Technical Bulletin

POLYTHANE Polyurethane coatings have better chemical resistance than DURAPOL moisture cure coatings and are more suited for commercial environments such as hair dressing salons where there is the possibility of the floor coming into contact with chemicals. Where possible in these situations use mats under the chair and always be cautious where the possibility of chemical spills are present. No coating is indestructible!

Yes. AQUAPRO water based products can be applied over other Polycure coatings such as NATUROIL, DURAPOL and POLYTHANE coatings. The floor must be cleaned, dried and thoroughly sanded before application, refer to the product data sheet for further application information.

Yes. DURAPOL 1044 Cork, Timber & Concrete Gloss is ideal for use on interior concrete. Refer to the product data sheet for further information on product application. Note: The concrete must be fully cured, (minimum 28 days if fresh) thoroughly dry and free from all contaminates.

The AQUAPRO water based product range is low VOC and low odour, however Polycure recommends that you always check any health issues with your Doctor before applying coatings. Product SDS’ are available from link to Chemwatch in the SDS menu item on this site.

This decision has to be made by the home owner and Floor sander after consultation with the Timber Supplier and installer. If approved by the timber supplier and the floor has been acclimatised and installed correctly a DURAPOL moisture cure coating can be applied, ideally over FASTASEAL 3030 Sealer. However if the timber manufacturer does not recommend the use of moisture cure coatings on new timber, Polycure NATUROIL oil based coatings should be used. For further information refer to the table below:

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If the floor has little movement and no issues with moisture, a DURAPOL moisture cure coating would be recommended. If the timber floor demonstrates movement and, or has issues with moisture, one of Polycure’s NATUROIL oil based coating would be recommended. Refer to the relevant product data sheet for details on recoating.

AQUAPRO single pack coatings exhibit excellent chemical and abrasion resistance, however where further chemical and abrasion resistance is required AQUAPRO 8270 2K Advance is recommended especially in commercial environments such as restaurants, hotel lobbies, schools, community halls, art galleries etc.

DURAPOL moisture cure and POLYTHANE polyurethane coatings are extremely durable and are recommended where the maximum time between recoats is desired, however no coating will withstand excessive wear and tear such a dogs claws. If dogs are kept inside, to minimise the scratches keep dogs claws trimmed and where possible use a low gloss moisture cure product which will be less likely to highlight scratches in the floor. For further information on the wearing of coatings click on the Technical Bulletin button. No coating is industructable!

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Use a good quality brush to cut in around edges and skirting boards and a good quality roller for the bulk of the area. The type of roller will vary by product type, refer to the appropriate product data sheet for further information.

Yes, but it is recommended that NATUROIL 1499 Accelerator is added to speed up the drying time. Cold and damp environments will have an effect on drying time. In cold temperatures the coating may have to be left longer to dry between coats. Failure to do so may cause issues with the next coat i.e. frying.

Ideally remove curtains before coating the floor, however if they have not been removed washing them and allowing them to air dry should eliminate the odour.

There are 3 main causes of delamination; Contamination of the underlying surface, Suitability of coating for surface being coated and inadequate surface preparation.Click on the technical bulletin for DELAMINATION – further explanations of each of these main causes and how they can be prevented.

DELAMINATION

It is unusual for the chemicals to get into a fridge or freezer unless there is a problem with the seal. However, Polycure recommends removing all food and clothing items in all rooms connected to the coated areas. All food, fabrics and all absorbent items need to be removed to prevent the potential for them to be contaminated with solvent.

This will depend upon the type of coating, for example solvent based coatings have a much stronger odour than water based coatings. It also depends upon the ventilation and air movement in the room. As soon as the coating is dry it is recommended that doors and windows are opened to increase air movement.

1. Clean floor with AQUACARE 8440 Floor Clean Concentrate or AQUACARE 8430
   Floor Clean & Degreaser.
2. Sand floor with120-150 grade sandpaper or screen back on a flexible pad to ensure
   floor is uniformly dull with no sanding scratches, nibs or fur. Vacuum thoroughly.
   Take care to avoid scratching the surface.
3. Apply the chosen coating per the directions on the product datasheet.
4. Optional: Apply a second coat of the chosen coating.Warning: All coatings provide protection for the substrate; however, no coating is
   indestructible, and all coatings will mark or scratch. Sharp objects including sand and grit
   will scratch the surface of any coated floor. In high traffic commercial environments such
   as hairdressing salons, night clubs or taverns several factors need to be considered when
   choosing a coating system such as the amount of traffic, moisture, alcohol and chemicals
   likely to come into contact with the floor. A thorough cleaning and maintenance program
   must be implemented after the coating system has thoroughly dried to help to maintain the
   coating.

After your floor has been coated, be sure to follow the guidelines below to minimise the risk of scratching and scuffing.
• Walking on floor with socks or stockings 24 hours.
• Replacing furniture 2-3 days (longer if possible).
• Replacing mats and rugs 3-4 weeks.
• Damp mopping 2-4 weeks.

When the floor is dry enough to walk on (normally 24 hours), open all the doors and windows to circulate the air.

This is important to ensure proper curing of the coating.
PLEASE CONTACT POLYCURE’S TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR YOUR
LOCAL POLYCURE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE FOR FURTHER FREE ADVICE.

Sand thoroughly between coats to ensure sound inter-coat adhesion.
2. Always use correct sandpaper or screen back to sand the coated or uncoated
timber. The wrong grit can cause scratching.
3. Ensure the sandpaper and screen backs are replaced regularly so that they
continue to “cut” the raw or coated floor. If they will burnish the floor which will
compromise the inter-coat adhesion between coats and result in delamination.

Always apply coatings at the temperature recommended on the product data sheet.
2. In cold conditions the viscosity/thickness will increase which can cause the coating
to dry with an uneven appearance (orange Peel).
3. Placing the can in the sun or in hot water to heat the coating or adding Polycure
thinners will reduce the viscosity, which will result in improved flow and levelling.
4. In hot conditions, high temperature floors will cause the coating to skin and result in
bubbling. This is due to the coating surface drying and air being trapped in the
coating. Adding Wet Edge Extender will improve flow and levelling and reduce the
risk of bubbling.
5. As a rule, if the floor is too hot to touch or walk on with socks, it is too hot to coat.
6. Draughts from doorways, windows and any open areas will cause the coating to dry
quickly resulting in bubbling.
7. To reduce these issues only apply coatings in areas that are not affected by
draughts or seal openings and gaps with tape