Surefloor is the latest alternative to epoxy and polyurethane resins that can be used to refurbish the floors in any industrial, commercial, medical or manufacturing facility. This single component high performance coating surpasses the quality of traditional epoxy resins and polyurethanes that have been widely used in the past. Surefloor is a 100% solids coating that is solvent free and odorless. It is a single component and requires no mixing. It comes in a variety of colors and finishes ranging from a smooth, high gloss to a non-skid surface. It cures to a UV resistant, walkable surface in a few hours and has remarkable adhesive and protective properties. Surefloor repairs fissures and cracks as well as strengthening and restoring failing floors. For Antislip Test Data refer to Surefloor Technical Data Sheet.
Uses
- Cold Rooms and Cold Storage and other Warehouses.
- Food Handling and Food Processing Rooms e.g. Abattoirs, Bakeries, Supermarket Prep. Areas, Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens.
- Clean Rooms in electronic manufacturing and medical facilities.
- Manufacturing Facilities, Showrooms, Workshops, Garages and many more.
- Driveways, Walkways and Balconies
Benefits
- Odorless. 100%Solvent Free.
- Contains no solvents. Non Toxic.
- Single component. No Mixing.
- Applies easily using brush, roller or spray.
- Will cure in temperatures well below freezing.
- Opened containers can be resealed for later use avoiding significant waste.
- Applies to glass, ceramic tiles, concrete, metal including stainless steel, GRP, wood and many other surfaces.
- Withstands mandatory cleaning using aggressive cleansers with high pressure water jets at 160ᵒF.
- Has good vapor transmission capability allowing trapped moisture to escape.
- Resistant to UV attack
- Resistant to acids, alkalis, petroleum solvents, hydraulic fluid and other aggressive chemicals.
- Environmentally friendly.
Technical Data Sheet
Description
Surefloor is a single component, 100% solids, solvent free floor coating system which contains no solvents. It can be applied to give a highly effective anti-skid finish as well as very smooth high gloss finishes where required. Surefloor in either form delivers an extremely durable abrasion, impact and chemical resistant surface. Surefloor is UV stable making it suitable for exterior applications. The properties of Surefloor create optimal conditions to resist the growth and accumulation of bacteria on the easy to clean surface of the coating. Also, the ability to apply the product at low temperatures with little effect on curing time is setting new standards for this application. At junctions Surefloor used in conjunction with Smarttech Fabric creates a monolithic surface, leaving no crevices for the collection of contamination or bacteria.
Basis
Shelf life and storage conditions
Application Temperature
Thickness (smooth surface)
Total weight
Drying time (touch dry)
Trafficable
Full Cure
Coverage
(Caution: Surface Unevenness & absorbency will consume more product to achieve desired thickness.)
Anti Skid ASTM E-303 Pendulum Test (Using Smarttech Standard Quartzsand)
Dry PTV 72 and Wet PTV 63 (Considered “Low Risk” at values above PTV 36)
Container Size / Article - Packaging
Surefloor Colors – 1 gallon pail (Special Colors upon request)
Surefloor Clear – 1 gallon pail
Smarttech Fabric – Roll 4″ x 300ft
Smarttech Colored Quartz Sand – 50 lb Bags
Uses
Surefloor is successfully used on the floors of:
- Cold Rooms & Cold Storage warehouses
- In food handling and food processing rooms, e.g. Abattoirs, Bakeries, Supermarket Prep. Areas, Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens
- Hazard warnings in thoroughfares, work places and public transport.
- Clean rooms in electronic manufacturing & medical facilities.
- Showrooms
- Workshops and Garages
- Walkways and Driveways
Substrates
- Concrete & Masonry
- Ceramic & Glass
- Wood
- Glass, Ceramic & Ceramic tiles
- GRP Panels(Glass Reinforced Polyester)
- Metal(including Stainless Steel)
Advantages
Surefloor offers the following advantages:
- 1-component, no mixing
- ready to use
- solvent free
- Containers can be resealed for future use
- can be applied to damp surfaces
- seamless, monolithic surface
- no joints
- no locations for bacteria or germs to lodge
- Odorless – allowing application in close proximity to food products
- fast curing from below freezing
- After curing it is resistant to acids and alkalis, most petroleum solvents, animal fats, blood and aggressive cleaning chemicals with 160ºF plus hot water pressure rinsing.
- Contains no solvents
- Contains no isocyanates, reducing health concerns
- Adheres to most building surfaces without priming
Application
Surface Preparation
Surfaces must be sound, clean, free of dust and loosely adhering particles, all traces of corrosion, oil, fats, mildew and algae.
Concrete and masonry surfaces should ideally not have a moisture content above 8%. Surfaces should be free of laitance and efflorescence as well as any other deposits that may interfere with the bond to the concrete or masonry.
Before applying Surefloor, surfaces must be wiped down with a cleaning fluid such as denatured alcohol or other appropriate cleaning method ensuring that no residue remains. The product must be gently stirred before use, taking care not to entrain air as this will create air bubbles in the coating which may form small craters on curing. Should this occur allow the product to stand with the lid in place for between 5 and 10 minutes to allow air to escape.
Curing
Touch dry after 2 hours at 38°F and 50% RH
Trafficable after 12 hours at 38°F and 50% RH
Fully cured after 14 days.
Coverage
The coverage of Surefloor will vary depending upon thickness and finish chosen for the application as well as porosity of substrate. Some guidelines are:
Smooth Solid Color
Smooth substrates 80ft²/gal.
This includes total coverage for both coats.
Non Skid Solid Color
Smooth substrates 80 ft²/gal.
This includes total coverage for both coats.
Non Skid Quartz Finish
Smooth substrates.
Surefloor (color) 170 ft2/gal
Surefloor (clear) 150 ft2/gal
Smooth Quartz Finish
Surefloor (color) 170ft2/gal per coat
Surefloor (clear) 160ft2/gal per coat
Two coats of Clear required
Cleaning
Uncured Surefloor can be removed with White Spirits. Cured Surefloor can only be removed mechanically.
Application
At all junctions between panels, dissimilar substrates, pipe or conduit penetrations and at plane junctions, apply Smarttech Fabric to reinforce these locations. Apply a moderate coat of Surefloor by brush or roller symmetrically over the joints covering approximately 2” each side of the junctions (e.g. panel joints, floor to wall sealing ). Lay in the 4” wide fabric symmetrically over the joint and embed using a brush or roller. Make sure that no bubbles or creases appear in the fabric. At the same time apply a moderate coat of Surefloor over the entire area to be treated. Allow to become touch dry (about 2 hours at 38ºF and slightly quicker at higher temperatures).
Smooth Solid Colors
Once touch dry the first general coat is applied over the entire floor area at approximately 160 ft2 per gallon and allow to dry. Apply a second moderate coat over the entire area again at approximately 160ft2/gal. This will complete the monolithic lining of the floor surface.
Non Skid Finish
Apply first general coat at approx. 160ft2/gal. and immediately broadcast with colored quartz or kiln dried silica sand into wet surface.(for application techniques contact our technical department). Allow to cure at least 2 hours and vacuum or sweep away excess sand. For colored quartz finishes apply a moderate coat of Surefloor Clear and allow to cure. For solid color nonskid application apply a second coat of the base color used, over the silica sanded surface and allow to cure.
Smooth High Gloss Colored Quartz
Follow nonskid procedure from previous paragraph and apply a subsequent generous coat of Surefloor Clear to achieve glossy finish. For a mirror like finish another coat may be applied if desired. A clear mirror like finish on solid colors can also be achieved by adding one coat of Surefloor Clear. Floors will be walkable in 12 hours.
Color
White, Grey, OSHA approved Yellow, Red, Blue and Green Safety colors and Clear as well as natural colored quartz sand finishes.
Solid colors as well as Colored quartz finish are available in non-skid or high gloss depending on desired surface use. Additional colors available upon request. Note: Slight variations in color can occur between batches.
Priming
Metal, Concrete and Masonry, Glass or Ceramic require no priming. On wood surfaces prime surface with Smarttech Primer. This will prevent any tannin bleed from the wood and will also preseal the porous nature of the surface.
For other substrates not mentioned above contact the customer service line.
Application Conditions
Ambient Temperature: 23°F to 110 °F
Surface Temperature: 23°F to 95 °F
Note: Do not apply over frozen matter!
Storage
Unopened containers:
12 months from manufacture date.
Opened unused Material:
When reopening for further use, remove any skin that might have developed on the surface and mix gently to create a homogeneous liquid without entraining air bubbles.
Resistance to Chemicals
Chemical resistance tests show that cured Surefloor is resistant to many solvents, acids and alkalis like:
- Diesel
- Acetone
- Butanol
- Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
- White spirits
- Sulfuric Acid 5%
- Sodium hydroxide 5%
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Animal Fats and Blood
- Commercial cleaning chemicals
It is advisable to allow 48 hours cure before subjecting surfaces to aggressive cleaning chemicals.
Caution
Carefully read the Safety Data Sheet for Surefloor before use. Avoid contact with eyes and skin as this may cause irritation. Should contact with eyes occur rinse for 15 minutes under running water. If swallowed do not induce vomiting and seek the advice of a physician.
Note
The information contained in this technical data sheet is based upon our experience and is therefore not binding. All data are laboratory values, which may differ in practice. Therefore, these represent no assurance of characteristics. This data is given in order to allow compliance with respective local specificities. The variety of possibilities and the specific project details in combination with the products cannot be handled within the framework of this data sheet. If you have questions, please contact us.
It is the user’s responsibility to be informed about the characteristics of the products as well as the technical information and proper processing. Please take careful note of all manufacturers’ specifications, e.g. information on surface pretreatment. A specific result cannot be guaranteed due to differing prevailing individual conditions, which can lead to differing result. Preliminary tests are advised to test for the desired result.