Waterproofing membrane

A waterproofing membrane for adhering to freshly poured concrete compositions upon curing, comprising:

• a carrier layer having first and second major faces;
• a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer against said carrier first major face;
• an elastomeric protective coating layer contacting said adhesive layer and incorporating at least one additive material comprising a light absorber, light stabilizer, antioxidant, filler, plasticizer, rheological additive, or a mixture thereof;
• said pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and elastomeric protective coating layer being operative to bond with a cementitious material cast against them and allowed to cure;
• said waterproofing membrane further comprising a discrete layer of finely divided particulate material applied as a separate coating onto said protective coating layer containing said at least one additive material, said protective coating layer being made before said discrete layer of finely divided particulate material is applied thereupon as a separate coating, said particulate layer comprising particles having a size range of 0.1-1000 microns and being partially embedded as a separate discrete layer on said pre-made elastomeric protective coating layer containing said at least one additive material, said separately coated particulate matter being operative to permit foot traffic on said membrane while in a horizontal position and also operative to permit a cementitious material to be cast against and to form a waterproofing barrier with said adhesive layer and said elastomeric protective coating layer when said cementitious material is allowed to cure.