Preparation
Surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of loose contaminants. Air temperature minimum 5°C, maximum 30°C, humidity 70% RH maximum. Ensure good drying conditions prevail throughout the application and cure of the product.
The floor must be as even and level as possible, otherwise the top coat may form puddles in any depressions before curing.
Please refer to Polycote WD Primer data sheet prior to priming, and follow surface preparation guidelines with care. If the surface is damaged, uneven, contaminated with oil or damp, please contact Polycote technical helpline for advice.
Applying The Resin
Follow directions on separate data sheet supplied for Decretex Flakes XFH Resin.
Ensure resin totally covers entire surface – Decratex Flake will only adhere to the resin. Once the resin is applied, proceed immediately to the flake application stage while the surface remains wet.
Applying The Flake
Decratex Flake must be sprinkled onto the wet resin immediately – if possible within 5 minutes of applying the resin. This stage will require at least two persons, one to roll the resin on to the floor and the other to follow up broadcasting the flake, walking on the wet resin using spiked shoes (available from Polycote UK).
The flake may be sprinkled manually or for best results, use a spray gun with 5 Ltr tank capacity, 18mm nozzle and 1/3 bar (15/45 psi) pressure to blow the flakes onto the wet coating.
The wet resin must be totally blinded with Decratex Flake, no resin should remain visible. Avoid sprinkling a thicker layer than is necessary to achieve total coverage, as the surplus cannot be brushed off until the resin has cured, causing a shortage of flake.
Take care to avoid disturbing the sprinkled flake until the resin has cured. After 12-18 hours ensure the flake has firmly bonded before sweeping or vacuuming off the excess. Keep area clean and free of traffic and overcoat with Decratex Sealer within 48 hours.
Applying The Sealer Coat
Follow directions on separate sealer datasheet for mixing, curing times, etc.
Once mixed, the Decratex Sealer must be applied immediately.
Using a roller, apply one even coat at 5kg per 15m2 (3m2 per kg) ensuring that the flake is completely covered.
A sealer with greater UV resistance (Decratex UV Sealer) is also available. Please contact Polycote Technical Helpline for further information.
When using two sealer coats, ensure that the second coat is the Decratex UV Sealer, this being a UV resistant, light stable resin.
Application Temperature
Optimum temperature for application of Decratex is 18-20°C. The system should not be applied at below 7°C or above 25°C.
