PRODUCT DATA SHEET

EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M.

READY-TO-USE, EFFECTIVE DAMPPROOF MEMBRANE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. is an odourless ▪ Forms an impervious water and water vapour barrier
rubber-enriched bitumen emulsion which provides a on most surfaces.
highly effective sandwich dampproof membrane for ▪ Internal or external use.
floors. Also acts as a waterproofer for walls, above ▪ May also be used as an adhesive or bonding aid
ground structures and foundations. DPM is also suit- ▪ Low hazard - water clean up.
able as an adhesive for wood block and mosaic panels, Application Temperature +5°C to +50°C. DO NOT
insulation boards, expanded polystyrene, cork and as a APPLY BELOW 5°C
plaster bonding agent, even on difficult surfaces. Fire Resistance Wet product: Non flam-
mable
USES Dry product: Will support
combustion
Commonly used in the following areas: SBS Content 14% w/w minimum
▪ Providing sandwich damp-proof membranes for
floors.
▪ General waterproofing: - for use on concrete, APPROVALS / STANDARDS
fibre/cement, render, plaster etc.
▪ For waterproofing structures such as bridge abut- Conforms to Clause 2004:4 Specification for Highway
ments, retaining walls and culverts. Works.
▪ For fixing wood blocks and wooden mosaic flooring.
▪ As a bonding agent for plastering difficult substrates
such as glazed tiles.
▪ For fixing insulation boards, expanded polystyrene
and cork slabs.
▪ As a curing agent for concrete.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Packaging 5L & 25L tins
Colour Dries Black
Shelf Life 24 months from date of manufacture when stored according to manufac-
turers instructions.
Storage Conditions Store in original container in cool (5°C - 25°C), dry conditions. PROTECT
FROM FROST
Density ca. 1.0 g/cm3 @ 20°C

Product Data Sheet

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Chemical Resistance Resistant to: most salt solutions, dilute acids and alkalis, water.
Not resistant to: oils, solvents and some detergent solutions.
Service Temperature -10°C to +85°C.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Yield 6 – 10m² / 5L tin as approximation
Drying time 4 -6 hours depending on drying conditions

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS procedure may benefit - although it must be emphas-

ised that only adequate external treatment will cure
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION the most severe conditions.
Remove old plaster from the entire area. Damage to
STIR WELL BEFORE USE. The product is brown in col- joints or brickwork must be made good with cement
our but dries black. Before applying, ensure all sur- mortar. When the mortar has dried, apply 3 coats of
faces are clean, touch dry (free from excess water), EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. with a soft
sound and free from any contaminants, which may af- bristle brush, each at a rate of 0.5 ltr/m2, allowing
fect adhesion. Base concrete must be finished off with each coat to dry before applying the next. When the fi-
a wooden float to give a smooth surface. Tamped sur- nal coat has thoroughly dried, the wall should be re-
faces are not suitable owing to the difficulty of ensur- plastered.
ing adequate coating over the high spots. Prime por- DECORATING
ous surfaces with EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 Gloss paints and other oil or alkyd based paints must
D.P.M. diluted 1:6 with tempered (+10°C) water and not be used over a surface treated with EVERBUILD®
allow to dry. All phases of the installation should com- BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M.
ply with BS Code of Practice 102: 1973 - protection of Where EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. has been
Buildings from the Ground/Section 3. used over plaster, it is recommended that a lining pa-
per, fixed with cellulose paste should be hung. This will
APPLICATION provide a suitable surface for emulsion paints and for
wallpapering.
DAMP-PROOFING FLOORS
NOTE: Vinyl coated papers or paper backed vinyls
Apply by brush, a minimum of 2 coats, each at 0.8 litre
should NOT be hung over EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK®
per m2, carrying the treatment up the walls to join the
908 D.P.M.
existing wall DPC. Allow the first coat to dry before ap-
WATERPROOFING STRUCTURES
plying the second coat at right angles to the first.
EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. will provide a
When dry, a sand/cement or concrete screed of ap-
waterproof membrane on bridge abutments, retain-
proximately 50mm thick is then laid over the EVER-
ing walls, culverts, concrete or brick foundations. It
BUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. membrane.
also acts as a curing membrane when applied to green
WATERPROOFING WALLS
concrete.
If a condition of rising damp exists, the best form of
The surface should be sound and free from dust, dirt
treatment is the insertion of a dampproof course.
and grease. Hot, very dry or absorbent surfaces should
Where dampness is due to penetration of the wall,
be dampened with water. Apply two coats of EVER-
proceed as follows:
BUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. each at a rate of 0.5
a/ Exterior walls:
litre/m2.
Level uneven surfaces with cement mortar. Apply
FIXING WOOD BLOCKS AND MOSAICS
three coats of EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M.
For fixing wood blocks of 12mm thickness and above,
with a soft bristle brush, each at a rate of 0.5 ltr/m2,
dip the bottom face of each block into the material
allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. Al-
and place into position immediately. Coverage is ap-
low the final coat to become tacky, then blind with
proximately 1.1 litre/m2.
clean, sharp sand.
For fixing wood mosaic panels, spread EVERBUILD®
b/ Interior walls. (moderately damp)
BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. onto the surface at 0.8
Remove wallpaper, loose emulsion/gloss paint and any
litres/m2 and place the panels into position immedi-
dust or grease. Make good any damaged or perished
ately. A minimum of 24 hours should be allowed be-
plaster. Lightly dampen the prepared surface and ap-
fore sanding/trafficking.
ply 3 coats of EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M.
Where underfloor heating is incorporated into the sub
with a soft bristle brush, each at a rate of 0.5 ltr/m2,
floor the heating must be turned off for at least 48
allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. A
hours before, and until after, tiling.
horizontal strip running 300mm deep should be left
NOTE: On low porosity or non-porous surfaces, allow
uncoated at the top running the whole length of the
EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. to partially dry
wall. This permits trapped moisture to escape by evap-
before placing the wood mosaics/blocks into position.
oration.
In most circumstances a period of 30-40mins will suf-
c/ Interior walls (very damp)
fice, but do not allow to dry off completely.
Wherever possible, very damp walls should receive an
Under no circumstances should such floorings be laid
external treatment such as waterproof render/ma-
on existing floor coverings.
sonry paint etc. If this is not possible, the following

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PLASTER/RENDER BONDING/KEYING ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
When a “keyed” surface is required (plastering onto
glazed tiles, gloss painted walls and bricks, or to bond Consult MSDS for full list of hazards.
sand/cement renders) apply two coats of EVERBUILD®
BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. each at a minimum rate of LEGAL NOTES
0.25 litres/m2. Allow the first coat to dry before apply-
ing the second, and blind the second coat with clean The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
sharp, dry, sand. Allow at least 48 hours before plas- tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
tering or rendering (at least 6mm thickness). products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
NOTE if gloss or alkyd paints are to be used as a decor- rent knowledge and experience of the products when
ative finish, the plaster over the EVERBUILD® BLACK properly stored, handled and applied under normal
JACK® 908 D.P.M. must be applied in two coats to give conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
a minimum total thickness of 15mm. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
FIXING INSULATION BOARD, EXPANDED POLY- strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
STYRENE AND CORK SLABS. ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
Surfaces should be clean, level and free from dust or particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
loose matter. A coat should be applied to the porous legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
base and the insulation material placed whilst from this information, or from any written recom-
the EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. is still wet. If mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
necessary, the boards should be supported until the user of the product must test the product’s suitability
EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M. has set. for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
CLEANING OF TOOLS products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
Clean tools immediately after use with water. Once be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
cured, dried product can be removed with Kerosene current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
(paraffin) or white spirit. refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
be supplied on request.
LIMITATIONS
▪ Do not apply when rain is imminent.
▪ Protect from rain and frost until cured (the coating
may be assumed to be dry when rubbing with a wet
finger does not produce a brown stain).
▪ Do not use in areas where subsequent solvent con-
tact is likely.
▪ Allow sufficient drying time between coats.
▪ Stir well before use.
▪ The product may bleed through any paints sub-
sequently applied over it. Apply a primer recommen-
ded by the paint manufacturer before overpainting.
▪ This product will not provide a replacement for a
DPC. Ideally, it should be used in conjunction with
one.
▪ Gloss paints and other oil or alkyd based paints must
not be used directly over a surface treated with
EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 908 D.P.M.

VALUE BASE
All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based
on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary
due to circumstances beyond our control.

LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
declared data and recommended uses for this product
may vary from country to country. Consult the local
Product Data Sheet for the exact product data and
uses.

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