COATINGS
Recommended application procedures
Coatings in the BASF range are normally applied Surface preparation
by brush, roller or airless spray. 1. Coatings subject to chemical attack
• All concrete surfaces should be lightly grit
The requirements for successful application, are blasted to remove all laitance and expose
the same for all types of coating, whether for blowholes and other surface defects. Very high
industrial use or decorative purposes. The main pressure water jetting is also suitable.
points are listed below: • Grind off and smooth all surface defects to
ensure a smooth substrate.
• Select the right product for the job • Cut out and repair defective concrete.
• Smooth substrate free of defects • Using clean, oil free compressed air or high
• Good surface preparation pressure water jetting with potable water, clean
• Correct equipment for the application down the prepared surface.
• Trained operatives • When the surface is clean and dry, use an
• Substrate and ambient temperatures as epoxy filler, such as CONCRESIVE 2200 or a
prescribed cementitious product, such as MASTERSEAL
• Do not exceed maximum humidity BLOW HOLE FILLER to fill all blowholes, cracks
• Sufficient product to complete the job and other minor defects.
• When filling has been completed, rub the
Substrate preparation surface down with fine sand paper to ensure a
Good surface preparation is a key factor in the smooth finish.
durability and performance of any coating. • Ensure EMACO repairs are fully cured.
The type and extent of surface preparation will vary 2. Coatings subject to traffic / abrasion
according to the requirements of the coatings “in • Initial surface preparation should be as (1)
service life”. If a product is to protect the substrate above but horizontal surfaces could be etched
from chemical attack, the coating must be entirely utilising a captive blasting machine or acid
free of pinholes or any other defects that would etching.
allow the chemical to penetrate the coating. If the • Acid etching should not be used.
product is being used to provide dust proofing or • Filling of surface defects will be as required, to
abrasion resistance, then a few pinholes are achieve the finish and durability expected of the
unlikely to affect the long term performance. coating.
Good surface preparation will help ensure that the
selected coating will achieve its expected
performance.
COATINGS
Recommended application procedures
3. Cosmetic or aesthetic coatings
Light duty coatings are often applied to
concrete surfaces that have had minimal
preparation. The adhesion of any coating to a
substrate from which the laitance has not been
removed will be poor compared to the same
coating applied to a correctly prepared surface.
If the surface of the concrete is weak,
premature failure of the coating can be
expected.
Application
• Mix and apply the coating according to the
recommendation of the technical data sheet
and good application practice.
• Always apply two coats (or as recommended)
of the product, the second coat being applied
at right angles to the first.
• Do not apply coatings if the humidity is likely to
rise above a RH of 85% or the dew point is
reached during application.
• Take note of overcoating times both minimum
and maximum.
• Avoid coating surfaces that are exposed to
direct sunlight at the time of application if the
surface temperature is likely to rise above 40°C.
• Hot surfaces can cause flash setting and
blistering, with a reduction in bond strength.
08/95 BASF_CC-UAE revised 04/2008
Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or implied with
any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any labour involved in the
application are beyond our control.
As all BASF technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
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