BITFLEX 1K

The surface must be properly prepared before applying BITFLEX 1K. The substrate intended for product application must be bound, continuous, seasoned, loadbearing, not frozen. If the substrate is contaminated with petroleum-based agents, these must be removed effectively. The surface should be cleaned mechanically, dust, tarnish, any loose pieces and layers, sharp protruding edges and impurities that worsen adhesion should be removed. If there are cavities in the substrate (honeycombing, gravel pockets and other unevenness), it should be repaired, filled and levelled. If they are less than 5 mm in size, (scratch) filling should be carried out; for larger cavities, a suitable levelling mortar should be used. BITFLEX 1K can be used on a dry or slightly damp substrate. A damp substrate prolongs the setting time. BITFLEX 1K can be applied to existing coatings of dispersion bituminous masses. Prime the prepared substrate with a NEXLER BITFLEX Primer solution.

Filling (scratch) coating: Apply the compound BITFLEX 1K to the primed substrate (NEXLER BITFLEX Primer) with the smooth side of a trowel and trowel it in the affected areas. Filling putty is not regarded as a coating waterproofing layer.

Edges and corners: The exterior right angles should be chamfered (bevelled), while the interior angles should be properly rounded by making facets. On mineral substrates, a facet can be made of mineral mortar e.g. NEXLER RENOBUD R 103 (radius 4 - 5 cm) or PMBC (KMB) compound e.g. BITFLEX 1K (radius 2 cm). On bituminous substrates make a facet of PMBC (KMB) compound. A cat's tongue trowel is best suited for creating facets. 

Walls made of small-gauge elements in buildings with a basements: On jointed masonry (e.g. concrete blocks), a levelling plaster should be applied. Prime the prepared substrate with a NEXLER BITFLEX Primer solution.

Check the production date on the packaging before use. The product should not be incorporated beyond its shelf life. The product should not be objectionable (e.g. contain lumps, fibres, discolouration) after opening. After mixing, the compound should be homogeneous and free of lumps and clumps resulting from under-mixing. Do not use a product that bears signs of freezing. The correct consistency of the product is not dry or rubbery. When properly mixed, the product forms a homogeneous coating when spread over the surface with a tool.

BITFLEX 1K is a ready-to-use product. Before use, the product should be mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

When fresh, check the consumption of the material per unit and/or dedicated area on an ongoing basis. In addition, it is recommended to measure the thickness of the freshly applied sealing layer with special inspection plates, the measurement point should be filled with putty immediately. 
After it has dried, a properly made coating should be a uniform, clean coating, without flakes and other defects. The coating should adhere closely to the primed substrate.
The reinforcing mesh, once correctly embedded, must be fully covered with a layer of the mass on both sides. 

Waterproofing of underground parts of buildings: Depending on the water and ground conditions and the depth of the foundation of the structure, an appropriate thickness of the insulating layer should be selected. An according layer of BITFLEX 1K is applied to the properly prepared and primed substrate using a trowel or suitable spraying equipment (with the spraying method, the thickness of a single layer applied should not exceed 3 mm). Waterproofing is recommended to be carried out in at least two working operations. Each operation should take place after the previous layer has dried. 
Any service penetrations, expansion joints or other areas exposed to uncontrolled cracks should be reinforced with a 60 - 80 g/m² fibreglass mesh. Be sure to use cuffs to seal all types of installation penetrations. 
The freshly applied coating must be protected from strong sunlight (e.g. by shading), flooding, rain and negative temperatures. The time for the waterproofing to bind completely, allowing the trench to be backfilled, is approximately 3 days. After binding, the waterproof coating should be protected against mechanical damage associated with backfilling the excavation.

Damp proofing of underground parts of buildings: In the case of damp proofing, BITFLEX 1K can be applied to the properly prepared and primed substrate in one layer. It is recommended that the thickness of the bonded coating be at least 1 mm.

Before use, please read the application details in the product's Technical Data Sheet.