Super Base (HS): Specs and Uses

Uses:

Base coat over substrates to improve performance of the topcoat
Base coat over substrates to seal cracks
Over seams on mobile homes
Over seam cracks on new home construction
As a base coat over porous or dry surfaces to seal
As a weather seal
Can be combined with Multi-Mesh Membrane to form a flat roofing system

Application

Although Super Base (HS) can be applied by non-professionals, SPI recommends using a SPI certified applicator.

Preparation:

Surface must be clean and completely dry, with no loose debris or particles, rust, dirt, oil, films or residues of any kind. Super Base (HS) will cover previous coatings if they are fully adhered to the surface and no surface gloss
Mechanically stir

Application methods:

Airless or pot sprayed: : tip size .032; apply in one coat using crosshatch method
Roller: use 3/4" nap commercial roller; apply in two coats
Brush: use soft bristle brush; apply in two coats

Applied rate:

30 sq. ft./gal. on roofing (2.8 sq.m./gal.)
100 sq. ft./gal. (9 sq.m./gal.) on walls or to seal wood

Film thickness:

All Roofing: 30 - 35 mils dry (750 - 875 microns dry). Wet: 45 mils - 53 mils
Walls or Verticals: 10-11 mils dry (400-500 microns wet) to seal pores. Wet: 15 mils - 17 mils
Note: As a sealant for roofing over small cracks or holes, apply at a total of 50 mils wet / 33 mils dry (1.25 mm wet / 0.8 mm dry)

Temperature:

50 degrees F (10 degrees C) – 95 degrees F (35 degrees C)
70 degrees F (21 degrees C) best

Dry times:

1 hour to touch @ 70 degrees F (21 degrees C)
4 hours to overcoat

Full cure:

10 days

Limitations:

Not suitable for underwater use of any kindDo not use as floor coating
Do not use directly on food preparation surfaces
Do not use as an insulating coating

Contact Superior Products International II, Inc. with any questions or visit our Documentation section for full documentation.