WELDCRETE
Water Resistant Bonding Agent and Latex
Modifier
INTRODUCTION
Cementaid WELDCRETE, a synthetic rubber
co-polymer latex, has been specifically
designed as a latex admixture for use in
cement composition.
The addition of WELDCRETE confers
numerous advantages over untreated
mortars and concretes, such as :
• Greatly improved adhesion to
substrates, including dense
impervious concrete.
• Mixes may be applied in thin layers.
• Excellent resistance to water and
vapour.
• Improved toughness and flexibility.
• Better resistante to frost
• Improved resistance to certain
chemicals
• Diminished dusting.
HOW WELDCRETE WORKS :
For Bonding ;
WELDCRETE is an adhesive with good
viscoelastic properties. WELDCRETE/cement
bonding slurry fills the fine interstices of the
substrate surface in effect significantly
increasing the contact area for bond. The
fresh concrete is than placed onto the wet
slurry. As the latex particles coalesce, they
form a polymer film around the cement
hydrates strongly bonding the fresh
concrete to the slurry layer which in turn
strongly adheres to the substrate.
For Latex Modification :
As a WELDCRETE modified mortar or
concrete sets and hardens, the latex
particles become concentrated in the
capillaries and void spaces. With continuous
removal of water by cement hydration and
evaporation. The WELDCRETE coalesces into
tough polymer which is interwoven between the
hydrated cement and aggregate particles as well
as lining capillaries and voids.
Under stress, these WELDCRETE tendons bridge
developing cracks restricting propagation,
increasing tensile and flexural strengths as well as
fracture toughness. By blocking passageways
within the matrix. WELDCRETE restricts the
penetration of water and other fluids increasing
watertightness and chemical resistance.
SUGGESTED USES
Cement compositions containing WELDCRETE area
particularly useful in a wide range of application.
Some examples are :
• Effective bonding for construction joints,
toppings and renders.
• Patching and repairing concreted areas.
• Leveling floors prior to laying tiles, wood
blocks, etc.
• Water resistant adhesive for tiles, aggregates,
glass, steel, mosaics etc.
• Water-resistant renderings for interior or
exterior walls or basements.
• Damp-resistant layers.
• Industrial flooring, screeding and topping.
• Flooring for dairies, food factories, fertilizer
stores where improved chemical resistance is
required.
• Lining of effluent ducts.
• Corrosion protection of steel reinforcing rods
in concrete and of steel structures.
• Nosing for stairs indoors/outdoors.
TECHNICAL DATA
Properties :
WELCRETE is a white liquid aqueous latex
emulsions with a distinctive smell.
Specific gravity : 1.01
 Thermal Expansion : Drying shrinkage (1:3 mortars at 28 days) :

The use of WELDCRETE as latex modifier Specimen Dosage Water/Cement Shrinkage

has no significant effect on the Coefficient Type (per Ratio (%)
of Thermal Expansion. 100 Kg
cement)
Adhesion :
Control 0 Liter 0.40 0.07
Substrate Test Control WELDCRETE
Condition (N/mm2) (N/mm2)
Concrete Dry 0.07 3.4
Weldcrete 20 Liter 0.34 0.02
Wet 0.31 1.4 Modified
Steel Dry 0.00 1.6 30 Liter 0.34 0.01
Wet 0.00 1.3 40 Liter 0.30 0.01

Durability :
Resistance to water penetration (10
meter head) :
Ageing at high temperature is use as an indicator
long term performance. As a guide the rubber
Specimen Type Flow (liters/m2)
industry estimates that one week at 70º C is
3 hrs 72 hrs
equivalent to 5 years normal service life. The table
Control
below shows properties of mortar with and
WELDCRETE / Cement
without WELDCRETE. Therefore the advantages of
(1 day cure) 12.5 - WELDCRETE may be expected to continue
(2 day cure) 0.9 4.9 throughout the service life of cement compositions
(3 day cure) 0.0 0.0 treated with it.

WELDCRETE 0.0 0.0

Modified Property Specimen Initial 4 wks 12 wks 52 wks
(20 L/100 Kg) 4.1 - Flexural Control 7.1 4.8 5.4 5.2
Strength
(30 L/100 Kg) 0.0 0.0 Weldcrete 10.6 15.7 14.8 14.3
(40 L/100 Kg) 0.0 0.0 Adhesion Control 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
to
Tensile and Flexural Strength: concrete
Weldcete 3.4 2.7 1.8 2.6

Strenght Test Control WELDCRETE

Condition (N/mm2) (N/mm2)
Tensile Dry 3.0 4.3
Wet 1.8 3.9 METHOD OF APPLICATION
Flexural Dry 7.1 10.6
Wet 5.8 9.6
Surface Preparation :

It is necessary to ensure that the substrate is free

from crumbly and unsounded areas, dust, paint,
oil, laitance, etc and damped an hour or so before
application of WELDCRETE/bonding slurry.
Bonding Slurry :
A bonding slurry consist of 2 parts by weight
of fresh cement to 1 part of WELDCRETE
thoroughly mixed to ensure a smooth blue-
grey creamy consistency. A paint stirrer is
best.
This bonding slurry should be thoroughly
brushed onto the properly prepared
substrate and the concrete, render or
topping applied while it is still wet within 30
to 45 minutes of application.
Mixing :
Mixing should preferably be carried out in a
concrete mixer, although hand mixing is
permissible where the total weight of the
dry batch does not exceed 50 kg. The usual
procedure is to quickly pre-mix the sand and
cement in a mixer, pour in the WELDCRETE,
mix for 2 – 3 minutes and finally cautiously
add water little by little until the required
consistency is achieved. Over addition of
water causes rapid thinning of latex
modified mortars owing to the plasticising of
the latex.
As guide, normal water to cement ratios are
0.30 to 0.35 when using WELDCRETE.
Although find sand may be used, especially
where a very smooth surface is required. It
is essential that there should be no ultra fine
clay-like material present in the sand and
not more than 50 % should pass a 200
mesh sleeve.
Workability of a WELDCRETE mix :
Rendering Walls and Soffits :
The thickness of a WELDCRETE wall render
should not be more than 6 mm for each
coat to prevent sagging. However, several
coats can be applied in fairly rapid
succession leaving 30 minutes between
coats.
Application of a topping :
WELDCRETE modified toppings can be laid from
approximately 75 mm down to a feather edge if
sufficiently fine sand is used. The properties of
WELDCRETE will only develop on drying of the
mortar/concrete therefore WELDCRETE should not
be used in thick sections, refer to EVERDURE
CALTITE in this situations.
HOW TO SPECIFY
Bonding :
“All surfaces (state areas) shall be prepared so as
to be free from crumbly and unsound areas, dust,
paint, oil, laitance, etc, and dampened an hour or
so before priming. The priming slurry consisting of
2 parts fresh cement and 1 part Cementaid
WELDCRETE should be thoroughly brushed into
the prepared concrete surface. The render or
concrete shall be applied whilst priming coat is still
wet.”
Latex modifier :
“All concrete/mortar (specify areas) shall be
modified by the addition of 20 to 40 litres of
Cementaid WELDCRETE per 100 kg of cement.
The water content of the concrete mortar must be
reduced to maintain the required consistency.”
COVERAGE
• Bonding Primer : 1 litre of WELDCRETE
prepared as a slurry will cover 2 – 3 m².
• Latex Modifier : 20 – 40 litres per 100
kg cement.
PACKING
5, 20 and 205 litre containers.
HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA

Protection :

• Googles or other suitable eye

protection if splashing is likely.
• Gloves, boots and overalls to avoid
contact.
• Respirators or masks if ventilation
inadequate.

First Aid Procedure :

• Swallowed – Reassure subject that
no serious hazard, give water.
• Eye Contact – Wash immediately
with plenty of water.
• Skin Contact – Wash before
emulsion dries.
• Inhaled – Remove to fresh air.
• If discomfort or irritation persist,
seek medical attention.