Newton Facade Cream One-Coat Water Repellent for Masonry – 5 Litre

Newton Facade Cream is a water-based, masonry protection solution. It is an easy-to-use, single-pack, one-coat water repellent, formulated for protecting external brickwork, block work and masonry from penetrating damp, and for limiting freeze-thaw damage.

Features:

• Single-coat
• Vastly reduces mould growth, algae growth, salting and dirt pick-up on treated surfaces
• DIY and professional use
• Excellent reduction in water uptake of treated surfaces
• Reduces porosity of masonry/stonework resulting in reduced heat transfer; provides marginal improvement in thermal properties of buildings
• Compatible with brick, mortar, render, block work, masonry, limestone and sandstone
• No impact (once dry) on colour of treated substrate

Uses:

• For new and existing buildings
• Protective treatment coat prior to other coatings such as masonry paints
• Hydrophobic impregnation
• Suitable for use on a wide variety of substrates: brick, natural stone, mortars, render, porous concrete, concrete and limestone

Application Rate:

Newton Facade Cream has a typical coverage for a 5L pack of 25m2. Very porous and rough substrates may be as low as 10m2 per 5L pack, coverage is highly variable dependent on brick/stone type.

Application:

All surfaces should be clean and as dry as possible. It is preferable to allow at least two full days of rain free weather before application. It is recommended to wash surfaces only with water (hot or cold) as use of detergents may affect the product. Any organic growth on a surface must be removed, first mechanically with a brush and then, if necessary, with a fungicidal wash. Dusty surfaces should be dry brushed prior to application. Repair any defective pointing or cracked masonry with a cementitious grout before use of the product.

The ambient temperature must be between +5°C and +35°C. Drying and curing performance cannot be guaranteed outside of this range.

When applying after repointing/rendering: Allow mortar or render to fully cure and dry. Typical wait times:

• Repointing: 7–14 days
• Rendering: 28 days

Apply the cream straight from the container, dilution or mixing is not required. For ease of application in small areas a soft brush may be used. For larger areas it is recommended to use a roller (medium pile). Take care to ensure the product is limited to the area of application only; contact with other surfaces such as paintwork, windows etc. should be avoided. If necessary, use masking tape around areas of potential contact and remove only when the work is complete and the product is fully dry.

Product can be applied to vertical or horizontal surfaces. Visibly check substrate for complete coverage after application, ensure the product has been forced into any deep joints or voids that may have been missed. While the product can be expected to dry within 4 hours, it is always advisable to check the weather forecast and aim to apply when no rain is expected within 24 hours to ensure the most optimal applications conditions and the full long-term efficacy of the product.

Immediately post-application the surface will appear white to cream-ish – this is normal and will fade over a 2-3 hour period as the product begins to penetrate deeper into the substrate. The treated surface may subsequently appear slightly darker while the product begins drying. Upon full drying the treated area will revert to its original appearance. The product is applied as a single coat unlike conventional 2 coat repellents.

Coverage rates depend highly on porosity of the surface.