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Sika Greenstreak SikaBit Primer AW 5 Gallon Pail 474507

SikaBit Primer AW is a water-based primer in a 5 gallon pail for self-adhering waterproofing membranes. It dries fast to a tacky film so sheets can bond to concrete, wood, and masonry.

  • Water-based primer for self-adhering membranes
  • Dries fast to a tacky film for sheet adhesion
  • Covers approximately 450 to 500 sq ft per gallon
$287.85

SikaBit Primer AW

SikaBit Primer AW is a water-based polymer-modified primer for self-adhering waterproofing membranes. This blue 5 gallon pail (part 474507) soaks into pores and dries to a tacky film so membranes such as SikaShield S-60 can bond. Brush, roll, or spray it at approximately 450 to 500 sq ft per gallon on dry asphalt, wood, gypsum, masonry, or concrete.

Key Features

  • Water-based polymer-modified primer
  • Use as is; no intermixing
  • Coverage approximately 450 to 500 sq ft per gallon
  • Blue; 5 gallon pail
  • VOC compliant; solids approximately 37% by weight
  • Service temperature approximately -40 F to 160 F

Applications

  • Priming before SikaShield or SikaBit self-adhering membranes
  • Concrete, masonry, wood, plywood, and gypsum board
  • Asphalt surfaces that will take a self-adhering sheet
  • Below-grade and split-slab membrane work

Technical Specifications

Property Value
Manufacturer Sika
Product SikaBit Primer AW
Part no. 474507
Unit 5 gallon pail
Color Blue
Chemistry Water-based polymer-modified primer
Coverage Approximately 450 to 500 sq ft per gallon
Solids Approximately 37% by weight
Dry time Approximately 1 hour, until slightly tacky
Service temperature -40 F to 160 F

Product documents: SikaBit Primer AW Product Data Sheet (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

What membranes use SikaBit Primer AW?
Self-adhering waterproofing membranes such as SikaShield S-60 on asphalt, wood, plywood, gypsum, masonry, and concrete.

What coverage should crews plan for SikaBit Primer AW?
Approximately 450 to 500 sq ft per gallon by brush, roller, or hand sprayer.

What dry time does SikaBit Primer AW need?
Approximately one hour, or until the film is slightly tacky; longer in cooler weather. Apply membrane as soon as the primer is dry.

What temperature is needed to apply SikaBit Primer AW?
Surface and air 40 F and rising. Store between 50 F and 100 F; do not freeze or thin.

What primer goes on the membrane face with SikaBit Primer AW?
None. Never apply primer directly to the SikaBit membrane face.

What size is SikaBit Primer AW?
The pail is 5 gallon, blue, part 474507.