Metallic Floor Finishing System

A 15sqm Kit contains:

Following is a step by step guide to install Metallic Floor Finishing System using Shimicoat Products and Materials over concrete surface floor.

Products and Materials

1.       Curing Agent/Hardener/Part B - Rapid Cure or Normal Cure Resin – 110B or 100B)

2.       Epoxy Resin Part A – 105A / High Build Epoxy Resin

3.       Tint/Liquid Pigment for Basecoat  

4.       Ultra Clear Epoxy – Topcoat (100UC) Part A and Part B (100A and 100B)

5.       Metallic Pearlescent Powder

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Required Tools:

1.       Roller and Brush

2.       Extendable Handle

3.       Tray

4.       Notched squeegee

5.       Grinder to grind the surface

6.       Vacuum to collect dust

Installation:

Surface Preparations:

1.       Prepare the floor by concrete grinding and removal of surface materials.  Ensure the surface is perfectly clean and free of oil and grease.

2.       Vacuum and/or blow out to remove dust from the surface.

Basecoat Application:

1.       Add your desired Tint/Liquid Pigment (basecoat colour) into your High Build Epoxy Resin (105A) Basecoat – Part A, and mix well using drill mixer. 

2.       Add Epoxy Diluent or Xylene up to 10% to thin the product, especially in the first coat, and mix well. 

NOTE:          DO NOT count the Diluent, Pigments or other additives as Part A, for example if you have 2Kg of Part A, add 1Kg of Part B, regarless of the quantity of other additives uses. 

3.       Prepare your tray, roller, Brush, handle and other application gears and when ready for application:

Add Part B (Normal Cure 100B or Fast Cure 110B) into the resin and mix for 2-3 minutes using drill mixer. 

Note:           You are now on the clock, the pot-life of the product is 15-30min (15 for fast cure/30 for normal cure).  Do not waste time and focus on applying the product onto the surface.  One person doing the corners and cuttings and one person the main floor.

3.       Use spike shoes to walk over the floor and role to ensure uniform surface.

4.       Use spike roller to roll over any bubble that may have been released from the substrate.

5.       Monitor the floor and walk all over the floor and continue rolling until you are satisfied with the appearance and uniformity of the floor.

IMPORTANT NOTE:               Poor surface prep or incorrect application may cause bubbling and non-uniformity of the surface.  DO NOT RUSH, spend AT LEAST one hour after application monitoring and ensuring its great look.

6.       Put on your spike shoes and take the masking tapes off the walls as it will be too hard to take off when cured.

7.       When application is complete and you are happy with the appearance of the floor, let it cure for a minimum of 8 hours, ideally overnight 16 hours. 

Bubbles & Cure

As the curing process begins you may notice the accumulation of air bubbles at the top and around the edges of your resin or epoxy, especially where the surface is super porous and not primed properly. This is a normal result of the reaction occurring between the resin and the hardener. To remedy bubble issue, we recommend using spike roller, Flameless Heat Gun on low fan or some type of heat source periodically over the top of the resin as it is curing[1]. The heat will pop the bubbles, giving you a smooth unblemished surface.

Topcoat Application:

1.       When the surface is dry and cured, plan to apply metallic topcoat.

2.       Add your metallic Pearlescent Powder (~10g per Lt of Resin) into your Part A resin 100A.  It may be desirable the pearlescent resin to be prepared in advance to ensure pigments are dispersed well into the resin.  Mix well using an electric mixer for min 5 minutes.  Add more or less of pearlescent pigments to your desired Pearlescent Effect.  We like to advise DO NOT over-doze as the appearance become too rich and compromises on Pearlescent effect of your floor.

3.       If you are having two or more contrast effects, take out some small quantity (~half a liter) of Pigmented Resin (Part A treated with Pearlescent Pigment) and add you darker effect colour (Pearlescent Powder Pigment) into it and keep if for effect and black/grey linings.

4.       Add the correct quantity of Ultra Clear Epoxy Hardener / Curing Agent (100B) into the Pearlescent treated resin. 

NOTE:          Now you are on the clock, DO NOT waste time, initiate application.  You must be prepared for application.  One person apply the corners and edges using baby-roller or a brush and another person apply to the main floor.  Pour the resin on the floor, and use a notched squeegee or a similar tool plus roller to spread-out the resin over the entire floor.

5.       Add the correct quantity of Part B (100B) into the small remaining of dark/contrast coloured Resin, Part A (100A Pearlescent Pigment) and mix well.  Mix for a few minutes.

NOTE:          Now you are on the clock, DO NOT waste time, initiate application.  Based on your tastes and desire, pour the resin on the floor, and use one of your tools, baby roller or a notched squeegee or a similar tool to spread-out the resin over the entire floor.  Using roller to spread the main colour (light) over the dark colours, to make them looks faded, moderate and less obvious.

6.       Use your roller to go over the entire floor till you are happy with its appearance. 

7.       Clear the floor, wipe and clean all your tools.

8.       Let it cure over-night (16 hours).  No driving or stretching furniture over the floor for 2 weeks.  Treat it with care, especially during the first few days.

9.       It may take a couple of weeks till the Epoxy reaches its optimal hardness and strength.

Enjoy your new floor for many years to come.

For further advise, please contact technical team at Shimicoat.

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