Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer
Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer is a 100 % solids, two-component, moisture tolerant, epoxy adhesive used as a primer for Sikafloor®-293 cove and detailing mortar.
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Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer is a 100 % solids, two-component, moisture tolerant, epoxy adhesive used as a primer for Sikafloor®-293 cove and detailing mortar.
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| Packaging | Components A+B = 6 L (1.58 US gal) Component A: 3 L (0.79 US gal) Component B: 3 L (0.79 US gal) |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION | Potential contribution for LEED® projects. |
| APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES | Meets the requirements of CFIA for use in food plants. |
| Shelf Life | 2 years in original unopened packaging. |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a dry place, protected from freezing at a temperature between 5°C and 32°C (41°F and 90°F). Protect from freezing. If Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer has frozen, contact Sika Canada. |
| Density | ~ 1.03 kg/L (8.6 lb/US gal.) |
| Volatile organic compound (VOC) content | < 20 g/L |
| Compressive Strength | ~ 57.2 MPa (8300 psi) (ASTM D695) |
| Tensile Strength | ~ 45.5 MPa (6600 psi) (ASTM D638) |
| Pull-Off Strength | ~ 2.7 MPa (400 psi) concrete failure (ASTM D7234) |
| Thermal Compatibility | Passes (ASTM C884) |
| Mixing Ratio | A:B = 1:1 (by volume) |
| Product Temperature | Condition product at temperatures between 18 and 24 °C (65 and 75 °F) before and during application. Note: Mixing and application attempted at material, ambient and /or substrate temperature conditions less than 18 °C (65 °F) will result in a decrease in product workability and slower cure rates. |
| Ambient Air Temperature | Minimum: 10 °C (50 °F) / Maximum: 30 °C (86 °F) Note: Mixing carried out under conditions where the Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer temperature and ambient temperature are below 18°C (65°F) will result in reduced product workability and slower curing rates. |
| Relative Air Humidity | Maximum 85 % (during application and curing). |
| Dew Point | Substrate must be at least 3 °C (5 °F) above the Dew Point to reduce the risk of condensation, which may lead to adhesion failure or “blushing” on the floor finish. Be aware that the substrate temperature may be lower than the ambient temperature. |
| Substrate Temperature | Minimum: 10 °C (50 °F) / Maximum: 30 °C (86 °F) Note: Any attempt to apply Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer at substrate temperature conditions less than 18 °C (65 °F) will result in an increase in viscosity and slower cure rates. |
| Substrate Moisture Content | Moisture content of a concrete substrate must be < 6 % (pbw -part by weight) as measured with a Tramex® CME/CM Expert type concrete moisture meter. |
| Pot Life | Material Temperature Time 20 °C (68 °F) ~20 minutes |
| Curing Time | Ambient & Substrate Temperature Open Time Foot Traffic 20 °C (68 °F) ~1 hour (at 10 mil w.f.t) ~12 hours Note: Curing times will vary according to ambient air and substrate temperatures and relative humidity. Freshly applied material should be protected from dampness, condensation, and water for at least 72 hours following the end of the application. |
| Applied Product Ready for Use | ~ 5 days at 20 °C (68 °F) (full cure / chemical exposure) |
| Consumption | 4-5 m 2 /L (160-200 ft 2 /US gal) at 8-10 mil w.f.t. Note: Actual coverage rates and material consumption will depend upon porosity and profile of substrates. Test sections are recommended to establish correct coverage. |
| APPLICATION | Apply by brush or roller to the required thickness over a properly prepared substrate. Apply the Sika® Ucrete® mortar or the Sikafloor® 293 Epoxy Cove Mortar while the Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer is tacky, working “wet on wet”. If primer becomes glossy and loses tackiness, remove surface contaminants then recoat with additional Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer and proceed. |
| CLEAN UP | Clean all tools and equipment with a non-flammable solvent. Once hardened, product can only be removed mechanically. |
| Cure time | Ambient & Substrate Open Time Foot Traffic Temperature 20 °C (68 °F) ~1 hour (at 10 mil w.f.t) ~12 hours |
| Application temperature | Minimum: 10 °C (50 °F) / Maximum: 30 °C (86 °F) |
| VOC | < 20 g/L |
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Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer is a 100 % solids, two-component, moisture tolerant, epoxy adhesive used as a primer for Sikafloor®-293 cove and detailing mortar.
Recommended uses
Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer is used as a tacky primer and adhesion promoter for the vertical application of Sikafloor® mortars. Primer for concrete substrates and most steel surfaces that have been properly prepared.
Floors- Coverage
4-5 m 2 /L (160-200 ft 2 /US gal) at 8-10 mil w.f.t. Note: Actual coverage rates and material consumption will depend upon porosity and profile of substrates. Test sections are recommended to establish correct coverage.
- Application method
Apply by brush or roller to the required thickness over a properly prepared substrate. Apply the Sika® Ucrete® mortar or the Sikafloor® 293 Epoxy Cove Mortar while the Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer is tacky, working “wet on wet”. If primer becomes glossy and loses tackiness, remove surface contaminants then recoat with additional Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer and proceed.
- Drying time
Curing Time: Ambient & Substrate Temperature Open Time Foot Traffic 20 °C (68 °F) ~1 hour (at 10 mil w.f.t) ~12 hours Note: Curing times will vary according to ambient air and substrate temperatures and relative humidity. Freshly applied material should be protected from dampness, condensation, and water for at least 72 hours following the end of the application.
Use the sheet for your exact product code and finish. Coverage and times depend on the stated temperature, humidity, substrate and coat thickness.
Features
- Excellent ‘tacky’ grab properties provide true ‘hang’ characteristics for vertical mortars
- Suitable for application on new or existing cured concrete substrates
- Can be applied on green concrete, typically 7 to 10 days (28 days cure time is not required) showing < 6 % mass (pbw-part by weight)) as measured with Tramex® CME/CMExpert type concrete moisture meter (surface moisture)
- User friendly mix ratio = 1:1 (parts by volume)
- Flexible bond line provides good performance under thermally induced stress
- Achieves bond strength in excess of the tensile strength of concrete
- Low VOC
- Packaging
- Components A+B = 6 L (1.58 US gal) Component A: 3 L (0.79 US gal) Component B: 3 L (0.79 US gal)
- ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
- Potential contribution for LEED® projects.
- APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
- Meets the requirements of CFIA for use in food plants.
- Shelf Life
- 2 years in original unopened packaging.
- Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place, protected from freezing at a temperature between 5°C and 32°C (41°F and 90°F). Protect from freezing. If Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer has frozen, contact Sika Canada.
- Density
- ~ 1.03 kg/L (8.6 lb/US gal.)
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) content
- < 20 g/L
- Compressive Strength
- ~ 57.2 MPa (8300 psi) (ASTM D695)
- Tensile Strength
- ~ 45.5 MPa (6600 psi) (ASTM D638)
- Pull-Off Strength
- ~ 2.7 MPa (400 psi) concrete failure (ASTM D7234)
- Thermal Compatibility
- Passes (ASTM C884)
- Mixing Ratio
- A:B = 1:1 (by volume)
- Product Temperature
- Condition product at temperatures between 18 and 24 °C (65 and 75 °F) before and during application. Note: Mixing and application attempted at material, ambient and /or substrate temperature conditions less than 18 °C (65 °F) will result in a decrease in product workability and slower cure rates.
- Ambient Air Temperature
- Minimum: 10 °C (50 °F) / Maximum: 30 °C (86 °F) Note: Mixing carried out under conditions where the Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer temperature and ambient temperature are below 18°C (65°F) will result in reduced product workability and slower curing rates.
- Relative Air Humidity
- Maximum 85 % (during application and curing).
- Dew Point
- Substrate must be at least 3 °C (5 °F) above the Dew Point to reduce the risk of condensation, which may lead to adhesion failure or “blushing” on the floor finish. Be aware that the substrate temperature may be lower than the ambient temperature.
- Substrate Temperature
- Minimum: 10 °C (50 °F) / Maximum: 30 °C (86 °F) Note: Any attempt to apply Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer at substrate temperature conditions less than 18 °C (65 °F) will result in an increase in viscosity and slower cure rates.
- Substrate Moisture Content
- Moisture content of a concrete substrate must be < 6 % (pbw -part by weight) as measured with a Tramex® CME/CM Expert type concrete moisture meter.
- Pot Life
- Material Temperature Time 20 °C (68 °F) ~20 minutes
- Curing Time
- Ambient & Substrate Temperature Open Time Foot Traffic 20 °C (68 °F) ~1 hour (at 10 mil w.f.t) ~12 hours Note: Curing times will vary according to ambient air and substrate temperatures and relative humidity. Freshly applied material should be protected from dampness, condensation, and water for at least 72 hours following the end of the application.
- Applied Product Ready for Use
- ~ 5 days at 20 °C (68 °F) (full cure / chemical exposure)
- Consumption
- 4-5 m 2 /L (160-200 ft 2 /US gal) at 8-10 mil w.f.t. Note: Actual coverage rates and material consumption will depend upon porosity and profile of substrates. Test sections are recommended to establish correct coverage.
- APPLICATION
- Apply by brush or roller to the required thickness over a properly prepared substrate. Apply the Sika® Ucrete® mortar or the Sikafloor® 293 Epoxy Cove Mortar while the Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer is tacky, working “wet on wet”. If primer becomes glossy and loses tackiness, remove surface contaminants then recoat with additional Sikafloor® Vertical Epoxy Primer and proceed.
- CLEAN UP
- Clean all tools and equipment with a non-flammable solvent. Once hardened, product can only be removed mechanically.
- Cure time
- Ambient & Substrate Open Time Foot Traffic Temperature 20 °C (68 °F) ~1 hour (at 10 mil w.f.t) ~12 hours
- Application temperature
- Minimum: 10 °C (50 °F) / Maximum: 30 °C (86 °F)
- VOC
- < 20 g/L
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