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ECMAS OFFERS

UNIQUE SKIM COAT (WALL PUTTY)

BASED ON WBD TECHNOLOGY

D urability of Concrete Structures defects and enhancing the finish of   Efflorescence Resistant
Bonds strongly with the base plaster,
the walls before painting. Such wall
is a growing concern
even if the surface is damp.
putties either have very limited
everywhere
among the owners and construction or no ability to resist water. Some Also prevent flaking of paintswhich
professionals as most concrete polymers are added to improve leads to increased life of paints
structures often face early deterioration. water resistance but still such putty  Prevents the growth of Algae, Fungi,
While water is one of the most can't resist continuous exposure to etc. and
important ingredients in concrete, it can water, heavy rains. Due to limited  Accepts any kind of water based or
also be the most destructive breath ability, such putties are acrylic paint or emulsions
ineffective against rising dampness and
when it penetrates to the reinforced  Zero VOC &Non-Toxic
efflorescence problems which are very
concrete structures and buildings.
common.
A wide range of waterproofing solutions Therefore, ECMAS HI FINISH offers a
available to protect building smooth background for
ECMAS HI-FINISH: Unique & very
structures against external ingress of painting combining appropriate
Innovative Protective Skim Coat for
water from basements, foundations, waterproof, breathable and drying
terraces and bathrooms. But water and External/ Internal walls/ Mivon abilities with aesthetics to ensure
moisture also enter from walls through Shuttering Concrete Surfaces. This concrete durability and health &
concrete pores, cracks, joints and innovative product is 100% Weather safety of building occupants.
capillaries and it is not easy to dry it out Proof and doesn't absorb any
in normal conditions due to limited water rather any external water is
breath ability of the concrete. repelled and internal moisture is
sucked & dried out (dehumidification). It
Dampness of walls and water seepage can be applied directly on the
are common problems faced by home concrete or plastered surfaces prior to
owners. Rising damp affects the lower paints. This unique WBD technology
region of walls because of rising water/ combines waterproofing, breath ability
moisture within the wall due to capillary and dehumidifying abilities at the same
action. This causes efflorescence (white time in single product.
salt deposits) and peeling of the paint. KEY FEATURES &BENEFITS -
At the same time, the entrapped ECMAS HI FINISH (WBD Wall Putty)
moisture is very detrimental as it may
cause corrosion of reinforcements,  100% Waterproof - No Water
aggravates the problems of damp & penetration, suitable for external
efflorescence, increased chances of or walls subjected to heavy rain falls
microbial growth (causing health  Highly Breathable - Allows
problems to the building occupants), entrapped moisture to escape
etc. Wall Putty: Most of popular wall
 De-humidifying - sucks the moisture
putties are a mixture of polymers, & dampness from the
chemicals, binders and fine white
substrate and makes it completely dry
cement and are generally used for
from inside thereby
making the surface smooth, hiding
increasing the durability of structure.

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