Industrial Flooring

Surface preparation

Concrete surfaces should be sound, clean, dry and free from loose and flaking materials, efflorescence, laitance, curing compounds, dirt, oil, grease or other contaminants. Mechanical methods like grinding or grit/captive blasting in order to provide a suitable profiled open textured surface is strongly recommended.

New concrete or cementitious surfaces should be allowed to cure and have moisture content not exceeding 5%. Old or existing floor should be refurbished mechanically to ensure clear sound substrate.

Weathered masonry and soft or porous cement board must be cleaned or brush blasted to remove loosely adhering contamination and to get to a hard and firm surface.

Surface irregularities and blow holes shall be repaired with EPOFINISH C, a solvent free epoxy fairing coat. Allow the applied material to harden. After all preparation is complete, ensure dust is removed from the surface using an industrial
vacuum.

For metal floors, remove all corrosion and mill scale to produce a clean metallic surface.

Priming

Highly porous concrete or concrete containing micro-silica must be treated with PRIMER PU, a high performance Polyurethane primer. PRIMER PU shall be used as a primer coat for polyurethane based car park deck systems.

The primer should be applied by brush or roller on to the cleaned surface area (particularly hidden surfaces) at a rate of 5-6 L/m².

The primer should be left to achieve a tack-free condition for 6 – 8 hours before applying the top coat. A second coat of primer may be required if the substrate is excessively porous.

Mixing

EPOFLOOR P125 is supplied in two pre-weighed packs (Component A – Base and Component B – Hardener) which are ready for immediate in-situ use.

Stir both components individually before use. Transfer the entire contents of component B (Hardener) into the component A (Base) can and mix with low speed drill and paddle (200 – 300 rpm) for 2-3 minutes till obtaining a mix with uniform consistency. Scrape the sides and bottom of the can during mixing to ensure homogeneity.

Application

Apply two coats of EPOFLOOR P125 with a roller, squeegee or airless spray to the primed tack free surface.
Each coat is applied at a rate of 4-5m²/Liter achieving a thickness of 150-200 microns/coat. The total dry film thickness of the coating shall be a minimum of 400 microns.

For anti-slip flooring, broadcast silica sand (QUARTZO 2) on the first coat to achieve leatherette like finish.

For heavy traffic areas such as drive lanes, ramps, turn areas, or other areas subjected to high abrasive traffic, apply a third coat of EPOFLOOR P 125.

Cleaning

Tools and equipment should be cleaned with SOLVENTE 10 immediately after use. Hardened material should be removed mechanically. Spillages should be absorbed with sand or sawdust and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Recommendations

• EPOFLOOR P125 should be applied to the prepared floor after a curing of 28 days or more has elapsed.
• Do not use during rainy days or if temperature is less than +5°C.
• Application should not be carried out when atmosphere humidity exceeds 90%, or when the surface to be coated is less than +3°C above the dew point.
• EPOFLOOR P125 should not be applied to the following substrates: damp substrates, asphalt, PVC tiles or sheets, hardboard / chipboard.