WAKOL Moisture Control
WAKOL PU 280 Moisture Barrier
A premium one-component waterproof primer and moisture barrier for porous,
absorbent, and non-porous subfloors, including green concrete slabs.
Provides two levels of moisture protection: one coat blocks moisture up to
12 lbs. or 90% RH, while two coats block moisture up to 18 lbs. or 98% RH.
Moisture Protection
One Coat
12 lbs.
Per 1,000 sq. ft. over 24 hours
One Coat RH
Up to 90%
Relative humidity protection
Two Coats
18 lbs.
Per 1,000 sq. ft. over 24 hours
Two-Coat RH
Up to 98%
Relative humidity protection
Product Benefits
Versatile Subfloor Primer
Suitable for priming porous, absorbent, and non-porous subfloors before
installing approved flooring systems.
Green Concrete Protection
Premium moisture protection designed for green concrete slabs and other
properly prepared concrete surfaces.
Two Protection Levels
Apply one or two coats depending on the moisture level and protection
required for the flooring installation.
Surface Rigidification
Can be used to rigidify and strengthen soft subfloor surfaces before
subsequent flooring work.
Radiant-Heat Compatible
May be used on radiant-heated floors within the specified moisture limits
before laying wood flooring.
One-Component Formula
The ready-to-use, one-component formulation eliminates the need to combine
separate components before application.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
One-component waterproof primer and moisture barrier |
| Suitable Subfloors |
Porous, absorbent, and non-porous subfloors |
| Additional Function |
Rigidifies soft subfloor surfaces |
| One-Coat Moisture Protection |
Up to 12 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. per 24 hours |
| One-Coat RH Protection |
Up to 90% RH |
| Two-Coat Moisture Protection |
Up to 18 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. per 24 hours |
| Two-Coat RH Protection |
Up to 98% RH |
| RH Test Standard |
ASTM F2170-02 |
| Minimum Concrete Age Without Testing |
28 days |
| Minimum Surface Temperature |
60°F |
| Radiant-Heated Floor Limit |
Up to 6 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. per 24 hours or up to 85% RH
|
| Radiant-Heated Floor Application |
Before laying wood flooring |
When Moisture Testing Is Not Required
A moisture test is not required when all specified conditions are met: the
concrete is surface dry, at least 28 days old, has a surface temperature of
60°F or higher, and has an intact structural waterproofing membrane beneath
the slab.
Confirm subfloor preparation, application rate, required number of coats,
drying times, flooring compatibility, and current manufacturer installation
instructions before use. All no-test conditions must be satisfied.