Flortex® Professional XFH

Surface Preparation

Substrates must be clean, dry and free of surface laitance and contaminants such as oil, grease, dirt and surface treatments. A loss of adhesion and failure in the coating can occur due to poor preparation. Vacuum-assisted shotblasting or grinding are the recommended methods for preparing the substrate.

Prior to application of Flortex® Professional XFH a suitable Polycote primer should be applied, depending on the type and condition of the surface.

For substrates in contact with the ground or for basement floors, a damp proof membrane must be incorporated. The base should have a relative humidity at the surface of no more than 75% when measured.

Mixing

All materials should be stored between 15°C and 25°C for a minimum of 8 hours before use. Having fully prepared the substrate, stir the individual components before mixing together. As pigment may ‘sink’, ensure that the mixing is very thorough and from the bottom of the container.

Add the Hardener (Part B) to the coloured resin (Part A) and thoroughly mix on a slow speed setting for 3-4 minutes.

Ensure thorough mixing as an unmixed product will result in a poor or non-cure situation. For best results use a heavy-duty slow speed drill with a mixing paddle.

Scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing vessel with a spatula several times as any unmixed material will result in uncured patches in the final finish.

Application

Flortex Professional XFH may be applied with a medium pile simulated sheepskin roller, working well into the surface, but do not exceed the coverage rate. Edges and difficult to reach areas can be applied by brush.

Flortex Professional XFH is normally applied between 0.3kg to 0.5kg per 1m2. When the quantity of resin used exceeds 0.5kg/m2, air bubbles may become trapped within the coating These are removed using a Polycote Spiked Roller. This must be carried out immediately after application of the resin before curing takes place. Spiked shoes should be worn to avoid disturbing the wet coating.

For Flortex Professional XFH Slip Resistant – gradually sprinkle Kiln Dried Aggregate onto the WET resin at a rate of 2-3kg/m2. The quantity of aggregate required will depend on the thickness of the initial coating. Please note: spiked rolling is unnecessary for the first coat when using aggregate. Allow first coat to fully cure (preferably 24 hours) before removing all excess aggregate. A final coat of Flortex® Professional XFH should then be applied, the thickness of this coat may be varied depending on the finish required, but should be significantly less than the first coat.

Please note: White, Yellow and Safety Red will usually require 2 coats. The thickness of this coat may be varied depending on the finish required but should be significantly less than the first coat.

Application Temperature.

Do not apply outside the temperature range 10°C to 25°C. To minimise the risk of ‘blooming’ caused by condensation, maintain the temperature above the uncured floor to at least 3°C above the dew point for at least 48 hours after application.