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Clean surface. Tape up all areas. Have a brush ready for cutting in and a roller set up ready to start. Box all flakes together and ensure the colour is correct and well blended. This should be done as gently as possible to ensure minimal breakage.
Mix three parts of 315A epoxy with one part of 315B hardener by volume, not by weight. It is important to scrape out as much of part B as possible to ensure a correct mix ratio. An incorrect mix ratio will decrease pot life dramatically or it will not cure at all. Mix well preferably using an air stirrer or high-speed drill.
Mix for no more than one minute. To increase pot life pour the mix onto the floor –do not keep it in the mixing container, by keeping the mix in the pot it will gel up much faster. Spread the base coat out using a squeegee or roll on with a 12 mm nap synthetic roller. Coverage will be approximately 3m2 per litre depending on surface porosity.
If the 315 Aquapoxy is spread out too thin it may dry patchy and the flake may not stick consistently. Remove all masking tape while the epoxy is still wet or the tape will dry into the coating. Use spiked shoes to walk on the epoxy if required. Check and box all the flakes to ensure an even colour.
Apply the 315 Aquapoxy to an appropriate area where you can easily broadcast the flake, remove gloves and broadcast the flake over the wet epoxy. Leave half a metre edge of epoxy to roll the next pack onto. Do not leave a ‘fat edge’ as this will show through in the final coat. Broadcast flake. Throw the flake high into the air so that it can float to the floor. The flake or particle must cover all areas of Epoxy in excess so you cannot see any of the basecoat. DO NOT WALK ON FLAKE AFTER THE BROADCAST. Allow to dry overnight.
Final top coats.
Collect excess flakes or particles.
This could be carried out by using a combination of a leaf blower vac and a broom. With a pole sander or equivalent sand the area to remove and sharp edges or rough patches. If the surface is not smooth the final gloss level may not have a consistent sheen level. Vacuum over the surface again to remove any dust particles.
Mask around the floor edges. Mix Clear topcoat at a 3 to-1 mix and apply with a 12ml nap roller. Do not whip up or air rate when applying. Do not thin. Apply at 5m2 per litre. Allow overnight before applying the final coat.
“It was great having Daniel come to the site and share his knowledge…Everyone has been so helpful with offering to volunteer their time”
Bayset were able to provide excellent technical advice and service to help a local small business. Jane’s Daycare floors have a high level of durability with an abrasion and mar-resistant finish, giving the space a professional feel.
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