MULTILITE

DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED USES: Multilite is a modified potassium silicate water-based multifunction concentrate, exclusively for use on mineral surfaces and mortars. It does not alter either transpiration or vapour diffusion and is compatible with humidity/damp. Easy to apply and handle, Multilite provides a considerable binding effect, thanks to its chemical silicification process, by means of which it establishes insoluble chemical bridges with the mineral products that bond Multilite to the mineral surface. Its versatility ensures that Multilite can function as an additive that improves the performance of elite mortars, as a mineral binding primer and, when it has been pigmented using Mixol Oxides, as a mineral glaze. Multilite is used both as a primer, for binding and decoratively for the restoration of façades and heritage work, on new buildings, civil engineering in general, construction, professional thematic work, embossed paving, the food industry, the health sector, industry in general, etc., on vertical or horizontal surfaces and even for immersion in saltwater.

HOW TO APPLY AND AVERAGE YIELD-CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO FUNCTION:

Carefully protect all surfaces that are not to be treated from splashing, particularly glass, metal and lacquer-finish surfaces... The surface to be covered must be consistent, clean, free of hygroscopic salts, microorganisms, dust, release agents, synthetic paints or any other substance that might affect its adherence. Can be applied at ambient and surface temperatures of 5ºC or over.

• Additive for Elite rendering mortars: Multilite allows for the application of thick coats that provide plasticity, binding and open time workability. Add 1 litre of Multilite for every 6 litres of the water to be used in the mixing. Consumption of Multilite is variable, between 0.50 l/m² and 0.60 l/m² for each centimetre of mortar thickness. Consult the data provided in the specifications sheet of the mortar you are going to use.

• Colourless mineral primer - binder: Multilite brings binding power due to the silicification of absorbent mineral surfaces. Multilite, whether undiluted or in a solution of 1:3 with water, can be applied using brushes, rollers or spray guns. The level of dilution and the number of coats will be determined by various factors: porosity, surface absorption, state of degradation, pathologies, etc. As a primer for silicate paints apply an abundant coat in a solution of 1:1 with water. On stone surfaces apply a first coat in a solution of 1:3 with water, plus a second coat in a solution of 1:1 with water. For this use Multilite presents a variable yield, from approx. 3 to 10 m²/l, depending on the type of surface. 24 hours should always be left between coats.

• Binding mineral glaze: Multilite, whether pigmented using Mixol Oxides or the series colours shown on the Fakolith mineral glazes colour chart, is an excellent translucent binding glaze for all types of absorbent mineral surfaces, whether vertical, horizontal or for immersion, in which the pigments are encapsulated in insoluble silicon crystals. In this use Multilite presents a variable yield of approx. 3 to 5 m²/l, depending on the type of surface. For optimum durability the system can be improved by the subsequent application of FK-7 or FK-3 Plus Nano water-repellent protector.

Following application, immediately clean utensils using soapy water. For more information consult the specifications sheet and/or application guidelines and the safety sheet.