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Gripset Buyer's Guide — TradieCart
Gripset is a 100% Australian-owned waterproofing specialist, manufacturing solvent-free products since 1983. This guide helps you choose the right Gripset product for your job.
Product Range
| Product | Best For |
|---|---|
| 38FC SBR Fast Cure Membrane | Gripset's #1 seller. Fibre-reinforced SBR for bathrooms, showers and wet areas. Recoat 1 hour, tile over 4 hours. |
| GP Primer | Standard primer for porous substrates — concrete, render, masonry. Apply before any Gripset membrane. |
| OP Non Porous Primer | Primer for non-porous surfaces — existing tiles, steel, plastic. Use when waterproofing over tiles. |
| E60 Water Based Epoxy Primer | Two-component epoxy for damp or green concrete. Also acts as a rising damp barrier. |
| P39 Polyurethane Hybrid Membrane | UV-stable membrane for exposed external applications — balconies, podiums, roof gardens. Over 300% elongation. |
| 51 Bituminous Membrane | Below-ground and external waterproofing — retaining walls, planter boxes, gutters. Not for tiling over. |
| C-1P & 2P Cementitious Membranes | Pools, tanks and potable water. 2P is AS 4020 approved for drinking water contact. C-1P is the simpler one-part option. |
| Bandage, Tape & Detailing Accessories | Joint band (B50, B10), self-adhesive butyl tape, prefab corners (CN90, CN270), pipe collars and squares for penetrations. |
| Xpress Range & Specialist Products | Rapid-set primers (SP, H20 Plus vapour barrier), fast-cure Multi Pro membrane (tile over ~3 hours), LS trafficable coating and 11Y waterproof additive. |
| Sheet Membranes, Tiling & Substrate Products | Self-adhesive butyl sheets (BRW PFN, BRW HD), XpressLay underlay, C-Lite and C Mastic tile adhesives, GC All Purpose adhesive, C-Bed screed, C-Plug water plug and B26 asphalt crack filler. |
All Gripset products are solvent-free and non-toxic, backed by a 10-year product guarantee.
Quick Recommendation Guide
- Standard bathroom or shower → GP Primer + 38FC — the most popular combo, cost-effective and proven
- Waterproofing over existing tiles → OP Primer + 38FC — OP bonds to non-porous surfaces
- Green or damp concrete slab → E60 Epoxy Primer + 38FC — E60 handles substrate moisture
- Exposed balcony or podium → P39 Polyurethane Hybrid — UV stable, no tiles needed
- Below-ground retaining wall → 51 Bituminous Membrane — designed for earth-contact waterproofing
- Swimming pool or water tank → 2P Cementitious Membrane — AS 4020 potable water approved
- Tight deadline → Xpress Multi Pro — tile over in approximately 3 hours
Key Features & Benefits
- 100% solvent-free range — safer for applicators, no hazardous fumes
- Fast cure technology — 38FC tiles in 4 hours; Multi Pro in ~3 hours
- Complete waterproofing system — primers, membranes and detailing from one manufacturer
- 10-year product guarantee — backed by 40+ years of Australian manufacturing
- AS 4858 & AS 4654.1 compliant — key membranes meet Australian waterproofing standards
Common Questions
Which primer do I need? — GP for porous surfaces (concrete, render), OP for non-porous (tiles, steel), E60 for damp or green concrete. When in doubt, GP is the standard choice.
How long before I can tile over 38FC? — Recoat after 1 hour, tile over after 4 hours. Allow 24 hours before flood testing.
38FC or P39 — which one? — 38FC is the cost-effective choice for internal wet areas under tiles. P39 is for exposed external applications needing UV and weather resistance.
Can I waterproof over existing tiles? — Yes. Use OP Primer to bond to the tile surface, then apply 38FC as normal.
What about swimming pools? — Use the 2P cementitious membrane, which is AS 4020 approved for potable water. 38FC is for wet areas, not immersion.
Is Gripset really solvent-free? — Yes. The entire range is non-toxic and low-VOC, which can contribute to Green Star credits on commercial projects.
Why Choose Gripset?
- Australian-owned and manufactured since 1983 with local technical support
- Solvent-free across the entire range — no health and safety compromises
- Same-day Metro Melbourne delivery available on TradieCart
- Complete system from primer to membrane to detailing — one brand, one warranty
- Visit the TradieCart website for current pricing and availability