Sika Cracksil Acrylic Paste

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Sika Cracksil Arylic Paste is a single pack, acrylic based, ready to use putty for filling the cracks on internal and external plastered surfacesUses:Ready to use crack filling paste for internal & external surface cracksCharacteristics /Advantages:Paste form, easy to applyNon-shrinkFor both internal and external surfacesHairline cracks should be opened to at least 1mm for ease of applicationCan be applied on damp surfaces but not on cracks with running waterNon-stainingUV resistantFor non-moving cracks upto 5-6 mm wide in plasters and wallsSelf-curing and excellent adhesion with substrates both for vertical and horizontal applicationNot suitable for typical stress cracks at junctions of wall and columns, lintel beam®and masonry etc. where Sikaflex Construction(J) should be usedApplication Method:Fine hair line cracks must be widened with ‘V" groove up to 1 mm minimum and then filledFor filling Sika Cracksil Acrylic Paste on the internal surface, existing POP or®Sika Wall Décor (wall putty) must be removed till plaster surface is exposed.For porous surfaces, apply primer coat prepared with Sika Cracksil Acrylic Paste and water in 1:1 proportion over the crack.Fill Sika Cracksil Acrylic Paste when the surface is tacky and not dried completely.Press Sika Cracksil Paste firmly into the crack with a spatula or putty knifes and level with the surfaceCare must be taken to avoid formation of cavities or bubbles during application.Allow it set for 24 hours and then apply another coat of Sika Cracksil Acrylic Paste in case of sag or depressionFurther POP or Sika Wall Décor (wall putty) application can be taken up once it is fully dryFor best results allow Sika Cracksil Acrylic Paste to cure for 7 daysCleaning of ToolsClean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use.Hardened / cured material can be removed mechanically.Notes on Application /LimitationsPre-test for over paintability and paint compatibility are recommended.Colour deviations may occur due to chemicals, high temperature, UV-radiation. A change in colour does not influence the technical and protective performance of the product.Do not use Sika Cracksil Acrylic Paste as glass sealer, in floor joints, in sanitary joints, on marble, natural stone, in joints with permanent water immersion, in cracksmore than 5mm wide and cracks in POP/Painters' putty.Sika Cracksil Acrylic Paste is not recommended for cracks in structural load bearing members, filling expansion joints or on cracks appearing at the junctions of masonry and concrete in civil engineering structures (e.g.-column and wall junction, lintel and overlying masonry junction, etc).For this purpose use only Sikaflex -Construction (J) which is a polyurethane based sealant and overcoat itwith Sikaflex -11FC white adhesive before painting.Close the container tightly after application and prevent contact of material with air while not in use to prevent curing and hardening of material.Application DetailsConsumption: 1kg covers 40-50 rm (for a length of 1m, and joint size 6 mm x 6 mm average)Joint Configuration: Minimum joint width=1mm, Maximum joint width=5- 6 mmWidth: depth ratio for joints upto 10 mm wide=1:1Substrate Quality Clean, sound and dry, homogeneous, free from grease, dust and loose particles.Substrate Preparation /Priming: Paint, laitance and other poorly adhering particles must be removed. Standard\construction rules must be observed.