Sika (China) Ltd / Sika Asia Pacific Mgt Pte Ltd

CONCRETE FLOORS ASIA

Mr. Laurent Bouet
Coatings and Protection
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1. Why would a Floor Coating/Protection be needed?
2. Key Selection Criteria. (incl. Example EN 1504-2)
3. Main type of floor coating / protection
4. Closing Remarks
Content
1. Why would a Floor Coating /
Floor Protection be needed?
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Aesthetic
- Colors, Textures,
Patterns (depends
on degree of
brightness,
hygiene,
maintenance)
Safety & Comfort
- Related to
textures, Slip
resistance,
Hardness , VOC,
Fire Resistance)
Performances
- Related to
Operational
Requirements
Project Needs Performances Related
Chemical
resistance
Traffic and
mechanical
wear
Impact
Resistance/
Point Loads
Rapid Curing
Permeability
to liquids
Project Needs Performances Related
Temperature
Floor Coating
on Green &
damp Concrete
Conductive /
Anti-static
Crack bridging
Ability
Project Needs Performances Related
Low Particle
Emission
Low VOC &
AMC Emission
Project Needs Performances Related
Slip
Resistance
Hygiene
Project Needs Safety & Comfort
Fire
Resistance
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Dampening of
impact noise
Neutral Odor
VOC-free
Thermal
conductivity
Project Needs Safety & Comfort
Project Needs Aesthetic
UV
Resistance
Chair Roll
resistance
Multi
Shades
of color
Project Needs Identification based on :
- Type of Industry or Building
- Type of areas (i.e Wet process)

Type and Quality of Substrate

Application Conditions:
- Temperature (air, substrate, materials)
- Humidity (air, substrate moisture)
- Available application and curing times

Available Equipment and Workmanship

2. Key Selection Criteria of
Floor Coating / Protection
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Only few standards are available to define
required level of protection.
EN 1504 : European Standard for products
and systems for the protection and repair
of concrete structures
EN 1504 includes EN 1504-2 related to
Surface Protection System for Concrete



2. Key Selection Criteria of
Floor Coating / Protection
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2. Key Selection Criteria of
Floor Coating / Protection
The surface protective methods covered
by EN 1504-2 are:
hydrophobic impregnation;
impregnation;
coating...defined as treatment to
produce a continuous protective layer
on the surface of concrete ...with a
typical thickness from 0.1 to 5 mm.

2. Key Selection Criteria of
Floor Coating / Protection
EN 1504-2 performance characteristics
: Required
: May be
Required
2. Key Selection Criteria of
Floor Coating / Protection
EN 1504-2 Performance Requirements for Coatings:
2. Key Selection Criteria of
Floor Coating / Protection
Usage Conditions and Requirements
Physical
Exposure
Chemical
Exposure
Thermal
Exposure
Safety
Surface
Texture &
optical
aspect
Ease of
mainte-
nance

Resin based Floors
Cementitious Floors
3. Main Types of Floors
Coating / Protection
Monolithic concrete slab
Polymer modified
monolithic concrete slab
Monolithic concrete slab
with Liquid Hardener
Monolithic concrete slab
with Dry Shake Hardener
Monolithic concrete slab
with Cementitious Screed
Monolithic concrete slab
with PCC Screed
Main Cementitious Flooring are:
Main Resins Flooring
(Coatings & Systems) are :
Epoxy Based Coatings, Self levelling,
Broadcasted Systems
Polyurethane Based Coatings,
Self levelling, broadcasted Systems
Polyurethane Cementitious Modified
Based Systems
Polyurethane / Polyurea Based
Spray Applied Systems
Metacrylate Based Fast Cure
Systems


Sealer coat
Broadcast screed
Self leveling
High build coat
Screed
Main Resins Flooring are
available as:
Typical Positioning of Flooring Materials
Cementitious self levelling
(Industrial)
Solvent or Water based Epoxy -
PUR Based coatings
100 % Resins
Polyurethane-cement
Epoxy-cement
Conductive / ESD Floors
PET Technology
Elasticised Epoxy
Standard / Lowest
Performance
Surface Hardeners
- Dryshakes
- Liquids
Medium to High
Performance
Highest Performance
Specialised Application
PMMA
Cementitious self levelling
(Non-industrial) - Underlayments
Sealer/Dust proofers
Clean Room Suitable
Materials
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Importance of Details Treatment
Floor Joints, Floor to Wall
Connections, Drainage channels
must be carefully designed and
executed using suitable materials
compatible with overall coatings /
protection system.
The nicer a new floor coating is,
the longer the end user want to
keep it like this.
Proper Maintenance Program is
needed and flooring
Manufacturer can recommend
suitable cleaning regime.
Cleaning and Maintenance
A successful floor coating/protection job
requires :

- Right material selection for which
Manufacturer shall be able to assist you.

- Professional application

- Proper Maintenance
4. Closing Remarks
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Thanks For Your Attention !