Flowcoat Clear - Water Based Epoxy Coating
Vendor: Virtus Resins
Flowcoat is a two pack, water-based, epoxy resin floor and wall paint with a silk finish.
Suitable Surfaces
Concrete, grano, metal and wood.
Typical Installations
- Heavy residential to light industrial use
- Garages
- Offices
- Breweries
- Factories and warehousing
- Classrooms
- Food preparation and storage areas
- Floors and walls
- Floors and walls in processing and manufacturing plants
Advantages
- Can withstand heavy domestic and light industrial conditions
- Easy to apply
- Gives a hygienic, seamless floor finish which is easy to clean
- Low odour
- Solvent-free
- Will not support bacterial growth
Usage
Indoor (some colour change would occur if used outdoors). Resistant to a range of acids and other chemicals.
Coverage
11m² per 2.5kg. 22m² per 5kg.
Coats Required
Two coats are usually required
Drying Time
Normally 16 hours at 20 °C for foot traffic.
Cleaning
Hot water mopping with detergents.
Thickness
Up to 0.5 mm
Primer
Flowcoat does not normally require a primer. On porous concrete it is recommended that Flowprime SF is used.
Mixing:
Pre-mix the coloured resin component before use. Add the hardener component to the coloured resin component and mix using a low speed electric mixer (200 - 500 rpm) fitted with a mixing paddle designed to minimise air entrainment for 1 - 2 minutes until homogeneous. Care should be taken to ensure that any material adhering to the sides and bottom of the mixing vessel is thoroughly mixed in otherwise uncured patches may result.
Important: Both liquids are pre-weighed and designed to be mixed together in their entirety. It is essential that the full amounts are mixed together and until homogenous to ensure the product cures correctly and to the desired finish
Application:
Apply by brush, roller or airless spray. Depending on the substrate porosity, the first coat may be diluted with up to 10% water to aid penetration. The water should be added after mixing of the resin and hardener components is complete. Avoid ponding of the coating as trapped water will lead to incomplete cure. Do not apply subsequent coats until the previous coat is completely dry. This will depend on temperature, atmospheric humidity and degree of ventilation. Adequate ventilation and air movement is necessary. Each coat should be applied at right angles to the previous coat in order to minimise imperfections and unevenness overall. Uneven application may lead to differences in gloss level across the cured floor