No more waiting. Detailing critical junctions, penetrations, or repairing a metal roof can halt progress, waiting for sealants to cure. GRIPSET BRW PF TAPE provides an instant, waterproof seal. Peel, stick, and immediately apply finishes or further layers. The job moves forward without delay, securing integrity on the spot.
GRIPSET BRW PF TAPE was formulated to eliminate the downtime associated with liquid sealants and membranes in detailing and flashing applications. This self-adhesive butyl rubber tape offers immediate, primer-less adhesion on prepared surfaces, creating an instant waterproof barrier. It bridges the gap between liquid membrane application stages, allowing for swift completion of critical transitions, pipe penetrations, and general maintenance repairs where time is a factor.
At 0.8mm thick, this tape provides a robust yet conformable barrier, ideal for detailing without adding significant build-up beneath subsequent layers. Its tensile strength of over 100N in both longitudinal and transverse directions ensures the tape maintains integrity when applied over minor movement areas or subjected to mild stress, preventing tearing during application or in service. A peel adhesion of over 80N indicates a strong, reliable bond to a wide variety of substrates, resisting delamination even under challenging conditions. Further, a service temperature range of -30°C to 80°C allows for consistent performance across diverse Australian climates, maintaining flexibility and adhesion from cold mornings to hot afternoons.
Applying GRIPSET BRW PF TAPE is a straightforward peel-and-stick process. After measuring and cutting, simply remove the release paper from the butyl side and press the tape firmly into place, ensuring the fabric face is exposed upwards. Use a spatula or small vinyl roller to eliminate air pockets and ensure optimal adhesion. Critically, finishes like Gripset liquid membranes, tile adhesives, renders, or texture coatings can be applied immediately, as no drying or curing time is required for the tape itself. Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and sound for best results. For damp or highly porous surfaces, priming with Gripset E60 is required to ensure optimal bond.
GRIPSET BRW PF TAPE often serves as the initial, critical detailing layer in a waterproofing or roofing system. It is applied to junctions, penetrations, and potential weak points to provide an instant, robust seal. This allows subsequent layers, such as Gripset liquid membranes or tile adhesives, to be applied without delay, ensuring continuous protection. Its compatibility means the overall system remains integrated, from the immediate barrier to the final finish.
GRIPSET BRW PF TAPE offers an immediate, primer-less sealing solution for static detailing and general repairs. It is a robust, self-adhesive butyl tape designed for instant waterproofing on various surfaces, allowing finishes to be applied immediately. This contrasts with elastomeric joint bands like Gripset Elastoproof B10 / B50 Joint Sealant, which are specifically engineered for active expansion joints and areas subject to significant movement. Elastomeric bands require careful embedding into a wet-applied membrane system and cure time for optimal performance, whereas BRW PF Tape provides an instant barrier for detailing, but is not designed to accommodate the high, dynamic movement found in expansion joints.
No, Gripset BRW PF Tape requires a dry surface for application. If the surface is damp or has high residual moisture, it must first be sealed and primed with Gripset E60 to ensure proper adhesion and performance.
The primary advantage is instant sealing properties, which means no drying or curing time is needed. You can apply finishes immediately, avoiding delays associated with liquid alternatives and speeding up project completion.
Priming is generally not required over non-porous surfaces like metals and PVC plastics. However, highly porous surfaces or those with dust or residues must be primed using Gripset GP, E60, or XPRESS H20 PRIMER PLUS to ensure reliable adhesion.
No, this tape is not designed for exposed applications. It must always be finished over with a suitable surface covering such as Gripset membranes, coatings, mortars, or renders.
| Application | Key benefit | Primary trades |
|---|---|---|
| Wall/floor junctions & joint transitions as a bondbreaker | Provides a flexible, instant seal that prevents cracking and accommodates movement without drying time. | Waterproofers, tilers, builders |
| Sealing puddle flanges, penetrations & waterstops | Ensures an immediate, watertight seal around critical points, allowing instant application of subsequent finishes. | Plumbers, waterproofers |
| Detailing over plumbing pipes, PVC, and flashings | Offers high adhesion and conformability for complex shapes, providing an instant barrier against moisture ingress. | Plumbers, roofers, waterproofers |
| Guttering & roofing repairs | Delivers an instant, rupture-resistant patch for leaks, maintaining integrity across a service temperature range of -30ºC to 80ºC. | Roofers, general maintenance |
| Patching pin holes and pitted metal surfaces | Creates a quick, reliable seal on metal, ready for immediate overcoating or finishing. | Maintenance, roofers |
Clean the substrate thoroughly and measure the length of the joint or penetration to be sealed.
Use sharp scissors or a utility knife to cut the tape to size, allowing for overlaps at corners.
Remove the backing paper and press the butyl side onto the substrate with the fabric face exposed.
Use a spatula or small roller to force out air bubbles and ensure 100% contact with the surface.
Wear safety shoes and gloves. The SDS suggests gloves suitable for intermittent contact should be worn. Always wash hands before eating, drinking, or using the toilet.
Natural ventilation is adequate under normal use conditions.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight, and away from foodstuffs and incompatible materials like oxidising agents. Keep containers closed and upright. The product is best used within 12 months of purchase but remains stable if stored correctly. Dispose of material and containers according to local regulations.
Proper surface preparation and correct priming ensure optimal adhesion and long-term performance for Gripset BRW PF Tape.
Surface prep: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, sound, and free from dirt, dust, oil, grease, or any contaminants. Structurally unsound layers should be mechanically removed.
Primer: Not required. These non-porous and dense surfaces typically do not need priming.
Surface prep: All surfaces must be clean, dry, sound, smooth, and free of loose material, moisture, or contaminants. Masonry needs defects filled and levelled. Mechanically remove unsound layers.
Primer: Optional. For highly porous surfaces, or those with dust or residues, priming is required. Use Gripset GP, E60, or XPRESS H20 PRIMER PLUS. If the surface is damp or has high residual moisture, Gripset E60 must be used.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Colour | Fabric face: white, Butyl backing: grey |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Solids | 100% |
| Specific Weight | 1.45 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength (EN 12311-1) | >100N longitudinal & transverse directions |
| Elongation at Break (EN 12311-1) | 70% longitudinal and transverse directions |
| Peel Adhesion (ASTM D1000) | >80N |
| Loop Tack Test (ASTM D6195) | >70N |
| Vertical Flow (ISO 7390) | <10mm |
| Service Temperature | -30ºC to 80ºC |
Here are some common examples on where Gripset BRW PF Tape used by our customers.
