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This part of the web site is dedicated to Non-IPN polymer products that can offer the end user a high quality addition to the unique IPN polymer product range.
For further information please email us at: Advanced Polymers.

Superior High Gloss Polymer Coating

Superior High Gloss Polymer Coating

This is an EXTREMELY TOUGH, decorative floor coating. For use in High Traffic Areas, workshop floors, warehouse, showrooms, storage areas where fork lift trucks are operating etc.

  • Extremely durable - a longer lasting polymer coating that reduces the costs of re-coating in high traffic areas due to poor quality polymers or paints.
  • Chemical resistant - where resistance against chemical spillage over short term is required.
  • Fast Curing - shorten your time in between coatings and get back in service fast.
  • Easy to use - no need for expensive applicators.
  • Non-flammable during application and non-toxic when cured - safe for your in-house personnel to use.
  • Virtually odour free - user friendly!
  • No solvent attack when applied over previous paint systems - can be used over old paint / polymer systems providing being installed onto a surface with no lose material left.
  • May be used in confined areas - no need for BA equipment in most cases.
  • Application tools wash out in water - very efficient to apply and use.
Chemical Resistance
AP's Epoxy Gloss Coat Solvent Free has good resistance to short term spillages of the following substances at 20oC:

Petrol Diesel Fuel Oil
Xylene Methylated Spirits White Spirit 20% Caustic Soda
Bleach 20% Ammonia Antifreeze Sugar Solutions
Mineral Hydraulic Oils 5% Citric Acid 10% Hydrochloric Acid Detergents

 
Availability
Available in 7 colours plus white and black supplied in 5 litre packs comprising Activator and Resin which are easily mixed.

Tile Red Terracotta Burgundy
Mid Grey Mid Green Mid Blue
Buff White Black

(The colours shown must be regarded as a rough guide only, since colour rendering will vary from screen to screen. Samples are available on request)

 
Surface Preparation: Concrete and Stone
Concrete to be treated should be dry and at least four weeks old and free of any soft surface laitance and contaminants. All loose materials should be removed. Very smooth concrete or concrete with soft surface laitance should be etched to ensure adequate adhesion, and the area thoroughly washed off and allowed to dry. A surface sheen, or laitance on concrete may also be removed by wet or dry grinding. Grease or oil should be removed with an emulsifying degreasant and the area thoroughly washed off and allowed to dry.

BEFORE AFTER

Surface Preparation: Painted Surfaces
Previously painted surfaces should be thoroughly abraded by sanding or wire brushing (scarifying machine) to improve adhesion and remove any loose or weak material. Where this is impractical, advice on overcoating surfaces which are sensitive is available from Advanced Polymers UK Technical Department. A trial area should be completed to test adhesion to previous epoxy resin coatings.

Surface Preparation: Metal
Remove any loose or flaking material and rust by wire brushing or disc grinding. Shot or grit-blasting (to BS4232 Second quality) is an ideal preparation. Oil or grease should be removed. The metal then washed and allowed to dry. Coating should be carried out immediately after cleaning provided that flash rusting has not occurred.

Application
Best results are obtained in warm conditions (minimum 15ºC), dry conditions with a good through draught. In very high temperatures (30ºC and above) it is recommended that bare concrete be lightly dampened first with water. Two coats are applied by a medium, simulated sheepskin type roller (not foam). Do not exceed the maximum coverage of 30m² per 5 litre pack, per coat. The product will darken slightly as curing commences and it should not be over rollered. In exceptional temperature conditions advice should be obtained from Advanced Polymers Technical Department.

BEFORE AFTER

General Maintenance
The coating is resistant to the normal range of industrial cleaners. Strong degreasants should be tested first. Do not steam clean or subject to temperatures in excess of 60°C.

Storage
It is important to store the product at a temperature between 20-25°C for at least 8 hours prior to use. Do not allow to freeze. Higher storage temperatures will result in a reduced pot life when mixed.

Coverage (on bare concrete)
Approximately 30m² per 5 litres maximum by roller. Two coats are normally required on concrete of average quality. Brush application will result in lower coverage.

Pot Life
Two hours at 20°C. Higher temperatures will reduce pot life.

Curing Time
The product will normally cure overnight at 20°C to accept light traffic next day. Allow seven days to achieve full chemical resistance (at a minimum constant temperature of 18°C). Avoid washing the surface for seven days after coating.