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Overview
Wadities RV Roof Coating White is described as a waterproof, solar reflective, flexible RV roof sealant intended for campers, trailers, motorhomes, metal buildings, and leak repairs. It is described as an acrylic roof coating that is applied like paint to build up a waterproof membrane using heavy coats. It is described for use on RV camper roofs and other surfaces such as metal building roofs, flat roofs, trailers roofs, gutters, planter boxes, foundations and interior basements, fences, wood, concrete, and stucco.
Key takeaways
- It is described as solar reflective, a cool roof coating, and UV resistant, with a final membrane described as offering 1000% flexibility and being UV stable.
- Application is described as being by brush, roller, or a high quality paint sprayer, using heavy coats to build up a waterproof membrane.
- Coverage is described as 1 gallon per 50 sq ft for one coat, with 2–3 heavy coats described as needed for the system.
- Use is described at temperatures above 10°C/50°F, on a clean, dry surface free of materials that would hinder adhesion.
- Buyers commonly describe easy use, smooth application, quick drying, and effective sealing and leakage prevention.
- Buyers commonly describe mixed views on quality and that more than one coat may be needed.
What the product is designed to do
This product is described as an RV roof coating and a protective sealant used to build a waterproof membrane over a roof surface. It is described for leak repairs and for creating a durable coated surface through multiple, evenly distributed coats. It is described as a trailer roof sealant and as a roof coating for metal buildings and flat roofs, and it is also described for use on gutters, planter boxes, foundations and interior basements, fences, wood, concrete, and stucco.
Its functional description centers on a finished membrane that is described as solar reflective and UV resistant, with UV stability described as stopping the sun from degrading the product. The final membrane is described as offering 1000% flexibility to help prevent adhesion failure. The formulation is described as having a higher concentration of solid materials compared to thinner coating alternatives, with the intent described as better roof repair through quality materials.
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
| Detail | What it is described as |
|---|---|
| Material | Acrylic |
| Water resistance level | Waterproof |
| Style | 1 Gallon |
| Item weight | 10 pounds |
| Coverage guidance | Minimum final thickness described as 1 gallon per 50 sq ft for one coat; 2–3 heavy coats described as needed |
| RV length guidance | 1 x 1-gallon pail is described as coating RVs up to 30 feet |
| In the box | 1 gallon RV roof coating, brush, polyester cloth |
Installation and placement notes
Application is described as being to a clean, dry surface that is free of silicone, loose paint, rust, oil, grease, coal tar, or anything that would hinder adhesion. Use is described at temperatures above 10°C/50°F, including overnight temperatures. The coating is described as being applied like painting, using a brush, roller, or a high quality paint sprayer.
Coat building is described as using heavy coats to build up the waterproof membrane, with two to three coats described as recommended for most RV roof coatings. Dry time between coats is described as 6–8 hours, or until dry to the touch with nothing wet underneath. After 48 hours, the coated surface is described as able to be soaked in water. It is described to avoid rainy and humid weather when applying and to try to ensure the weather is sunny before and after use. It is also described not to walk on the surface until the RV roof coating is dry.
Surface-specific prep notes are described for several roof materials. For EPDM, fiberglass, and TPO, wiping the surface with a white rag dampened with acetone right before priming is described. For aluminum, if rusted, removing rust from areas before priming is described, along with priming with 1–2 coats of a multi-purpose primer or a rust primer to help prevent bleed through. For cracks or expansion joints, non-woven fabric or polyester cloth is described as usable for reinforcement and coating.
Performance characteristics described in the listing
This coating is described as solar reflective and as a cool roof coating, and it is described as UV resistant. The final membrane is described as offering 1000% flexibility, with that flexibility described as preventing adhesion failure. UV stability is described as stopping the sun from degrading the product.
Waterproofing is described through the use of heavy coats that build a waterproof membrane. The formulation is described as having a higher concentration of solid materials compared to thinner coating alternatives, with the intent described as better roof repair. The product is described as usable indoors and outdoors and described as safe for humans and pets alike.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
Buyers commonly describe the roof coating as easy to use and easy to apply. Buyers commonly describe quick drying or a quick drying time. Buyers commonly describe sealing performance and leakage prevention, including stopping leaks, and buyers commonly describe application that goes on smoothly. Buyers commonly describe mixed views on quality, with many describing it as decent. Some buyers commonly describe needing more than one coat or multiple coats.
Pros
- Buyers commonly describe easy use and easy application.
- Buyers commonly describe quick drying or a quick drying time.
- Buyers commonly describe effective sealing and leakage prevention, including stopping leaks.
- The product is described as applicable by brush, roller, or high quality paint sprayer, using heavy coats to build up a waterproof membrane.
- It is described as solar reflective, UV resistant, and UV stable, with a final membrane described as offering 1000% flexibility.
Cons
- Buyers commonly describe mixed views on quality.
- Some buyers commonly describe needing more than one coat or multiple coats.
FAQ
What tools can be used to apply it?
It is described as applying like painting, using a brush, roller, or a high quality paint sprayer. For a direct product reference, see RV roof coating white.
How much area does 1 gallon cover?
Coverage is described as a minimum final thickness of 1 gallon per 50 sq ft for one coat, and it is described as requiring 2–3 heavy coats. A 1-gallon pail is described as coating RVs up to 30 feet, and you can review the described coverage guidance on waterproof solar reflective sealant.
What surface preparation is described?
Application is described as being to a clean, dry surface free of silicone, loose paint, rust, oil, grease, coal tar, or anything that would hinder adhesion. For EPDM, fiberglass, and TPO, wiping with a white rag dampened with acetone right before priming is described. For aluminum, removing rust before priming with 1–2 coats of a multi-purpose primer or a rust primer is described. See flexible RV roof sealant for the described preparation steps.
What temperatures and weather conditions are described for use?
Use is described at temperatures above 10°C/50°F, including overnight temperatures. It is described to avoid rainy and humid weather when applying and to try to ensure the weather is sunny before and after use.
How many coats and drying time are described?
Two to three coats are described as recommended for most RV roof coatings, and allowing 6–8 hours between coats or until dry to the touch with nothing wet underneath is described. After 48 hours, it is described as able to be soaked in water. A direct reference is RV roof sealant for campers.
What reinforcement method is described for cracks or joints?
For the construction of a few cracks or expansion joints, non-woven fabric or polyester cloth is described as usable for reinforcement and coating. The box contents are described as including polyester cloth, along with 1 gallon RV roof coating and a brush.