Local Pickup/ Collections of Orders are available on Friday Mornings between 9am and 1pm ONLY. Local Deliveries are scheduled for a Friday Afternoon ONLY No additional collection times are available. As of Friday 3rd May 2024, all pickups will be from our new office at 1/2-4 Byre Avenue, Somerton Park.
TECH-DRY EARTHAID is designed as a water-repellent admixture for Tech-Dry earth render systems or other polymer render systems. EARTHAID contains reactive silane/siloxanes, which can react with earth render ingredients to impart durable water resistance to the entire body of the earth render against weathering. The resultant earth renders exhibits good surface beading and low water absorption. EARTHAID also provides early water repellency to prevent wash-down due to rain or dew contacting the render before cure. Water penetration through earth renders will be significantly reduced.
EARTHAID is added at a concentration of up to 4% by weight to the earth render. The resultant earth render exhibits excellent surface beading (as shown in Figure 1) resulting in very low water absorption of the earth render. The water resistance is developed very quickly, preventing wash-down due to rain or dew contacting the render surface before cure. The water absorption through the render can be reduced by up to 95%. As earth render varies, it is always recommended that a test must be carried out prior to application to find the suitability of this product for the purpose.
Sizes
5L and 20L Containers
Application: Admixture
Dosage: To be used in conjunction with TECH-DRY EARTH BONDING EMULSION in the Tech-Dry Earth Render System.
Water Based
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Our yard is located at 244 Payneham Road, PAYNEHAM, SA 5070. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
TECH-DRY EARTHAID is designed as a water-repellent admixture for Tech-Dry earth render systems or other polymer render systems. EARTHAID contains reactive silane/siloxanes, which can react with earth render ingredients to impart durable water resistance to the entire body of the earth render against weathering. The resultant earth renders exhibits good surface beading and low water absorption. EARTHAID also provides early water repellency to prevent wash-down due to rain or dew contacting the render before cure. Water penetration through earth renders will be significantly reduced.
EARTHAID is added at a concentration of up to 4% by weight to the earth render. The resultant earth render exhibits excellent surface beading (as shown in Figure 1) resulting in very low water absorption of the earth render. The water resistance is developed very quickly, preventing wash-down due to rain or dew contacting the render surface before cure. The water absorption through the render can be reduced by up to 95%. As earth render varies, it is always recommended that a test must be carried out prior to application to find the suitability of this product for the purpose.
Sizes
5L and 20L Containers
Application: Admixture
Dosage: To be used in conjunction with TECH-DRY EARTH BONDING EMULSION in the Tech-Dry Earth Render System.
Water Based
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Our yard is located at 244 Payneham Road, PAYNEHAM, SA 5070. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
EARTHSHIELD is a solvent-based sealer designed to penetrate into the capillaries of earth surfaces providing the substrate with water repellent and dust-sealing effect. EARTHSHIELD penetrates into the first few millimetres of the surface, providing excellent waterproof and dust sealing to the loose surface without significantly affecting the surface appearance and vapour permeability. It reduces the absorption of water or efflorescence or other water-borne staining materials, which are responsible for the bulk of the deterioration in earth-building materials. Impregnation with EARTHSHIELD also prevents surface abrasion of the earth structures.EARTHSHIELD is suitable for all types of earth structures, including mud brick, pressed mud brick, straw-bale, cement-stabilised earth and rammed earth structures. It is best used for exterior walls or rendered earth structures but can also be useful for interior walls in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
The treatment will not significantly change the appearance of the earth buildings and the vapour permeability. However, a slight darkening of the surface may occur for some earth structures. EARTHSHIELD is also suitable for other porous masonry substrates, including natural stones, concrete masonry, bricks, and tiles & grout.
Features:
Penetrates into the substrate surface.
Permanently bonds to the substrate with no peel or blister.
UV, alkali stable and durable formulation.
Reduces water penetration, efflorescence and water-borne staining.
Provides a dust-sealing effect and prevents surface abrasion.
Does not significantly change the surface appearance and vapour permeability.
Easy application and cost-effective.
Sizes
5L and 20L Containers
Application: Brush |Roller | Spray
Coverage: 1 – 10m2 per litre per coat, depending on the permeability of the surface.
Solvent-BasedExterior / Internal Use
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Our yard is located at 1/2-4 Byre Avenue, Somerton Park SA 5044. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
EARTHSHIELD is a solvent-based sealer designed to penetrate into the capillaries of earth surfaces providing the substrate with water repellent and dust-sealing effect. EARTHSHIELD penetrates into the first few millimetres of the surface, providing excellent waterproof and dust sealing to the loose surface without significantly affecting the surface appearance and vapour permeability. It reduces the absorption of water or efflorescence or other water-borne staining materials, which are responsible for the bulk of the deterioration in earth-building materials. Impregnation with EARTHSHIELD also prevents surface abrasion of the earth structures. EARTHSHIELD is suitable for all types of earth structures, including mud brick, pressed mud brick, straw-bale, cement-stabilised earth and rammed earth structures. It is best used for exterior walls or rendered earth structures but can also be useful for interior walls in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
The treatment will not significantly change the appearance of the earth buildings and the vapour permeability. However, a slight darkening of the surface may occur for some earth structures. EARTHSHIELD is also suitable for other porous masonry substrates, including natural stones, concrete masonry, bricks, and tiles & grout.
Features:
Penetrates into the substrate surface.
Permanently bonds to the substrate with no peel or blister.
UV, alkali stable and durable formulation.
Reduces water penetration, efflorescence and water-borne staining.
Provides a dust-sealing effect and prevents surface abrasion.
Does not significantly change the surface appearance and vapour permeability.
Easy application and cost-effective.
Sizes
5L and 20L Containers
Application: Brush |Roller | Spray
Coverage: 1 – 10m2 per litre per coat, depending on the permeability of the surface.
Solvent-BasedExterior / Internal Use
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Our yard is located at 244 Payneham Road, PAYNEHAM, SA 5070. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
TECH-DRY EMULSION KR2 is an innovative admixture designed to be used during the manufacture of pressed concrete products including load-bearing blocks; decorative blocks; coloured blocks; and blocks for retaining walls and basements. When EMULSION KR2 is incorporated into pressed concrete products, the permeability to water and the occurrence of unsightly efflorescence is virtually eliminated. The use of EMULSION KR2 enhances the intrinsic quality of pressed concrete products by reducing the damage caused by weathering-related water uptake and efflorescence. Features:
Reduces water absorption and efflorescence by over 80%.
Product remains permanently bonded to the substrate and cannot be washed out.
Does not leave an oily residue on the masonry substrate.
Easy to use in any existing processes.
The degree of water resistance can be varied by changing the rate of addition.
Water-based technology with no hazardous material emitted during use.
Sizes
5L and 20L Containers
Application: Admixture
Dosage: The rate of addition depends on the specific mix design and the level of water repellency required. The usual dosage rate is approximately 0.5 litre of PLASTICURE per tonne(1000kg) of dry mix ingredients.
Water Based
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
TECH-DRY EMULSION KR2 is an innovative admixture designed to be used during the manufacture of pressed concrete products including load-bearing blocks; decorative blocks; coloured blocks; and blocks for retaining walls and basements. When EMULSION KR2 is incorporated into pressed concrete products, the permeability to water and the occurrence of unsightly efflorescence is virtually eliminated. The use of EMULSION KR2 enhances the intrinsic quality of pressed concrete products by reducing the damage caused by weathering-related water uptake and efflorescence. Features:
Reduces water absorption and efflorescence by over 80%.
Product remains permanently bonded to the substrate and cannot be washed out.
Does not leave an oily residue on the masonry substrate.
Easy to use in any existing processes.
The degree of water resistance can be varied by changing the rate of addition.
Water-based technology with no hazardous material emitted during use.
Sizes
5L and 20L Containers
Application: Admixture
Dosage: The rate of addition depends on the specific mix design and the level of water repellency required. The usual dosage rate is approximately 0.5 litre of PLASTICURE per tonne (1000kg) of dry mix ingredients.
Water Based
Tech-Dry® Limestone Emulsion is a neutral, water-based, water-repellent limestone sealer, impregnant and surface binder for permeable Australian limestone.
This limestone formula is non-caustic and user-friendly and is designed to penetrate deeply into the capillaries of limestone surfaces, render the substrate water-repellent, and strengthen the surface. It penetrates deeply into limestone, acting as a limestone sealer and strengthening the substrate.
As a high-quality limestone sealer from Tech-Dry®, it significantly reduces the absorption of water or other water-borne staining materials, which are major factors in the deterioration of limestone buildings. Unlike other limestone sealers, the treatment with this limestone sealer will not significantly change the appearance and the vapour permeability of the limestone substrate.
FEATURES:
Water-based emulsion with no volatile hydrocarbon solvents
Penetrates deeply into the limestone surface
Bonds to the substrate with no peel or blister and provides surface dust binding
UV, alkali stable and durable limestone formula
No change to limestone surface appearance and vapour permeability
Non-caustic and user-friendly formula
For more information, download the Tech-Dry® Limestone Emulsion data sheet.
TECH-DRY MUD BRICK WATER REPELLENT is a solvent-based sealer designed to penetrate into the first few millimetres of the capillaries of mud brick/earth structures and render the substrate water-repellent. This water-repellent zone reduces the absorption of water by up to 90%. It also reduces efflorescence or other water-borne staining materials, which are responsible for the bulk of the deterioration in earth-building materials. MUD BRICK WATER REPELLENT is a non-film-forming sealer, which provides long-lasting protection against weathering without peeling or blistering. The treatment will not significantly change the appearance of the substrates and the vapour permeability. However, a slight darkening of the surface may occur for some substrates. MUD BRICK WATER REPELLENT Is also suitable as a water-repellent sealer for other substrates, including stabilised earth/rammed earth, natural stones, concrete masonry, bricks, and tiles & grout.
Features
Penetrates into substrate surface.
Permanently bonds to the substrate with no peel or blister.
UV, alkali stable and durable formulation.
Reduces water penetration, efflorescence and water-borne staining.
Does not significantly change the surface appearance and vapour permeability.
Easy application and cost-effective.
Sizes
5L and 20L Containers
Application: Brush | Roller | Spray
Coverage: 1 – 10m2 per litre per coat depending on the permeability of the surface.
Solvent Based
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
TECH-DRY MUD BRICK WATER REPELLENT is a solvent-based sealer designed to penetrate into the first few millimetres of the capillaries of mud brick/earth structures and render the substrate water-repellent. This water-repellent zone reduces the absorption of water by up to 90%. It also reduces efflorescence or other water-borne staining materials, which are responsible for the bulk of the deterioration in earth-building materials. MUD BRICK WATER REPELLENT is a non-film-forming sealer, which provides long-lasting protection against weathering without peeling or blistering. The treatment will not significantly change the appearance of the substrates and the vapour permeability. However, a slight darkening of the surface may occur for some substrates. MUD BRICK WATER REPELLENT Is also suitable as a water-repellent sealer for other substrates, including stabilised earth/rammed earth, natural stones, concrete masonry, bricks, and tiles & grout.
Features
Penetrates into substrate surface.
Permanently bonds to the substrate with no peel or blister.
UV, alkali stable and durable formulation.
Reduces water penetration, efflorescence and water-borne staining.
Does not significantly change the surface appearance and vapour permeability.
Easy application and cost-effective.
Sizes
5L and 20L Containers
Application: Brush | Roller | Spray
Coverage: 1 – 10m2 per litre per coat depending on the permeability of the surface.
Solvent Based
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Our new office is located at 1/2-4 Byre Avenue, Somerton Park, SA 5044. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
PLEASE NOTE: NO MORE GRAFFITI IS OUT OF STOCK DUE TO A RAW MATERIAL SHORTAGE. EXPECTED RETURN DATE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024
TECH-DRY NO MORE GRAFFITI is an environmentally friendly water-based sacrificial wax coating. Once applied to a surface, No More Graffiti forms a thin non-visible film between the surface to be protected and graffiti or any other staining substances applied to the surface. The graffiti can then be easily removed by simply cleaning the surface with hot, high-pressure water. The removal process strips the NMG film together with the graffiti resulting in a clean, stain-free surface. No More Graffiti is suitable for large, heavily targeted areas where removing the graffiti by solvent or graffiti remover is difficult.
Features:
Excellent resistance to graffiti and other staining compounds.
Durable UV stable formulation, hence no yellowing or peeling.
The product and method of removal are environmentally friendly, that is, no organic solvents, such as paint strippers, are required.
Easy application by brush, roller or airless sprayer.
The non-corrosive, non-flammable formulation allows easy clean up in water
Sizes 5L & 20L
Application: ROLLER / SPRAY
Coverage: 10m2 per Litre per coat / Recommendation of two coats minimum
Water Based
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Our new office is located at 1/2-4 Byre Avenue, Somerton Park, SA 5044. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
Protectaseal Enhancer is a penetrating silicone sealer that combines excellent water and stain repellency with a deepening of the colours in the substrate.
Tech-Dry Protectaseal Enhancer produces an aesthetically pleasing finish by highlighting contrasting colours in the substrate. This can be particularly gratifying on concrete pavers, polished concrete, exposed aggregate, honed concrete, ceramic and natural stone tiles.
USE:
Tech-Dry Protectaseal Enhancer is best applied using a low-pressure hand spray. The product can also be applied using a brush or roller.
PROTECTASEAL ENHANCER S is a solvent based version of the sealer and is best suited for hard dense finishes such as in many natural stones and burnished or polished concrete.
Features:
Darkens and enhances surface colour with minimum change of surface texture
Excellent resistance to oil and water-based stains
Reduce water absorption and algae/mould growth
Penetrates and bonds to the masonry substrate
Durable protection and wear resistance
Easy to apply
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
rotectaseal Enhancer is a penetrating silicone sealer that combines excellent water and stain repellency with a deepening of the colours in the substrate.
Tech-Dry Protectaseal Enhancer produces an aesthetically pleasing finish by highlighting contrasting colours in the substrate. This can be particularly gratifying on concrete pavers, polished concrete, exposed aggregate, honed concrete, ceramic and natural stone tiles.
USE:
Tech-Dry Protectaseal Enhancer is best applied using a low-pressure hand spray. The product can also be applied using a brush or roller.
PROTECTASEAL ENHANCER S is a solvent based version of the sealer and is best suited for hard dense finishes such as in many natural stones and burnished or polished concrete.
Features:
Darkens and enhances surface colour with minimum change of surface texture
Excellent resistance to oil and water-based stains
Reduce water absorption and algae/mould growth
Penetrates and bonds to the masonry substrate
Durable protection and wear resistance
Easy to apply
Please note: If selecting Local Pickup. Collection of your product (if in stock) is available between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on a Friday only. You will notified of when your product is in stock via an SMS. Please wait for this message before attending the yard. Local Deliveries will be made on a Friday afternoon.
