Tapping floor 205 transparent self-leveling floors. Self-leveling epoxy floors - description, cost and technology of the device. Applying the finishing layer

The weight of the set is 14.8 kg. Consumption of the set is 10 m² per 2 mm. thick Minimum quantity 1 set Application temperature from +10 °C to +35 °C and relative air humidity no more than 90%. Storage base - 12 months, hardener - 6 months. Scope of application: warehouses, parking lots, garages, industrial premises, public areas, residential premises. A universal, reliable epoxy floor for all types of objects.

General characteristics

TU 2312-001-87403666-08

Reliable and beautiful floor for many years!

• An excellent solution for all types of premises from apartments to industrial facilities, even for escape routes.
• High resistance to abrasion and petrochemicals, excellent decorative properties often determine the choice in favor of this material.
• Tapping Floor 205C has already been used on more than 500 objects for various purposes.
• Between-repair period from 5 to 20 years, easy to repair.

Self-leveling epoxy floor Taping Pol 205 C is used for flooring:

• educational institutions, medical and preventive institutions,
• in the sanitary rooms of buildings of groups A-B,
• on stairwells, escape routes
• in garages and parking lots,

Tapping Floor 205 C has all the necessary certificates:

• SGR (certificate of state registration for all countries of the Customs Union)
• Fire certificate (G1, RP1, D2, T2, B2) Can be used almost everywhere, right up to emergency exits

The material is supplied in kits. The kit consists of two components: base (12 kg.) and hardener (2.8 kg.)

The kits allow the team to work easily and simply, which reduces the chance of error to zero.

Compound Taping Floor 205 is a two-component, solvent-free system. The composition does not contain explosive components.

Compound Taping Floor 205 complies with the adopted State sanitary and hygienic rules and regulations No. GN 2.2.5.686-98, GN 2.1.6.695-98, GN 2.1.6.696-98, SanPiN 2.1.6.1032-01, SP 3183-84, GOST 2.114- 95.

Compound Taping Floor 205 is prepared for use by mixing the base with the hardener in the ratio specified in the instructions. The amount of material prepared for use should provide for the possibility of its use for 30 minutes at a temperature of 20 ° C.

All work on applying the compound must be carried out at ambient temperatures from +10 °C to +35 °C and relative humidity air no more than 90%. At temperatures below +10 °C, the drying time of the compound is not standardized.

Technological instructions

1. General information

• Taping Floor 205 C is a reliable two-component epoxy material, which consists of a base (component A) and a hardener (component B). Does not contain explosive components.

• Taping Floor 205 C has all the necessary certificates:

• Fire certificate (G1, RP1, T2, V2, D2)

• SGR (certificate of state registration)

• Taping Floor 205 C complies with the adopted State sanitary and hygienic rules and regulations No. GN2.2.5.686-98, GN2.1.6.695-98, GN 2.1.6.696-98, SanPiN2.1.6.1032-01, SP 3183-84, GOST 2.114-95.

• The service life of the coating is 5 – 20 years, depending on the operating mode and the selected device system.

• The material is resistant to abrasion, all petrochemicals, excellent decorative appearance

2. Applications

• in garages and parking lots,

• in residential and public buildings,

• on industrial facilities, warehouses, workshops

• at enterprises Catering,

• in auxiliary and utility rooms residential buildings,

• in educational institutions, treatment and prevention, medical institutions,

• in the sanitary rooms of buildings of groups A - B,

• on stairwells, escape routes

• in exhibition pavilions,

• in restaurants, cafes, clubs, etc.

3. Selection of the optimal system.

All coatings are tinted according to the RAL catalogue.

The classic system is a smooth semi-gloss high-strength coating, 2-3 mm thick.

For objects with very serious mechanical loads, high-strength quartz-filled systems based on Taping Floor 205 C are installed.

4. Equipment and tools.

• Grinding machine for grinding concrete floors (manual for apartments and professional for industrial facilities).
• Industrial vacuum cleaner.
• Hand mixer.
• Notched spatula and flat spatulas.
• Needle roller.
• Fur roller.
• Flat brush.
• Studded shoes (paint shoes).
• Rubber gloves, respirators.

5. Conditions for laying self-leveling floor Taping Floor 205C

• Base humidity – no more than 5%.
• Minimum temperature application - +10 OC.
• Maximum application temperature - +30 OC.
• Optimal temperature application - +22 OC.
• Relative air humidity - not higher than 90%

At high temperature and humidity, consider moving the topcoat installation at night. Very often conditions are more stable at night.

6. Laying stages of Taping Floor 205 C.

2. Grinding the base and collecting dust with an industrial vacuum cleaner.
The concrete base must be sanded to remove cement laitance, dirt, etc., and then thoroughly vacuumed to ensure better adhesion material to the surface.
For convenience and time saving, it is necessary to use grinding machines with the ability to attach a vacuum cleaner.

3. Applying primer.
The primer is applied using a roller, and in hard-to-reach places - using a brush.
The purpose of priming is to fill the pores of the top layer of concrete with an epoxy binder. The drying time for the primer layer is 24 hours.
On weak substrates, re-priming with powder is often performed quartz sand.

4. Applying the finishing layer of material Taping Floor 205C (2-3 mm)
Pour the prepared material over the floor surface and spread evenly with a notched trowel, then roll with a needle roller to remove bubbles and finally level the material.
Drying time of the compound at a temperature of (20+2) °C.

• Level 1 (dust): 2 - 3 hours
• Level 3 (touch): 18 - 19 hours
• Foot traffic allowed: 24 hours

7. Working with material Taping Floor 205C

Before use, the components must be kept at room temperature at least 24 hours.

The material Taping Floor 205C is universal in its entirety. It can be used as a putty, primer and finishing coat.

Sequence of operations when working with the kit:

1. Open a can of base (12 kg) and mix thoroughly with a mixer for 3-4 minutes.

2. We opened a jar of hardener (2.8 kg) and poured it into the center of the bucket with the mixed base so that the hardener did not flow down the walls of the container with the base.

3. Thoroughly mix the base with the hardener for 3 - 4 minutes.

• To prepare the putty, add dry quartz sand to the mixture until it reaches working viscosity (usually 15-30 kg per set) and mix thoroughly for 3-4 minutes.

• To prepare the primer, add 7 liters to the mixture. solvent 646 and mix thoroughly for 3-4 minutes.

• To prepare the material for the finishing layer, add quartz dust to the mixture in a volume of 12 - 13 kg. per set.

8. Material consumption.

• As a primer - 0.2 – 0.25 kg/m2 + solvent
• As a putty - 0.3 – 0.7 kg/m2 + quartz sand

• As 1 mm. finishing layer - 0.75 – 0.9 kg/m2 + quartz sand
• As 2 mm. finishing layer - 1.50 – 1.8 kg/m2 + quartz sand
• As 3 mm. finishing layer - 2.25 – 2.7 kg/m2 + quartz sand

9. Additional characteristics:

• Compound density at 20 ° C - 1.35 g/cm 3
• Mass fraction of volatile substances - 0-8%
• Adhesion of film to concrete - no less than 3 MPa
• The elasticity of the film when bending is no more than 10 mm
• Film strength upon impact at a thickness of 500 microns is at least 40 cm
• Compressive strength - 75 MPa
• Bending strength - 25 MPa
• Impact strength - no less than 50 kg/cm
• Wear resistance - at least 500 kg sand/mm

It is important to note!
The success of the coating installation depends 90% on the quality of the base preparation. It is a critical approach to the inspection and preparation of the foundation that will allow you to obtain the expected result.

The final coating layer will hide minor irregularities, however, to eliminate visible defects, surface filling is required. Putty for these purposes can be prepared on site from Taping Floor 205C.

Differences along the base should not exceed 2 mm on a 2-meter rail. If the differences are more significant, leveling the base or working with a thixotropic additive is required. At industrial facilities, microleaks are often not critical for operation. In order to save time and money, the coating is installed on, to put it mildly, a less than ideal base.

When installing floors on metal base the surface should be cleaned of traces of scale, degreased with a solvent at the rate of 0.3-0.4 g/m2. It is allowed to use xylene, a mixture of butanol and toluene, solvents R-4, R-5, R-60 and No. 646.

10. Possible defects, causes and methods of elimination.

4 MPa

Adhesion (sticking) - 4 megapascals means that after application, the coating can only be torn off from the base together with the concrete. We confirm the result with real tests and protocol.

This is the most important indicator for gender. It shows how long the floor will take to wear. This is especially important under mechanized loads. 38 mg. - means that on the 8th day of testing at 1,000 abrasive revolutions, the floor sample lost 38 mg. weight. The lower this indicator, the stronger material. Our material has one of best performance on the market, if not the best. Please note that tests are carried out on day 8. Some manufacturers deliberately test later to improve the indicator (at 21 days or even 28 days). We are against unfair play. We recommend spending 5 minutes researching this to ensure the longevity of your floor!

During production, volatile substances are used that come out of the material at the time of polymerization. These are various additives to improve the characteristics of the material. We have reduced the share of volatile substances in the recipe to 1%. We don't use organic solvents in the production of self-leveling floors. All floors are environmentally friendly.

Within 24 hours, you will be able to carefully walk on the floor. We recommend starting mechanical loads 5 days after pouring. Please note that the rate of polymerization depends on the room temperature and the temperature of the substrate. The optimal room temperature is 21°C - 23°C. Optimum base temperature is at least 5°C

1.5 kg/m 2 in 1 mm

Standard flow material 1 mm thick is 1.5 kg/m 2. If the base is highly absorbent or has not been previously primed, consumption may increase.

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

1.1. These instructions contain general instructions for the formation of self-leveling floors using the Taping-Pol-205 compound.

1.2. The Taping-Pol-205 compound is intended for the production of self-leveling floors in residential and public buildings, in public catering establishments, in auxiliary and utility rooms of residential buildings, educational institutions, medical institutions, in sanitary rooms of buildings of groups A-B.

1.3. The use of the Taping-Pol-205 compound has been approved by the Chief State Sanitary Doctor and has a sanitary-epidemiological conclusion.

1.4. Compound Taping-Pol-205 is a two-pack system without solvents. The composition does not contain explosive components. The Taping-Pol-205 compound complies with the adopted State sanitary and hygienic rules and regulations No. GN 2.2.5.686-98, GN 2.1.6.695-98, GN 2.1.6.696-98, SanPiN 2.1.6.1032-01, SP 3183-84, GOST 2.114-95.

1.5. The Taping-Pol-205 compound is prepared for use by mixing the base with the hardener in the ratio specified in the quality certificate. The amount of material prepared for use should provide for the possibility of its use for 30 minutes at a temperature of 20°C.

1.6. All work on applying the compound must be carried out at an ambient temperature of +15 C to +35 C and a relative air humidity of no more than 90%. At temperatures below +15 C, the drying time of the compound is not standardized.

1.7. Subject to the rules set out in of this instruction, the service life of the coating ranges from 6 to 15 years depending on the operating mode.

2. MATERIAL USED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF LEVEL FLOORING.

2.1. Taping-Pol-205 compound is a two-pack system consisting of a base and a hardener. The color is agreed with the customer. The resulting coating is homogeneous, smooth, semi-gloss.

2.2. Depending on the purpose, the compound is available in three grades:

• Taping-Pol-205 C (standard) is designed to produce a finishing layer with a thickness of 0.5 - 2 mm, an intermediate layer with a thickness of 2-4 mm (with the introduction of quartz sand in an amount of up to 50% of the base weight).
• Taping-Pol-205 N (low-viscosity) is designed to produce an intermediate layer with a thickness of 2 - 5 mm when quartz sand is introduced into it in an amount of up to 100% of the base weight.
• Taping-Pol-205 M (micronized) is designed to obtain a finishing layer with a thickness of 0.5 - 2 mm.
• Taping-Pol-205 K (acid-alkali resistant) is designed to produce a covering layer 1-5 mm thick. It is possible to introduce dry quartz sand into it in an amount of up to 100% of the base weight

3. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.

3.1. Grinding machine for grinding concrete floors.

3.2. Industrial vacuum cleaner.

3.3. Mixer.

3.4. Notched spatula and flat spatulas.

3.5. Needle roller.

3.6. Fur roller.

3.7. Flat brush.

3.8. Measuring rod.

3.9. Studded shoes.

3.10. Rubber gloves, respirators.

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OPERATIONS.

4.1. Filling large potholes and uneven areas.

4.2. Sanding the base.

4.3. Dust removal of the surface.

4.4. Applying a primer layer.

4.5. Applying an intermediate layer (if it is necessary to obtain a coating thickness of more than 2 mm).

4.6. Applying a top coat.

5. PREPARATION OF THE CONCRETE BASE.

5.1. After laying, the concrete base must be kept for at least 28 days (moisture content in concrete should not exceed 5% by weight).

5.2. Puttying of large-volume unevenness is carried out with a compound prepared according to these instructions, followed by filling with quartz sand or cement to increase viscosity.

5.3. The concrete base should be sanded to remove cement laitance, dirt, etc., and then thoroughly vacuumed to ensure better adhesion of the material to the surface.

5.4. Rinse the base with an aqueous solution of PVA dispersion at the rate of 1 kg of PVA per 10-15 liters of water to partially fill the pores.

5.5. Thoroughly sweep or vacuum the floor 12-24 hours after washing to remove any remaining sand and dust.

5.6. When painting metal floors, the surface should be cleaned of traces of scale and degreased with a solvent at the rate of 0.3-0.4 g/m2. It is allowed to use xylene, a mixture of butanol and toluene, solvents R-4, R-5, R-60 and No. 646.

6. PREPARATION OF MATERIAL.

6.1. Before use, the compound base and hardener are kept at room temperature for at least 24 hours.

6.2. The base and hardener are mixed in the ratio specified in the quality certificate attached to the material.

6.3. Working with kits:

Hardener (2.8 kg) is added to a can of base (12 kg). The material is thoroughly mixed with a mixer.

To prepare the primer, add 7 liters of solvent R 4 or 646. The material is thoroughly mixed again with a mixer. The total mass of the primer after preparation is 21.8 kg.

The viability of the finished mixed material is ~ 1 hour at a temperature of + 20 C, so at one time the material must be prepared in an amount that can be applied in the specified time.

During the entire application time, the prepared paint must be stirred regularly.

6.4. When forming a coating with the addition of quartz sand, dry sand (fraction 0.1 - 0.5 mm) is added to the finished mixture of base and hardener immediately after mixing.

7. PUTTY.

7.1. Large-volume unevenness is filled using flat spatulas.

7.2. Preparation of putty.

7.2.1. When working with kits, thoroughly mix the base with the hardener according to paragraph 6.2. If you are not working with kits, place a measuring stick in a clean bucket, pour the base up to the first division of the measuring stick, and pour hardener up to the second division of the measuring stick.

7.2.2. Add quartz sand or cement to the resulting mixture as a filler until the required viscosity for puttying is obtained.

8. PRIMING.

8.1. Preparing the primer.

8.1.1. Thoroughly mix the base with the hardener according to clause 6.3. when working with kits. If you are not working with kits, place a measuring stick in a clean bucket, pour the base up to the first marking mark, pour hardener up to the second marking mark, and pour solvent No. 646 up to the third marking mark.

8.1.2. Mix the components thoroughly with a mixer for at least 3 minutes, making sure that no unmixed components remain on the walls of the bucket.

8.2. Applying primer.

8.2.1. The primer is applied using a fur roller, and in hard-to-reach places - using a brush.

8.2.2. The purpose of priming is to fill the pores of the top layer of concrete with an epoxy binder. The drying time for the primer layer is 24 hours.

9. APPLYING A COAT LAYER.

9.1. During the period of work on applying the coating layer, temperature changes in the air in the room should not exceed + 3°C.

9.1.1. Before starting work, thoroughly dust the surface.

9.1.2. Preparation of material for making the coating layer.

9.2. The sequence of operations is described in paragraphs. 8.1

9.3. Pour the prepared material over the floor surface and spread evenly with a notched trowel, then roll with a needle roller to remove bubbles and finally level the material.

9.4. Drying time of the compound at a temperature of (20+2) C.

9.5. primary drying (for pedestrian loads) – 48 hours;

9.6. complete drying (for full load) – 7 days.

9.7. To obtain a coating with a thickness of more than 2 mm, several coating layers are applied, or an intermediate layer of a compound with filler, and then a coating layer.

9.8. In the case of applying an intermediate layer of Taping-Pol-205 C compound filled with quartz sand 2:1 or Taping-Pol-205 N and Taping-Pol-205 K compound filled with quartz sand 1:1, preparation of the material is carried out is determined according to paragraphs. 8.1.1, then quartz sand is introduced into the material in an amount of 50% or 100% of the base weight, respectively, then thoroughly mixed according to clause 8.1.1.

The drying time of the intermediate layer before applying the top layer is 24 hours at a temperature of 15-20°C.

10. MATERIAL CONSUMPTION.

10.1. Material consumption (base + hardener) to obtain 1 m2 of coating is at least:

10.1.1. for priming - 0.2 kg;

10.1.2. on an intermediate layer 1 mm thick (using quartz sand):

10.1.2.1. when using Taping-Pol-205 C brand compound

• compound 1.2 kg
• quartz sand 0.5 kg

10.1.2.2. when using Taping-Pol-205 N brand compound

• compound 0.95 kg
• quartz sand 0.77 kg

10.1.2.3. when using Taping-Pol-205 K brand compound

• compound 0.85 kg
• quartz sand 0.75 kg

10.1.3. on finishing layer 2 mm thick

• Taping-Pol-205 C brand compound - 1.9 kg

• compound brand Taping-Pol-205 M -1.9 kg
• Taping-Pol-205 K brand compound - 1.9 kg

(Note: When obtaining a multi-layer coating, the minimum required thickness of the finishing layer is 0.5 mm.)

11. SAFETY MEASURES DURING OPERATION.

11.1. When carrying out all work related to the use of Taping-Pol-205 compound, it is necessary to comply with General requirements safety in accordance with GOST 12.3.005-75 as amended. 1-3-83, 2-3-84 and 3-8-90.

11.2. To protect the respiratory system from exposure to dust when preparing the surface for painting, respirators SHB-1, Lepestok, Astra-2, Kama or RU-60 M, RPG should be used.

11.3. It is advisable to carry out work on preparing the surface and applying the material under intensive natural or working forced-air ventilation.

11.4. To protect your hands, you must use rubber gloves in accordance with GOST 20010-74 (TU 38-10-6346-79, which should be worn over knitted gloves.

11.5. To protect the body, protective clothing should be used in accordance with standard industry standards No. 4.8.30.

11.6. If the material gets on the skin, clean it with cotton wool or calico moistened with an alcohol-glycerin mixture.

11.7. It is prohibited to carry out painting work near open sources of fire or spark formation.

12. POSSIBLE DEFECTS, REASONS FOR THEIR APPEARANCE AND METHODS OF ELIMINATION.

12.1. The material does not cure or cures unevenly.

• poor mixing of the base before adding the hardener;
• violation of the base / hardener ratio;

Elimination methods: it is necessary to completely remove the coating area, re-prepare the surface and apply the coating.

12.2. The cured coating cracks (low elasticity) and separates from the base (poor adhesion).

• insufficiently thorough preparation of the base - dust removal was not carried out, old coating and grease contamination were not removed, the coating was applied to wet concrete;
• insufficient interlayer drying.

Elimination methods: remove loose coating, re-prepare the surface and apply coating to defective areas.

12.3. There are multiple large punctures on the surface of the coating.

• aeration (air saturation) of the compound due to excessive mixing intensity;
• The primer layer has not been applied thoroughly enough – there are still unclosed pores in the base.
• poor mixing of the base and hardener.

Elimination methods: apply the next layer in compliance with all technology requirements. It is allowed to paint the surface with a compound diluted with a solvent in an amount of 5-10% of the volume, using a brush or roller, or with an airless spray unit.

13. REPAIR OF OLD COVERING.

13.1. Loose areas of the coating are removed with a scraper or grinder.

13.2. Remove dust from the surface.

13.3. Degrease the surface with solvent.

13.4. Open areas of concrete must be primed in accordance with clause 8.2.

13.5. After the primer has dried, apply the compound according to clause 9.3.

Additional characteristics:

1. Compound density at 20 C - 1.40 - 1.60 g/cm3

2.Hardener density

YES - 1 - 1.05 - 1.07 g/cm3

DTB - 2 - 0.98 - 1.01 g/cm3

AF -2 - 1.10 - 1.20 g/cm3

3. Specific surface resistance - not less than 1014 Ohm

4.Specific volume resistivity - not less than 1010 Ohm*m

Epoxy self-leveling floor - it's relative new way arrangement of floor space in apartments and country houses.

Previously, this method was used only to create special durable coatings in places with increased requirements for wear resistance and service life. Now liquid formulations They greatly reduced the cost, expanded the range and became more accessible to the common man.

Brief description, features and benefits

Epoxy floors are a variety of special hardeners and stabilizers. They are used to create bases with high strength, wear-resistant and decorative characteristics.

The epoxy floor is applied “in bulk” - this allows the mixture to flow freely over the plane, creating an absolutely flat and seamless surface. For improvement decorative properties the floor arrangement involves mixing and joining different color schemes, applying color washes and strokes, adding various glosses, etc.

In addition to mixing shades, various colors can be used decorative elements– chips, flocks and glitters. These elements are matte, semi-matte or shiny particles that are applied to the finishing layer and sealed with a transparent composition.

A distinctive feature of this coating, in addition to durability, is its high decorative effect and a wide selection of colors.

The scope of application of such floors is extensive and not limited. specific tasks. This is both energy and food industry, chemical industry production, parking complexes and car services, medical and household institutions, shopping and exhibition complexes.

For installation in apartments and country houses, the technology of self-leveling epoxy floors suggests the use of mixtures of a similar composition, as for installation in places with a more aggressive attitude towards the floor surface.

The standard liquid solution for such a floor is a two-component composition containing an epoxy-colored base and a hardener. The solution is supplied and distributed in different containers. The mixture is prepared only before pouring onto a leveled and prepared base.

Distinctive advantages and disadvantages

There is an opinion that epoxy floors emit harmful substances and hazardous to health. This is fundamentally wrong, since among the variety of resins, epoxy substances are the most harmless and safe.

The liquid epoxy composition does contain substances that irritate the mucous membrane, causing slight suffocation and burns, but their percentage is so small that during polymerization of the base they completely evaporate. Some types of compositions for self-leveling floors do not contain volatile substances at all.

That's why anyone qualified specialist will strongly recommend purchasing funds personal protection– gloves, glasses and special clothing. Manufacturers do not hide this themselves - safety precautions can be found on the product packaging.

In view of this, after complete drying liquid mixture The result is an environmentally friendly and absolutely safe coating, completely suitable for installation in children's rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.

The transparent look is more traditional and involves the use of various decorative additives

In addition to safety, self-leveling epoxy floors have the following advantages:

• resistance to stress – the finished coating has high strength, resistance to mechanical and physical stress, and is inert to chemical reagents and compositions;
• sealing the base - the liquid composition allows you to completely fill all pores and irregularities, providing a monolithic, seamless and airtight base;
• ease of maintenance - the absence of seams and joints greatly simplifies the process of cleaning, applying and removing detergents;
• fire safety - the coating does not contribute to the spread of open fire, does not emit particularly harmful and lethal substances when burning;
• hygiene – polymer flooring does not cause the formation and does not contribute to the spread of bacteria, fungus and harmful microorganisms.

Among other things, such floors have a service life of more than 15 years, do not require annual renewal and overhaul. Depending on the type of base and expected loads, it is possible to use thin-layer compounds, which are characterized by simpler application technology and lower price.

Among the negative aspects of using epoxy coatings is their weak point strength. That is, when strong impact or if a very heavy object falls, a crack or chip may form. To avoid such damage, it is recommended to use the compositions according to their intended purpose and area of ​​application.

Adding various glitters and chips makes the surface more varied

That is, for example, two-component epoxy self-leveling floors and quartz fillers are used for arranging floors with special requirements for strength, a classic mixture without sand additives for residential premises and rooms with low traffic intensity.

With prolonged use, even despite the wear resistance, minor defects and scratches are sure to appear, which will require the application of a new layer of polymer varnish and a complete renewal of the coating. Partial removal, replacing or covering the old base is technically impossible and no technology is envisaged.

The choice of a specific brand and composition for installing epoxy self-leveling floors depends on the type of base, its technical condition, requirements and expectations from the final floor covering.

There are many manufacturers of self-leveling floors, but we can separately highlight domestic companies offering good compositions and related components for sufficient affordable prices. This is the TeoKhim company - trademark“ElakorED”, the company “KrasKo” - the trademark “Epolast” and “TNP Group” with compositions under the brand name “Tapping”.

The products of these companies meet all international safety and quality standards and have a wide range of products for any load and strength. In addition, manufacturers periodically hold seminars and master classes, where they talk in detail about the technology of work.

Two-component polymer floor Epolast Aqua on water based

The technology of epoxy floors involves the use of several compounds intended for preparing the concrete base, filling the surface, creating an underlying layer, and arranging the front and finishing coatings.

For example, the products of the KrasKo company include primers, adhesive compounds for old concrete foundations, traditional and two-component water-based bulk mixtures, etc.

Nominal flow liquid mixtures depends on the manufacturer and is indicated on the packaging of the specific product. Thus, the consumption rate of epoxy self-leveling floor per 1 m2 with a thickness of 1 mm of the ElakorED brand for the underlying layer is 300-400 g, for the finishing layer - 1.7-1.8 kg. Consumption of “Epolast Aqua” for the finishing layer is 1.75 kg, “Taping Floor 205 C” - 750-900 g with a similar thickness.

Spiked soles for moving on liquid floors and a needle roller for distributing the mixture

In addition, we indicated average cost the products described above and additional components, which can be found in the table below.

Sequence of pouring epoxy floor

When filling cracks and damage, a special resin-based putty is used.

The installation of an epoxy self-leveling floor can be done with your own hands, provided that the person carrying out the work is trained or at least familiar with the technology of preparing the base, preparing and pouring the solution.

The load-bearing foundation must meet a number of requirements, without which the installation of a self-leveling floor cannot be carried out. From a technical point of view, old concrete surface should not have strong differences in heights, deep damage, cracks or cavities.

The maximum permissible deviation is indicated on the packaging of the composition, but on average it is no more than 2-3 mm per 2 m of base. Damage is repaired by caulking and filling with a special putty provided by the floor manufacturer. For removing greasy stains and oils, organic solvents are used. If it is impossible to carry out this work, prepare the base for pouring a thin-layer screed.

For a new concrete layer, you should wait for it to completely polymerize and mature to brand strength. The residual moisture content of the concrete layer should not be more than 4%. For concrete floors on the first floors, roll or coating waterproofing is required.

A squeegee for distributing the mixture and a spatula for arranging the underlying layer

When applying and distributing the composition, it is recommended to use only prepared tools soaked in xylene. This will help remove any remaining factory grease and disinfect the old instrument from the remains of the former decoration. For application, construction rollers with medium pile (12-14 mm), metal spatulas with a smooth edge (500-600 mm) and squeegees are used.

Removing air from the mixture is done with a needle roller. All movements on liquid composition performed in needle soles. a construction mixer with a power of at least 1.2-1.5 kW is used. The rotation speed is selected based on the temperature of the mixture, capacity and power of the tool, but usually it is no more than 500-600 rpm.

For safety reasons, workers must have respirators, goggles and gloves. It is advisable to use replaceable clean shoes and overalls. The preparation of the solution is carried out in a strictly designated place and is carried out immediately before pouring onto the surface.

The main stages of preparing and pouring the epoxy mixture

Do-it-yourself epoxy self-leveling floors are made using the following technology:

1. The surface of the base is thoroughly cleaned and dusted using a construction vacuum cleaner.
2. The expansion joint is glued around the perimeter of the room. For this, a damper tape of the required thickness is used. The tape is fixed using a stapler or an adhesive mixture.
3. One- or two-component preparation is carried out primer composition. In the first case, the solution is mixed with a mixer, in the second, the components are mixed in a larger container. The primer is mixed according to the instructions and applied to the concrete surface.



The use of purified quartz sand makes it possible to strengthen the first self-leveling layer

4. After polymerization of the first layer, the floor surface is re-treated with a primer. If there are shiny or glossy areas left on the base, remove them, clean the surface and re-prime. Immediately after applying the second layer, the surface is sprinkled with quartz sand at the rate of 100-120 g/m2.
5. If there are sinkholes, potholes and cracks, they are repaired using epoxy putty. The preparation of putty is carried out in a similar way by mixing two components. If necessary, a small amount of quartz sand is added in the ratio specified by the manufacturer.
6. If sections of the floor have been sealed with putty, sand them using hand sanding. grinding machine. Next, the surface is cleaned and preparation begins. epoxy coating. In other cases, sand is removed from the base of the floor using a construction vacuum cleaner.
7. Prepare the solution for the underlying layer. To do this, the main component is mixed using a mixer at the required speed. Mixing is performed with smooth movements throughout the entire volume. Next, add the second component, the hardener, and mix again. The mixture is prepared strictly according to the instructions.



The final coating is mixed immediately before it is poured.

8. The underlying layer is poured with a thickness of 1.2-1.5 mm. Using a metal spatula, spread the mixture at an almost right angle, pressing firmly into the base. After 10-15 minutes, cover the floor surface with quartz sand at the rate of 1.2-, 1.5 kg/m2.
9. After the underlying layer has dried, excess sand crumbs are removed using brushes and a vacuum cleaner. The surface is inspected for unoccupied areas and other possible problems. If quality is maintained, a sealing layer is applied. This is done by applying a mixture of self-leveling epoxy flooring at a rate of 350-400 g/m2. The mixture is distributed using spatulas.
10. The finishing face layer is being prepared and poured. During the work process, you should calculate the time for kneading and the number of required portions, since at room temperature the mixture sets in approximately 30-40 minutes. Self-leveling coating applied to the surface and distributed with a squeegee and spatulas. 10-12 m after application, the finishing layer is rolled with a roller to remove excess air and left to dry.

This work technology is valid for Elakor-ED self-leveling flooring with quartz filler. The time for drying the primer, preparing the mixture, releasing air from the solution and polymerization is indicated in the attached instructions.

When installing other self-leveling epoxy floors with your own hands, the technology may be slightly different. Some types do not require the use of putties and quartz fillers at all.

> 2.5 MPa

Adhesion (sticking). This indicator means that after application, the coating can only be torn off from the base together with the concrete. We confirm the result with real tests and protocol.

This is the most important indicator for gender. It shows how long the floor will take to wear. This is especially important under mechanized loads. 55 mg. - means that on the 8th day of testing at 1,000 abrasive revolutions, the floor sample lost 55 mg. weight. The lower this indicator, the stronger the material. Our material has one of the best performance on the market, if not the best. Please note that tests are carried out on day 8. Some manufacturers deliberately test later to improve the indicator (at 21 days or even 28 days). We are against unfair play. We recommend spending 5 minutes researching this to ensure the longevity of your floor!

During production, volatile substances are used that come out of the material at the time of polymerization. These are various additives to improve the characteristics of the material. We have reduced the share of volatile substances in the recipe to 1%. We do not use organic solvents in the production of self-leveling floors. All floors are environmentally friendly.

Within 24 hours, you will be able to carefully walk on the floor. We recommend starting mechanical loads 5 days after pouring. Please note that the rate of polymerization depends on the room temperature and the temperature of the substrate. The optimal room temperature is 21°C - 23°C. Optimum base temperature is at least 5°C

1.5 kg/m 2 in 1 mm

The standard consumption of material with a thickness of 1 mm is 1.5 kg/m2. If the base is highly absorbent or has not been previously primed, consumption may increase.

Resistance to petrochemicals