FLORGARD EPU SL

SELF LEVELLING EPOXY-POLYURETHANE

BASED FLOORING MORTAR

 Industries like aerospace including airport

hangers, electric and electronic Industries, picture
Product Description tube manufacturing plants, textile mills.

FLORGARD EPU SL is based on carefully

designed solventless Epoxy-Polyurethane resin Properties
composition. It is a three component system
consisting of base and hardener and hard wearing
Average Thickness : 0.5 to 5 mm
quartz fillers. It is a self levelling composition and
forms a very smooth, attractive hygienic, hard Application : Serrated
wearing and chemical resistant floor topping. Trowel
Finish : Gloss/Semi Gloss
Features Pot Life @ 30°C : 25-30 mins
Compressive strength (ASTM C 579) : > 60 MPa
 Chemically resistant - good resistance to a wide Flexural strength (ASTM C 580) : > 40 MPa
range of chemicals
Tensile strength (ASTM C 307) : > 30 MPa
 Very high abrasion, impact and mar resistance
 Hygienic - provides a dense, impervious, glossy Bond strength to concrete (ASTM D 4541) :
seamless floor surface which is easily cleaned (Elcomete pull of test) Exceeds Tensile strength of
 Attractive - available in a wide range of colours concrete
to enhance the working environment Hardness, Shore D (ASTM D 2240) : 80
 Long service life Taber Abrasion Loss/1000 Cycles : 30 mg
(H22 wheels) (ASTM C-501)
Green Building Compliance Curing Time :
Initial Cure 6 hours,
This product has following distinct advantages Full Mech. Cure 48 hours
 Eco-friendly Ready for use To walk – 24hrs
To light traffic 48 hrs
 Low VOC
Full Chemical Cure 7 days
 Solvent free with a high level of mechanical,
chemical and water resistance,
 Low odour The values given above are average figures
achieved in laboratory tests. Actual values obtained
 Antimicrobial
on site may show minor variations from those
 Low maintenance
quoted.
 Easier cleanability
 LEED compliant Method of Application
Uses APURVA’s system should be installed by approved
contractors. Following information should be used
FLORGARD EPU SL is recommended for use
where extremely hygienic, abrasion, chemical as a guideline.
resistant and dust free environment is required. It is
suited for many industries. Inspection and Surface preparation
Specific applications include:
 Pharmaceutical Industries The long term durability of the applied FLORGARD
 Clean Rooms EPU SL topping is dependent upon the adhesive
 Food Processing Industries bond achieved between the flooring material and
substrate. It is most important therefore, that
 Chemical and fertilizer processing units
substrate surface is correctly prepared prior to
 Automobile servicing and assembly areas.
application.
 Soft drink bottling plants
 Nuclear plants, computer and control panel
rooms.
 been trained in the correct application procedures.
Detailed method of statement is available on
request.
1. New concrete or cementitious substrates
should have been placed for at least 28days
Mixing:
and have a moisture content of less than 5%
before topping with FLORGARD EPU SL.
2. Before application, the surface to be coated Pack components are pre-weighed for optimum
should be free from loose particles, rust, oils, performance. Never split packs. Empty contents of
grease or earlier coatings and should be Base into a mixing container and pre-mix to assure
thoroughly dry. the suspension of solids. Add Curing Agent and
3. After surface is dry, all repair work like sealing continue to mix to a uniform consistency for 1-2
of joints, cracks filling of cavities and crevices minutes. Add the quantity of aggregates supplied
should be carried out. and mix for 1-2 minutes. Mix with slow speed drill
4. The self levelling action is very localised and and helical spinner head for 2 minutes. Avoid high
does not eradicate irregularities of level present speed mixing that will entrain air into the mix.
in the original substrate. It is most important,
therefore, that adequate surface preparation Top coat
and repair is undertaken prior to application of
FLORGARD EPU SL flooring systems. Spread the mixture on the floor immediately to the
required thickness by means of rollers and serrated
Concrete defects such as voids, bug holes, excess trowels. The floor should be rolled by a spike roller
porosity, and physical and chemical damage are to remove trapped air. The floor shall self level to
usually filled or repaired prior to the installation of uniform colour and smoothness.
the F/C system. (Materials such as slurries,
mortars, and polymer concrete are used to level, Special conditions
smooth and patch concrete surfaces).
Colours
The laitance (A thin, weak, brittle layer of cement We shall always endeavour to supply the material in
and aggregate on concrete surface) on in-situ the colour shade ordered. However exact matching
bases and any surface sealer or curing membrane will not be possible.
should be entirely removed by suitable mechanised
equipment, e.g. shot-blasting, panning or grinding, Batch to batch colour variation may occur. Ensure
that materials for final application are always drawn
to expose cleanly the coarse aggregate.
from the same batch.
Old Concrete surfaces: All surface contamination, Where colour matching is required over more than
e.g. oil, paint and rubber, should be removed and one order or delivery. Apurva’s Technical
adequate mechanical preparation carried out to department must be contacted prior to placing the
achieve a sound and stable surface with exposed order(s) and the requirement stated clearly on all
coarse aggregate. (Existing floor paints should be orders relating to the project(s).
removed by mechanical abrasion or contained shot
Substrate Requirements
blasting. When clear of all surface contamination,
the concrete should be prepared mechanically to
 Must be of sufficient strength to support loads
remove all laitance and expose a fresh surface). applied through the topping.
 Must be free from rising damp.
After surface preparation all loose debris and dirt  All contamination must be removed to give a
should be removed by vacuum- equipment. clean dry textured surface.

Substrate Movements

Priming: All moving joints must be carried through the

FLORGARD EPU SL and properly sealed.
For use over a concrete surface, FLORPRIME WB / Construction joints and cracks may be covered but
FLORPRIME EP is recommended depending on if substrate movement occurs, the FLORGARD
substrate condition to ensure maximum product EPU SL will reflect the crack.
performance.
Repairs & Levels
Concrete floors are generally laid to a levels
tolerance of +/- 3mm under a 3 metre straight edge.
Laying of FLORGARD EPU SL Whilst FLORGARD EPU SL has excellent local
levelling properties, overall level deviations will not
FLORGARD EPU SL shall be mixed and applied be eliminated by laying a self smoothing topping of
only by specialist flooring contractors who have 2-3mm.
When applied on old floors, all damaged areas of
the floor should be made good and upto level using
epoxy mortar.

Packaging/ Consumption

Depending on the thickness required FLORGARD EPU SL

is available in the following kit sizes:

FLORGARD EPU SL Kit Size Approximate

in kg coverage Sqm / Kit
500 10 11.00
1000 12 7.50
2000 15 4.50
3000 21 3.50
4000 21 3.00
5000 24 3.00

Shelf life

FLORGARD EPU SL has a shelf life of 12 months if

kept in warehouse conditions at 30°C in the original,
unopened pack.

Storage conditions

Store in dry conditions between 5oC and 30oC,

away from sources of heat and naked flames, in the
original, unopened packs. If stored at high
temperatures the shelf life will be reduced

Handling & Safety

Keep the containers tightly sealed when not in

use. Avoid skin contact and inhalation of fumes
(if any). While spraying it is advised to wear a
mask. If it comes in contact with the body, wash
affected parts with plenty of water. In case of
persistent irritation, contact a physician.

Disclaimer: The manufacturer reserves the right to change the

specifications. Apurva India Private Limited products are
guaranteed against material manufactured and are sold subject to
the company’s Terms and Conditions of Sale. Whilst we
endeavour to ensure that advice, specifications, recommendations
and information given is correct, we cannot have control over how
our products are applied and will not accept liability, directly or
indirectly, arising from application of our materials.

Version No./Date of revision :04/JULY 2017