Litokol SafetyGel Tanking Paste 5kg

Advanced elastomeric membrane in Gel with waterproof and anti-fracture properties for high-performance waterproofing of pools, terraces, showers, and critical surfaces.

Thanks to its 6-dimensional multidirectional elasticity, the Gel ensures dynamic stress compensation and prevents the formation of microcracks in ceramic installations, with exceptional tensile adhesion strength.

Engineered with 6-Dimensional Elasticity technology.

Does not require reinforcement mesh, tapes, or strips for waterproofing corners or edges.

Maintains elasticity and all high-tech performance even after being reopened and reused.

Formula pending International Patent.

Co-engineered with PowerGel®S1+ to form the High-Adhesion Anti-Fracture System - TileSafe System.

Product description

Continuous elastic gel membrane, watertight and anti-fracture, for waterproofing swimming pools, terraces, balconies, showers, and preventing cracks in the installation of tiles of all types and sizes and natural stones.Formula based on 6-Dimensional Elasticity technology with International Patent application filed.Ready to use, fast-drying (rainproof in 2 hours), does not require reinforcement mesh, tapes, or strips for waterproofing corners and edges. It is easily applied with a roller, brush, smooth steel trowel, or airless spray, creating a continuous joint-free barrier for waterproofing pools, exteriors, and humid environments. It also acts as an elastic anti-fracture membrane in adhesion for crack isolation with exceptional tensile adhesion strength, thanks to its latest generation Gel properties enhanced with polymerized quartz microspheres. It ensures structural adhesion even on non-absorbent substrates such as old tiles, fiberglass, PVC, metal, and wood.Classified DM 02 P - EN 14891SafetyGel® combined with PowerGel® S1+ forms the High-Adhesion Anti-Fracture System - TileSafe® System engineered for the installation of large-format tiles and slabs of any type and size in high-traffic areas, even on cracked substrates (up to 3 mm).The elastic system helps to dissipate and neutralize the movements of the substrate, the expansions of the covering, and distributes heavy loads evenly without tension.

On porous substrates, apply a primer coat of SafetyGel® diluted with water by 10-20%.

To ensure total impermeability, start the waterproofing cycle by uniformly applying SafetyGel® with an appropriate brush to the most critical perimeter points such as corners, edges, wall-floor and wall-wall connections, and any micro-cracks present in the substrate.

This operation requires the utmost care and attention from the professional applicator, who can thus avoid the risks associated with using tapes, strips and special pieces—typical vulnerable points in waterproofing systems.

Next, apply the first coat of SafetyGel® evenly directly onto the substrate using a long-pile acrylic roller, brush, smooth steel trowel or airless sprayer, for a constant thickness of approximately 0.5 mm, taking care to cover the entire surface to be waterproofed, overlapping the product previously applied in corners and edges to ensure the perfect continuity and seal of the membrane. SafetyGel® is dry when it turns dark purple: the typical drying time is about 2 hours, although this can vary depending on the conditions of the construction site, such as temperature, ambient humidity and ventilation.

Once the first dark purple coat is perfectly dry, uniformly apply a second coat of SafetyGel® for a constant thickness of approximately 0.5 mm, making sure that the entire waterproofed surface is covered. The distinct light purple colour of the fresh product helps the professional installer verify the complete coverage of the first coat, creating a total uniform thickness of about 0.8-1 mm.

To ensure a perfect connection with the waterproofing membrane in the presence of system penetrations such as pipes, drains and light fixtures, use the special sealing pieces HydroCollar or HydroDrain, which will be positioned and embedded in the first coat of SafetyGel® and subsequently covered with the second coat.

As an alternative to using the special HydroCollar or HydroDrain sealing elements, it is possible to connect the through-body of systems and SafetyGel® with the specific sealant for underwater applications, HydroPixel®

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The professional applicator will create a recess approximately 3-4 mm wide around the through-body and, after cleaning the surfaces, will apply HydroPixel®, creating a continuous connecting tubing between the through-body and the surface of SafetyGel®, taking care to press firmly and finish the surface by smoothing it to ensure complete filling and perfect adhesion.

To the application of SafetyGel® on open joints or edges, use SafetyTex Anti-Fracture 20 as a backing.

Consult the Technical Data Sheets of the products indicated before use.

SafetyGel® combined with PowerGel® S1+ forms the High Adhesion Anti-Fracture System - TileSafe System, which prevents compression or tension forces from damaging the tiles.

*To be used in conjunction with SafetyTex to create an Anti-Fracture membrane system*