Dpm systems

Hi Guys some advice needed!
We've got a job 300+mtrs of Polysfe/hydro coved and capped on a new build and just been to site to find they've power floated the screed. Time scales dictate we need to use a Dpm as installation dates are fixed for mid April. So ..... which systems do you use and find effective? I've used the F.Balls products but would welcome suggestions as to other manufacturers you guys use. Cheers

 

Depend how wet the floor is.
We recently used Uzin L3 moisture control.
Much easier, just prime and latex as usual, job done.
No messing around, trying to get epoxy off your hand`s for weeks on end

 

Used L3 gold on quite a few jobs. Rearly nice to use and sets quick. Saves a few quid on labour too. Did a job today primed the floor at 8.30 started latexing at 9 went to the suppliers and breakfast back for 10.30 and it was touch dry. Ready to lay on by 11.30

 

Really! That's quicker than the speed screed? Stopgap 100 goes off pretty quick too I think?

 

mapeproof 1k turbo good upto 92% rh in 1 coat 97% in 2 coats, it's not epoxy either so you put it on very thin works a treat and costs considerably less than epoxy systems

 

Cheers chaps will look into these . Starting readings in early April appreciate the advice

 

I would get f.ball out to spec the the job. Being power floated not sure you can put a dpm straight on top.

 

you need to screed first with a suitable latex from what i remember like NA or latexplan

 

You cant latex straight onto power float it needs shot blasting or something first

 

Agree with above about l3 gold brilliant stuff prime latex and walking on all within 2 hours ish, cant see myself using a dpm and seperate latex system anytime soon

 

We normally scratch up powerfloat with a copper disc, on an str machine.

 

Sorry forgot that part of the equationWe are shot blasting the floor first as I'm old school anyway !

 

Dpm direct to powerfloat is fine so long as you key the subfloor first as you are doing.
Also beware that many of these non epoxy quick dpm's are not suitable for use over underfloor heating as i forgot on a couple of jobs last year

 

i don't think any dpm suitable over ufh mate

 

Tremco dpm's are fine over ufh as long as you use an epoxy primer before latexing over them, i use these quite often.
Laybond one coat is also ok, they even say a standard primer is sufficient.

 

we have Ardex going to site for their imput and specification. As said previously I'm old school and rather belt and braces approach with the specialists than take a risk. Back in the day we floorlayers didn't get involved with anything other than laying floors as it was up to the guys with letters behind their names to specify their requirements following THEIR investigations. I feel more and more like a chemist and surveyor each day!!! Funny just got three more jobs various sizes with the same construction . Thanks to everyone for their comments much appreciated

 

Yeah well ok.... As long as the subfloor doesn't crack!

 

So....
remind me why I'm a floorlayer again?
oh yeh, coz it's a simple life