Aquapel

Resene Aquapel is a water repellent treatment formulated to help control efflorescence and give a long-term water-beading effect to deter water penetration. May be used on its own or as a primer under waterborne coatings, especially Resene AquaShield mineral effect (see Data Sheet D601).

Typical uses:
- Most porous building materials.
- May be used in multiple coats to keep concrete in its natural state looking good for longer by minimising the opportunity for moss, mould and lichen growths.

Typical uses:
- Brick
- Concrete block
- Fibrous cement
- Poured concrete
- Tilt slab
- Timber

Colour: Clear.

Performance:
1. May be applied over a wide range of temperatures.
2. Imparts hydrophobicity.
3. Improves fungal resistance of coated surface.
4. Improves water resistance.
5. May be used under paint systems.
6. Allows the substrate to breathe.
7. An Environmental Choice approved product.

Limitations:
1. Curing is slowed by low humidity.
2. Will not waterproof against driving rain or water under hydrostatic pressure.
3. Maximum hydrophobicity (or water repellency) develops after a few days weathering.

Please ensure the current Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet are consulted prior to specification or application of product. If in doubt contact Resene. Enjoy the Resene Promise of Quality Guarantee on Resene decorative coatings - see Resene for more information.

Resene decorative coatings are tinted using unique Resene non VOC tinters enabling you to achieve the desired colour without added VOCs.

Engineered Systems Coatings products are tinted using special Resene industrial tinters. Remember Resene can create a customised specification free for your project - contact us for more information. Order colour charts and drawdowns of Resene colours from the Resene website.