SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution

Organic Content: < 5 %

12 months in its original, unopened pail.

Store protected, in dry conditions, at temperatures  between 5 °C to 30 °C. Do not expose to direct sunlight and heat. Close the opened packaging well. If there is paint left over, the remaining amount should be transferred into smaller containers to keep the air content as low as possible. Protect from freezing. If the product has frozen, do not use.

~ 1.02 g/cm³ 

~ 11

< 0,1 g/L 

SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution serves as a diluent for the SikaWall®-485 MS. It  can also be used alone on highly absorbent mineral substrates as a primer for a pre-treatment to control the absorption before the application of the SikaWall®-485 MS. Refer to the “Substrate Quality / Pre-treatment” section for the different products combination possible.

Surface burning characteristics 
ASTM E84 / Class A: Flame Spread Index = 0 / Smoke Developed Index = 0
UL 723 / Class A:  Flame Spread Index = 0 / Smoke Developed Index = 0 
 

ASTM E96 / 87.5 perm

Dilution ratios from 1:1 up to 1:20 (SikaWall®-485 MS with SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution) are common. 

Minimum 5 °C / Maximum 30 °C

Minimum 5 °C / Maximum 30 °C

Maximum relative humidity 80 %

Minimum 5 °C / Maximum 30 °C

12 months in tightly closed container.

The product will be dry to the touch within 1 to 3 hours.  After application the surface must be protected from strong winds and sun until the product is dry (3-6 hours), it must also be protected from rain until the end of the cure which lasts between 12 at 36 hours depending on temperature and humidity. 

It is necessary to calculate a minimum of 24 hours between each coat when SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution is used as a primer for pre-treatment or when  it is used as a diluent with SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution.

Approximately 55 m² to 74 m² (590 ft² to 800 ft²) per 3.78 L (1 US gal) per coat of SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution when applied as a primer for a pre-treatment. The consumption indicated is a reference value on a smooth surface. Exact values can only be determined by painting test areas on the structure to be coated using tools and techniques that will be used for the final application. 

The consumption values given are for guidance and depend on the desired translucency effect, application method and substrate condition.  Exact values may only be determined by an actual trial application on site. Refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet (PDS) for each SikaWall®-485 products for more consumption references.

When SikaWall®-485 MS dilution is used has a primer for a pre-treatment

• Brush: Use a natural bristle or nylon / polyester 
• Roller: Use a 13 mm to 19 mm (½ in to ¾ in) nap synthetic roller cover
• Sprayer: Use an Airless Paint Sprayer
• Low Pressure Spray

When SikaWall®-485 MS dilution is used has a primer for a dilution for the SikaWall®-485 MS potassium silicate-based paint stain

• Brush: Use an oval lasure brush 
• Roller: Use a 13 mm to 19 mm (½ in to ¾ in)  nap synthetic roller cover 
• Sprayer: Use an Airless Paint Sprayer

It is recommended to apply the basecoat with a brush, roller, to allow complete coverage on the surface. If the product is applied by airless sprayer, it is recommended to back roll the surface after application. For spray applications, contact spray equipment specialists to determine suitable equipment and for application advice.  

Mix SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution to ensure uniformity using a slow speed (300 - 450 rpm) drill fitted with a Jiffy-style paddle. Mix for about three (3) to five (5) minutes until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

If it is planned to use SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution as a dilution with SikaWall®-485 MS, mix each product separately using a drill firstly. Then add SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution to SikaWall®-485 MS and stir all materials together. Mixing ratios from 1:1 up to 1:20 are common but higher dilution ratios are possible.  Dilutions at in any ratio are possible. Always have accurately measured materials.Stir regularly in its container before and during application to avoid segregation of constituents.

 As a pre-treatment

1st coat (base coat): Apply SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution undiluted

For opaque result: 
It is recommended to mix SikaWall®-485 MS with SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution at a ratio from 1:1 up to 1:4. 

For transparent result
It is recommended to mix SikaWall®-485 MS with SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution at a ratio from 1:5 up to 1:20. But higher dilution ratios are possible.

Usually, two (2) or three (3) coats of SikaWall®-485 MS mixed in the desired ratio with SikaWall®-485 MS Dilution will be necessary to obtain the desired result. It is important to work swiftly ‘’wet-on-wet’’ and to always maintain a wet edge to a corner or architectural feature. It is important to keep stirring regularly in its container before and during application to avoid segregation of constituents.

For spray applications, contact spray equipment specialists to determine suitable equipment and for application advice. 
Note: Jobsite trials are recommended to establish suitability of application equipment and technique, acceptable workmanship, consumption, coverage rates, opacity, and finish.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Always carry out an application test in an inconspicuous to verify substrate conditions and to  confirm application method, consumption rate and coverage. Best practice suggests that the selected area is acceptable to all parties involved and that it is representative of the area to be eventually pre-treated with sv(name) as a base coat and/or stained.

Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Once dried/cured, material can only be removed mechanically.