{"title":"Bitumen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003eBitumen coatings are used where waterproofing, moisture resistance and protective barrier performance are required. They are commonly applied to steel, concrete, masonry and below-ground structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003eBitumen paint is widely used on retaining walls, pipework, structural steel, drainage components, foundations, roofing details, tanks and buried assets. It creates a dense barrier that helps prevent water ingress and environmental attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eThese coatings remain popular across agriculture, utilities, construction and maintenance because they are cost-effective and dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3271\"\u003eSurfaces should be clean, dry and free from loose contamination before application.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"guard-bt","title":"Guard BT","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle pack solvent-based black bitumen paint for water-proofing brick, stone, timber, concrete, metal and steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/5036\/9518\/files\/Guard_FES_15.png?v=1769595923\" alt=\"Guard BT\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuard BT is a single pack solvent-based bitumen paint for application onto a variety of substrates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 litres, 20 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGloss Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuard BT is used for water-proofing substrates including brick, stone, timber, concrete, metal and steel. When dry, the coating provides a cost effective waterproofing solution, which is easily repaired and recoatable. Not suitable as a decorative coating as UV exposure will cause the coating to dust and brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrush:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Small areas and repairs only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo. Small areas and repairs only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConventional Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Not optimised - Thin up to 20% - added as approx 5% \u003cbr\u003eeach time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirless Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Assisted Airless Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Not optimised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor further information and guidance on application, please refer to the Data Sheet or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.industrialcoatingsltd.com\/contact\/\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Curing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouch Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Cure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-coatable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrying times are based on temperatures of 20°C, lower temperatures will increase drying times. Please speak with our technical team before elevating temperatures or attempting to force cure any of our products unless already stated. Shop conditions such as having good airflow will optimise curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBitumen products are not generally used as part of a system. If top coated the bitumen will likely bleed through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure surfaces are clean, dry and free from grease and other contamination before coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoroughly degrease and where applicable, abrade to remove rust and promote good adhesion of the coating. For optimum corrosion protection, mild steel should be blast cleaned to Sa2.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex structures may be more effectively cleaned by HPWJ (high pressure water jetting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal preparation is required compared to most coatings. Ensure surface is free from rust and contaminates then suitable abraded to give a key. See cleaning information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.industrialcoatingsltd.com\/product\/guard-solvent-f\/\"\u003eGuard Solvent F\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleanup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.industrialcoatingsltd.com\/product\/guard-solvent-f\/\"\u003eGuard Solvent F\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce painting has been completed, clean all equipment with above mentioned cleaning solvent. Spray equipment should be appropriately flushed through for 3-5 minutes (returning unused paint to the tin, unless thinned which should be stored in a separate tin) before replacing any used solvent with clean solvent to leave in the pump, gun and lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf over coating with itself, ensure surface is thoroughly cleaned and previous coating suitably abraded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo avoid the risk of spillage always store and transport in an upright secure position. Materials are hazardous and can also be flammable therefore appropriate precautionary measures must be taken including the use of gloves, glasses and recommended P.P.E in accordance with the material safety data sheets (MSDS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the product Data Sheet and Material Safety Data Sheets for full details regarding the safe use and storage of this product. We also offer free technical advice – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.industrialcoatingsltd.com\/contact\/\"\u003eclick here to contact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eContact Us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further advice regarding the use of this product, technical support or a quotation please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.industrialcoatingsltd.com\/contact\/\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guard","offers":[{"title":"5 Litres \/ Black","offer_id":43353106940142,"sku":"","price":32.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Litres \/ Black","offer_id":43353106907374,"sku":"","price":100.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/5036\/9518\/files\/Guard_FES_15.png?v=1769595949"}],"url":"https:\/\/industrialcoatingsltd.com\/collections\/bitumen.oembed","provider":"Industrial Coatings Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}