Bone Dry Pro Encapsulator
Bone Dry Pro Encapsulator is a single-component, ready-to-use surface coating designed for moisture mitigation and the prevention of black mastic migration.
Use
- Moisture mitigation and the prevention of black mastic migration
Important Documents
Description
Every renovation of an older building eventually meets the same floor: a decades-old slab, black asphaltic cutback adhesive, and a mastic layer that may contain asbestos. Once that adhesive has been chemically abated, the slab still isn’t floorable — residue stays in the pores, ready to bleed into new flooring, and the old concrete still breathes moisture. Bone Dry Pro Encapsulator solves both in one ready-to-use coat.
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The renovation stack: old slab to floorable in one coat
From bottom up: the old concrete slab with moisture rising from below, residual black mastic left after chemical abatement, one ready-to-use coat of Pro Encapsulator, then the new flooring — vinyl, tile, carpet, or wood. Moisture vapor is blocked and mastic migration is blocked at the Encapsulator layer.
Built for the chemically abated slab
Pro Encapsulator is a single-component, ready-to-use surface coating designed for one specific — and very common — renovation condition: older concrete where asphaltic adhesive has been removed by chemical abatement. It locks down the residual mastic so it can’t migrate into new flooring, mitigates moisture from the old slab, and eliminates the need for hazardous grinding on surfaces where asbestos-containing adhesive was chemically removed. For bare concrete without a mastic history, the right product is Bone Dry Pro Penetrating Sealer instead — this one is purpose-built for the abated surface.
What it does for the renovation
| Function | What it means for the floor |
|---|---|
| LOCKS DOWN | Stops black mastic migration from bleeding into and staining new flooring |
| MITIGATES | Moisture mitigation for aged slabs — protects adhesives and flooring above |
| SIMPLIFIES | Single-component and ready to use — no mixing, no ratios, no induction time |
| DE-RISKS | Eliminates hazardous grinding where asbestos-containing adhesive was chemically removed |
Two ways off an old mastic slab — one of them is safe
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Two routes for old black mastic — and why encapsulation wins
Old slabs often carry black mastic: asphaltic cutback adhesive, frequently decades old. Grinding or shot-blasting it is hazardous if the adhesive is asbestos-containing — an airborne exposure risk. The safer route is chemical abatement (residue stays in the slab), then one coat of Pro Encapsulator to lock the residue and block moisture before new flooring. No mastic history? Clean concrete can go straight to Bone Dry Pro Penetrating Sealer. Always test suspect materials and follow applicable regulations for asbestos-containing adhesives.
| Abate + Encapsulate | Grind it off | |
|---|---|---|
| Disturbance | None — residue stays put and gets sealed | Grinds suspect material into dust |
| Airborne hazard | Avoided — no mechanical removal | Serious if adhesive is asbestos-containing |
| Equipment | Ready-to-use coating | Grinders, shrouds, HEPA vacs, containment |
| After it’s done | Moisture + migration barrier in place | Bare slab still needs moisture mitigation |
Always test suspect materials and follow applicable regulations for asbestos-containing adhesives and their abatement.
What the flooring never sees
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Core sample after renovation: what the layers show
A core taken after renovation shows new flooring over Pro Encapsulator — sealing the stack — over the residual mastic left by chemical abatement, over old concrete with moisture vapor below. Vapor is blocked and mastic migration is locked: two failure paths, one coat, and the flooring above never meets either.
Old mastic slabs fail new flooring two ways: residue migrates upward — staining vinyl, softening adhesives — and moisture vapor rises from concrete that was never sealed. Pro Encapsulator sits between the old floor’s problems and the new floor’s life, closing both paths with one coat. The flooring above never meets either.
Which Pro product does your slab need?
| Slab condition | Use |
|---|---|
| Asphaltic adhesive (black mastic) chemically abated | Bone Dry Pro Encapsulator |
| Bare concrete, new or existing — no mastic history | Bone Dry Pro Penetrating Sealer |
| Gypsum underlayment (e.g. Gyp-Crete) | Bone Dry Pro Gyp-Cap |
Application
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Application steps
- Confirm — chemical abatement complete; surface clean and dry.
- Coat — single-component, ready to use; no mixing, no ratios, no grinding.
- Floor — moisture mitigated, migration locked; install the new flooring.
Good to know: Pro Encapsulator is optimized specifically for aged slabs following chemical abatement of asphaltic adhesives — that’s the surface it’s formulated for. No mixing or ratios: it ships ready to use.
Technical data
| Type | Single-component surface coating |
| Function | Moisture mitigation + black mastic migration prevention |
| Designed for | Aged slabs after chemical abatement of asphaltic adhesives |
| Preparation | No hazardous grinding required on chemically abated surfaces |
| Mixing | None — ready to use |
| Other surfaces | See Bone Dry Pro Penetrating Sealer |
Renovating over an old mastic slab? Tell us the square footage and the abatement product used — we’ll confirm fit and size the order. Call 262-694-9748 or email [email protected].
FAQ
What is Bone Dry Pro Encapsulator for?
Older slabs where asphaltic cutback adhesive (black mastic) has been removed by chemical abatement. One coat locks down the residual mastic so it cannot migrate into new flooring and mitigates moisture rising from the aged slab.
Do I have to grind off old black mastic?
No. Grinding or shot-blasting is hazardous if the adhesive is asbestos-containing. The safer route is chemical abatement, which leaves residue in the slab, then one coat of Pro Encapsulator to lock the residue and block moisture. Always test suspect materials and follow applicable asbestos regulations.
Is Pro Encapsulator a one-part product?
Yes. It is a single-component, ready-to-use surface coating: no mixing, no ratios, no induction time.
What flooring can go over Pro Encapsulator?
Vinyl, tile, carpet, or wood. The Encapsulator layer blocks moisture vapor from below and mastic migration from the residue, so the flooring above never meets either.
Can I use Pro Encapsulator on a slab with no mastic history?
No. It is formulated specifically for aged slabs after chemical abatement of asphaltic adhesives. Bare concrete, new or existing, takes Bone Dry Pro penetrating sealer; gypsum underlayment takes Pro Gyp-Cap.
How is Pro Encapsulator applied?
Confirm the chemical abatement is complete and the surface is clean and dry, apply one coat of the ready-to-use coating, then install the new flooring.
Does it stop moisture as well as mastic migration?
Yes. Pro Encapsulator mitigates moisture from the aged slab and prevents black mastic migration in the same coat, protecting the adhesives and flooring above.
Specifications
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Additional information
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| Size | 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon |
