FLOOR COATINGS

FLOORCOAT 1:1
EPOXY FLOOR COATING
EASYMIX 1:1

ELIMINATES HOT TYRE PICKUP FOR AIRCRAFT HANGARS, GARAGES, etc
ANTI SLIP FLOORS to AS/NZS 3661.1P:1993
WATERBLAST SAFE

FLOORCOAT is a 100% epoxy, 2-component system formulated for the protection of concrete floors.
Good abrasion resistance contributes to a long service life in heavy traffic areas. Can be tinted in a range of attractive pastel and midtone colours. Suitable for low odour application in food grade areas. A resilient surface ensures easy cleaning with no fungal attack.

ANTI SLIP FLOORS
When applied as per the procedure outlined in the “Application” data sheet, In lieu of the smooth top coat, a non-slip coating to attain or exceed AS/NZS 3661.1P:1993 coefficient of friction – wet, “0.40”, is achievable.

USE ON
Commercial showroom and warehouse floors. Easily cleaned office or production flooring
In industrial sites concerned with pulp and paper, wool scouring, automotive, chemical, oil, food, wine and beverage, abattoirs, sewerage treatment, light engineering
Hospitals and veterinaries
Home garages with concrete floors
Vessel steel floor passageways, interior decks, engine-room floors, hold floors
Aircraft hangar floors

APPEARANCE
Light Grey, Dark Grey, White and Deep base. White and Deep base are tintable to a large range of pastel and bright colours. A tinting charge applies. Not recommended for exterior use unless some surface chalking is acceptable. Chalking will not affect the physical or chemical resistance.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Good splash resistance to most acids, alkalis and solvents, but may discolour. Excellent to mineral and vegetable oils and foodstuffs. Good to wines and beverages.

COMPONENTS
Two. 2 litres of Resin and 2 litres of hardener.

MIXING RATIO

Resin	:	Hardener
100	:	100

By volume. 1 part resin to 1 part hardener by volume. Correct ratio must be used. NEVER overdose the resin with extra hardener. Varying will decrease cured properties usually evidenced by a greasy surface and soft film that lifts easily.
This is an operator error, not a problem with the paint!

POT LIFE
100 gm mass at 18oC 20 - 30 minutes.
A polymerising visible end of pot life is preceded by the mix thickening to an unusable gel. A normal occurrence for 2-component systems. Use small amounts (1 - 2 litres) regularly as a large mass, left to stand, will prematurely gel.

CURE
When mixed and applied correctly, Floorcoat will cure overnight at ambient temperatures. Light traffic may use the area after 24 hours when the temperature is above twelve degrees Celsius (10°C). Use forced hot air heating if necessary. @ 20°C.

Recoat	:	10 - 12 hours (overnight)
Reinstatement	:	24 hours
Fully cured	:	4 - 5 days

PRIMER
There is no need for a separate primer as Floorcoat is self priming on clean, sound floors. Surface tolerant. Floorcoat will coat most substrates, concrete, wood, previous paint, even old linoleum, as long as it is clean and sound.

COVERAGE
8 - 10 sq.m /litre. First coat onto concrete will have higher litre rate because of absorption.

PREPARATION
It is essential that the substrate is sound and clean. The adhesive performance of the epoxy will be affected on a poorly prepared surface. Vacuum or sweep the substrate to remove all laitance or loose material. Degrease if necessary with a detergent. Rinse thoroughly. Allow to dry.

New Concrete Floors : The concrete should be allowed to cure for 28 days. Curing compounds and sealers must be removed from the surface. Etch the surface with Concrete Floorprep detergent-acid, available from EPG. Repair damage and fill joints with Epoxypatch.

Previously Painted Concrete Floors : Sand off unsound paint. If the floor is damaged, repair with EPG Epoxypatch. Degrease if necessary with a detergent. Rinse thoroughly. Allow to dry.

Tiles : Ensure all grouting is sound. Reinstate if appropriate. Rinse and/or vacuum. Ceramic glazes on kiln fired tiles must be sweep blasted to allow Floorcoat to adhere.

Steel : Degrease. Rinse off. Abrasive blast clean with clean silica sand to AS1627.4 to remove all mill scale and rust. If blast cleaning is not practical, use mechanical cleaning, e.g. disc grinding, scabbling, needle gunning or wire brushing. Coat immediately with Inorganic Zinc Primer, as the rust barrier.

APPLICATION
There is a comprehensive “application” data sheet available from EPG.
Stir the resin and hardener parts thoroughly before combining. Add the two components at the correct ratio into a clean dry container. Thinning with Floorcoat epoxy solvent. 5-10% will assist the flow and make cutting in easier. (= smoother finish)
Stir thoroughly until completely combined.
Cut in along walls, etc., with small paint brush. 50-60mm flat pigs bristle disposable available from hardware. Use a 6-10mm “Dacron” paint roller to apply. Work paint in well. First coat doesn't have to be thick coat. Work quickly as paint will gel after 25-30 minutes.
Pour thin line of paint one metre out from back wall and roll out, working backwards.
Recommended two person job. One cutting in.

GENERAL
In hot and dry conditions use smaller mixes more often. Do not add a new mixture into one that is gelling as they will both polymerise.
Floorcoat is a technical product, generally for trade purposes. Care must be exercised in its use.
DO NOT apply in extreme cold and damp conditions; temperature below 8°C, and relative humidity of +85%.

CLEAN UP
Use Epoxy Solvent, available from hardware store, for clean up. Wrap and dispose brushes and rollers. Use disposable containers and spatulae.

STORAGE
Do not store near boilers or other sources of heat.
Do not store in direct sunlight.

PACK SIZES
2lt Resin + 2lt Hardener + 1lt Epoxy solvent = 5.0 litre pack
2 x 4 litre packs are required for a double garage floor for the recommended 2 coats, paint finish.

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EPOXYPATCH
CONCRETE PATCHING
EASYMIX 1:1

READY FOR USE
NO OFF RATIO MIXING
NO MESSY POWDERS
NO SLUMP PROBLEMS
EASY KNIFING COMPOUND

Preparation is vitally important for a successful floor painting project.
The best possible surface can be achieved by filling the joints and any stress cracks that may occur.
EPOXYPATCH is purpose designed to act as a structural, adhesive and joint and crack patching compound for concrete. It has an easy mixing putty consistency and is very easy to knife into joints. Paint over, once cured. Will bond to damp surfaces and cure in low temperatures to an extremely hard durable surface with negligible shrinkage.

APPEARANCE
A filled resin and hardener which, when mixed together, have a similar consistency and colour to new concrete. It is generally not possible to tell the difference between Epoxypatch and concrete.

MIXING RATIO
Use one part resin to one part hardener by volume. Use mixture within 30 minutes.

CURE
25-15°C overnight. Total cure is over 3-4 days. Do not use in temperatures below 6°C.

HOLD UP
In thick film. Very good. Non slump.

SOLIDS
100%

SHRINKAGE
Negligible.

CURED FORM
Inert. No residual toxicity.

APPLICATION METHOD
Thoroughly mix the resin and hardener with a broad blade, 120mm available from EPG, blending on a flat surface.
When thoroughly blended, material will be a uniform grey colour.
Remove all laitance and degrease work surface. Trowel onto area or cavity to be filled to the desired thickness. Avoid air entrapment. Working time is approximately 30 minutes at 20°C.
Method for joints. With the broad blade, apply Epoxypatch liberally across the joint, then scrape off excess along the joint.

CLEAN UP
Use epoxy solvent, available from EPG, for clean-up of uncured or partially cured resin and utensils.

STORAGE
Do not store near boilers or other sources of heat. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Tightly sealed containers will store in excess of one year.

PACK SIZES

500ml	x	500ml	=	1 litre pack
4lt	x	4lt units	=	8 litre pack

HANDLING
Handle with protective gloves, available from EPG. System is isocyanate free.
Contains epoxide resin and amine hardener.

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