Make your structures rainy weather ready by using BOYSEN® Plexibond™ Cementitious Waterproofing System. With the capability to eliminate cement plastering defects, eliminate water seepage and prolong service life of light building materials, it is ideal for waterproofing roof decks and firewalls.
More on Boysen Plexibond
Because of a lot of interest about Plexibond, we wrote more in-depth articles. Please click on the following to know more about this product:
Product Highlight: Boysen Plexibond
Boysen Plexibond Do’s and Don’ts
The first link is a clear step-by-step guide on how to use the product. There is also a video (see below) that will show you the process.
We get a lot of questions in our social media channels about this product especially during the dry season when it’s time to prepare your structures for the rains to come. If you read the comment sections under the blog posts, you may even see your question. Â If you are not satisfied with the answer, you can always leave your comment or send an email directly to ask@myboysen.com.
Always Mix Boysen Plexibond with Portland Cement
Plexibond is not a stand-alone product. You have to mix it with portland cement. You can use it on your roof decks and firewalls, on the side of the wall where the water pressure comes from. Do NOT apply it on a surface which has been previously painted. Click on the second link above on the Do’s and Don’ts of Plexibond.
Watch the video to know more about the product.
Where Do You Use Boysen Plexibond
There are the common surfaces where you can use Plexibond: firewall, roof deck, ledge/canopy, concrete gutter, parapet wall.
Some people have asked us if they can use this product in their swimming pools or ponds. The answer is a resounding NO.
You cannot apply Plexibond over a painted wall. The reason is because the mixture of acrylic polymer (Boysen Plexibond) and cement weighs heavier than the usual coating. Therefore, it needs a bare and sturdy surface to adhere to. So if you want to apply this product on a wall for waterproofing purposes, you must first scrape of the existing paint and do a proper surface preparation. How? Click this link to know about how to prepare already painted concrete surfaces. You may find when you click the link that there are more things you can learn, especially if you have problem walls. However, if you follow the instructions, you will be able to achieve an excellent finish to a surface that you want waterproofed.
Use a Topcoat
For maximum durability, the application of topcoat is recommended. Boysen offers a wide range of products that is suitable as a topcoat to Boysen Plexibond.
Aside from added durability, the next best thing about being able to apply a topcoat is that you can choose a color that you’d like your surface to have. You are not limited to a grey hue.
Waterproof Your Homes
There you go, homeowners. Get your homes ready for the rainy season now.
Personally, I would call professional painters to do this whole process. That’s because I don’t want to over-extend myself. Just give me the responsibility to choose and apply the topcoat.
But maybe you are more ambitious than I am. In which case, give it your best shot. And if you hit some snags, just give our Technical Team a call directly so that you can have your answers quickly. They can be reached at (02) 8363-9738 local 417 to 418 during office hours.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on July 25, 2017 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.
59 Comments
pwede ba eh lagay ang plexiband sa wall na my pintura n a
Sorry, hindi pwede.
You cannot apply Plexibond over a painted wall. The reason is because the mixture of acrylic polymer (Boysen Plexibond) and cement weighs heavier than the usual coating. Therefore, it needs a bare and sturdy surface to adhere to. So if you want to apply this product on a wall for waterproofing purposes, you must first scrape of the existing paint and do a proper surface preparation. How? Go to the article about Surface Preparation for Repairing Concrete (https://www.myboysen.com/surface-preparation-repainting-concrete/) to know about how to prepare already painted concrete surfaces. You may find when you click the link that there are more things you can learn, especially if you have problem walls. However, if you follow the instructions, you will be able to achieve an excellent finish to a surface that you want waterproofed.
Pwedi po ba na pintura ang ihalo sa plexibond instead of cement?
Hindi pwede. Formulated na semento ang ihahalo sa BOYSEN Plexibond.
Mix 6.5 – 7.5 kg of Portland Cement to 4 Liters of BOYSEN Plexibond.
hello pwede po ba ying plexibond sa plywood?
Plexibond is better used on bare concrete.
If you have other questions, please call (02) 8363-9738 local 417 to 418 during office hours and talk to our Technical Team. You can then have a discussion with the technical team and can get your answers quicker.
can I use plexibond in bathroom?
Yes, you can use BOYSEN Plexibond as a waterproofing system for your bathroom, provided that there is no existing paint and that tiles will be installed after application.
Click here for product details and instructions: http://bit.ly/2tWbfzu
If you have more questions, please send an email to ask@myboysen.com or call (02) 8363-9738 local 417 to 418 during office hours and talk to our Technical Team.
Hello there.. we just finished applying plexibond on our balcony..problem is earlier nung hinahalo pa lang yung plexibond and cement nakita ko na nilagyan din ng tubig yung mixture.😱😱mga ½ ltr din siguro..tama po ba yung ginawa nmin? Thanks.
Hi Arnel, Hindi siya pwedeng haluan ng tubig. Ang BOYSEN Plexibond ay formulated na haluan ng 6.5 to 7.5 kg of cement only. We do not recommend thinning the mixture using water.
Dahil sa paghalo ng tubig, posibleng maapektohan ang performance ng produkto.
Friendly reminder: For application on horizontal surfaces, kelangan mag apply ng mortar topping or tiles after BOYSEN Plexibond.
pwede po bang imix yun plexibond sa cement na sesementuhin para isahang application na lang..kasi yun roof deck eh hindi pantay..dadagdagan ng halo ng semento sa medyo malalalim at nabibiawan ng tubig..pwede ba isabay na lang imix yun plexibond sa halo?
Thank you for your message and for following us at Let it B.
Para sa iyong roofdeck, hindi po pwedeng isahang application nalang ang semento at BOYSEN Plexibond. Please see below para sa recommended system.
Step 1: Pantayin muna ang roofdeck gamit ang purong semento.
Step 2: Mag-apply ng at least 3 mano ng BOYSEN Plexibond mixture (4 Liter BOYSEN Plexibond + 6.5 to 7.5 kg ng Portland Cement). Make sure na ipapahid sa buong area at sa parapet wall.
Step 3 (optional): Mag-apply ng 1 mano ng purong BOYSEN Plexibond.
Step 4: Lagyan ng at least 2 inches ng mortar topping sa ibabaw ng BOYSEN Plexibond.
Step 5: Mag-install ng tiles o pinturahan gamit ang BOYSEN Acqua Epoxy system.
Ask ko lang po yung step 1, ilang oras o araw patuyuin yung purong semento bago pahiran ng flexi-bond?
Hi Angelo,
Nasagot na ito nung June 17 ng aming community manager via email. Pero eto ulit ang sagot just in case di mo nakuha ang email.
Patuyuin ang semento ng 14-28 days bago pahiran ng Plexibond.
And what is Matting? Kailangan po ba talaga yun sa pag-apply ng plexibond?
Good day. I just want to know how to apply the plexibond. Thank you
You were sent an email in reply to your question, as follows:
“Regarding your inquiry, saan po ipapahid ang BOYSEN Plexibond (ex: firewall, roof deck)?”
An email was sent directly by the Technical Team to you last January 10. Here is the main message again:
Regarding your inquiry, saan po ipapahid ang BOYSEN Plexibond (ex: firewall, roof deck)?
pwede bang lagyan uli ng elastomeric paint matapos mapahiran na ng plexi bond ang wall
Hello.
Thank you for your comment and for following us at Let it B.
Para sa iyong inquiry, yes, recommended pong pahiran ng pintura (tulad ng BOYSEN Permacoat o Titan Superflex Elastomeric Paint) ang kongkretong pader pagkatapos mag-apply ng BOYSEN Plexibond.
Friendly note: Ang BOYSEN Plexibond ay formulated for use sa bare concrete wall o sa kongkretong pader na wala pang pintura. Hindi po ito pwedeng gamitin sa pader na may pintura na.
Salamat po.
What if napahiran ng plexibond na walang cement na halo. Tas pahiran ulet ng plexibond na may cement na, kakapit pa rin po kaya un? Thanks! Need asap reply..
Message was sent by Technical Team to you., Jennylyn. Here is the main message again:
Para sa iyong pader na napahiran na ng BOYSEN Plexibond na walang halong semento, pwede naman itong pahiran ulit ng BOYSEN Plexibond na may tamang halo na ng semento provided na wala pang pintura ang surface.
pagkatapos kong mag flexibond pwede ko bang masilyahan ng skim coat para makinis
Pinadalhan ka na ng sagot via email but here it is again, Ryan.
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Regarding your inquiry, ang skimcoat ay pinapahid as alternative plastering sa bare concrete walls. Pinapahid ito bago mag-BOYSEN Plexibond.
mam, can i apply plexibond sa wall na may skim coat po?
Hi Maureen,
Eto iyong sagot na pinadala sa iyo via email:
Para sa iyong exterior concrete wall, pwede kang magpahid ng BOYSEN Plexibond on skimcoat provided na ang skimcoat na ginamit ay ang Konstrukt Permaplast K-201 High Performance Acrylic Skimcoat.
Anong nangyari if nag apply ng plexibond na di na scrape ung pintura?at pwd ba sa interior concrete wall mg apply instead sa exterior?
Hi Evelyn.
Thank you for your comment and for following us at Let it B.
Regarding sa iyong inquiry, ang BOYSEN Plexibond ay formulated for use sa bare concrete walls. If naipahid ito sa surface na may pintura na, maaapektohan ang adhesion o kapit nito sa surface.
Also, ang BOYSEN Plexibond ay to be applied as positive side waterproofing. Meaning nito, ay sa exterior o labas ng bahay ito pwedeng ipahid.
Salamat po.
How can I remove flexibond from tiles? Napatakan kasi ng flexibond Yun mga tiles. Thanks in advance for your kind response.
Regarding your inquiry, you can try removing the BOYSEN Plexibond on your tiles via manual scraping. You can use tools like putty knife / spatula.
pwede po ba ipahid sa bubong na yero ang plexibond?
Hi Oliver,
Hindi po pwedeng gamitin ang BOYSEN Plexibond sa yero. Formulated ito for use sa bare concrete substrates only.
how do I apply plexibond on marine plywood as flooring? do I still need to mix with cement? will plexibond with cement crack as time passes on plywood floor application?
Thank you for your comment and for following us at Let it B.
For the application of BOYSEN Plexibond on marine plywood flooring, the same standard procedures for concrete applications are to be implemented. This would include the mixing of 6.5 to 7.5 kilograms of cement to 4-Liters of BOYSEN Plexibond while constantly stirring to prevent lumps.
However, please note that the limitation of the product would be cracking on the joints of the marine plywood.
Hi,pwde po ba ang plexibond ihalo sa tile adhesive?kasi po plano ko after iplexibond ang floor sa roof deck lagyan ko po ng tiles..
This reply is from our technical team.
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Hi Renalinda. Semento lang po ang pwedeng haluin sa BOYSEN Plexibond. Mix 6.5 to 7.5 kg of Portland Cement to 4 Liters of BOYSEN Plexibond.
Para sa roof deck, apply 3-5 coats of BOYSEN Plexibond by brush or 2-3 coats by textured roller. Pagkatapos patuyuin, bago gumamit ng adhesive para sa tile installation.
Kung may immediate technical concerns kayo, bukod sa aming social media accounts, pwede mo kaming matawagan sa (02) 8363-9738 local 416 to 418. Pwede mo rin kaming itext sa 0918-913-6000. Ito ang aming Technical Service Department at we’ll do our best to be of service. Ang aming office hours ay from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday.
Can i use plexibond as a waterproof primer on tiles?
Regarding your inquiry, BOYSEN Plexibond was formulated for use on bare concrete surfaces. It cannot be applied on top of tiles.
If you have immediate technical concerns, apart from our blog, you may also reach us at (02) 8363-9738 local 416 to 418. This is our Technical Service Department and we’ll do our best to be of service. Our office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday.
Can plexibond be applied using paint sprayer?
The Boysen Team sent you a reply via email. Here it is:
“Thank you for your comment and for following us at Let it B.
BOYSEN Plexibond can be applied using brush and textured roller. It cannot be applied using paint sprayer.”
Good luck, Keane!
Hi. Pede po ba sa first coating eh purong plexibond ala munang halong cement?
Hi Dennis,
A reply was sent to you by our Community Manager today. In case you didn’t see the reply, here it is.
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Hindi po. Formulated ang BOYSEN Plexibond na haluan ng semento.
Maghalo ng 6.5 to 7.5 kgs. ng semento sa 4 liters ng BOYSEN Plexibond.
Click here para sa instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvpzbWtjcWw&feature=youtu.be
how many litters is your 1 gal? and how many square meter will it go?
Hi Nick,
Our Community Manager sent you a reply today via email, as follows,
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Thank you for your comment and for following us at Let it B.
BOYSEN Plexibond is available in 4-Liters (1 gallon) and 16-Liters packaging. The practical coverage of BOYSEN Plexibond per 4-Liters is 5-6 sq.m. [depending on surface texture and porosity].
Same question ng sa taas. Paki email sakin sagot. Salamat
Can flexibond be applied on existing semi gloss latex on exterior wall? Need to repaint exterior wall due water seepage.
Your question has been sent to the Technical Team, Cristian.
An email was sent to you directly by the Technical Team. Here is part of the email:
“BOYSEN Plexibond was formulated to be applied on bare concrete walls only. It cannot be applied on walls with existing paint.
For your firewall, we recommend consulting with professionals (ex: water proofing expert / contractor) to find the best solution to your problem.”
If you have more questions, please email ask@myboysen.com or call (02) 363-9738 local 417 to 418 during office hours.
Hi po, can plexibond be applied on the same area which was already applied with plexibond? Yung ginawa po kasi nung mason ay hindi na-smooth yung firewall, pagkabully apply agad ng plexibond. Ngayon mga water seepage na sa wall.
Hi Bong, our communications team sent you an email answering your above question. Here is the reply:
“Thank you for your comment and for following us at Let it B.
Para sa iyong firewall, pwede naman itong patungan ng BOYSEN Plexibond provided na wala pang existing paint at bare pa ang surface.
In any case, rinirikomenda po namin na kumonsulta sa mga professionals tulad ng waterproofing experts o contractor para sigurado ang pag-aayos ng iyong problema.
Thank you and have a great week ahead.”
Can flexibond be applied on existing semi gloss latex on exterior wall? Need to repaint exterior wall due water seepage.
Can flexibond be applied on existing semi gloss latex on exterior wall? Need to repaint exterior wall due water seepage.
Hi Kelly,
I sent your question to our Technical Team. They will be in touch with you through email. However, if you want to talk directly with an expert, you can call this number (02) 363-9738 local 417 to 418 during office hours.
Thanks for dropping by,
Annie
Can Plexibond be applied on a Skimcoat?
Hi Michael,
I’ve sent your question to a team member who will get back to you via email.
Best,
Annie
Hi Michael,
I have the same question.
What’s their reply to this?
Thanks,
ROLLY
Hi Rolly, a team member sent you an email last March 6. I hope you received it.
Can i paint the plexibond directly with boysen acqua epoxy or do i still need to apply epoxy primer?
Hi Vic, an email was sent to you directly in reply to your question.
Anong nangyari if nag apply ng plexibond na di na scrape ung pintura?at pwd ba sa interior concrete wall mg apply instead sa exterior?