations and treating the edge areas of the roof to be sprayed before spraying to avoid splashes (reduces the need for protection).

If necessary, ElaProof H coating can be thinned by 1-2 % with water to make working easier.

The ElaProof H coating is applied with a spatula, brush or short-pile roller. It is recommended to apply the ElaProof H coating to the area to be coated in 2 separate application times.

The total material consumption for tin roofs is min. 1.0 l/m², in which case the dry film thickness is min. 0.6 mm.

ElaProof S and ElaProof Cool Roof coatings are applied with an airless high-pressure sprayer suitable for the purpose. The injection pressure must be 170-300 bar and the yield min. 6 l/min, The recommended nozzle sizes are 527-529 and 627-629. It is recommended to apply ElaProof S and ElaProof Cool Roof coatings to the area to be coated in 2 separate application times. The total material consumption for tin roofs is min. 1.0 l/m², in which case the dry film thickness is min. 0.6 mm.

ElaProof H, S and ElaProof Cool Roof are rainproof for 3-7 hours after coating, depending on the prevailing temperature and relative air humidity during the work. Build Care Oy recommends that the average daily temperature during ElaProof coating is at least 10 °C.

The coating reaches its full mechanical properties after approx. 3 weeks. After that, the surface can be painted over if necessary, for example.

Overpainting

Teknos Kirjo Aqua
Tikkurila Panssari Akva
Fintex Tin ceiling paint

Note! Repainting is not a necessary measure but is only carried out if necessary.

Build Care Oy owns all rights to this repair proposal. Designers can freely use this repair method suggestion when preparing repair plans!

ALWAYS READ THE PRODUCT DATA SHEETS FOR THE PRODUCTS PRESENTED IN THE REPAIR PROPOSAL BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION!

Structural drawings

All structural drawings related to ElaProof products in DWG and PDF format from the ProdLib-Service.

Updated: 08/2023 | JKo

ElaProof coated roof maintenance instructions

In order to ensure the functionality of the ElaProof coating’s technical properties, we recommend checking the roof regularly, at least twice a year.

Inspection of the ElaProof coating in spring and autumn.
Remove all debris and leaves from roof surfaces, ducts and the rainwater system.

If you notice external damage to the coating, proceed as follows:

Remove the damaged ElaProof coating
Recoat the area with ElaProof H
If necessary, use ElaProof base fabric or ElaProof ROOF reinforcement fabric

If the ElaProof coating requires washing, proceed as follows:

Use water and a soft brush for washing
If necessary, you can use a detergent, e.g. BioComb Puhdas Katto
We do not recommend using a pressure washer to wash the roof. Excessive water pressure can damage the coating.

Updated: 06/2023 | MA

ElaProof+SAND Floor Covering for indoor and outdoor use – technical instructions

M1-hyväksytty ElaProof+SAND Lattiapinnoite soveltuu sisä- ja ulkokäytössä mm. terasseille, portaisiin, parvekkeille ja kylpyhuoneisiin*). Valittavanasi on kolme raekokoa: hieno (0,05-0,2mm), keskikarkea (0,1-0,6 mm) ja karkea (0,7-1,2 mm). Lopullinen pinta on miellyttävän karhea ja mukava jalan alla, vähentäen samalla liukastumisen vaaraa. Pinnoitteen päälle suosittelemme ELACOAT TOPCOAT käsittelyä, jotta varmistetaan kohteen helppo puhtaana pito.

Lattiapintana voi olla mm. lastulevy, kipsilevy, betoni, keraaminen laatta, muovimatto, epoksi-, akryyli- ja polyuretaanimassa. Ennen pinnoitustyön aloittamista tutustu kohteesi pintamateriaalin vaatimiin esitöihin. Lataa kohteesi mukainen Pinnoitustyömenetelmä täältä.

KÄYTTÖKOHTEET
ElaProof+SAND LATTIAPINNOITE on M1-hyväksytty. Se soveltuu sisä- ja ulkokäytössä mm. terasseille, portaisiin, parvekkeille ja kylpyhuoneisiin. Kylpyhuoneen laatoitetun lattian tulee olla vedeneristetty keraamisten laattojen alla käytettäväksi tarkoitetulla hyväksytyllä vedeneristeellä. Tämä vedeneristys ei saa olla pinnoitusvaiheessa yli 10 vuotta vanha, perustuen RIL 107-2012 ohjeistukseen

RAEKOOT Hieno (0,05-0,2mm), keskikarkea (0,1-0,6 mm) ja karkea (0,7-1,2 mm). Lopullinen pinta on miellyttävän karhea ja mukava jalan alla, vähentäen samalla liukastumisen vaaraa.

VÄRIT JA PAKKAUS Kaikissa ElaProof+SAND tuotteissa on valittavissa neljä eri värivaihtoehtoa: musta, harmaa, tumman harmaa ja valkoinen. Tuote on pakattu 20 kg:n pakkaukseen, jonka riittoisuus on n. 4-8 m².

6.1 Chipboard- / OSB floor coating

General

This coating work method is indicative and deals with the coating of a chipboard- / OSB floor with the ELAPROOF + SAND system. The ELAPROOF+SAND Floor Covering system consists of ELAPROOF PRIMER primer, ELAPROOF+SAND Floor Covering and ELACOAT TOPCOAT RAL / ELACOAT TOPCOAT topcoat.

The coating work method is not a repair plan or a construction plan. The overall design of the coating is always the responsibility of the site-specific designer.

Platform refurbishment

In areas to be renovated, all possible moisture-sensitive adhesive residues must be removed from the chipboard- / OSB floor. Any loose floor screeds must also be removed in their entirety.

Any gaps between the boards, screw holes and cracks in the board surfaces must be filled / levelled with a floor level suitable for chipboard- / OSB surfaces. A floor level suitable for chipboard surfaces should also be used for possible over-levelling. When using screeds, also check with the floor screed manufacturer for a suitable primer.

Primer

Prior to coating, cleaned and repaired chipboard- / OSB substrates are primed with ELAPROOF PRIMER without the addition of water. Allow the primer to dry completely before applying ELAPROOF + SAND. The purpose of the primer is to seal the surface of the chipboard from the moisture released by the incoming coating.

Sealing

If necessary, all structural joints and boundary points such as floor and wall joints, bushings, columns and seals of any floor wells, etc. are implemented with a combination of ELAPROOF INDOOR + ELAPROOF BASE FABRIC.

ELAPROOF INDOOR must be mixed before starting the seals. Use a whisk in the mixer that does not take air into the sealant when mixing, eg. COLLOMIX KR series mixing paddle.

Apply ELAPROOF INDOOR sealant with a brush and press ELAPROOF BASE FABRIC onto the fresh compound so that all air escapes under the support fabric. Apply another coat of ELAPROOF INDOOR.

Sealing of one running meter (1 rmt) requires approx. 0.15 l of ELAPROOF INDOOR.

If the sealable bushings allow the pre-formed bushing to be threaded over the bushing into a collar, the bushings can be shaped, if necessary, for example, by cutting from N1 or N2 category geo-textiles, unless the ELAPROOF BASE FABRIC is wide enough to carry the penetration. ELAPROOF ROOF series reinforcement fabrics, available in widths of 150 mm, 350 mm and 1000 mm, can also be used for seals.

Coating

Before starting the coating, the ELAPROOF+SAND Floor Covering must be mixed. Use a mixing paddle in the mixer that does not take air into the sealant when mixing, eg. COLLOMIX KR series mixing paddle.

The primed substrate is coated with ELAPROOF + SAND (M1 / EC 1) floor coating. The coating is applied to the substrate with a steel spatula.

ELAPROOF+SAND Floor Covering is applied to the substrate in two separate applications. The consumption of each application must be at least approx. 2.0 kg /m², in which case the total consumption is approx. 4.0 kg /m². The actual dry film thickness must be min. 2.0 mm.

The drying time between coats of ELAPROOF + SAND depends largely on the conditions at the installation site. At conditions of approx. + 20 °C, 50% RH can be applied a second time approx. 5 h after the first application. Lower temperatures and higher humidity significantly extend the drying time.

The ELAPROOF+SAND Floor Covering applied twice can be applied after approx. 12 hours in conditions + 20 °C, 50 % RH.

Topcoat

The dried ELAPROOF coating is treated with clear ELAPROOF TOPCOAT or tinted ELACOAT TOPCOAT RAL topcoats to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. For monochromatic floors, we recommend topcoating with tinted ELACOAT TOPCOAT RAL topcoat to even out any color differences in the ELAPROOF + SAND coating. On flaked floors, we recommend flaking with ELAPROOF Art&Deco Colour Chips on wet ELACOAT TOPCOAT RAL topcoat and, after drying, finishing with clear ELACOAT TOPCOAT topcoat.

In the topcoat, the topcoat component A is first mixed for 1 to 2 minutes, then the hardener component B is added to the mixed A component and mixed again for 2-3 minutes. Use, for example, the COLLOMIX KR series mixing paddle for mixing.

The mixture is applied on top of the dried ELAPROOF coating with a short-pile roller (6 – 7 mm) by cross-rolling. The consumption of the topcoat is approx. 110 – 200 g / m² / application, depending on the degree of roughness of the selected ELAPROOF + SAND coating. The topcoat is dry to dry after approx. 16 h at + 20 °C, 50% RH. The full duration of mechanical stress is achieved under the above conditions in about 4 days and the full chemical duration in about 7 days.

NOTE! Some shades of ELACOAT TOPCOAT RAL topcoats may require 2 to 3 coats to achieve sufficient coverage!