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What is Ames'® Blue Max®?
Ames'® Blue Max® is a special blend of
adhesive, high strength elastomeric liquid rubber.
It is a new, impenetrable, rubber technology for waterproofing
in extreme wet situations such as flat roofs, below
grade foundations, basement walls, cisterns, water
troughs, catch basins, ponds and fountains. It is
high in solids and dries to a tough 800% elastic membrane
that resists cracking and peeling. Blue Max remains flexible from -30° to 150° F. Ames' Blue Max is impervious to water when applied in a uniform and
seamless fashion with adequate millage. It flows into
cracks and crevices as a liquid and sets up as a durable
rubber to seal leaks wherever they occur. Ames' Blue Max is available in a thick trowel-grade for use as a
filler, and a heavy duty sprayable grade. It dries
to a translucent blue color.
Ames' Blue Max is also an excellent coating for
ICF (insulated concrete forms), as well as metal,
wood, concrete, and many other applications. The adhesive
qualities in Ames' Blue Max actually glue surfaces
together and strengthen wall construction. Ames' Blue Max out performs isocyanate urethanes, and works well
as a primer and waterproofing membrane for Ames’
products such as Ames'® Safe-T-Deck™, Ames'® Snow Seal®, Ames'® Maximum-Stretch™,
Ames'® Block & Wall™, Ames'® Iron Coat™ and many other coatings.
Ames' Blue Max must be top coated for UV protection
in exterior applications.
This coating is waterbase and contains no petroleum.
It is non-toxic, VOC-free, low odor, and environmentally
friendly. It can be used as a potable water coating.
Ames' Blue Max is easy to apply ~ simply roll, brush
or spray. Clean up with water.
CLEAN AND PREPARE THE SURFACE
Always run a test patch first,
in an inconspicuous area, to ensure proper adhesion
and drying, and that the product performs to your
satisfaction. Be sure that surfaces are clean and
dry before the coating application. Caulk all cracks
greater than 1/8" wide with Ames' Blue Max trowel-grade.
Install adequate drains to drain flat roofs.
SEAM TAPE AND PRIME THE
SURFACE
Surfaces with joints, cracks, flashings, vents, parapet
wall flashings or where two unlike surfaces come together,
require Ames'® Peel & Stick Seam Tape (PS250, PS450
or PS650) to provide some additional strength and
reinforcement. Prime all surfaces generously with
Ames' Blue Max prior to setting the Seam Tape in place.
(See Seam Tape label for instructions.) Apply a liberal
topcoat of Ames' Blue Max over the Seam Tape and allow to
cure. Ames' Blue Max doesn't need a primer.
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See Seam Tape for seam taping instructions
AMES'® BLUE MAX® APPLICATION
Apply Ames' Blue Max to the surface. We recommend two gallons
per 100 sq. ft. or two coats as needed for walls,
and three gallons per 100 sq. ft. or three coats for
cisterns and tanks, or as needed. Ames' Blue Max is slightly
tacky and may be topcoated on roofs with Ames'® Maximum-Stretch™,
and on basement walls and foundations with Ames'® Block &
Wall™ or Ames'® Paint & Prime®. When used on roof decks
Ames'® Blue Max is topcoated with Ames'® Safe-T-Deck.Ames'® Blue Max needs
to be topcoated in applications with direct sun contact
to protect from UV degradation. Applications below
ground, such as ICF (insulated concrete forms) and
water tanks or cisterns do not need to be topcoated.
CONCRETE WALLS & FOUNDATIONS
- The surface must be clean, dry, and free of loose
material. Fill all joints or cracks wider than 1/8
inch with Ames'® Blue Max trowel-grade.
- It is important to seam tape all joints and cracks
to avoid future cracking and leaking. Seam tape
flashing to wood; wood to wood; concrete to wood;
metal to wood; brick to wood; etc.
- Ames' Blue Max may be brushed, rolled or sprayed. We
recommend two gallons per 100 square foot for walls.
The application must be applied in a continuous,
unbroken seal of a minimum dry thickness of no less
than 30 mils (the thickness of a dime).
ROLLED ROOFING, EPDM RUBBER
ROOFS AND OTHER ROOFS
- Remove loose dirt, granules, moss, and debris
from roof surface. IMPORTANT: Use caution with power
washing. Replace any missing pieces of rolled roofing.
- Prime with 2-3 coats of Ames' Blue Max until roof surface
is smooth and sealed. IMPORTANT: Prime roof completely
smooth and watertight before applying roofing fabric.
- Topcoat with Ames' Snow Seal or Ames' Maximum-Stretch. On
roof decks, topcoat with Ames' Safe-T-Deck.
CISTERNS & WATER TANKS
- The surface must be clean, dry, and free of loose
material. Fill all joints or cracks wider than 1/8
inch with Ames'® Blue Max trowel-grade.
- It is important to seam tape all joints and cracks
to avoid future cracking and leaking.
- Ames'® Blue Max® may be brushed, rolled or sprayed. We
recommend three gallons per 100 square feet for water
containment. The application must be applied in
a continuous, unbroken seal of a minimum dry thickness
of no less than 30 mils (the thickness of a dime).
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WEATHER & DRYING GUIDELINES
For exterior applications Ames' Blue Max is best
applied between 50 to 90 degrees F (10 to 32 degrees
C) on warm dry surfaces. Be sure humidity is less
than 50% and dew point and temperature have a good
spread. Ames' Blue Max will begin to dry in 30 minutes
to 2 hours depending upon thickness of application
and weather. It continues to cure for up to 2 weeks.
A slight tack is normal after drying. Ames' Blue Max may be recoated or topcoated when it is dry to the
touch.
IMPORTANT: For exterior applications check your local
weather forecast and follow our Ames’® Weather
Rule: Apply when the streets are dry, the sun is in
the sky, the roof is warm to the touch, and no inclement
weather is forecast for 24 hours. Consult your local
weather forecast. The best work window during winter
months is usually between 10am and 2pm with a forecast
of clear weather for the following day. Low temperatures,
high humidity and evening and morning dew will require
increased drying/curing time.
When top coating Ames' Blue Max, keep in mind that
white or light colored coatings will reflect nearly
all solar rays and dry at a much slower rate than
dark colored coatings. If you live in the northern
hemisphere the best time to apply white products is
the summer months when there is plenty of sunlight.
In contrast, darker coatings absorb more sunlight
and dry more quickly.
Weather
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CLEAN UP, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Clean tools and small spills with
water. Store unused product in its original can, tightly
sealed and protected from freezing. Dispose of this
product in accordance with local, state, or federal
requirements.
ESTIMATED COVERAGE
 Standard
product coverage on a smooth surface is 100 sq. ft.
per gallon per coat (est. 10 mil). More than one coat
recommended. More coats equal longer life. Rough surfaces
will require additional product and drying time.
TOOLS ~ You may need one
of more of the following:
Ames' industrial-strength
coatings are easy to apply
for the Do-It-Yourselfer. Most Ames' products may be
applied by brush, roller, push broom, or sprayer.
Ask for a sprayable-grade coating when applying by
sprayer. Depending upon the roughness of the surface,
preparation, and the specific application, you may
need one or more of the following:
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 Ames'® Blue Max™ How-to Tips(PDF)
Material Safety
Data Sheets (PDF)
 Physical Performance
Properties (PDF)
Water
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Ames'® Blue Max™ in english (8.4
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Ames'® Blue Max™ en español
Weather
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Pricing & Ordering
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