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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why does the surface need to be clean before you apply your products?

  To allow the product to penetrate or seal correctly a clean, dust free surface is required

• What are the consequences if the surface area to be treated is not cleaned properly before the application?

  Possible product performance failure.

• Why do you broom the product around the floor area?

  To allow the product to be evenly spread out and to prevent pooling.

• Can all the DEFLECTA® products be applied to new concrete?

  No. Only DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL®, DEFLECTA STABILIZER® and DEFLECTA® COOPER CONTROL^TM can be applied to new concrete (at the time of pour).

• Can all the DEFLECTA® products be applied to aged concrete?

  Yes. All the DEFLECTA® products can be applied to aged concrete (any time after 28 days from time of pour).

• How long before topical finishes/coatings can be applied on DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL®?

  If DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® was applied to aged concrete greater than 28 days from time of pour, you must wait 24 to 72 hours.

• How long until the area is trafficable for DEFLECTA TOPEL-O^TM?

  After the application of DEFLECTA TOPEL-O^TM light traffic after 24 hours and fully cured at 7 days.

• Does DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® affect the adhesion under floor coverings?

  No. As the products leaves a key at the surface, this allow moisture to dissipate. The surface will require a progress sand or light grind to remove any purged materials.

• Does DEFLECTA STABILIZER® affect the adhesion under floor coverings?

  No. As the products leaves a key at the surface, this allow moisture to dissipate. The surface will require a progress sand or light grind to remove any purged materials.

• Does DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® affect the adhesion under floor coverings?

  No. As the products leaves a key at the surface, this allow moisture to dissipate. The surface will require a progress sand or light grind to remove any purged materials.

• Does DEFLECTA MOISTURE SUPPRESSANT affect the adhesion under floor coverings?

  No. As the products leaves a key at the surface, this allow moisture to dissipate. The surface will require a progress sand or light grind to remove any purged materials.

• How long until DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® is required for another application on exposed concrete?

  DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® has an Australian Government registration for bacteria control. Testing is recommended after 5 years to verify if the biocide is still active.

• How long until DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® is required for another application on exposed concrete?

  DEFLECTA DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® has an Australian Government registration for bacteria control. Testing is recommended after 5 years to verify if the biocide is still active.

• How long until DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® is required for another application, when applied under topical floor finishes?

  Generally, when floor finishes are replaced you can re-apply DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL®. If there is no moisture concern, DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® can be applied.

• Can the DEFLECTA® products be used internally and externally?

  DEFLECTA SURFACE BINDER®, DEFLECTA MOISTURE SUPPRESSANT® and DEFLECTA HEALTH SEAL® are manufactured for internal surface applications, all other products can be applied to internal or external surface areas.

• Can anyone apply the product?

  Yes. Although training and certification is required to apply the products on commercial projects.

• How long until the area is trafficable for DEFLECTA BOTANY®?

  After the application of DEFLECTA BOTANY® light traffic after 24 hours and fully cured at 7 days.

• What should I do if the product gets onto glass etc?

  Immediately remove the product with soapy water to avoid the product etching the glass.

• Where can we apply DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL®?

  You can apply DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® to any cementitious/ concrete floor or render/ putty wall and ceiling to control bacteria and odours.

• Where can we apply DEFLECTA COOPER CONTROL^TM?

  You can apply DEFLECTA COOPER CONTROL^TM to any cementitious/ concrete floor or render/ putty wall and ceiling to control bacteria and odours.

• Where can we apply DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL®?

  You can apply DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® to any cementitious/ concrete floor or render/ putty wall and ceiling to control bacteria and odours.

• Where can we apply DEFLECTA MULTI SEALER®?

  You can apply DEFLECTA MULTI SEALER® to any cementitious/ concrete/ render/ putty wall and ceiling to suppress mould growth.

• Where can we apply DEFLECTA® FLYNN SEALER^TM?

  You can apply DEFLECTA® FLYNN SEALER^TM to any cementitious/ concrete/ render/ putty wall and ceiling to suppress mould growth.

• Can DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® be used as a moisture membrane?

  No. The product is designed to suppress moisture. Not to be used as a moisture membrane.

• Can DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® kill bacteria?

  Yes. The product is designed to kill bacteria and stay active both within and on the surface of the concrete.

• Can DEFLECTA® COOPER CONTROL^TM be used as a moisture membrane?

  No. The product is designed to suppress moisture. Not to be used as a moisture membrane.

• Can DEFLECTA STABILIZER® be used as a moisture membrane?

  No. The product is designed to suppress moisture. Not to be used as a moisture membrane.

• Can DEFLECTA MOISTURE SUPPRESSANT® be used as a moisture membrane?

  No. The product is designed to suppress moisture. Not to be used as a moisture membrane.

• Can DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® help to stop efflorescence?

  The product will reduce the occurrence of efflorescence.

• Can DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® kill bacteria?

  Yes. The product is designed to kill bacteria and stay active both within and on the surface of the concrete.

• Can DEFLECTA® COOPER CONTROL^TM kill bacteria?

  Yes. The product is designed to kill bacteria and stay active both within and on the surface of the concrete.

• Can DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® help to stop the mould?

  The product will reduce the occurrence of mould

• Can DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® help to stop efflorescence?

  The product will reduce the occurrence of efflorescence.

• Can DEFLECTA® COOPER CONTROL^TM help to stop efflorescence?

  The product will reduce the occurrence of efflorescence.

• Can DEFLECTA STABILIZER® help to stop efflorescence?

  The product will reduce the occurrence of efflorescence.

• Are there areas where you would not recommend DEFLECTA® FLYNN SEALER^TM to be applied?

  In any interior areas where the relative humidity is over 95% continuously.

• Can DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® help to stop the mould?

  The product will reduce the occurrence of mould

• Can DEFLECTA® COOPER CONTROL^TM help to stop the mould?

  The product will reduce the occurrence of mould

• Can DEFLECTA BONTANY® help to stop the mould?

  The product will reduce the occurrence of mould

• Is DEFLECTA® FLYNN SEALER^TM suitable for the exterior surface area?

  Yes. It will perform better than oil based/epoxy products under UV (ultraviolet) conditions.

• How does Can DEFLECTA ANTIBACTERIAL® purge the waste materials and odours from the concrete matrix to the surface?

  The product activates within the concrete matrix to kill bacteria which releases and purges contaminants/waste material and odours through to the surface.

• What is the standard slip resistance of DEFLECTA TOPEL®?

  The product has a slip test classification P4 – Wet slip test result Burnished finish and P5 – Steel trowel or broomed finish.

• What is the standard slip resistance of DEFLECTA TOPEL-O?

  The product has a slip test classification of P3 – Burnished finish and P5 – Steel trowel finish.

• Can DEFLECTA MULTI SEALER® help to cover the crack on the wall?

  The product can hide the crack if the gap is less than 50 microns.

• Is DEFLECTA MULTI SEALER® a water based or solvent based formulation product?

  The product is a water-based product.

• Is this product Green Star compliant?

  Yes. The product is compliant with Green Star Building Council of Australia.

• Are there areas where you would not recommend DEFLECTA MULTI SEALER® to be applied?

  In any interior areas where the relative humidity is over 95% continuously.

• Is DEFLECTA MULTI SEALER® suitable for the exterior surface area?

  Yes. It will perform better than oil based/epoxy products under UV (ultraviolet) conditions.

• How does Can DEFLECTA ANTIMICROBIAL® purge the waste materials and odours from the concrete matrix to the surface?

  The product activates within the concrete matrix to kill bacteria which releases and purges contaminants/waste material and odours through to the surface.

• How does Can DEFLECTA® COOPER CONTROL^TM purge the waste materials and odours from the concrete matrix to the surface?

  The product activates within the concrete matrix to kill bacteria which releases and purges contaminants/waste material and odours through to the surface.

• How long until the area is trafficable for DEFLECTA TOPEL®?

  After the application of DEFLECTA TOPEL® light traffic after 24 hours and fully cured at 7 days.

• How long until the area is trafficable for DEFLECTA SURFACE BINDER®?

  After the application of DEFLECTA SURFACE BINDER® light traffic after 24 hours and fully cured at 7 days.