Abe DIY Booklet

Edition 2
(April 2010)
D.I.Y. PRODUCT GUIDE
waterproofing
coatings
sealants
adhesives
general
Its not an expense - its an investment
Company
abedex profile
Waterproofing torch-on membrane.
USES:
Suitable for solving the most difficult waterproofing problems on:
- Flat roofs.
- Sloping and pitched roofs.
- Reinforced concrete.
- Prefabricated concrete.
- masonry
a.b.e.cement
was founded in 1932 and the company established
- metal and timber decks and terraces, with or without thermal insulation.
For renovation purposes
in 1939 in Durban as a supplier of bitumen to
municipalities
in KwaZulu-Natal. a.b.e. has grown in both size
SURFACE
PREPARATION
All surfaces to be clean, dry, sound with a minimum fall of 1:50.abedex should NOT
be applied over a foam cement screeds.
and diversity to become a major supplier of
specialised construction products to the building, civil engineering and building maintenance industries
BONDING/PRIMING
All cementitous surfaces must be primed with a.b.e. bituprime at a rate of
2
approximately
3,5 mproduct
/l. Depending
on the
of the surface
a second
coat
supplying
directly
to porosity
its customers
through
its branch
of primer may be required.
network as well as through builders merchants
APPLICATION
and on
hardware
stores,
with manufacturing
plants
in Johannesburg
(Boksburg)
Depending
the different
construction
types, the sheets must
be fully
bonded to
the substrate. See Index publications Technical Specifications or Application
manual which also describe other methods of application such as mechanical fixing, hot air welding and bonding with adhesives. The substrate
must be
clean,
dry, smooth
and free of roughness or dips. The cast concrete surface must be allowed to dry before the sheet is applied. Drying
and
Durban
(Isipingo).
depends on the weather and may take from 8 days to 3 weeks. To protect timber floors from the flame, either sheets of ROLLBASE or a.b.e.
malthoid 5-ply must be nailed before application of the membrane.
Torch-bonding is carried out with a suitable gas torch burner connected to a propane gas cylinder. To bond the sheet to the substrate and on the
overlaps, use the torch flame to melt the flaming lining on the lower face of the membrane while the membrane is being unrolled. The sheets are
overlapped longitudinally by 100 mm, while the head laps of the polyester reinforced membrane should not be less than 150 mm.
Supported by a network of branches and distributors throughout South Africa, sub-Saharan
Bonding is carried out by torch application in such a way that a continuous bead of melted bitumen comes out from the overlap. So as not to
remove the protective top layer, the use of a trowel is to be avoided.
Africa, the
Indian
Ocean
Islands and
Pakistan
a.b.e.
positioned
to granules
serviceare
its completely
customers.
When overlaying
mineral
finished
membranes.,
the mineral
surface
mustis
beideally
heated so
that the slate
embedded in the
overlap.
The correct temperature for bonding the membrane on the substrate and the overlaps is indicated when the protective flaming burns off. However
the membrane must not be overheated and a further sign of correct application is that an excessively large bead of melted compound does not
come out from the overlap. overlaying mineral finished membranes, the mineral surface must be
heatedThe
so that
the slate
granules
are completely
a.b.e.
range
of products
fall into the following broad categories:
COVERAGE:
Effective coverage: 8,9m2 / roll.
waterproofing
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed by
washing with soap and water.
flooring
PROTECTION ON COMPLETION
abedex should be allowed to weather for a minimum of 8-10 weeks before overcoating with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 specialised
adhesives
10 days
and then overcoat
exposed area with a.b.e. silvakote.
PACKAGING
abedex
is suppliedand
in rolls
of 10m x 1m .

silicone
sealants
COLOURS
Black.
concrete repair products

roofing products
Auburn, a BEE company, acquired a 26% shareholding in a.b.e. with effect from 12 July 2007.
a.b.e. listed on ALTX on the 17th of August 2007.
Index
waterproofing
abedex
3
a.b.e. membrane
4
bituseal plastic
5
brixeal
6
duraflex
7
fibrated super laycryl
8
flintkote 3 9
hydroproof
10
malthoid 2, 3 & 5 ply
11
slatex
12
stick it
13
super laycryl
14
super laykold
15
super laykold tape
16
wallseal
17
coatings
4-metal primer
abecote WD337
autokote
bituprime
bituseal liquid
carbolineum & creosote
provonite
ravenol
silvakote
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
sealants
a.b.e. acrylic
a.b.e. silicone
all purpose silicone
multipurpose silicone
DC 781
DC 785
DC 794 F
DC 813 C
filler foam
flexothane 1
painters mate
quickgrip
general
a.b.e. super brush cleaner

duracord
duragrout
durarep FR
durarep QS
duraslurry
flashpack/bidim
rock bitumen
tree seal pruning grade
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
supporting notes
adhesives
bitubond
bitugrip
duralatex
epidermix 318
epidermix 344
epidermix 372
epidermix 395
epidermix 396
grip-a-bloc
plastergrip
37
38
39
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
duralatex
dura spalling repair
epidermix
epidermix crack repair system
floor joint nosing repair
grouting of bases
non-slip floor finishes
precast manhole rings
preparation of surfaces
safety precautions
shower waterproofing
formulae
conversion tables
factor to calculate volumes
trigonometry tables
57
58
60
62
63
64
66
67
68
70
71
72
73
74
76
product selectors
a.b.e. product overview
77
D.I.Y. brushable adhesives product selector 78
D.I.Y. coatings product selector
79
D.I.Y. epoxy
80
D.I.Y. waterproofing product selector
81
D.I.Y. sealants product selector
82
D.I.Y. sealant ranges
83
notes
84
gutter leaks
parapet walls
carbolineum
creosote
provonite
wood preservatives
slatex 2000
under roofing tiles

hydroproof
stick it
Its not an expense - its an investment
duracure QS
super brush cleaner
duracord
duragrout
rock bitumen
durarep FR
duraslurry
general
bidim (geotextile fabric) U14

flashpack bidim
drainage
abe flexothane 1 /
DC 813 / DC 794
window / canopy
sealant
abecote 337
cement floor coating
autokote
ravenol
vehicle
underbody / chassis
malthoid
damp proof course
4-metal primer
metal primer
plastergrip
duralatex
plaster bonding
bituseal plastic
patch it
super laykold tape
super laykold
super laycryl
super laykold tape
patch it
bituseal plastic
hydroproof
stick it
ridgings
sealants
general
super laykold
duraflex
dams and
koi ponds
pruning
tree seal
bituseal plastic
patch it
ravenol
super laykold
water tanks
wallseal
brixeal
flintkote 3
wall damp proofing
bituseal plastic
patch it
super laycryl & membrane
super laykold tape
hydroproof
stick it
flashings
grip-a-bloc
shower
duraflex
skirting
quickgrip
bitubond
www.abe.co.za
epidermix 372
epidermix 318
epidermix 344
epidermix 395
epidermix 396
floor vinyl tile adhesive
overlaps

super laykold tape
bituseal plastic
patch it
super laykold
hydroproof
stick it
adhesives
epoxy adhesive
roofing screws

super laykold tape
bituseal plastic
patch it
coatings
sealants
wood block
floor adhesive
bituseal liquid
heavy duty protector

super laykold tape
bituseal plastic
patch irt
super laykold
hydroproof
stick it
valley gutters
waterproofing
DC 785 sanitary silicone

abe silicone / APS / MPS / DC 781
abe flexothane 1 / DC 813 / DC794
abe acrylic
painters mate
filler foam
1. Primer
bituprime
2. a) Covering: malthoid
Adhesive: bitugrip
b) Covering: abedex 4mm
3. Coating
silvakote
4. Flashing
super laycryl
flat roofing
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited
abedex
Waterproofing torch-on membrane.
USES:
Suitable for solving the most difficult waterproofing problems on:
- Flat roofs.
- masonry cement
SURFACE PREPARATION
BONDING/PRIMING
All cementitous surfaces must be primed with a.b.e. bituprime at a rate of approximately 3,5 m2/l.
Depending on the porosity of the surface a second coat of primer may be required.
APPLICATION
Depending on the different construction types, the sheets must be fully bonded to the substrate. See Index
publications Technical Specifications or Application manual which also describe other methods of application
such as mechanical fixing, hot air welding and bonding with adhesives. The substrate must be clean, dry,
smooth and free of roughness or dips. The cast concrete surface must be allowed to dry before the sheet is
applied. Drying depends on the weather and may take from 8 days to 3 weeks. To protect timber floors from
the flame, either sheets of ROLLBASE or a.b.e. malthoid 5-ply must be nailed before application of the membrane.
Torch-bonding is carried out with a suitable gas torch burner connected to a propane gas cylinder. To bond the sheet
to the substrate and on the overlaps, use the torch flame to melt the flaming lining on the lower face of the membrane
while the membrane is being unrolled. The sheets are overlapped longitudinally by 100 mm, while the head laps of the polyester reinforced membrane should not be less than 150 mm.
remove the protective top layer, the use of a trowel is to be avoided.
When overlaying mineral finished membranes., the mineral surface must be heated so that the slate granules are completely embedded in the
overlap.
heated so that the slate granules are completely
COVERAGE:
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner
followed by washing with soap and water.
abedex should be allowed to weather for a minimum of 8-10 weeks before overcoating with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 10 days and then overcoat exposed area with a.b.e. silvakote.
PACKAGING
abedex is supplied in rolls of 10m x 1m .
COLOURS
Black.
BLACK
roofs
HOW TO
Step 1
Step 2
reservoirs
Step 3
Step 4
sheets get torched

onto substrates
double layer covering
area to be
heated
45 cut on the
head-to-tail overlap
Step 5
Step 6
3cm
45
cut
2nd
layer
earth dams
fully bonded application
15cm
side-to-side and
head-to-tail overlaps
water outlet
arrangement of sheets
for water outlets
abe
abedex
membrane
Waterproofing
High
torch-on
strength
membrane.
polyester
reinforced membrane
USES
USES:
Suitable
solving
the most
difficult waterproofing
problems on:
Suitable forforuse
with abe
waterproofing
and flashing systems.
- Flat roofs.
BENEFITS
- Reinforced
high strengthconcrete.
- Prefabricated
concrete.

reinforce waterproofing
systems
- masonry
cement

will not and
shrink
or perish
- metal
timber
decks and terraces, with or without thermal insulation.

bridges
crackspurposes
and gaps
For
renovation
SURFACE
PREPARATION
SURFACE
All surfacesPREPARATION
to be clean, dry, sound with a minimum fall of 1:50.abedex should NOT
Surface
must
beaclean
free screeds.
from dust and grease. Must be used in accordance with the
be applied over
foam and
cement
waterproofing or flashing specification.
BONDING/PRIMING
All
cementitous surfaces must be primed with a.b.e. bituprime at a rate of
COVERAGE
approximately
3,5 m2/l. Depending on the porosity of the surface a second coat
As
required.
of primer
may be required.
APPLICATION
Depending
on the different
types, theofsheets
must be
fullyused
bonded
to
Follow
the waterproofing
orconstruction
flashing specification
the product
it gets
with.
manual which also
describe other methods of application such as mechanical fixing, hot air welding and bonding with adhesives. The substrate
PROTECTION
ON COMPLETION
must be clean, dry,
smooth and free of roughness or dips. The cast concrete surface must be allowed to dry before the sheet is applied. Drying
abe
membrane
will
not
but take
needfrom
to be8 over
coated
as specified
by the
waterproofing
depends on the weatherperish,
and may
days to
3 weeks. To
protect
timber
floors fromsytem.
the flame, either sheets of ROLLBASE or a.b.e.
COLOUR
White
use the torch flame to melt the flaming lining on the lower face of the membrane while the membrane is being unrolled. The sheets are
overlaps,
PACKAGING
Bonding
is carried
out by torch
application
such a way that a continuous bead of melted bitumen comes out from the overlap. So as not to
abe
membrane
is supplied
in the
following in
sizes:
remove
the protective top layer, the use of a trowel is to be avoided.

1m x 1m

10moverlaying
x 1m
When
mineral finished membranes., the mineral surface must be heated so that the slate granules are completely embedded in the

100mm x 10m
overlap.
100mm x 20m
The
correctx temperature
for bonding the membrane on the substrate and the overlaps is indicated when the protective flaming burns off. However

2,5m
the200mm
membrane
must not be overheated and a further sign of correct application is that an excessively large bead of melted compound does not

200mm
x
10m

200mm
x 12,5m
heated
so that
the slate granules are completely
200mm x 20m
COVERAGE:
250mm x 10m
2
Effective

250mmcoverage:
x 20m 8,9m / roll.

CLEANING
300mm x 20m
Tools,
brushes
and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner fol
500mm
x 10m
lowed by washing with soap and water.
Thickness: 0,8
1,2mm
PROTECTION ON
COMPLETION
PACKAGING

COLOURS
Black.
parapet walls, roof laps, flashings
1 4
bituseal plastic
General purpose bitumen mastic.
USES:
Heavy duty bitumen mastic sealer and repair compound.
May be used to seal most roofing defects: sheeting overlaps, valleys,
gutters, downpipes and enlarged screw holes.
To repair roof cracks, flashings, cracked roof tiles and patch repair
tanks.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces to be clean, dry, sound, free of all
laitance, grease, oil, fungal growth and loose
and flaking particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
Prime with a coat of a.b.e. bituprime, which
should be allowed to dry prior to the
application of bituseal plastic, except for
steel which must be coated with a suitable
anti-corrosion primer like a.b.e. 4-metal primer.
APPLICATION
bituseal plastic may be applied by trowel, putty knife, extrusion
gun or gloved hand. bituseal plastic can be used in conjunction with
glass fibre membrane . The membrane must be set into the still
wet film of bituseal plastic.
COVERAGE
Application thickness: As needed up to 30mm
Practical coverage for estimating purposes:
Full overlap and screw head treatment on corrugated iron roof 150mm wide roof flashing - 1l /2,2m run.
In general - 1l /m2 per mm thickness.
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
Where the bituseal plastic is to be exposed to the effects of sunlight and ultra-violet radiation, it is recommended that 3 - 4 weeks after being applied, it may be coated with a.b.e. silvakote.
PACKAGING
1l, 5l, 25l containers.
COLOURS
Black.
BLACK
broken tiles
roof laps
tanks & reservoirs
gutters
brixeal
Brickwork waterproofcoating.
USES:
Waterproofing the faces of concrete beams and pillars
where they come into contact with exterior walls.
Prevention of a bond developing between two adjoining
concrete faces.
Waterproofing between the two faces of 230mm thick wall.
Concrete curing agent.
BENEFITS
Single pack ready to use.
Quick drying.
Economical.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces to be clean, dry, sound, free of all laitance,
fungal growth, grease, oil or loose and flaking particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
No priming required.
MIXING
Stir well before use.
APPLICATION
Two coats are recommended to ensure full coverage.
When brush applied, make sure strokes are used ensuring
the total surface is covered. brixeal may be applied directly
onto stock brick walls as a waterproofing barrier. Better
results will be obtained if the surface is bagged with sand/
cement/water slurry in the usual way. When brixeal is used for curing of concrete, a coating is brushed or sprayed onto the surface of the
concrete, and by virtue of the waterproof qualities of the film, water is prevented from evaporating from the concrete. To allow traffic onto the
concrete, the brixeal film can be blinded with clean sand after setting.
Drying time @ 25 C - Touch dry: 1 hour, Hard dry: 12 hours, Full cure: 7 days as a waterproof barrier.
COVERAGE
Brushed coated on unbagged brickwork
1st coat 2m2/l, 2nd coat 4m2/l.
CLEANING
PACKAGING
1l , 5l and 20l
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
roof beams
concrete curing agent
between brick walls
duraflex
Flexible waterproofing slurry.
USES:
Protection and repair of balconies, terraces and
haunching concrete structures and bridges.
Waterproofing of new and old buildings (internal and external).
Waterproofing of showers, tanks, containers & water reservoirs
Can be painted and covered with tiles.
BENEFITS
Excellent waterproof barrier.
Effective on negative or positive side.
High bond strength.
Excellent freeze/thaw resistance.
Excellent resistance to chloride on penetration.
Brush, trowel, or spray applied.
Reliable application
Self-curing
Low in lace cost.
Non-toxic
Good abrasion resistance.
Approved for use in potable water systems.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces to be clean, dry, sound, free of all laitance, grease, oil,
fungal growth and loose and flaking particles that might affect
adhesion. Concrete may require grit blasting. Cracks less than 3mm
in width can be coated as long as the crack is not likely to open
up more than 3mm. Cracks greater than 3mm in width should be chased-out to 4mm in width and 15mm in depth. This should be filled with
duraflex applied using less liquid providing a thicker consistency. When material in the crack has hardened the coating
should be applied over the crack.
BONDING/PRIMING
MIXING
It is essential to use a mechanical mixer, such as a slow speed electric drill fitted with a suitable paddle. Fill approximately three quarters of component A (milky liquid) into a pail and, with continuous stirring, slowly add component B (grayish powder). Mixing must be continued until the mix is
homogeneous and free of lumps.
For horizontal surfaces such as the base of reservoirs, add the remaining component A. for other applications add only sufficient component A to
provide a suitable consistency. When the two components are mixed together, a plastic thixotropic liquid results which is easy to apply.
APPLICATION
duraflex may be applied with a short bristled brush, rubber squeegee, trowel or spray.
Brush: should be applied in 3 coats to provide a final dry thickness of 2mm - 3mm on surfaces. Alternate coats should be applied at right angles

to each other, allowing 16 hours between coats.
Trowel: 1st coat should be applied at a thickness of 1mm - 1.5mm using a normal trowel. Allow to cure for 16 hours.
2nd coat should be applied by using a notched trowel and levelled immediately by using a spiked roller.
Pot life @ 10C : 2 hrs, @ 20C : 1 hour, @ 30C : 0,5 hours
Recoatable: 16 hours. Resistant to mechanical stress : 3 days Full cure : 7 days
Resistance to water pressure : Attained after 7 days cure pressure : 20 atmospheres, Negative
pressure : 4 atmospheres
COVERAGE
8m2/15kg per coat (requires 2 coats).
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before
material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
duraflex may be left as is, be tiled over or overcoated with a high quality PVA/acrylic paint.
PACKAGING
15kg (2 part).
COLOURS
Grey.
waterproof shower
before tiling
waterproof reservoirs waterproof structures waterproof balconies

and bridges
and terraces

abedex
Waterproofing
Water-based,
torch-on
fibre-reinforced
membrane.
acrylic, seamless waterproofer.
USES:
Suitable
for solvingallthe
most
waterproofing problems on:
For waterproofing
types
ofdifficult
stable flashings.
For
- Flat
roofs.
waterproofing
parapet
walls.
Flat
roof waterproofing.
- Reinforced
concrete.
Re-waterproofing
over existing waterproofing systems.
Sealing
- masonry
cement
of joints,
laps and roofing screws on corrugated roofs.
SURFACE PREPARATION
SURFACE
PREPARATION
Ensure
all surfaces
are free from all laitance, fungal growth, grease, oil or loose and flaking particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
BONDING/PRIMING
(All
surfaces except
metal)
All cementitous
surfaces
must be primed with a.b.e. bituprime at a rate of
approximately
Mix 1 part a.b.e.
super laycryl
to porosity
1 part water.
3,5 fibrated
m2/l. Depending
on the
of the surface a second coat
Allow
of primer
to dry.
may be required.
METAL
SURFACES:
APPLICATION
Depending
Use a.b.e.on
4-metal
primer construction
(water-basedtypes,
metalthe
etched
primer).
the different
sheets
must be fully bonded to
substrate.
See Index publications Technical Specifications or Application
the
Drying
time 4hours.
must be clean, dry, smooth and free of roughness or dips. The cast concrete surface must be allowed to dry before the sheet is applied. Drying
COVERAGE
1l /m2 (minimum
2 coats).
malthoid
5-ply must
be nailed before application of the membrane.
APPLICATION
overlapped
Apply with longitudinally
a brush.
by 100 mm, while the head laps of the polyester reinforced membrane should not be less than 150 mm.
Bonding
Apply a isthick
base
coat
and
to dry for
carried out by torchallow
application
in 2-3
suchhours.
a way that a continuous bead of melted bitumen comes out from the overlap. So as not to
remove
Once first
is dry,top
apply
a finishing
working
angles to the first coat
the coat
protective
layer,
the use coat
of a trowel
is at
to right
be avoided.
When
Full cure:
7
days.
overlaying mineral finished membranes., the mineral surface must be heated so that the slate granules are completely embedded in the
overlap.
CLEANING
Whilst
still wet, must
cleannot
equipment
with water.
has dried
use
the membrane
be overheated
and If
a a.b.e.
furtherfibrated
sign of super
correctlaycryl
application
is that
ana.b.e.
excessively large bead of melted compound does not
super
brush
cleaner.
come out
from
the overlap. overlaying mineral finished membranes, the mineral surface must be
CAUTION
COVERAGE:
Membrane
Effective coverage:
must be 8,9m
used2on
all non-stable gaps and joints exceeding 3mm.
/ roll.
Always
ensure
that
a.b.e.
fibrated
super laycryl is applied to well drained roofs.
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed by washing
soap and water.
PROTECTION
ONwith
COMPLETION
Whilst
a.b.e. fibrated
super laycryl is designed for an extended life, it is important to apply a maintenance coat (a.b.e. fibrated super laycryl) every
PROTECTION
ON COMPLETION
3
to 4 years.
abedex
should be allowed to weather for a minimum of 8-10 weeks before overcoating with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 10 days and then overcoat exposed area with a.b.e. silvakote.
PACKAGING
PACKAGING
COLOURS
abedex isinsupplied

Black.
Available
1l & 5l. in rolls of 10m x 1m .
COLOURS
Red, grey, charcoal, burgundy, white, green, terracotta and brown.
parapet walls
18
recoat flashings
roof screws
roof laps
flintkote 3
Binder for abeco flooring system

and heavy duty bituminous coating
USES:
flintkote 3 is a general purpose bituminous coating and vapour
barrier and flooring system binder. See abeco and tank base
mastic.
BENEFITS
Waterproof coating and vapour barrier
Easy, cost effective.
Non-toxic when dry
Potable water containment
Service temperature:
Maximum dry: + 60 C, Minimum: -10 C
SURFACE PREPARATION
Steel must never be coated directly with flintkote 3. abe
bituprime should be used as a first coat and preparation of the
steel must be as specified for the primer.
Galvanised steel must be free of oil, grease and anti-white rust
treatment. Scrub the surface thoroughly with a paste made from
abe super brush cleaner and an abrasive soap. This
may be applied with a cleaning pad (e.g. Scotchbrite). Thoroughly
wash away all residues using clean water.
Concrete and other porous surfaces must be free of all dust
and laitance. The first coat of flintkote 3 should be diluted
1 : 1 with clean water. See data sheet Preparation of Surfaces
BONDING / PRIMING
Dilute 1:1 with water for porous surfaces. Use bituprime on steel.
MIXING
Stir flintkote 3 well before use, using a flat paddle.
COVERAGE
1 m2/litre/mm.
APPLICATION
flintkote 3 is normally applied by brush and generally should not be applied thicker than specified. A coat should be thoroughly dry before application of a second coat. This can be easily
determined by rubbing the surface with a wet finger. If the finger remains clean, the surface is dry enough to overcoat. flintkote 3 can be used in
conjunction with a glass fibre membrane to build up and reinforce thicker coats. The membrane must be set into the still wet film of
flintkote 3 and ideally all bubbles and wrinkles should be removed by means of a laminating roller. The film is allowed to dry and then a second
coat is applied at a sufficient thickness to
completely obliterate the weave and pattern of the membrane.
Where the flintkote 3 film is finally to be exposed to the effects of sunlight and ultra-violet radiation, it is recommended that, some 3 - 4 weeks
after being applied, it be overcoated with silvakote.
Overcoating time @ 25 C : 24 hours
Drying time @ 25 C : 24 hours
CLEANING
Ordinary clean water or abe super brush cleaner.
Protect against traffic and spillage until cured. If exposed to direct extensive sunlight, overcoat with abe silvakote.
PACKAGING
flintkote 3 is supplied in 5 l, 25 l and 200 l yield metal containers.
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
roof beams
concrete curing agent
between brick walls
hydroproof
Economical, water-based acrylic

waterproofer - used with a.b.e. membrane.
USES:
For waterproofing all types of stable flashings.
For waterproofing parapet walls.
Sealing of joints, laps and roofing screws on corrugated roofs & gutters
BENEFITS
hydroproof is an all-in-one system.
There is no need for separate primers on porous surfaces.
hydroproof has excellent weathering properties, adhesion and is tough, flexible and non-toxic.
hydroproof comes in a wide range of colours.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Ensure all surfaces are clean dry, sound and free from all laitance, fungal growth,
grease, oil or loose and flaking particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
Prime porous surfaces with a neat coat of hydroproof.
Prime metal surfaces with a.b.e. 4-metal primer.
MIXING
COVERAGE
Coverage: 2.1l/m2 full system.
APPLICATION
1st coat (after priming): apply by brush/roller using 1l/m2.
Embed membrane into wet coat, avoiding bubbles or wrinkles.
Membrane overlaps minimum 100mm on end laps and 75mm on
side laps.
2nd coat: once 1st coat has dried (2 - 3 hours), apply 2nd coat by brush/roller using 0,5l/m2
and ensure membrane is fully saturated.
3rd coat: once 2nd coat has dried, apply 3rd coat at different angle to 2nd coat using 0,5l/m2 .
Drying time @ 25C, Touch dry: 1 hour, Hard dry: 24 hours, Full cure: 7 days
CLEANING
Whilst still wet, clean equipment with water. If a.b.e. hydroproof has dried use a.b.e. super
brush cleaner followed by washing with soap & water.
CAUTION
Membrane must be used.
Always ensure that a.b.e. hydroproof is applied to well drained roofs.
Whilst a.b.e. hydroproof is designed for an extended life, it is important to apply a maintenance coat of a.b.e. hydroproof every 3 to 4 years.
PACKAGING
Available in 5 litre.
COLOURS
Red, grey, charcoal, burgundy, white, green and terracotta.
parapet walls
10
recoat flashings
roof screws
roof laps
abedex
Asphaltic waterproofing membrane
Waterproofing 2,
torch-on
malthoid
3 &membrane.
5 ply
USES:
Suitable2for
malthoid
ply:
solvingDamp-proof
the most difficult
coursing
waterproofing
in brickwork
problems
(DPC) 1,7mm
on:
- Flat roofs.
malthoid
3 ply:
Damp-proof coursing in brickwork (DPC) 2mm
- Sloping

and pitched
Damp-proof
roofs. coursing under floor screeds
- Reinforced
malthoid
5 ply: concrete.
Damp-proof coursing in brickwork (DPC) 2.8mm
- Prefabricated

concrete.
Damp-proof coursing under floor screeds
- masonry cement
- metal
Flat roof
and
waterproofing
timber deckswhen
and terraces,
an asphaltic
with or without thermal insulation.
For
membrane
renovation
may
purposes
be used.( min. falls 2%)
In accordance with SABS Code of practice
PREPARATION
SURFACE
021/1973
- using either hot or cold bonding
All surfaces
method. to be clean, dry, sound with a minimum fall of 1:50.abedex should NOT
applied
over a foam
cement
screeds.
be As
an underlay
on timber
decks.
BONDING/PRIMING
As a protection layer over a.b.e. index torch-on
All cementitous
waterproofing
membranes
surfaces
must prior
be primed with a.b.e. bituprime at a rate of
approximately
to the application
of Depending
screeds andontiles.
3,5 m2/l.
the porosity of the surface a second coat
of primer may be required.
BENEFITS
APPLICATION

High resistance to puncture.
Depending
on the different construction types, the sheets must be fully bonded to

Easy to apply.
the
substrate. See Index publications Technical Specifications or Application

Economical.
SURFACE
PREPARATION
must be clean,
dry, smooth and free of roughness or dips. The cast concrete surface must be allowed to dry before the sheet is applied. Drying
All
surfaces
be clean,
andtake
freefrom
from8sharp
depends
on must
the weather
anddry
may
days to 3 weeks. To protect timber floors from the flame, either sheets of ROLLBASE or a.b.e.
protrusions.
BONDING/PRIMING
is carried out
with
a suitable
gas torch burner connected to a propane gas cylinder. To bond the sheet to the substrate and on the
Torch-bonding
Prime concrete
with
bituprime
use
thesurfaces
torch flame
toa.b.e.
melt the
flamingand
lining on the lower face of the membrane while the membrane is being unrolled. The sheets are
overlaps,
allow
to
dry.
100 mm,towhile
head laps
polyester
reinforced membrane should not be less than 150 mm.
overlapped
Use a.b.e. longitudinally
bitugrip as anby
adhesive
bondthe
malthoid
5 plyoftothe
primed
concrete.
APPLICATION
remove
the paper
protective
top layer,
the useroll
of out
a trowel
is toonbesurface.
avoided.
Tear
off the
wrapper
and merely
product
Use sharp
knife
cut to required
length.
Overlaps:
75 mm the
sidemineral
& end surface
laps 100must
mm be heated so that the slate granules are completely embedded in the
Whentooverlaying
mineral
finished
membranes.,
overlap.
CLEANING
Tools,
brushes
and mixing
should
be cleaned
immediately
afterthe
use
and
The correct
temperature
forequipment
bonding the
membrane
on the
substrate and
overlaps
is indicated when the protective flaming burns off. However
before
material must
has set
a.b.e. superand
brush
cleaner
followed
by washing
withissoap
the membrane
notwith
be overheated
a further
sign
of correct
application
that an excessively large bead of melted compound does not
and
water.
heated so that the
granules are completely
PROTECTION
ONslate
COMPLETION
In
the event of the malthoid being exposed, coat with a.b.e. silvakote for protection against UV rays. Allow malthoid 5 ply to weather for 6 weeks
COVERAGE:
before
overcoating.
Effective
coverage: 8,9m2 / roll.
CAUTION
CLEANING
Tools,
2 & 3 ply
not and
for exposed
roof waterproofing.
brushes
mixing equipment
should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed
Do not
on completely
roofs.
byuse
washing
with soapflat
and
water.
Stack full rolls on end no more than 2 layers high.
COMPLETION
PROTECTION
Stack cut rollsON
no more
than 1,8m high.
abedex should be allowed to weather for a minimum of 8-10 weeks before overcoating with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 PACKAGING
10 days and then overcoat exposed area with a.b.e. silvakote.
malthoid 2 & 3 ply is supplied in various roll sizes:
PACKAGING
COLOURS
20m
x 900mm
abedex
is supplied in rolls of 10m x 1m .

Black.
20m
x 112mm
20m x 225mm
20m x 300mm
20m x 450mm
malthoid 5 ply is supplied in 20m x 900mm rolls.
SURFACE FINISH
Fine washed sand.
BENEFITS
High resistance to puncture.
Easy to apply.
Protection of torch on membranes.
Rot proof.
Economical
COLOURS
Black
BLACK
use on flat roofs
use under roof tiles
use for dog houses use for wendy houses
11
slatex 2000
USES:
Waterproofing layer laid under slate roofing tiles.
BENEFITS
Long lasting.
Prevent ingress of dust.
Waterpoofs.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces to be clean, dry, sound, free from all laitance,
fungal growth, grease, oil or loose and flaking particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
No priming required
APPLICATION
Starting at the lowest point of the slope, roll slatex 2000 out across the roof parallel to the eaves.
The aluminium foil strip must face upward on the lower half of the slatex. The slatex 2000 is then nailed,
with large-headed copper clout nails, through the unprotected felt, onto a batten. In aggressive coastal
environments it is safer to use Muntz metal (63 copper, 36 zinc, 1 tin) clout nails if available. After slating
over the aluminium area the next strip of slatex 2000 is applied in similar fashion so that the aluminium
foil coated area of the second sheet overlaps the uncoated strip of the first sheet.
Work proceeds up the slope of the roof until the entire area has been slated. End laps in the felt must be
overlapped by a minimum of 150 mm.
COVERAGE:
Effective coverage per roll: 4,0m2
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has
set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
Apply slate tiles, which will act as the final finish.
PACKAGING
slatex 2000 is supplied in rolls of 20 m x 450 mm (2.2 mm thick)
CAUTION
Rolls should be stacked upright, no
more than three high.
COLOURS
Black
BLACK
use under slate roof tiles
12
Reflective waterproofing
membrane under slate roofs.
stick it
Complete, water-based acrylic

waterproofing kit - complete with membrane
USES:
For waterproofing all types of stable flashings.
For waterproofing parapet walls.
Sealing of joints, laps and roofing screws on corrugated roofs & gutters
BENEFITS
stick it is an all-in-one system.
There is no need for separate primers on porous surfaces.
stick it has excellent weathering properties, adhesion and is tough,
flexible and non-toxic.
stick it comes in a wide range of colours.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Ensure all surfaces are clean dry, sound and free from all laitance, fungal growth,
grease, oil or loose and flaking particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
Prime porous surfaces with a neat coat of waterproofer
Prime metal surfaces with a.b.e. 4-metal primer.
MIXING
COVERAGE
Coverage: 0.5m2 full system or 5m of 100 mm overlaps or flashings.
APPLICATION
1st coat (after priming): apply by brush/roller
Embed membrane into wet coat, avoiding bubbles or wrinkles.
Membrane overlaps minimum 100mm on end laps and 75mm on
side laps.
2nd coat: once 1st coat has dried (2 - 3 hours), apply 2nd coat by brush/roller
and ensure membrane is fully saturated.
3rd coat: once 2nd coat has dried, apply 3rd coat at different angle to 2nd coat
Drying time @ 25C, Touch dry: 1 hour, Hard dry: 24 hours, Full cure: 7 days
CLEANING
Whilst still wet, clean equipment with water. If stick it waterproofer has dried use a.b.e. super
brush cleaner followed by washing with soap & water.
CAUTION
Use membrane supplied
Waterproofer is always applied to well drained roofs.
Whilst stick it is designed for an extended life, it is important to apply a maintenance coat of an a.b.e. waterproofer every 3 to 4 years.
PACKAGING
Available in 1 litre kit .
COLOURS
Red, grey, charcoal, burgundy, white, green and terracotta.
parapet walls
recoat flashings
roof screws
roof laps
13
super laycryl
Professional liquid
waterproofing compound.
USES:
Suitable
solvingflashings.
the most difficult waterproofing problems on:
All types for
of stable
Parapet
- Flat roofs.
walls.
Flat
- Sloping
and pitched roofs.
roof waterproofing.
Re-waterproofing
over existing waterproofing
systems.
- masonry cement
S
ealing and
of joints,
laps
and and
roofing
screws
on or without thermal insulation.
- metal
timber
decks
terraces,
with
For
corrugated
roofs.
renovation
purposes
The system is for non-trafficable roofs.
SURFACE PREPARATION
BENEFITS
super laycryl is an all-in-one system.
BONDING/PRIMING
There is no need for separate primers (apart from metal surfaces)
All
orcementitous
top coats. surfaces
approximately
3,5weathering
m2/l. Depending
on the porosity of the surface a second coat
of Itprimer
has excellent
may be required. properties, adhesion and is tough, flexible
and non-toxic.
APPLICATION
10-year conditional guarantee.
Depending on the different construction types, the sheets must be fully bonded to
the substrate.
See Index publications Technical Specifications or Application
SURFACE
PREPARATION
manual
which
alsoclean,
describe
other methods
of application such as mechanical fixing, hot air welding and bonding with adhesives. The substrate
All
surfaces
to
dry,and
sound,
of all
must be clean, be
dry, smooth
free free
of roughness
or dips. The cast concrete surface must be allowed to dry before the sheet is applied. Drying
laitance,
grease,
oil
and
loose
flaking
particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
Torch-bonding
is 1carried
out with
a suitable
gas torch
connected
to a propane
the sheet
substrate
and onlaycryl
the
All
surfaces: Mix
part super
laycryl
with 1 part
clean burner
water and
prime (except
metal)gas
the cylinder.
total areaTotobond
be covered.
Astoa the
guide
0,1l of super
overlaps,
use
the
torch
flame
to melt
the
flaming
lining
on the
lower
face
of the
membrane
while
the
membrane
is being
unrolled.
The
sheets
are
2
mixed
with
0,1l
of
water
will
prime
an
area
of
0,75m
.Allow
to
dry
for
30
min.
Metal
surfaces
only:
Prime
with
a.b.e.
4-metal
primer.
This
not
only
gives excellent adhesion but resists rust. Allow to dry for 4 hours.
removeDO
the NOT
protective
top layer, the
use ofBITUMINOUS
a trowel is to be
avoided. AS A PRIMER.
NOTE:
USE SOLVENT
BASED
SOLUTIONS
COVERAGE:
overlap.
2,1l/m2 for total system.
MIXING
come
out from the overlap. overlaying mineral finished membranes, the mineral surface must be
Stir wellso
before
use.slate granules are completely
heated
that the
COVERAGE:
APPLICATION
First coat (all surfaces after priming):
CLEANING
Brush or roll on a fairly thick coat of super laycryl (1l/m2). Bed the membrane into the wet coat by using a roller or stiff brush, avoiding the formaTools,
mixing equipment
shouldit be
cleaned immediately
usealuminium
and before
material
has setoverlaps
with a.b.e.
superbebrush
cleaneroffoltion
of brushes
bubbles and
or wrinkles.
On flat surfaces
is recommended
to use after
a fluted
roller.
Membrane
should
a minimum
lowed byonwashing
with
soap
andon
water.
100mm
end laps
and
75mm
side laps.
Second
coat: once
the first coat has dried sufficiently to take working traffic (2 - 3 hours depending upon weather), apply a second coat of super
PROTECTION
ON COMPLETION
2
laycryl
) be
to ensure
membrane
completelyofsaturated.
abedex(0,5l/m
should
allowedthe
to weather
for is
a minimum
8-10 weeks before overcoating with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 Third
10 days
and
and
final
then
coat:
overcoat
Whenexposed
the second
areacoat
withisa.b.e.
dry, apply
silvakote.
a finishing coat of super laycryl at right angles to the second coat (0,5l/m2).
Drying
time
@
25
C,
Touch
dry:
1
hour,
Hard
dry:
24
hours,
Full
cure: 7 days
PACKAGING
COLOURS

Black.
CLEANING
Whilst super laycryl is designed for an extended life, it is important to apply a maintenance coat (super laycryl) every 3 to 4 years.
PACKAGING
Available in 1l , 5l & 20l containers & 5l kits.
COLOURS
Red, grey, charcoal, burgundy, white, green,
terracotta and brown.
recoat flashings
14
parapet walls
roof screws
roof laps
super laykold
Rubberised bitumen
waterproofing emulsion.
USES:
Flashings.
Parapet walls.
Flat roof waterproofing areas.
Sealing of joints, laps and roofing screws on
corrugated roofs.
May be use in areas of total water immersion.
Suitable for use in potable water conditions.
Ideal for water proofing of koi ponds.
BENEFITS
super laykold is an all-in-one system. There is no need for separate primers
(apart from metal surfaces).
It has excellent adhesion and is tough, flexible and non-toxic.
Suitable for use in potable water conditions.
Ideal for use in koi ponds.
Non-toxic.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces to be clean, dry, sound, free from all
laitance, fungal growth, grease, oil or loose and
flaking particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
All surfaces (except metal):
Mix 1 part super laykold with 1 part clean water and prime
the total area to be covered. As a guide 0,25l of diluted primer will cover
1m2. Allow to dry.
Metal surfaces only:
New galvanised iron - prime with a.b.e. bituprime solvent-based primer and allow to dry. Old galvanised iron and steel to be primed with solventbased metal etch primer.
MIXING
APPLICATION
First coat (all surfaces after priming): Brush or roll on a fairly coat (0,75l/m2) and embed a.b.e. membrane well into the wet coating. On flat surfaces, it is recommended to use a fluted aluminium roller for this purpose. Membrane overlaps should be a minimum of 100mm on end laps and
75mm on side laps.
Second coat: When the first coat has dried sufficiently to take working traffic (2 - 3 hours), apply a second coat of super laykold (0,75l/m2) to
ensure the membrane is completely saturated and allow to dry.
Third coat: Apply a final coat of super laykold (0,6l/m2) to give a smooth finish.
Drying time @ 25 C - Touch dry: 1 hour, Hard dry: 24 hours, Full cure: 7 days
Note: If super laykold is used in a koi pond or dam, allow to dry for 14 days. Flush with clean water before filling pond.
COVERAGE:
2,1l/m2 full system.
CLEANING
Allow the system to dry for 7 - 10 days and then overcoat exposed area with a.b.e. silvakote.
PACKAGING
1l , 5l & 20l containers.
COLOURS
Black.
BLACK
suitable for Koi ponds
parapet walls
roof laps
roof screws
dams & ponds
15
super laykold tape
Self adhesive waterproofing tape.
USES:
Seals and repairs leaky, galvanised roof sheeting, holes and
overlaps, valley gutters, downpipes, roof screws, pipe vents,
ridging and capping.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces to be covered must be clean, sound, dry
and free of grease, oils and loose materials.
Allow material to warm in sun before application.
BONDING/PRIMING
Prime surfaces with a.b.e. bituprime.
a.b.e. bituprime must be to a dry substrate. Allow 4 hours
for drying before applying super laykold tape.
APPLICATION
Cut to size before removing plastic wrapping and apply super laykold tape to the required area.
Sealing: overlaps need to be a minimum of 50mm. As flashing between a wall and a corrugated roof, the gaps must be filled with a.b.e. bituseal
plastic, or cement.
CLEANING
super laykold tape is to be left with the aluminium protection layer as is after application.
PACKAGING
2,5m x 50mm
2,5m x 75mm
2,5m x 100mm
2,5m x 150mm
5m x 100mm
5m x 150mm
10m x 75mm
10m x 100mm
10m x 150mm
10m x 225mm
COLOURS
Aluminium.
SILVER
roof screws
16
parapet walls
flashings
wallseal
Siloxane water repellent.
USES:
wallseal is designed to deposit a non-flammable, dry water-repellent film of silicone with in
the capillaries of porous surfaces that would otherwise discolour through moisture uptake
and stain as a result of deposition of water-borne contaminants and dirt. This water-repellent
film permits the substrate to breathe. wallseal will assist in stabilising lime in plaster
surfaces
BENEFITS
Brush or spray applied directly from container.
Equally effective on new or old surfaces.
Preserves natural colour and texture of treated material.
Allows surface to breathe.
Reduces the risk of efflorescence and frost spalling.
Inhibits penetration of soot and grime.
Reduces unsightly staining unaffected by salt laden atmosphere.
SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface to be treated must be clean, sound and dry. It should be free from dust dirt, loose
particles and oily or greasy deposits. The surface should be dry to allow maximum penetration
of wallseal. No application should be made for at least 4 day after rain. Plaster should be
7 days old before coating and concrete should cure for at least 28 days.
BONDING/PRIMING
No special primer required.
MIXING
APPLICATION
wallseal should be applied by brush or through a low pressure knapsack sprayer. Application should commence from the highest point of the
surface and work down the surface. Some run-down of the coating is permissible but should not exceed 250mm - 300mm. A second coat may be
given but only after sufficient drying time is allowed between coats ( 2 hours).
Drying time @ 25 C - Touch dry: 1 hour, Hard dry: 24 hours, Full cure 5 days.
COVERAGE:
3 - 5m2 / litre depending on porosity of substrate (minimum 2 coats)
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner
May be overpainted with high quality PVA/acrylic coating.
PACKAGING
1l, 5l and 25l containers.

COLOURS
Clear - water white.
CLEAR
WHITE
garden statues
brick work
stone work
plastered walls
17
4-metal primer
Single-pack, water-bsed metal

etch primer.
USES:
Suitable
for solving
the most
difficult
As a corrosion
inhibitor
on clean
iron waterproofing
and steel suchproblems
as gates,on:
- Flat
roofs.
fences,
garden
furniture,
air-conditioning
units
and
galvanised
surfaces.
- Reinforced
concrete.
BENEFITS
- masonry cement
Easy
- metal
and timber decks and terraces, with or without thermal insulation.
to apply.
For renovation
purposes
Increases the protection of steel against corrosion.
PREPARATION
SURFACE
May be overcoated.
beEconomical.
applied over a foam cement screeds.
BONDING/PRIMING
SURFACE
PREPARATION
All cementitous
surfaces must be primed with a.b.e. bituprime at a rate of
Iron
or steel surfaces
be freeonofthe
loose
rust. Exposed
approximately
3,5 m2/l.should
Depending
porosity
of the surface a second coat
metal
of primer
should
maybe
bethoroughly
required. wire-brushed to reach as clean
a
state as possible. Galvanised steel should be degreased
APPLICATION
and
completely
free
of whiteconstruction
rust and preventative
compounds.
Depending
on the
different
types, the sheets
must be fully bonded to
MIXING
Stir
well before
depends
on theuse.
weather and may take from 8 days to 3 weeks. To protect timber floors from the flame, either sheets of ROLLBASE or a.b.e.
APPLICATION
4-metal
beflame
applied
brush
or rollerlining
straight
overlaps,primer
use themay
torch
to by
melt
the flaming
on from
the lower face of the membrane while the membrane is being unrolled. The sheets are
the
overlapped
tin. For spray
longitudinally
application
by 100
thinning
mm, of
while
up to
the10%
head
with
laps
water
of the polyester reinforced membrane should not be less than 150 mm.
may
be
necessary.
Drying
@ 25 C - top
Touch
dry:the
30use
min,ofHard
dry: is2 to
hours
removetime
the protective
layer,
a trowel
be avoided.
Overcoating
time
@
25
C
Minimum
4
hours
for
water-based
coating.
Minimum
24 so
hours
When overlaying mineral finished membranes., the mineral surface
must
be heated
thatfor
thesolvent-based
slate granulescoating.
are completely embedded in the
overlap.
COVERAGE
Practical
coverage
estimating
purposes:
m/ l sign
(minimum
of 2application
coats).
the membrane
mustfornot
be overheated
and a12
further
of correct
is that an excessively large bead of melted compound does not
CLEANING
Tools,
brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e.
COVERAGE:
2
super
Effective
brush
coverage:
cleaner
8,9m
followed
/ roll. by washing with soap and water.
CLEANING
PROTECTION
ON COMPLETION
Tools, brushes and
mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed byprimer
washing
with
and water.
4-metal
may
besoap
overcoated
with water-based acrylics or alkyd enamels.
PACKAGING
abedex should be allowed to weather for a minimum of 8-10 weeks before overcoating with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 10 days1l,
and
then25l
overcoat
exposed area with a.b.e. silvakote.
500ml,
5l and
containers.
PACKAGING

COLOUR
Red oxide and grey.
RED
OXIDE
GREY
metal chair
18
COLOURS
Black.
air conditioner
fence
steps
abecote WD 337
Water-dispersed epoxy
emulsion paint with smooth finish.
USES:
abecote WD 337 is a protective, decorative and oil-resistant coating (only for indoor use)
for cementitious, masonry and asphaltic surfaces, as a well as floor and wall coatings in:
- shopping areas
- factories & warehouses
- parking facilities i.e. garages
- dairies & milking parlours
- non-skid coating used with fine aggregate.
BENEFITS
May be applied to damp surfaces.
Easily over coated at any time for maintenance.
Tough protective and decorative coating.
Oil resistant.
Petrol resistant.
Economical.
Maximum service temperature: + 60 C.
Internal use only.
Chemical resistance: 40% caustic soda, 5% lactic acid, 5% acetic acid, vegetable and

animal fats. Not recommended for continuous conditions.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Concrete surfaces must be clean and mechanically sound
and free of laitance, nibs, dust, grease and oil. Wet abrasive
or water blasting is the preferred method of surface
preparation. Moisture content tests must be conducted prior
to application of the priming system. Maximum moisture
content should be between 4 - 5% (e.g. Protimeter Survey
Master or equivalent). Any holes should be filled with an adequate mortar.
BONDING/PRIMING
abecote WD 337 is self priming. The first coat should be diluted
with up to 10 - 15% clean water and pre dampen the surface to obviate suction.
MIXING
Pre-stir base and activator. Add the entire base to the activator and stir for at least 5 minutes using a flat paddle. It has been found that
mechanical mixing gives better dispersion than manual mixing. A suitable mixing method would be a slow-speed electric drill (approximately 200 r/
min) fitted with a paddle. Mixing ratio 1:1 by volume.
Pot life: @ 20 C : 90 min / 5 litre, @ 30 C : 45 min / 5 litre.
APPLICATION
Mixed abecote WD 337 may be applied to the dampened substrate by water pre-moistened brush or roller. Ideally any first coat should be applied
by brush. As soon as a coat is touch dry, a subsequent coat may be applied. Unless the treatment is required to provide chemical resistance, an
additional two coats over and above the first primer coat is normally sufficient. Chemical resistant work or floors always requires three coats. Drying time will depend upon temperature, humidity and ventilation. If working indoors or in confined spaces, ensure adequate ventilation. Outdoors,
the wet film is liable to wash off in rain or be damaged by frost. abecote WD 337 may be overcoated at any time. Ensure that the surface is clean
and free of contamination and chalking. Overcoating, without intercoat adhesion problems, may be carried out with abecote WD 337 itself or
solvent-borne or solvent-free epoxies or other compatible coatings.
Drying time @ 25 C : Touch dry 4 - 6 hours, Hard dry - 24 hours, Full cure 3 days.
Over coating time @ 25 C : Minimum 4 - 6 hours.
CLEANING
During brief interruptions of work, equipment should be immersed in clean water. At major stoppages it must be washed with soap and water or
with a.b.e. super brush cleaner. Cured abecote WD 337 is almost impossible to remove.
Protect against traffic and spillage until cured. Most epoxies chalk and degrade in extensive sunlight.
PACKAGING
Available in 5 litre (2 part).
COVERAGE
8 - 10m2 / litre on smooth surface. (Minimum 2 coats)
COLOUR
GREEN
MEDIUM
SEA
GREY
LIGHT
STONE
IVORY
PALE
GREY
internal floors
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autokote
Automotive underbody
protective coating.
USES:
Suitable
the resistant
most difficult
waterproofing
problems on:
autokote for
is asolving
corrosion
coating
on automotive
- Flat
roofs. (car, truck etc.) and farming implements.
underbodies
BENEFITS
Impact
- masonry
and cement
abrasion resistant.
Corrosion
- metal and
timber decks and terraces, with or without thermal insulation.
resistant.
For renovation
purposes
Waterproof.
PREPARATION
SURFACE
Sound deadening.
Dilution:
Benzine
Maximum service temperature: 70 C
BONDING/PRIMING
SURFACE
PREPARATION
approximately
Surfaces
of primer may
mustbe
berequired.
clean, mechanically sound and dry.
APPLICATION
BONDING/PRIMING
Depending on the different construction types, the sheets must be fully bonded to
the substrate.
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Specifications
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manual which
describe
other methods
of application
such as mechanical fixing, hot air welding and bonding with adhesives. The substrate
surface,
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corrosion
resistance
will be obtained
over suitable
primers.
Steel
may
be
primed
with
a.b.e.
4-metal
primer.
MIXING
Stir
well before
use
overlaps,
use the
torch flame to melt the flaming lining on the lower face of the membrane while the membrane is being unrolled. The sheets are
APPLICATION
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be applied
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reserved
for
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is to
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commercial
applications
are
made
with
a
splutter
gun
having a nozzle of 6mm diameter.
overlap.
Overcoating time @ 25 C : 24 hours
Drying
time @ 25
C not
: 24be
hours
the membrane
must
overheated and a further sign of correct application is that an excessively large bead of melted compound does not
COVERAGE
2
0,7m
/l on smooth surfaces. (Less on textured surfaces). (Minimum 2 coats).
COVERAGE:
CLEANING
CLEANING
abedex
PROTECTION
should ON
be allowed
COMPLETION
to weather for a minimum of 8-10 weeks before overcoating with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 10
days and then overcoat exposed area with a.b.e. silvakote.
None.
PACKAGING
abedex

PACKAGING
COLOURS
Black.
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
commercial
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trailers
tractor
cars
bituprime
Bituminous priming & sealing

solution with petroleum solvents.
USES:
Suitable for sealing and priming of all porous and non-porous surfaces
prior to treatment with
Cold applied, filled bituminous compounds.
Hot or cold applied bituminous sealants.
Torch-on membranes.
BENEFITS
Versatile bituminous primer for porous or non-porous surfaces.
Used on concrete or metal.
Economical.
Easy to apply.
Dilution: white spirits / turps.
SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface to be treated should be clean, sound and dry.
BONDING/PRIMING
bituprime is used as a primer.
MIXING
APPLICATION
bituprime may be applied by brush or spray.
The applied film must be allowed to dry before being
over coated with any waterproofing compound, or coating.
Overcoating time @ 25 C : Minimum 24 hours
Drying time @ 25 C : 4 hours
COVERAGE:
5m2/l
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned
immediately after use and before material has set with
a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap
and water.
bituprime is used as a primer and is covered by a waterproofing compound or coating.
PACKAGING
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
bituprime as primer for torch-on membranes
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bituseal liquid
Solvent borne mineral & fibre filled

heavy-duty bituminous coating.
USES:
A heavy duty coating for protection of steel, wood, brick and
cementitious surfaces.
SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface to be treated should be clean, sound and dry.
Steel - should be free of rust and loose material as well as oil
and grease.
Galvanised steel - should be free of loose paint and grease and
in the case of new material, free of white anti rust treatment which
should be removed by scrubbing with a mixture of a.b.e. super
brush cleaner and abrasive soap. All residues must be washed
off atious surfaces - must be free of dust and laitance.
Timber - must be clean and fairly smooth.
BONDING/PRIMING
Prime with a coat of a.b.e. bituprime, which should be allowed to dry before over coating,
except in the case of steel, which should be primed with a.b.e. 4-metal primer.
APPLICATION
May be applied with a stiff brush. Can be applied in conjunction with fibre glass membrane
to build and reinforce thicker coats.
COVERAGE:
1l /m2 (minimum 2 coats).
CLEANING
Where the coating is exposed to UV it is recommended after 3 - 4 weeks of weathering it is over coated with a.b.e. silvakote.
PACKAGING
Available in 1l , 5l & 25l containers.
COLOURS
Black.
BLACK
protective coating for corrugated roofs
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carbolineum
& creosote
Wood preservative
USES:
carbolineum and creosote is intended for use in the
preservation of timber and is for exterior use only.
The toxicity and strong odour prohibit the interior use
of carbolineum and creosote for both human and
animal habitation. It should not come into contact with
food or potable water.
e.g. wooden poles, wooden fences, eaves and rafters.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be clean, dry and sound
BONDING/PRIMING
No primer required.
COVERAGE
2m2 - 6m2/l
MIXING
APPLICATION
Application by brush or dipping
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be
cleaned immediately after use and before material
has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed by
None.
PACKAGING
COLOURS
Black.
BLACK
trellises
wooden fences
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provonite
Black coal tar paint.
USES:
provonite is a multi-purpose coating that retards the
rusting of metal and the degradation of wood. It is for
use on all structural steel, tanks and fences. It should
not be used with equipment in the food industry and
should not come into contact with drinking water.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces to be clean, dry and sound.
BONDING/PRIMING
No primer required.
MIXING
APPLICATION
provonite may be applied directly from the container by
brush or roller.
Drying time @ 25 C : Touch dry - 6 hrs
Hard dry - 24 hrs
COVERAGE
6 m2 / litre ( minimum 2 coats).
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use
and before material has set with abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
None.
PACKAGING
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
fencing poles
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wooden sheds
windmills
iron sheds
ravenol
Black bituminous paint.
USES:
ravenol is a protective coating for metallic and cementitious
surfaces.
Suitable for water tanks and piping.
Economical protective coating for vehicle chassis.
BENEFITS
Economical
Provides protection
Easy to apply.
Solvent based
Good water resistance.
Non water tainting
Chemical resistance: 10% ammonium hydroxide, 40% sodium hydroxide, 10% hydrochloric

acid, 10% sulphuric acid. domestic bleach.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be clean, mechanically sound, dry and free
of oil, grease, loose material and old paint.
BONDING/PRIMING
No primer required.
MIXING
Stir well before use. For spray application, some 10 - 15% by volume dilution with white spirits / turps
will be needed.
APPLICATION
ravenol can be applied by brush, spray or dipping. ravenol may be applied directly from the container.
Drying time @ 25 C - Touch dry: 1 hour, Hard dry: 24 hours. Overcoating time @ 25 C - Minimum 2 hours.
Maximum service temperature: Dry Immersion 60 C.
COVERAGE
8 - 10m2/l on smooth surfaces. A minimum of 2 coats must be applied.
CLEANING
immediately after use and before material has set with abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
None.
PACKAGING
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
vehicle chassis
tanks & piping
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silvakote
Bitumen-based aluminium paint.
USES:
silvakote is a general-purpose reflective aluminium
paint for metallic surfaces,
as well as bituminous and concrete surfaces.
BENEFITS
It is UV resistant.
It is highly reflective
Easy to apply.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be clean, sound and dry. It is recommended
that surfaces be checked with a moisturemeter before coating.
Steel - should be free of rust and loose material as well as
oil and grease.
Galvanised steel - should be free of loose paint and grease
and in the case of new material, free of white anti rust
treatment.
Bituminous surfaces - should be free of dust chalking and
other loose material. New bituminous surfaces should be
left to weather for 8 weeks before coating.
BONDING/PRIMING
silvakote is applied directly to the surface as a protective coating.
Steel - use an etch primer.
Galvanised - steel no primer needed.
Bituminous - surfaces no primer needed.
MIXING
Stir well before use, and keep stirred during use.
APPLICATION
May be applied by conventional spraying, brush or roller.
Drying time @ 25 C - Touch dry: 1 hour, Hard dry: 2 hours
Overcoating time @ 25 C - Minimum: 2 hours
Max. service temperature: Dry 70 C.
COVERAGE
(Dependant on the porosity of the surface) Steel and galvanised steel: 14 m2 /litre, Bituminous surfaces: 6 - 8 m2 /litre (minimum 2 coats)
CLEANING
material has set with abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
It may be necessary to apply a further coat of silvakote after 3 years.
PACKAGING
COLOUR
Bright aluminium.
SILVER
flat bitumen roofs
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steel tanks
galvanized roofs
galvanized roofs
Semi-flexible vinyl tile adhesive.
bitubond
USES:
Bitubond is used for bonding vinyl tiles or similar thermoplastic
floor coverings to cement screeds and firm even wooden
sub-floors.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces to be clean, sound & dry. All dust & loose material removed.
If the sub-floor is porous, it must be primed with abe bituprime,
which should dry before application of bitubond.
APPLICATION
Expose containers of bitubond to room temperature for 24 hours.
Spread well-stirred bitubond by means of a triangular notched
trowel at 1.5mm x 1.5mm x 4mm centres. When bitubond is
ready to accept the tile, this is determined by the (finger tip) test,
namely touch the adhesive lightly with dry finger. No staining is to
be evident. Press firmly into the adhesive film. If staining is found
bitubond has become too dry. Scrape off and re-apply more
bitubond.
Drying time: Will accept tiles 25 - 40 minutes after spreading.
COVERAGE
3,5m2 -7m2/l depending on surface quality.
CLEANING
None.
PACKAGING
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
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bitugrip
Fibre filled bituminous adhesive

for roofing felt.
USES:
bitugrip is used as an adhesive for cold bonding roofing
membranes (malthoids) to substrates and to themselves.
Used to rejuvenate sound old roofing felt.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be clean, sound and dry. It is recommended
that surfaces be checked with a moisturemeter before coating.
BONDING/PRIMING
Cementitious surface must be primed with abe bituprime. Allow
to dry before applying membranes.
APPLICATION
bitugrip may be applied with a stiff brush. Membrane must be
laid into wet bitugrip. The first layer of membrane must only
be spot bonded but subsequent layers are to be fully bonded
to the first layer.
COVERAGE:
1.2 m2/l
CLEANING
material has aset with abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
When using bitugrip to rejuvenate old roofing felts, the felt should be protected with abe silvakote after weathering for 4 -6 weeks.
PACKAGING
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
used as an adhesive for cold bonding malthoids
apply by brush
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lay membrane into wet coat
duralatex
Synthetic resin polymer, which is used as a

mortar / screed improver and adhesive.
USES:
Improving adhesion of thin sections of cement patches,
mortars and screeds to their substrates.
Improving tensile and flexural strengths of sand and cement
mix permitting thinner layers to be used.
BENEFITS
Single-component liquid can be easily gauged as required.
Improves cohesion and workability.
Improves mortars to provide waterproof repairs, renders and toppings that are highly
resistant to freeze/thaw cycling.
Improves tensile and flexural properties allowing thin applications.
Excellent bond to concrete, masonry, stonework, plaster and blockboard.
Contains no chlorides.
Can be applied to damp substrates.
Tensile strength improved by 40 % and flexural strength by 45 % using 3:1 sand cement mortar.
COVERAGE
Dependant on application and thickness of application.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces screeded, plastered or patched must be thoroughly clean and sound. These surfaces
must be free from grease, oil and other foreign matter. Laitance, dust, loose particles and any
spalling or flaking surfaces must be removed. Porous surfaces such as brickwork must be
thoroughly dampened before application to prevent suction.
BONDING/PRIMING
1. Adhesive slurry is made from equal parts of dry sand and cement.
2. Gauging liquid is made from equal parts of duralatex and clean water
3. Mix the gauging liquid and powder into a paintable solution and paint onto the surface. While adhesive slurry is wet screed must be applied.
MIXING
APPLICATION
As an ADHESIVE SLURRY: 500 ml duralatex/m (figures are approximate as quantity of duralatex used to produce workability will
depend on variations in mixs water demand).
As a mortar or cement screed the following ratios of duralatex apply:
1,50l duralatex / m2 @ 12mm thick
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
The newly applied mortar must be protected from rain, direct strong sunlight and wind since too rapid
drying will produce shrinkage, cracking and reduce cohesion. The newly laid surface must be kept damp for at least 5 days to promote good
curing of the Portland cement.
PACKAGING
as an admixture
COLOUR
White.
WHITE
for mortar
for floor screeds
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epidermix 318
Two component epoxy adhesive /

repair compound.
USES:
epidermix 318 is used for:
Repairing and patching defects in concrete such as honey
comb and spalls.
Fabricating components and repairing defects in fibre cement
products.
BENEFITS
Compressive strength @ 25 C: 60MPa in 24 hours, 75MPa in 7 days
Tensile strength @ 25 C: 17MPa
Lap shear on grit plasted steel: 8MPa using 2mm bond line thickness
Non-toxic after cured.
Excellent water resistance.
Resists aliphatic solvents, oils, petrol, diesel fuel.
Resists dilute inorganic acids and dilute alkalis.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces treated must be clean, sound and dry.
Concrete should be chipped to expose main aggregate.
BONDING/PRIMING
No priming is required.
MIXING
Set up equal volumes of Base and Activator side by side on a
clean board. Do not take more than about 250 ml of each compound.
Mix thoroughly with a trowel or spatula. Mixing ratio - 1 base : 1 activator.
APPLICATION
Mixed epidermix 318 should be pressed into place in the repair area using a small amount first to wet out the surface and then building up the
required thickness. The viscosity of epidermix 318 is sufficient to hold its place in soffit repairs and on vertical faces. If the volume is too big to
repair in one placing, leave the contact surface rough to act as a key for a subsequent placing once the first one has set. A final smooth finish may
be obtained by trowelling off the surface of the still uncured epidermix 318 with water dampened steel trowel. Application by gloved hand or steel
trowel .
Pot life @ 25 C: 80 100mins/500ml
Curing time @ 25 C - Touch dry : 2 hours, Practical cure : 12 hours, Full cure : 7 days
Overcoating time @ 25 C - Min : 4 hours, Max : 23 hours
COVERAGE
1m2/litre per 1mm thickness (max. recommended thickness 25mm)
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
None.
PACKAGING
200ml, 500ml, 1l two component containers.
COLOUR
Grey (mixed material).
GREY
floor holes
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1:1 ratio
mix well
apply
epidermix 318
Structural wet-to-dry
concrete adhesive
epidermix 344
USES
As an adhesive: bonding fresh concrete to existing concrete, plaster or brickwork.
Provide a damp-proof barrier within concrete matrix.
BENEFITS
May be used in structural situations.
Excellent bond to damp or dry surfaces.
High ultimate tensile strengths.
High ultimate lap sheer strengths.
Bonds to rock.
Compressive strength: 100MPa
Tensile strength: 18 MPa
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces treated must be clean, mechanically sound and dry. It must be
free of foreign matter such as oil, grease, paint, dust, debris of preparation and any other
form of contamination, also cracked or loose stone.Maximum bond strength is only achieved
if main aggregate of existing concrete is exposed. This may be done by scabbling, grinding,
abrasive blasting or manual chipping. All cracked or loose aggregate must be removed.
BONDING/PRIMING
MIXING
Stir well the contents of both containers individually and ideally use a can opener to remove the lip from
both cans. Add the entire contents of the activator tin to the base material and stir with a flat paddle until an even, streak-free, grey mixture results.
This takes at least five minutes.
If only a small quantity of material is required, pre-stir contents of each can using separate clean paddles. Remove
two volumes of base and one volume of activator into a clean, separate container and mix together, to obtain
an even grey colour.
APPLICATION
Mix activator with base and stir well. (2 base : 1 activator) epidermix 344 should be spread onto the surface as soon as possible after complete
mixing. Apply the compound in a thin rough layer and only once the can is emptied should an attempt be made to spread to working thickness.
epidermix 344 is best spread by means of a stiff bristle brush such as a kitchen scrubbing brush. A paint brush with bristles shortened by 50 %
may also be used. If the original film has over-cured it must be roughened before application of the new layer of epoxy. Where a feather-edge is
needed, the aggregate size of the concrete must be adjusted accordingly.
Full cure: 14 days.
Pot life (minutes):
500 ml kit @ 15 C - 60 min, @ 20 C - 45 min, @ 25 C - 30 min, @ 30 C - 18 min, @ 35 C - 15 min.
1l
kit @ 15 C - 50 min, @ 20 C - 37 min, @ 25 C - 25 min, @ 30 C - 18 min, @ 35 C - 12 min.
2l
kit @ 15 C - 40 min, @ 20 C - 30 min, @ 25 C - 20 min, @ 30 C - 15 min, @ 35 C - 10 min.
COVERAGE
1litre/1.7 - 2m2 (Recommended wet film thickness 500 - 600 m)
CLEANING
epidermix 344 is water missable and tools may be cleaned directly after mixing with clean water. Do not allow material to dry. abe super brush
cleaner followed by soap and water is recommended.
PACKAGING
500ml, 1l, 2l
COLOUR
Blue-grey (mixed material)
BLUEGREY
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epidermix 372
Two component epoxy adhesive, filler & grout.
USES:
epidermix 372 is used:
As a general epoxy adhesive for most materials, excluding
certain plastics and stainless steel.
As a filler. It may be filled with fine material such as wood floor,
silica sand and talc, to match the materials being filled.
As a grouting medium for fixing dowels and bolts, horizontally
into concrete and rock.
BENEFITS
Solvent-free.

Non-slump.

Easy to mix.

Bonds most materials.

Can be filled for use as a grout.
Resists solvent like: aliphatic
solvents, vegetable mineral oils,
greases and petroleum fuels
Non-toxic
Compressive strength @ 25 C: 70MPa
Tensile strength @ 25 C: 30MPa
Maximum service temperature 60 C
Excellent water resistance
Economical.

SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces treated must be clean, sound and dry. It must be
free of foreign matter such as oil, grease, paint, dust, debris
of preparation and any other form of contamination.
BONDING/PRIMING
MIXING
Mixing ratio: 2 base to 1 activator by volume. Carry out mixing on a flat clean surface, such as a board or plate. Set up carefully measured
quantities (2 volumes base and 1 volume activator) of each component, side by side on the mixing plate. Do not mix until application site
operations are ready.
Use separate tools to remove each component from its container thus preventing contamination. With putty knives, paint scrapers or
similar flat tools, mix the two components until a completely homogeneous material results. The larger the volume of the mix the longer should be
the mixing time. If a filled material is required, add the filler only after complete mixing of the base and activator has been achieved.
APPLICATION
Application by putty knife, trowel or mastic gun.
As an adhesive: Mixed material should be spread onto the face of one adherent, thickly enough to extrude when both faces are mated. Bonded
mating faces must be kept under compression until the adhesive layer has set.
As a filler: Mixed material should be smoothed into place using a trowel or similar tool.
Pot life: @ 15C - 120 min, @ 20C - 90 min, @ 25C - 60 min, @ 30C - 45 min, @ 35C - 30 min
Curing time @ 25C - Touch dry: 6 hrs, Practical use: 24 hrs, Full cure: 7 days
Sanding time @ 25 C - If used as a filler requiring smoothing, sand after 24 hours cure
Overcoating time @ 25 C - Minimum :12 hrs, Maximum 48 hrs if being over-coated with an epoxy system.
COVERAGE
As an adhesive: 1m2/litre per 1mm thickness. Maximum application rate: 1mm
As a grout : 1 litre epidermix 372 by 1 volume sand (yield 1.3 litre mortar)
Max hole: 1,5 times bar diameter
As a filler: max. application rate is up to 15 mm.
CLEANING
a.b.e. super brush cleaner can ease cleaning before material has set.
If used as a filler, an epoxy coating is required. Allow a minimum of 12 hours and a maximum of 48 hours before commencing with epoxy coating.
PACKAGING
90ml, 500ml, 1l, 5l containers.
COLOUR
Creamy yellow. (mixed material)
CREAMY
YELLOW
grouting anchor point adhere pool mosaics
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adhere basins
for boat building
Liquid epoxy grouting

compound - vertically
epidermix 395
USES
As a grout: as supplied or converted into a mortar, for fixing
dowel bars, bolts vertically down into concrete or rock.
As a flowable grout or bedding.
As a fast-setting crack repair compound.
BENEFITS
Stronger than surrounding concrete and steel
Easy pouring for upstanding bolts and concrete road/slab cracks
Easy access to narrow gap horizontal areas
Compressive strength @ 25 C unfilled: 34MPa
Solvent resistance to: aliphatic solvents, vegetable and mineral oils and greases, petroleum fuels.
Overlap shear strength after 1 day: 17,3MPa, 7 days: 17MPa, 14 days: 19,8MPa
SURFACE PREPARATION
BONDING/PRIMING
MIXING
Stir both containers individually and ideally use a can opener to remove the lip of the containers.
Add the entire contents of the activator tin to the base and stir with a flat paddle until an even streak-free
mixture results. This takes at least five minutes. If a mortar is required, premix the base and activator and then add silica grit
aggregate. Up to two volumes may be used and the whole mixture must be stirred until the aggregate is evenly
wetted.
APPLICATION:
Application by pouring or injection gun. Mix 1 part activator with 1 part base and stir well. As a mortar, add silica sand up to 2 volumes to the mix.
For best results, mixed material should be poured into the hole to such a level that when the bar is inserted, material displaced just reaches the
top of the hole. Do not grout with unfilled epidermix 395 into a hole larger than 1,5 times bar diameter.
Pot life (as mortar -500ml) @15 C: 80 mins, @20 C: 60 min, @25 C: 40 min, @30 C: 30 min, @35 C: 20 min.
Cure time @25 C: touch dry - 6 hrs, Practical cure - 12 hrs, Full cure - 7 days.
COVERAGE:
Grouting with epidermix 395 Quantity Calculations: The quantity of grouting material can be calculated from the formula:
0,8 (D + d) (D - d)HN = litres of grout required

1000

Where
D = diameter of hole in cm
d = diameter of bar in cm
H = depth of hole in cm
N = number of holes
A filled grout will require 0,6 of this quantity of liquid when filled 1,5:1.
CLEANING
Clean with abe super brush cleaner, before the epoxy has set, after which rinse well with clean water.
PACK SIZE:
500ml,1l, 2l
COLOUR
Clear Amber (mixed material)
CLEAR
AMBER
for vertical grouting
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epidermix 396
Epoxy paste grouting

compound - horizontally
USES
As a grout: as supplied or converted into a mortar, for fixing
dowel bars, bolts horizontally into concrete or rock.
As a fast-setting non-flow adhesive.
BENEFITS
Will not drain from hole, including overhead.
Stronger than surrounding concrete and steel.
Compressive strength @25 C: 90 MPa
Solvent resistance: aliphatic solvents, vegetable and mineral oils and greases, petroleum fuels
Tensile strength: 21 MPa
Overlap shear strength after: 1 day = 12.5 MPa, 7 days = 13.8 MPa, 14 days = 14.1 MPa.
SURFACE PREPARATION
BONDING/PRIMING
MIXING
Mix both containers individually and ideally use a can opener to remove the
lip of the containers. Transfer complete contents of both containers to a large clean board or
plate, setting up the components side by side and not one on top of the other.
Do not combine the components until other aspects of the job are ready. When ready to mix, combine the ingredients together and blend, using
at least two trowels or spatula, until the compound is completely mixed. If a mortar is required, add an equivalent volume of silica grit and
continue mixing until a homogeneous material is obtained.
APPLICATION
If grouting horizontally or overhead, a mastic gun is required with a length of plastic tubing of sufficient diameter to fit tightly over the guns nozzle.
The tube must be long enough to reach the back of the hole. Fill the gun with the mixed epoxy compound or mortar and pump material into the
back of the hole, slowly withdrawing the tube until sufficient material has been deposited to fill the hole once the bar has been introduced.
The bar should be introduced with a rotary motion to ensure wetting of both bar and concrete, if it is important that the bar is truly horizontal a jig
or template must be used until the compound has set. Do not grout unfilled epidermix 396 into a hole larger than 1,5 times bar diameter.
Pot life/ 500ml: @15 C 80 min, @20 C 60 min, @25 C 40 min, @30 C 30 min, @35 C 20 min
Pot life/ litre: @15 C 60 min, @20 C 45 min, @25 C 30 min, @30 C 22 min, @35 C 15 min
COVERAGE: If mixed, unfilled epidermix 396 is sufficient for 1l annulus volume, and filled with silica sand (1:1) for 1.3l annulus volume.
Grouting with epidermix 396 Quantity Calculations: The quantity of grouting material can be calculated from the formula:
0,8 (D + d) (D - d)HN = litres of grout required

1000

Where
D = diameter of hole in cm
d = diameter of bar in cm
H = depth of hole in cm
N = number of holes
If the dimensions are taken in centimeters, dividing the answer by 1 000 will give the number of litres of grout required, at a 2:1 filling ratio, half
of this volume of epidermix will be needed. At 1:1 filling ratio, three quarters of this volume of epidermix will be needed. These figures make no
allowance for site wastage of material.
CLEANING
Clean with abe super brush cleaner, before the epoxy has set, after which rinse well with clean water.
PACK SIZE:
500ml, metal container
COLOUR
Light cream
LIGHT
CREAM
for horizontal grouting
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grip-a-bloc
Woodblock adhesive
USES:
For fixing 22mm woodblock flooring. (Do not use for miniature mosaic blocks).
BENEFITS
Solvent free
Ready to use
Easy application
Economical
SURFACE PREPARATION
It is important that sub-floors are firm, non-yielding, smooth,
even, clean, dry and free from foreign material. On contact
floors i.e. floors on ground, check for rising damp by placing
squares of roofing felt or plastic sheet (approximately 1 metre
x 1 metre) at various points and leave overnight. If dry, no
moisture will be present on underside of membrane when
lifted the following morning.
BONDING/PRIMING
No special primer is required.
APPLICATION
Spread adhesive evenly using a notched trowel held at an
angle of 60 degrees. When laying 22 mm woodblocks, notches
should be cut 5 mm deep at an angle of 45 degrees at a
12 mm centres. Do not allow adhesive to set before laying blocks.
Blocks must be laid immediately into wet adhesive. For individual blocks,
it is convenient to dip the blocks. Pour about 6mm of adhesive into a shallow dish.
Do not sand blocks for 48 hours after completion.
Dry in approximately 60 minutes.
COVERAGE
1m2/litre (Spread abe grip-a-bloc evenly, using a notched steel trowel (or similar to a Vicker 24B course
serrated trowel) held at an angle of 60.
CLEANING
PACKAGING
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
for parque flooring
cracks
ridged trowel
45 grooves
dip blocks in
grip-a-bloc
35
plastergrip
Plaster adhesive / mortar and

screed improver.
USES:
Bonding of cement screeds, concrete, masonary and
brickwork.
Surfaces already painted with PVA or acrylic can also be
rendered using abe plastergrip as a bonding agent, provided
the existing coat is sound and firmly adhered.
BENEFITS
Improves non-structural bond of cement screeds, renders and gypsum plasters.
Bonds to sound PVA / acrylic surfaces.
Good spread rate.
Economical.
Easy to apply.
Non-toxic.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be clean, sound free of all dust, grease, oil, fungal growth or loose and
flaking particles. Suspect surfaces may be mechanically keyed down to virgin surfaces
(randomly), which will ensure good bonding.
MIXING
APPLICATION
Horizontal surfaces i.e. floors:
Apply a.b.e. plastergrip to the prepared surfaces by means
of a brush or roller and apply screed directly onto the wet
a.b.e. plastergrip.
Vertical surfaces i.e. walls or ceilings: Should be coated by
brush or roller and a scratch coat should be applied whilst the
a.b.e. plastergrip is still wet.
In screed mix substitute 25% of water with plastergrip
Crack repairs - mix one part of plastergrip with one part fresh OPC and trowel into the the pre-cleaned cracks. The consistency of the slurry
may be adjusted by small etra additions of OPC or clean water, as required.
COVERAGE
10m2- 15m2/l depending on the surface porosity.
CLEANING
The newly applied mortar / screed or plaster must be left damp for at least 5 days to promote good curing.
PACKAGING
5l, 25l containers.
COLOUR
White.
WHITE
36
joiners mate mitre bond
Two part professional instant bonding system
USES:
Joiners Mate Mitre Bond is a two part professional instant bonding system comprising an
adhesive and aerosol activator. It is simple to use and bonds in 10 seconds.
Joiners Mate Mitre Bond is ideal for use on all cornice and profile mitres, trims, picture frames,
skirting and architrave joints, worktop end strips, PVCu trims and much more.
Suitable for bonding:
MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
Wood & timber
Rubber
PVCu (Window Plastics)
Metal
Most Plastics
BENEFITS
Simple to use
Bonds in 10 seconds
Super fast adhesion
Service temperature: -60C to +80C
SURFACE PREPARATION
The surfaces to be glued should be clean, free from dust, grease and TOTALLY DRY.
BONDING/PRIMING
LIMITATIONS
Do not use externally on PVCu when moisture is present in the atmosphere or the PVCu is not
totally dry. Contact with moisture during application can cause discolouration of the PVCu.
This product is not suitable for permanent glass bonding or applications where the bonded joint
may be immersed in water.
APPLICATION
Ensure surfaces are close fitting. Spray activator onto one surface only and allow to evaporate.
Apply adhesive onto the other surface. Assemble and hold for 10 seconds, curing will be almost
instantaneous so exercise care when aligning.
PACKAGING
Joiners Mate Mitre Bond is supplied in a kit comprising of 50g adhesive and 200ml activator packed in boxes of 12.
COLOUR
Clear
CLEAR
ideal for kitchen & counter facia strips
32
suitable for narrow & small joints
A premium quality, fast cure, flexible, paintable

smooth white filler that can be painted over in 1 hour.
abe acrylic
USES:
Suitable for interior use to fill gaps between most surfaces including glass ,
wood ceilings, plaster board, metals, ceramic tiles, plastics, painted
surfaces, ceilings, cornices and joints.
BENEFITS
Fast cure
Flexible
10% joint movement
Excellent adhesion
Paintable in one hour at 25 C
Chemical resistance: Very good resistance to weathering, ageing, salt solution and diluted alkalis.
Not resistant to acids, fuels, oils or solvents.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from loose matter, oil, grease and
anything that may affect the performance of the product.
BONDING/PRIMING
Excellent bonding to most substrates. No priming required
unless specified otherwise.
APPLICATION
Cut the tip of the nozzle at the angle required. Apply
abe acrylic sealant from a caulking gun using sufficient
pressure to ensure adequate contact with sides of joint.
The surface of the joint may be smoothed over with a little
liquid soap and water.
Cure time @25 C - Touch dry: 1 hour, Full cure: 3 - 7 days
COVERAGE
Depending on joint size, but should do approximately 7m per 250ml cartridge on a 6mm X 6mm joint.
CLEANING
immediately after use and before material has set with
abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with
soap and water.
abe acrylic may be left neat on the interior walls with a PVA/acrylic paint. It is possible to coat abe acrylic
within 1 hour of application.
PACKAGING
250ml.
COLOURS
White.
WHITE
37
abe silicone
USES:
Suitable for interior and exterior use on most surfaces including glass, ferrous
metal, porcelain, ceramic tiles, plastic, painted surfaces and rubber.
BENEFITS
Flexible
25% joint movement
UV resistant
Excellent adhesion
It is fast cure single component, high performance sealant with anti fungicidal properties.
Acetoxy cure.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces must be clean dry and free from dust and grease. Non-porous surfaces
such as aluminium, glass and metal should be cleaned using a suitable solvent
for the substrate.
BONDING/PRIMING
Silicone sealants adhere to a variety of non-porous
surfaces such as glass-glazed ceramic and aluminium.
Priming for specific substrates may be needed to improve
adhesion.
APPLICATION
The use of abe duracord is recommended as backing
material. To create correct join depth and to use correct
amounts of adhesive, areas adjacent to the joints should
be masked with tape to prevent contamination and to
ensure a neat sealant line. The masking tape should be
removed immediately after tooling. Cut the top of the
nozzle at the angle required. Apply the abe silicone from
a caulking gun using sufficient pressure to ensure
adequate contact with sides of the joint. The surface of
the joint may be smoothed over with a little liquid soap
and water to ensure good contact between the sealant and the substrate.
Cure time @25 C - 24 hours.
Skinover time 15 minutes @ 23 C, 50% RH.
COVERAGE
Depending on joint size, but should do approximately 7m per 250ml cartridge on a 6mm X 6mm joint.
CLEANING
abe universal wipes are recommended for cleaning.
abe silicone is UV resistant. It must not be coated, with any other material.
PACKAGING
250ml.
COLOURS
White, clear and black.
WHITE
38
CLEAR
BLACK
Is a premium quality multi -purpose

silicone sealant.
One-component flexible silicone rubber sealant
all purpose and multipurpose
USES
For internal and external sealing of sanitary and kitchen fittings, including baths, sinks, vinyl and
ceramic tile joints.
Sealing gaps around doors and window frames.
Has excellent adhesion to metals, glass, ceramic, woods, tiles and painted surfaces.
BENEFITS
100% silicone
Excellent weathering properties
Easy to apply
Contains a fungicide to prevent mould growth
No maintenance required.
High gloss finish
Fast cure
Non-slump
Joint movement capability of 25%
Temperature range: -55C to +200C
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of grease and dust. Non-porous surfaces such as aluminium,
glass and metals should be cleaned using a suitable solvent for the substrate.
BONDING/PRIMING
Silicone sealants adhere on a variety of non-porous substrates such as glass, glazed ceramic and
aluminium. Priming may be needed to improve adhesion.
COVERAGE
Approxiametly 8,6m per 310ml cartridge on a 6 x 6mm joint.
APPLICATION
The use of abe duracord is recommended as a back-up material. Areas adjacent to the joints should be
masked with tape to prevent contamination and to ensure a neat sealant line. The masking tape should be removed immediately after tooling.
Cut tip of nozzle at angle required. Apply the sealant from a caulking gun using sufficient pressure to ensure adequate contact with sides of
the joint. The surface of the joint may be smoothed over with a little liquid soap and water to ensure good contact between the sealant and the
substrate.
Working time/tooling: 3 5 minutes.
Cure time @ 25C touch dry: 1 hour, full cure: 24 hours.
The minimum width for joints should be 6mm. For joints between 6 12mm wide, a seal depth of 6mm is required. For joints above 12mm wide,
a width to depth ratio of 2:1 should be used, up to a maximum depth of 12mm.
CLEANING
Tools should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
No protection required and must no be overcoated.
PACKAGING:
Multi purpose silicone: 310ml
All purpose silicone: 280ml
COLOUR RANGE:
Clear, Black, Grey and White
CLEAR
BLACK
GREY
WHITE
39
DOW CORNING 781
One part, high strength and elasticity

multi purpose silicone sealant.
USES:
Suitable
solving
the most
problems
on: aluminium, painted surfaces and composite boards.
- Adheres for
well
to a range
of non-porous
surfaces including
glass,
- Has
- Flatexcellent
roofs. resistance to aging, shrinkage, cracking and discolouring and UV resistant.
FEATURES:
- masonry
cement
High strength
- metal
and timber decks and terraces, with or without thermal insulation.
Good
elasticity
100% silicone
SURFACE
PREPARATION

Solvent free

Resistant
to ozone,
radiation
and temperature extremes
be applied over
a foamUV
cement
screeds.
BONDING/PRIMING
SURFACE
PREPARATION:
approximately
Ensure
of primerthat
may
surfaces
be required.
to be sealed are clean, dry, sound and free from frost, release agents, old sealants and other
contaminants
APPLICATIONwhich could impair adhesion. All surfaces should be cleaned and degreased by wiping with a suitable
solvent
before
application
the sealant.types, the sheets must be fully bonded to
Depending
on the
differentofconstruction
BONDING/PRIMING:
Special
specific
substrates
needed 3
toweeks. To
improve adhesion.
dependspriming
on the for
weather
and
may take may
frombe
8 days to
protect timber floors from the flame, either sheets of ROLLBASE or a.b.e.
APPLICATION:
Application
temperature: +5
overlaps, use
the torch flameto
to+40C.
melt the flaming lining on the lower face of the membrane while the membrane is being unrolled. The sheets are
Cure
overlapped
rate atlongitudinally
23 C: 1 dayby
= 3mm,
100 mm,
3 days
while
= 5mm.
the head laps of the polyester reinforced membrane should not be less than 150 mm.
Areas
adjacent
to
the
joints
should
be
masked
withatape
prevent
contamination
the substrates
and to ensure
Bonding is carried out by torch application in such
way to
that
a continuous
bead ofofmelted
bitumen comes
out froma the overlap. So as not to
neat
sealant
line. Masking
tape should
immediately
after tooling.
remove
the protective
top layer,
the usebe
of removed
a trowel is
to be avoided.
When
material
required,membranes.,
a.b.e. duracord
is recommended. Back-up
materials
provide
back
pressure
and
When back-up
overlaying
mineralisfinished
the mineral
surface must be heated
so that
the slate
granules
are
completely embedded in the
prevent
overlap. 3-sided adhesion that limits sealant movement capability.
The joint should be tooled within 5 minutes of application to ensure good contact
between
the sealant
andbe
theoverheated
substrate. It
also
gives asign
smooth,
professional
finish.
the membrane
must not
and
a further
of correct
application
is that an excessively large bead of melted compound does not
COVERAGE:
Sealant
can be used in a minimum 6mm width joint, for joints between 6 12mm wide
COVERAGE:
a
Effective
depth ofcoverage:
6mm is required. For
8,9m2 / roll. joints above 12mm wide a depth ratio of 2:1 should be
kept,
i.e.
16mm
wide
x 8mm deep. Do not use for joint dimensions greater than 25mm.
CLEANING
CLEANING:
Excess
sealant ON
mayCOMPLETION
be cleaned off tools and non-porous surfaces whilst uncured with
PROTECTION
a
wet cloth. If
it may to
beweather
removedforbya peeling,
orweeks
other mechanical
means. with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 abedex
shouldcured
be allowed
minimumcutting
of 8-10
before overcoating
10 days
and
thencleaner
overcoat
exposed
with cleaning.
a.b.e. silvakote.
abe
super
brush
can
be usedarea
to ease
PACKAGING
COLOURS
abedexSIZE:

Black.
PACK
310ml
COLOUR RANGE:
Black, bronze, clear, grey and white
BLACK
40
BRONZE
CLEAR
GREY
WHITE
One part, sanitary silicone sealant.
DOW CORNING 785
USES:
For the sealing of sanitary fittings, including baths, showers, sinks, urinals and ceramic tile joints.
FEATURES:
Mildew and fungus resistant
100% silicone
Gloss finish
Solvent free
Resistant to ozone, UV radiation and temperature extremes
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Ensure that surfaces to be sealed are clean, dry, sound and free from frost, release agents, old sealants and other
contaminants which could impair adhesion. All surfaces should be cleaned and degreased by wiping with a suitable
solvent before application of the sealant.
BONDING/PRIMING:
Special priming for specific substrates may be needed to improve adhesion.
APPLICATION:
Application temperature: +5 to +40C.
Cure rate at 23 C: 1 day = 3mm, 3 days = 5mm.
Areas adjacent to the joints should be masked with tape to prevent contamination of the substrates and to ensure a
neat sealant line. Masking tape should be removed immediately after tooling.
When back-up material is required, a.b.e. duracord is recommended. Back-up materials provide back pressure and
prevent 3-sided adhesion that limits sealant movement capability.
The joint should be tooled within 5 minutes of application to ensure good contact between the sealant and the substrate.
It also gives a smooth, professional finish.
COVERAGE:
Sealant can be used in a minimum 6mm width joint, for joints between 6 12mm wide a depth of 6mm is required. For joints above 12mm wide a
depth ratio of 2:1 should be kept, i.e. 16mm wide x 8mm deep. Do not use for joint dimensions greater than 25mm.
CLEANING:
Excess sealant may be cleaned off tools and non-porous surfaces whilst uncured with a wet cloth. If cured it may be removed by peeling, cutting
or other mechanical means. abe super brush cleaner can be used to ease cleaning.
PACK SIZE:
310ml
COLOUR RANGE:
Clear and white
CLEAR
WHITE
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DOW CORNING 794 F
One part neutral curing, glaze

and go sealant.
USES:
For the glazing and weathersealing of all types of windows (PVC, wood and aluminium).
Adheres to most porous and non-porous substrates including masonry, brick, aluminium,
metals, PVC, polyacrylate, polycarbonate, impregnated, varnished or painted wood, glass
and glazed surfaces.
FEATURES:
Low modulus, high elasticity
Non-corrosive to metals
Mold and mildew resistant
Easy to apply and tool
Low odor
Contains fungicide
Ensure that surfaces to be sealed are clean, dry, sound and free from frost, release agents, old sealants and other
contaminants which could impair adhesion. All surfaces should be cleaned and degreased by wiping with a suitable
solvent before application of the sealant.
BONDING/PRIMING:
Priming is not required
APPLICATION:
Application temperature: +5 to +40C.
Cure rate at 23 C: 1 day = 1,8mm.
Areas adjacent to the joints should be masked with tape to prevent contamination of the substrates and to ensure a neat sealant line. Masking
tape should be removed immediately after tooling.
The sealant should be gunned into place and tooled within 5 10 minutes, using a spatula dipped in soapy water.
COVERAGE:
CLEANING:
Uncured material can be removed by using a.b.e. super brush cleaner, while cured material may be removed by abrasion or other mechanical
means.
PACK SIZE:
310ml
COLOUR RANGE:
Clear
CLEAR
42
One part, neutral curing construction

and concrete silicone sealant
DOW CORNING 813 C
USES:
Suitable for interior and exterior application, such as external weather seals, expansion joints and joints in buildings and
other types of construction.
Adheres to a range of porous and non-porous surfaces including concrete, masonry, brick, PVC-U, wood, glass and
glazed surfaces and some metals.
FEATURES:
Low odor
Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry sound and grease-free. Porous surfaces must be mechanically cleaned of loose
particles using a steel brush or sanding.
BONDING/PRIMING:
APPLICATION:
Application temperature: -25C to +50C.
Cure rate at 23 C: 1 day = 2mm, 3 days = 4mm.
Areas adjacent to the joints should be masked with tape to prevent contamination of the substrates and to ensure a
neat sealant line. Masking tape should be removed immediately after tooling.
When back-up material is required, a.b.e. duracord is recommended. Back-up materials provide back pressure and
prevent 3-sided adhesion that limits sealant movement capability.
The joint should be tooled within 5 minutes of application to ensure good contact between the sealant and the substrate.
It also gives a smooth, professional finish.
COVERAGE:
CLEANING:
Uncured material can be removed by using a.b.e. super brush cleaner, while
cured material may be removed by abrasion or other mechanical means.
PACK SIZE:
310ml
COLOUR RANGE:
Black, bronze, grey and white
BLACK
BRONZE
GREY
WHITE
43
filler foam
Polyurethane fixing filler foam
USES:
For internal and external applications.
For fixing and sealing gaps around door and window frames.
For general filling of cavities, cracks and holes i.e. where pipes
have been fed through walls.
As effective insulator against damp and draught and is water resistant.
Can be cut and painted.
BENEFITS
Excellent adhesion to most construction materials.
Expands up to 50 times its original volume.
Fast curing.
Self moulding to surface irregularities.
Gives effective insulation against damp and draught and is completely water resistant.
Flexible applicator nozzle allows easy access into difficult areas.
Ozone friendly
SURFACE PREPARATION
Clean surfaces of dust, loose particles and grease. It is important to note
that moisture assists the foam adhesion, therefore moisten surfaces
thoroughly but do not allow standing water to occur. If required, areas
adjacent to the joint should be masked with tape to prevent contamination
of substrates. Masking tape should be removed once the material has
fully cured.
BONDING/PRIMING
MIXING
Shake the contents of the can for about 30 seconds to mix the material thoroughly.
APPLICATION:
Ensure adequate ventilation and hands are gloved. Screw applicator
nozzle onto valve, holding can upside down, press trigger on nozzle to
extrude foam. Shake well for about 30 seconds before use. Expands
50 times its original volume. Prevent blockage of valve by inserting
moistened match stick or screw. Clean with cellulose thinners or acetone while uncured.
COVERAGE:
When air temperature is below 0 C stand the can in warm water, not exceeding 30 C, to assist in the flow of foam. Do not use warmer water or
open flame as this might affect the expansion qualities of the foam. foam will expand + 50 times its original volume.
Foaming yield per 500 ml can 24,6 litres.
Tack free time @ 25 C - 10 minutes.
Cutable time @ 25 C - 38 minutes.
Cured material can be cut, sawn or sanded. In areas where material is to be over painted, the foam should be cut flush with adjoining substrates
prior to painting. In situations where plastering or capping with sealant is required, the foam should be sufficiently recessed to allow for this. Where
sealants are to be used in conjunction with the foam the adjacent substrates should be free from contamination by the foam. abe pu filler foam is
not resistant to UV radiation and should be covered if exposed to prolonged sunlight anticipated
CLEANING
Cellulose thinners or acetone may be used in the uncured state.
PACK SIZE:
500ml
COLOUR RANGE:
Creamy yellow
CREAMY
YELLOW
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ecoseal painters mate

USES:
ecoSEAL Painters Mate Flexible Acrylic Filler is a highly flexible acrylic sealant for use on
internal and external surfaces including skirting boards, door and window frames,
floorboards, ceilings, walls and plasterboard.
BENEFITS
Resists cracking
High performance acrylic
For internal and external use
Can be overpainted in 1 hour after application.
No sanding required
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces must be clean dry and free from dust and grease. Non-porous surfaces
such as aluminium, glass and metal should be cleaned using a suitable solvent
for the substrate.
APPLICATION
To be applied using a ecoSEAL Sleeve and a
Cox Powerflow CARTRIDGE Heavy Duty Skeleton
Gun. Surfaces to be sealed should be clean and dry.
Smooth surface within 5 minutes.
Sealant application between +5C to +30C. Store in
dry conditions above 4C.
Skin Time 30 45 minutes
COVERAGE
Depending on joint size, but should do approximately 8 m per
300ml cartridge on a 6mm X 6mm joint.
PACKAGING
ecoSEAL Painters Mate Flexible Acrylic Filler
is supplied in 300ml sausages packed in boxes of 12.
ANCILLARY MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
Cox Powerflow CARTRIDGE gun
ecoSEAL Sleeve
ecoSEAL Spare Nozzles
ecoSEAL Spare Lid
COLOURS
White
38
WHITE
Eco-friendly flexible acrylic filler
flexothane 1
Elastometric moisture-curing
polyurethane sealant.
USES:
flexothane 1 is used to seal expansion and contraction joints.
Caulking of joints of facades, curtain wall panels, sealing of window and door joints.
Sealing of connecting joints between wall and window.
Typical substrates include concrete, brickwork, natural and synthetic stone, steel,
aluminium, wood, ceramic tiles and rigid plastic such as UPVC and polycarbonate.
BENEFITS
One-part easy to use.
Good UV resistance.
Tolerates high joint movement (25%)
May be overpainted with high quality PVA/acrylic paint.
Service temperature: -40 C - +80 C
SURFACE PREPARATION
Suitable back-up materials must be used to adjust sealant depth in the joint e.g. abe duracord.
The surface to be treated should be clean, sound and dry. It should be free
from dust, dirt, loose particles and oily or greasy deposits and any previous sealant.
flexothane 1 displays excellent unprimed adhesion to most surfaces. Plaster should
be at least 7 days old before sealing and concrete should cure for at least 28 days.
BONDING/PRIMING
No special primer required.
APPLICATION
flexothane 1 should be applied by inserting the tube into a skeleton gun and
cutting the nozzle at the correct angle for application. Apply at a 45-degree
angle to the surface, always ensuring the joint is full. Tool sealant while wet
with a tooling applicator or tool with index finger.
Tack free time @ 25 C and 50% RH: Approx 130 minutes.
Cure time @ 25 C: 24 hours.
COVERAGE:
Theoretical coverage for estimating purposes: Cross section of joint (mm)

Cross section of joint (mm)



25 x 12
20 x 12
12 x 12
6x6
3 x 3
-
-
-
-
-
1,03 m / 310ml cartridge

2.15m / 310ml cartridge
8.61 m / 310ml cartridge
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after
use and before material has set with abe super brush cleaner followed by
May be painted with a high quality water-based PVA/acrylic coating.
PACKAGING
310ml.
COLOURS
White and grey.
WHITE
GREY
45
painters mate
High quality flexible acrylic crack

and gap filler.
USES:
Suitable
most
difficult
waterproofing
problems
on: walls and
Ideal for for
usesolving
on doorthe
and
window
frames,
skirting boards,
ceiling,
- Flat
roofs.
plasterboard.
- Prefabricated
SURFACE
PREPARATION
concrete.
All- masonry
cement
surfaces to
be clean, dry sound, free of dust, grease, oil, fungal growth,
loose
- metal
timber
decks and terraces, with or without thermal insulation.
andand
flaking
particles.
For renovation
purposes
SURFACE PREPARATION
BONDING/PRIMING
No
special over
priming
required.
Onscreeds.
damp surfaces painters mate can be applied
be applied
a foam
cement
a as 1st coat when diluted (1 part painters mate, 1/2 part water).
BONDING/PRIMING
APPLICATION
approximately 3,5 m2/l. Depending on the porosity of the surface a second coat
Remove
of primer the
maynozzle
be required.
and cut off the end of the cartridge. Cut the nozzle to the
required
width of bead and screw it back on to the cartridge. Place cartridge
APPLICATION
into
a gun. Use
sufficient
pressure
to ensure
adequate
contact
sides
of joint.
Depending
on the
different
construction
types,
the sheets
must with
be fully
bonded
to
COVERAGE
Depending
thickness
painters
will do
approximately
8,6m
depends onon
thethe
weather
andapplied
may take
from 8mate
days to
3 weeks. To
protect
timber floors from the flame, either sheets of ROLLBASE or a.b.e.
per
310ml5-ply
cartridge
6mmbefore
x 6 mmapplication
application.
malthoid
must on
be a
nailed
of the membrane.
CLEANING
Tools,
overlapped
brushes
longitudinally
and mixingby
equipment
100 mm, should
while the
behead
cleaned
lapsimmediately
of the polyester
afterreinforced membrane should not be less than 150 mm.
use
and
before
material
has
set
with
abe
super
brush
cleaner
followed
by bead of melted bitumen comes out from the overlap. So as not to
Bonding is carried out by torch application in such a way that a continuous
washing
withprotective
soap andtop
water.
remove the
layer, the use of a trowel is to be avoided.
PROTECTION
ON COMPLETION
overlap.
No special protection required.
May
be coated must
with high
quality
PVA acrylic
paint.
the membrane
not be
overheated
and a
further sign of correct application is that an excessively large bead of melted compound does not
PACKAGING
310ml.
COVERAGE:
COLOURS
CLEANING
White.
PROTECTION
ON COMPLETION
WHITE
PACKAGING

46
COLOURS
Black.
Water-based neoprene adhesive.
quickgrip
USES:
Suitable
forissolving
the most gap-filing
problems
on: for
quickgrip
a multipurpose
adhesive, which
is suitable
- Flat
roofs.
bonding
most
porous
and
non-porous
surfaces,
including
plastic,
wood,
concrete,
brick,
plasterboard, GRP, carpets and metals.
- Reinforced
concrete.
- masonry cement
BENEFITS
- metal and
decks
terraces,
or without
insulation.
For
quickgrip
hastimber
instant
grab and
properties
andwith
cures
to form thermal
a high-strength
bond,
renovation
purposes
which makes it ideal for fixing plasterboard to timber panels, dado rails, door
SURFACE
surrounds,PREPARATION
worktops, ceramics, skirting boards, general DIY, and repairs.
It
is
also
ideal
fillingcement
gaps between
be applied over for
a foam
screeds.uneven surfaces.
Shrinkage Approx. 16%.
BONDING/PRIMING
Tack-free
time surfaces
5 minutes.
All cementitous
2
Water
resistance
good
when fully on
cured.
approximately
3,5 m
/l. Depending
the porosity of the surface a second coat
Bond
of primer
strength
may be1000
required.
kPa
APPLICATION
SURFACE
Depending PREPARATION
on the different construction types, the sheets must be fully bonded to
thesurfaces
substrate.
Seebe
Index
publications
or Application
All
must
clean,
dry, sound,Technical
free of allSpecifications
dust, grease, oil,
manualgrowth,
which loose
also describe
other
methods of application such as mechanical fixing, hot air welding and bonding with adhesives. The substrate
fungal
and flaking
particles.
BONDING/PRIMING
No
special priming
is required.
Torch-bonding
is carried
out with a suitable gas torch burner connected to a propane gas cylinder. To bond the sheet to the substrate and on the
APPLICATION
Remove
nozzle
and
cutbyoff
endapplication
of cartridge.inCut
nozzle
required
width bead of melted bitumen comes out from the overlap. So as not to
Bonding is
carried
out
torch
such
a waytothat
a continuous
of
bead the
andprotective
screw back
to cartridge.
cartridge
gun. After
remove
toponlayer,
the use Place
of a trowel
is to into
be avoided.
application
surfaces
mustfinished
be firmlymembranes.,
pressed together.
The weight
of the
When overlaying
mineral
the mineral
surface
must be heated so that the slate granules are completely embedded in the
panels
overlap.must be supported while curing. For heavier objects, or while
surfaces are uneven, it may be necessary to support the fixture initially
with
panel pins.must
quickgrip
should
only beand
used
on sealed
the membrane
not be
overheated
a further
signsurfaces.
of correct application is that an excessively large bead of melted compound does not
heated so that the
granules are completely
PROTECTION
ONslate
COMPLETION
No
special protection required.
COVERAGE:
COVERAGE
CLEANING
Depending
on the
applied quickgrip
do approximately
Tools, brushes
andthickness
mixing equipment
should be will
cleaned
immediately 8,6m
after use and before material has set with a.b.e. super brush cleaner followed
by washing
water.
per
310ml
cartridgewith
on soap
6mm and
x 6mm
application.
CLEANING
abedex should be allowed to weather for a minimum of 8-10 weeks before overcoating with 2 coats of a.b.e. silvakote the system to dry for 7 10 days
and then
exposed area
withbe
a.b.e.
silvakote.
Tools,
brushes
andovercoat
mixing equipment
should
cleaned
immediately after
use
and before material has set with abe super brush cleanerCOLOURS
followed by
PACKAGING
abedex is
supplied
in rolls
of 10m x 1m .

Black.
washing
with
soap and
water.
PACKAGING
310ml cartridge.
COLOUR
White.
WHITE
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abe super
brush cleaner
Water-soluble cleaner.
USES:
abe super brush cleaner can be used for removing
most types of wet coating from brushes, rollers,
mixing tools and other application equipment.
It also removes hardened bituminous, alkyd, chlorinated
rubber and vinyl coating from equipment.
BENEFITS
Water rinseable.
Economical.
APPLICATION
To clean brushes dip them into the abe super brush
cleaner, working the bristles well to achieve full wetting.
Allow to stand a few moments, shake out well and then
wash with soap and water. Repeat if necessary.
abe super brush cleaner can be used to remove oil
and grease deposits from floors.
abe super brush cleaner can be used to degrease
metal surfaces prior to
painting. Using a clean cloth, wipe the surface with
abe super brush cleaner and then wash with clear water.
abe super brush cleaner can be made into a paste by mixing with a propriety
abrasive cleaner.
abe super brush cleaner can be used to clean engines and other machinery.
Using brush , paint all oily areas with abe super brush cleaner.
abe super brush cleaner can be used to remove stubborn spots of epoxy and
similar materials from the skin. Moisten a cloth with a little cleaner.
COVERAGE
Use copious amounts as required.
PACKAGING
COLOUR
Blue.
BLUE
WARNING
Flashback along vapour trail may occur.
Vapour may explode if ignited in enclosed areas.
Extinguish fire with foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Water may be ineffective on fire.
for use on all tools and surfaces to ensure a good clean
48
Bond-breaker and closed-cell back-up

material for use with joint sealants.
duracord
USES
As a permanent preformed polyethylene joint filler and back-up material, for filling and dimensioning joints prior to sealing with an appropriate
flexible sealant.
BENEFITS
highly flexible and compressible
excellent recovery properties and tensile strength
rot proof
non-absorbent
APPLICATION
duracord should be compressed into the joint to 70% of its original size. It should be inserted into the joint to a depth that will accommodate
the depth of the sealant. For example, for joints of 6 12mm wide, width and depth must be equal. For 12 24mm wide joints, depth should be
12mm.
PACKAGING
Supplied per metre in various diameters: 6mm to 50mm.
COLOUR
Grey
49
duragrout
Non-shrink cementitious grout
USES
BEDDING: column base plates, machinery base plates, bearing plates, crane rails.
GROUTING: anchor bolts, cables, starter bars, top steel.
REPAIRING: cavities in concrete. cavities in confined spaces.
BENEFITS
Quickly develops placeable consistency.
Remains cohesive and does not segregate.
Does not shrink.
SURFACE PREPARATION
A minimum clearance of 50 mm is required between bed and base. For smaller areas where the flow
will not be restricted, a limited minimum thickness of 25 mm is recommended. When grouting
anchor bolts, three times the bolt diameter is necessary. Smaller clearances should be grouted with
one of the epidermix range of epoxy compounds.
duragrout
Provision for the escape of entrapped air must always be made. Contact surfaces must be clean, sound,
free from dust and shutter release oils. Concrete surfaces must be thoroughly pre-wetted but excess
surface water (free water) must be removed prior to placing the grout. Surface temperatures should not
be less than 5 C. Always ensure that the shutters are watertight and sealed to prevent suction of water
from the product.
Ensure that the grout delivery head is of adequate height in order to accommodate the distance the
grout must flow. Always pour from one side thus ensuring that the grout fills the voidwithout entrapping air.
BONDING/PRIMING
No primer required but in certain instances abe epidermix 344 should be used.
MIXING
All water contents apply to 25 kg pockets of duragrout. Water quantities must be adjusted to match size of mw. Mixes must always use complete
pockets, but more than one pocket may be used.
Mixing of grout may be carried out in a pan mixer, drum mixer or by using a slow-speed electric drill fitted with a suitable paddle. Using the
standard 25 kg pocket of grout, add 3,5 litres of water to the mixing vessel. WHile stirring continuously, add the dry powder until the mixture is free
from lumps. Then add further water (500ml to 1 litre), continuine mixing until a smooth, creamy consistency is obtained. Total mixing time should
be approximately three minutes.
APPLICATION
Mixed grout should be poured into the cavity at one point only to avoid entrapping air. For best results, mixed grout should be poured within 10
minutes of mixing and definitely within
30 minutes. If grout is not placed immediately after mixing, keep the material agitated.
Grouting mixture more than 30 minutes old must be discarded. duragrout can be compacted by gentle rodding or punning. It may also be applied
by means of standard low pressure grouting pumps. Do not re-temper the grout should the consistency drop due to time lapse.
Workability time @ 25 C : 30 min.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SETTING TIME @ 20 C
Water Content
Flow Cone
4 litres / 25kg
50 sec
4,5 litres / 25kg
25 sec
Initial Set
1 hr 55 min
2 hr 30 min
Final Set
2 hr 55 min
3 hr 55 min
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH using 100 mm cubes - MPa

Water Content
1 Day
3 Days
7 Days
4 litres / 25kg
20

45

55
4,5 litres / 25kg
13

35

45
28 Days
67
60
TENSILE STRENGTH by splitting 70 mm diameter specimens - MPa

Water Content
7 Day
28 Days
4 litres / 25kg
5,4

5,9
4,5 litres / 25kg
4,5

5,2
duragrout USED AS A RAM CONSISTENCY
Powder Mass
-
25 kg
Water Demand
-
3 litres
Wet density
-
2,327 kg/litre
Yield

-
12 litres
TYPICAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTHS
1 day

-
44 MPa
3 days

-
58 MPa
7 days
-
62 MPa
28 Days
- > 70 MPa
COVERAGE
One bag of duragrout will yield +12,5 l of mortar.
CLEANING
Grout surfaces should be protected from wind or high temperature, which can cause rapid
drying. Cover the surface with damp sacks. Do not allow the sacks to dry out; alternatively
apply duracure SBS or abe duracure WBC curing compound.
PACKAGING
Duragrout is supplied in 25 kg polyethylene lined paper bags.

50
COLOUR
Grey
GREY
durarep FR
Polymer modified, fibre-reinforced

Structural repair mortar
USES
Potable water retaining structures.
Repairing voids and honeycombed areas.
Also applied by gunning (wet or dry process).
Bedding mortar for concrete planks i.e. seats at sports stadiums, suspended flooring.
Water cooling towers.
Harbour wharf repairs.
BENEFITS
Ready to use.
Easy to work.
High ultimate strength.
Resistant to frost and thawing salt.
Chlorine free.
Non-shrink.
Good bonding concrete.
Increased abrasion resistance over plainrendering (4 - 6 times).
Constant quality /performance (pre-blended).
Non-toxic.
durarep FR
SURFACE PREPARATION
The substrate must be sound, firm and clean, free of oil, grease, loose particles and cement laitance,
old layers of paint, or other contaminants. All edges to be repaired must be
square cut to a minimum of 10 mm deep, perpendicular to the surface, followed by the removal of all
unsound material. When using compressed air for cleaning, the air must be clean and
oil free. Never feather edge the product. Absorbent substrates must be thoroughly wetted, to reduce suction,
which causes shrinkage, resulting in loss of bond. This must be carried out at least 12 hours prior to the application of durarep FR. The substrate
is required to be well dampened, with no free water on the surface. All metal to be coated must be clean, mechanically sound and dry. Expose all
corroded reinforcing steel and grit blast. A clean bright finish is required ensuring that all corrosion products are removed, particularly behind the
steel. The anchor pattern should be approximately 40 to 60 microns from peak to valley. Prime before flash rusting occurs, see
data sheet durarep ZR primer.
BONDING / PRIMING
Use epidermix 344 wet to dry epoxy as a primer for structural applicatiowhere the bond strength must be equal or greater than the parent material. All exposed reinforcing bars must be primed by applying durarep ZR primer (see relevant data sheets).
MIXING
Add approximately 2/3 of the mrequired mixing water and while stirring, preferably mechanically, slowly add the powder and mix until lump free .
The plastic-thixotropic mortar can now be applied by trowel, spatula or float. The mortar can be made up to a stiffer consistency by using less
water. Note: High speed mixing entraps an excessive amount of air and therefore should be avoided.
APPLICATION
durarep FR is used for repair and restoration of large horizontal areas and vertical surfaces, such as worn concrete road surfaces and bridges, as
well as for repairing concrete, renderings, natural and artificial stone, and erosion damage to sewer tunnel structures. On vertical surfaces,
durarep FR is suitable for surface repairs, remoulding large breakaway at the edges (on pillars and chords). Rubber gloves should be worn
because of the materials high cementitious content (alkaline). Application may be carried out in layers or applied up to 70 mm in one pass. When
striking off thick sections care should be taken in terms of timing as the material below may not have set sufficiently and due to its thixotropic
properties hogging may occur (slumping) resulting in surface cracking.
COVERAGE
25 kg of durarep FR powder with 4,2 litres of water yields approximately 13 litres.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Compressive Strengths
24 hours
16 MPa
3 days
25 MPa
7 days
35 MPa
28 days
> 45 MPa

CLEANING
Clean tools with water before the mortar hardens. Hardened material can only be removed by mechanical means.
Like all cement based materials durarep FR must be cured immediately, as soon as the surface
will not be marred. This is carried out by applying, by brush or spray, a suitable curing compound like duracure SBC or as recommended by
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited. In rapid drying conditions caused by high winds or direct sunlight additional precautions should be included like sealing with polythene sheeting having the edges taped down. This may include damp hessian behind the sheeting to prevent moisture
loss. Similarly in cold conditions, the repaired area must be protected from freezing.
PACKAGING
durarep FR is supplied in 25 kg polyethylene lined paper bags.
COLOUR
Grey
GREY
repairing and bedding concrete
51
durarep QS
Fast-setting chemical-action
concrete
USES
durarep QS is a non-shrink material. Its slight expansive qualities are beneficial to grouting, anchoring
and patching procedures. durarep QS will bond to almost any material such as
concrete, masonry, wood or steel.
Concrete pavement joint repairs.
Airport runway light installations.
Expansion device nosing.
Anchoring bridge railings.
Truck dock repairs.
Large balustrades.
Parking deck and ramp repairs.
Heavy industrial repairs.
Do not use if it will come into contact with galvanised steel or aluminium.
durarep QS
BENEFITS
Requires only addition of water.
Cold room application (NB - where material, substrate and surrounding temperatures are elevated to 25 C
in a tent - quick setting properties).
No pre-saturation.
No curing required
No bonding agents required.
Water soluble for easy cleaning of equipment.
Self levelling matrix (flowable).
Hardens in 15 minutes - ready for traffic in 45 minutes.
Yield per bag extended by addition of course aggregate (9 - 13 mm stone).
Ideal for repair work in coastal regions (prevents corrosion of re-bars) and aggressive environments such as mining, heavy industry, sewerage.
Bonds to concrete, masonry, steel, wood.
Compressive strengths
Period
1 hour
3 hours
24 hours
3 days
28 days
durarep QS
8 MPa
20 MPa
30 MPa
38 MPa
50 MPa
Typical concrete
3,5
13
25
SURFACE PREPARATION
The substrate must be sound, firm and clean, free of oil, grease, loose particles and cement laitance, old layers of paint, or other contaminants.
The surface may be damp or dry but dust free prior to placing durarep QS.
All edges to be repaired must be square cut to a minimum of 10 mm deep, perpendicular to the surface, followed by the removal of all unsound
cleaning, the air must be clean and oil free.
Never feather edge the product. All metal to be coated must be clean, mechanically sound and dry. Expose all corroded reinforcing steel and grit
blast. A clean bright finish is required ensuring that all corrosion products are removed particularly behind the steel. The anchor pattern
should be approximately 40 to 60 microns from peak to valley.
MIXING
A suitable size mixing vessel that will accommodate full bag lots using a pan mixer or a heavy duty mechanical drill type mixer and a spiral paddle stirrer that operates around 400 - 500 r/min is recommended. After adding clean water to the mixing vessel, preferably mechanically, slowly
add the durarep QS powder to and mix for approximately 1,5 to 2 minutes, until the mortar is homogeneous and lump free. Never exceed the
prescribed amount of water. Place the material immediately before setting occurs. Set/stiffened material must be discarded. Never re-temper the
product - dicard and use a fresh batch. When adding course aggregate never exceed the powder water ratio recommended - workability will be
reduced by the addition of aggregate. Note: High speed mixing entraps an excessive amount of air and therefore should be avoided. The yield per
bag can be extended by the addition of 15 kg of clean, dry, dust free coarse aggregate (9 -13 mm). It is important that the water demand per 25 kg
of durarep QS must not change or be increased due to the addition of stone. Never contaminate or add Portland cement to durarep QS, this will
destroy the products performance.
APPLICATION
Ensure that all preparation, shutters and other equipment and tools are ready and in place to receive durarep QS prior to mixing as the material
sets quickly. The flowable-thixotropic mortar can be poured into place and finished by trowel or float.
Use neat material for repairs between 25 mm to 50 mm in depth and 100 mm width - joint repair edges should not be less than 50 mm deep. For
deeper repairs, > 50 mm, a 25 kg bag of
durarep QS concrete may be extended by adding up to 15 kg of properly prepared aggregate (not larger than 13 mm). Application may be carried
out in layers or applied up to 250 mm in one pass. As durarep QS bonds to most building materials, ensure that all surfaces where bonding is not
required, i.e. shuttering, be coated with a high quality release agent.
COVERAGE
25 kg of durarep QS with 2,2 litres of water yields approximately 13 litres.
CLEANING
Clean tools with water before the mortar hardens. Hardened material can only be removed by mechanical means.
PROTECTIONON COMPLETION
durarep QS should air-dry for proper cure. Do not use a curing compound or wet cure.
PACKAGING
durarep QS is supplied in 25 kg polyethylene lined paper bags.
COLOUR
Grey

GREY

52
PRECAUTIONS
durarep QS is a pre-blended formula and must be used as supplied. No further sands, cements or components must
be added. Mix only with the prescribed quantity of water.
The addition of clean water must be carefully gauged and controlled as this ratio is critical to the correct functioning of
durarep QS.
Ideally durarep QS should be placed to a thickness of 25 mm or more. Never use where the thickness will be less than
15 mm.
Due to its alkaline nature durarep QS must never be used in direct contact with aluminium or galvanised steel.
durarep QS is designed as a rapid setting mortar for concrete repair and patchwork and should not be used as a
precision mortar.
duraslurry
Cementitious waterproofing slurry
USES
duraslurry is an economical, easily applied method of providing a permanent waterproof skin on concrete,
plaster and brick surfaces. It may be used on both new and existing structures on either the wet or the dry side.
duraslurry is recommended for:
Foundations

Basements
Tunnels

Supporting walls
Dams

Reservoirs
Ponds

Pools
Silos

Sewage plants
Underground structures
duraslurry acts by the conversion of the free lime in the concrete to insoluble calcium compounds. These seal
against capillary ingress of water into the dry slurry film. Water soluble materials in the slurry penetrate the
substrate surface where they in turn crystallize, thus anchoring the coating to the substrate. duraslurry must not
be exposed to backwater pressure, running water or rain, until it has fully set. The treated surface must be
protected from heat and wind. Drying should be as slow as possible. Note: Since the duraslurry system is
based on a chemical reaction taking place inside the concrete, some moisture penetration can be expected
until voids are sealed by the crystallization process.
duraslurry
BENEFITS
Easy to use
Economical
Wide rande of applications.
Service temperature (fully cured): -40 C - +80 C.
MIXING
duraslurry only needs the addition of water to be ready for use. Gauge duraslurry with water to produce a viscous creamy consistency
(1 volume clean water to 2,25 -3 volumes duraslurry). Mixing may be done by hand or mechanical mixer and should be continued until a homogeneous, lump-free product results. In manual mixing. lumps may be broken down with the gloved hand. on completion of mixing, material must
be used within 30 minutes. Never attempt to reconstitute by further dilution, mixed material that has become too stiff to apply.
SURFACE PREPARATION
duraslurry is designed for use on porous, absorbent surfaces. Highly porous surfaces such as common bricks should be plaster rendered before
waterproofing. All surfaces must be clean and sound. They must be free of laitance, shutter release oil, dust, loose particles and any other foreign
matter including fungal growth. Large cracks and honeycomb should be given a thin coating of duraslurry, mixed as described in this data sheet.
They should then be filled with 3:1 - 4:1 sand/cement mortar prior to applying the overall duraslurry system. Floor/wall joints should be cut sand/
cement mortar, prior to applying the duraslurry system.
BONDING / PRIMING
No primer required.
APPLICATION
Any surface to be treated with duraslurry must be fully saturated beforehand, preferably the day before. Surfaces such as floors must be free
of ponded water and verticals must be free of water running down the face. Apply duraslurry by hand using either a medium-hard block brush
or a notched trowel. Treatment must be applied in two or three coats. A second coat must be applied as soon as the first coat can no longer be
disturbed by brushing. If a third coat is requiredit must follow.within 24 hours, with the surface having again been pre-dampened. On horizontal
surfaces duraslurry is normally applied by brush, although the second coat of a three-coat system may be notch trowelled. Vertical surfaces,
except for the final coat of the system are usually applied by notch trowel. The final coat of a system must be applied by brush and left as smooth
as possible.
COVERAGE
1. Waterproofing externally against damp earth and moist ground. 2 COATS using 2-3 kg/m
2. Waterproofing internally against rising damp or up to 1 m head of underground water.
2.COATS using 4-5 kg/m. Treated floor surfaces must be protected against subsequent
traffic with a cement rendering.
3. Waterproofing internally to retain water as in reservoirs. Waterproofing externally against
more than 1 head of underground water; water pressure; surfaces below the water table;
earth covered slabs.
3 COATS using 6-7 kg/m
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately after
use and before material has set with abe super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
duraslurry may be overpainted with a high quality PVA/acrylic paint.

PACKAGING
duraslurry is supplied in 25 kg polyethylene lined paper bags.
COLOUR
Grey
GREY
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flashpack/bidim
Non woven, continuous filament,

needle-punched, polyester geotextile.
USES:
Drainage behind retaining walls.
Filtration in sub-soil drains.
Separation of aggregate on driveways, paths and
storage areas.
Protection of plastic waterproof membranes in garden
or structural applications.
As a waterproofing membrane when saturated with
bitumen.
Filter under riprap retaining river banks.
Roof gardens/Atriums.
Window boxes.
Drainage pipe.
Underground waste disposal and soak away.
Perimeter Sub-soil drain.
Stabilization of the above mentioned.
BENEFITS
Paving: ensures correct drainage and prevents risk of subsidence.
Garden paths: prevents the natural soil from mixing with the sand or gravel and reduces
maintenance.
Drainage: envelops the drain trench and improves the efficiency of the drain by holding
back the fine particles of soil.
Roof gardens & window boxes: separates the drainage course from the top soil and
prevents particles entering the outlet system.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Bidim flashpack is a rugged material and can be placed
upon most soil or stone surfaces around the home with
in reason.
BONDING/PRIMING
No priming required unless specified otherwise (dependent on the a.b.e. product
it gets used with).
APPLICATION
For separation / stabilization, place the Bidim flashpack onto prepared subgrade,
overlapping the material by 100mm where necessary. Place the base on top of the
Bidim flashpack.
PACKAGING
Bidim flashpack is supplied in packs of 10m x 1m or 10m x 1,3m.
bidim U14 rolls are also available in 1.32m, 1.76m and 2.65m wide.
COLOURS
Grey
GREY
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bidim used under

garden paths
Hot-melt bituminous compound
rock bitumen
USES:
Anti-corrosion protection of metal punchings and steel plate fillings used in marine keel ballast
applications, wood block adhesive and other applications.
NOTE: For hot applied roofing membrane bonding use hot-mop bitumen
BENEFITS
Very rapid drying filler and adhesive
Water impervious
Non-toxic
SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface to be treated must be CLEAN, DRY and SOUND.
BONDING / PRIMING
Use abe bituprime if a primer is specified.
APPLICATION
Surfaces to be bonded must be laid immediately into the hot bitumen whilst still liquid.
The rock bitumen should be cut into small pieces using a heated shovel blade. Melt
a few pieces of rock bitumen and gradually add more pieces to the molten material,
stirring until the bitumen reaches the recommended 170 C application temperature,
when it should be used as soon as possible.
Do not melt more bitumen than can be used immediately, since cooling overnight and
then reheating can cause degradation. Care must be excercised when melting
rock bitumen to ensure that overheating does not occur, as temperatures in excess
of 190 C will cause decomposition of the bitumen. Oil jacketed melters are preferable.
rock bitumen should also not be maintained at elevated temperatures for longer than two hours.
Softening point: 80 - 90 C
Pouring point: 170 - 180 C
COVERAGE:
1kg/m2/1mm thick.
CLEANING
Use abe super brush cleaner.
Not required unless exposed to extensive sunlight, in which case coat with abe silvakote in
two coats.
PACKAGING
Rock bitumen is supplied in 25 kg silicone lined paper sacks.
COLOUR
Black.
BLACK
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tree seal
Prune wound protectant.
USES:
In order for trees and shrubs to remain healthy and continue
to grow and produce fruit it is necessary to ensure that
these plants are regularly pruned. Correct shaping of
plants can help produce more economic fruit crops. It is
important to remove dead or diseased wood, as plants
need light to grow well.
BENEFITS:
Does not contain fungicidal ingredients.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Pruning cuts should be made immediately
above buds or side branches at an angle
of approximately 45 degrees to allow water
to run off. Ensure cuts are clean by using
sharp tools and avoid damaging or bruising
the plant whilst cutting. Apply tree seal pruning
grade immediately to the freshly cut and trimmed
plant ensuring surface area is completely and
thoroughly sealed.
BONDING/PRIMING
No bonding or priming is necessary.
APPLICATION
tree seal pruning grade is applied by brush ensuring the entire
surface area is completely covered.
COVERAGE
Use as required.
CLEANING
Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned immediately
after use and before material has set with abe super brush cleaner
No further protection is needed.
PACKAGING
500g tubes, 1l, 5l and 20l containers.
COLOURS
Black.
BLACK
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epidermix crack repair system
For the repair of cracks in concrete by injecting them with epidermix pumped in under pressure as
a well tried and tested process.
A properly executed crack injection will restore strength to the concrete and will seal it against entry of moisture and chemicals. Cores taken from
injection repaired concrete will often be found to have a higher crushing strength than the parent concrete. This is due ot the reinforcing effect of
the resin. Crushing facture should not occur on the plane of the injected crack. Often it will occur at right angles to the cracked plane.
IMPORTANT
Before attempting a crack repair the cause of racking must be found. If the crack is working the amount of movement must be determined. The is
no point in repairing a crack oif the structure is still subject to the stresses that caused the crack. The structure will simply crack again at the next
weakest point. If it is proved that the crack is moving it should be cut out and sealed with a fully flexible sealant. This will exclude moisture but will
give no strength. (See data sheet on durakol in the sealants section.)
epidermix COMPOUNDS USED IN THE CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM

epidermix 365 if crack width exceeds 0,10mm
epidermix 389 if crack width lies between 0,10 and 0,05mm
epidermix 395 used in crack repair of concrete roads
epidermix 314/372 for surface sealing prior to the injection process.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CARRY OUT CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM

- Long shanked grease nipples (30mm long).
- Manually operated pump type grease gun.
- Power drill with 6mm mansonry bit.
- Wire brush.
- Fine stiff wire.
- Pins.
- Cold chisel and hammer.
- Rubber or plastic tubing 6mm I.D.
- Flat paddles for mixing injection resins.
- Putty knives for mixing epidermix 314/372.
METHOD OF CARRYING OUT CRACK INJECTION SYSTEM

The surface over the entire length of the crack should be wire brushed to remove laitance from the concrete.
If the surface of the concrete is unsound chase a V-cut at least 10mm deep and 20mm wide into the crack.
Remove all debris.
Drill into the crack using the 6mm bit. Drill at least 50mm deep. Ensure that the crack lies within the sides of the hole. Using fine stiff
wire scratch out dust that may block the crack in the sides of the hole. Holes should be between 250 and 300mm centres. The finer the
crack the less the centres.
Seal the grease nipples into the holes with a collar of epidermix 314. Cover the head of the nipple with a short length of rubber or
plastic tubing to ensure the inlet is kept free of epoxy. Also ensure that the outlet is kept free of epoxy.
Having sealed the nipples into the crack, seal the entire face of the crack with epidermix 314 applied about 3mm thick and
approximately 50mm wide. Where the crack is chased out the chase should be filled with epidermix 314 and finished flush with the
concrete surface.
Allow to cure overnight.
Next day, open the non-return ball valves of the nipples by forcing in pins.
Fill the injection gun with correctly mixed epidermix liquid.
Starting at the lowest point of the crack or at one end, if the crack runs horizontally, pump in liquid resin. Continue pumping until resin
exudes from the next nipple. Remove pin and carry on pumping for a few more strokes of the gun.
Disconnect the gun from the inlet and attach it to the nipple from which resin exuded.
Continue this sequence working either up or along the crack. After about 30 minutes, return to the first nipple that was filled. Reopen
the ball valves with pins and try to pump in further resin. This ca usually be done as the resin may have seeped away into finer cracks
or pockets of honeycomb. If foamy resin extrudes, continue filling until clear resin is in evidence.
Once injection of the crack has been started, work must continue until the crack has been filled.
Before injection work starts, a rough calculation should be made as to the amount of resin that will be needed to fill the crack.
The calculation is as follows for litres of resin required: length of the crack (cm) X width of the crack (cm)
1000
If usage exceeds this figure by more than 4 times, the matter should be referred to the engineer as excessive internal honeycombing may be
present. If the crack is in a contact slab or in the wing wall of an abutment it is likely that the resin is going straight through the member into the
ground.
24 hours after injection, the surface seal and protruding nipples may be cut off with a grinding wheel.
REPAIR OF HONEYCOMB CONCRETE

Essentially, the process is the same as outlined with the following exceptions:
a) holes must be drilled right through the member and not merely 50mm deep. They should be spaced not more than 150mm vertically
and horizontally apart.
b) the entire honeycomb area must be surface sealed with epidermix 314.
c) on the day after the injection process has been done, a second set of holes should be drilled moving the matrix 50% horizontally and
vertically, and repeating the entire nipple and injection process.
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formulae
formulae
How to calculate the area you need to cover.
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conversion tables
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trigonometry tables
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product selector
product selector
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a.b.e. BRANCH ADDRESSES & CONTACT NUMBERS

DURBAN
7 Wilcox Road
Isipingo
4133
P.O. Box 23053

Isipingo
4110
Tel: (031) 913 5400

Fax: (031) 902 8861
JOHANNESBURG
101 Main Reef Road
Boksburg North
1459
P.O. Box 5100

Boksburg North
1461
Tel: (011) 306 9000

Fax: (011) 306 9100
CAPE TOWN
18 Benbow Ave
Epping
7460
P.O. Box 144

Eppingdust
7475
Tel: (021) 505 2800

Fax: (021) 534 6725
BLOEMFONTEIN
6 Coro Street
Old Industrial Area
9301
P.O. Box 4336

Bloemfontein
9300
Tel: (051) 448 3851

Fax: (051) 448 3850
P.O. Box 39
East London
5200
Tel: (043) 726 0115

Fax: (043) 726 0141
PORT ELIZABETH
Woodpecker Street
Cotsworld Industrial Park
Cotsworld
Port Elizabeth, 6001
P.O. Box 4238

Korsten
Port Elizabeth
6000
Tel: (041) 365 1355

Fax: (041) 365 1505
GEORGE
5 Rand Street
George
6530
P.O.Box 10704
George
6529
Tel: (044) 874 0690

Fax: (044) 874 0691
EXPORTS
7 Wilcox Road
Isipingo
4133
P.O. Box 23053

Isipingo
4110
Tel: (031) 913 5400

Fax: (031) 902 3105
EAST LONDON
Shop No. 5 Frame Park
Phillip Frame Road
Cambridge
5247
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited

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D.I.Y. PRODUCT GUIDE

Its not an expense - its an investment

Waterproofing torch-on membrane.

in 1939 in Durban as a supplier of bitumen to

and diversity to become a major supplier of

network as well as through builders merchants

Supported by a network of branches and distributors throughout South Africa, sub-Saharan

concrete repair products

a.b.e. super brush cleaner

under roofing tiles

fibrated super laycryl

Its not an expense - its an investment

bidim (geotextile fabric) U14

cement floor coating

damp proof course

wall damp proofing

floor vinyl tile adhesive

super laycryl & membrane

super laycryl & membrane

heavy duty protector

super laycryl & membrane

DC 785 sanitary silicone

a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited

Waterproofing torch-on membrane.

sheets get torched

double layer covering

fully bonded application

parapet walls, roof laps, flashings

General purpose bitumen mastic.

tanks & reservoirs

concrete curing agent

between brick walls

Flexible waterproofing slurry.

waterproof reservoirs waterproof structures waterproof balconies

fibrated super laycryl

Binder for abeco flooring system

concrete curing agent

between brick walls

Economical, water-based acrylic

Asphaltic waterproofing membrane

use on flat roofs

use under roof tiles

use for dog houses use for wendy houses

use under slate roof tiles

Complete, water-based acrylic

suitable for Koi ponds

dams & ponds

super laykold tape

Self adhesive waterproofing tape.

Siloxane water repellent.

Single-pack, water-bsed metal

Bituminous priming & sealing

bituprime as primer for torch-on membranes

Solvent borne mineral & fibre filled

protective coating for corrugated roofs

Black coal tar paint.

Black bituminous paint.

tanks & piping

Bitumen-based aluminium paint.

flat bitumen roofs

Semi-flexible vinyl tile adhesive.

Fibre filled bituminous adhesive