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- Direction For Use
The surface has to be sanded to a professional standard, dry and free from contamination. Protect the floor from direct sunlight and keep off all underfloor heating from day before application till 24 hours after application. Final sanding of the floor should be done with sanding paper 120 grit belt or 100 grit screen. The temperature of the floor, FlowTec finish and air must be between 13°C (55°F) and 25°C (77°F). Relative humidity of the room should be between 40% and 60%. Higher humidity of room extends drying time of finish thus waiting time between layers. At high temperatures and low relative humidity add 2% Arboritec “Extender”. Shake the container before use for 30-60 seconds. Allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes before applying. Do not dilute the finish.
NOTE: Make sure solvent-based stains and sealers- if used to enhance color of wood- are fully cured prior to over-coating with FlowTec.
- Application
Application of the finish should be carried out along the direction of parquet strips and wood. If possible, do not apply the finish cross the direction of daylight. Windows/doors must be closed to prevent air flow and ventilation should be shut down for the time of application. If possible prevent direct sunshine on the floor during coating. FlowTec is suitable for application with a lightweight t-bar applicator, roller or brush. Always test the product on a smaller area to ensure color and adhesion. For best results on bare, unstained wood floor, always use Avenue finish with Arboritec primers: First Coat or Vibrant, following label instructions. Recommended method of application with a 10mm roller: 2-3 coats of Arboritec FlowTec on a primer (Arboritec First Coat). Buff/screen surface after first coat. When used on pre-finished parquet flooring (non-sanded), check the adhesion on a smaller area before finishing the entire floor. Buff/screen surface before 1-2 coats of Arboritec FlowTec finish. Be very careful when using the surface during the first four weeks. Apply sufficient amount of product in order to ensure good leveling of roller/ applicator marks. Sanding between layers is always possible.
- Cleaning of Tools
- Thoroughly clean all application tools with water, right after using
- Maintanance
- To keep the floor looking its best, clean and maintain floor using Aboritec “Cleaner Spray”and ”Refresher”, following application instructions
- Do not clean the floor before it is fully cured
Properties
- Color
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| VOC (US) | max. 100 | g/L | — |
| VOC (EU) | 47.0 | g/L | — |
| Solids by Volume | 32.0 | % | — |
| pH | approx. 8 | — | — |
| Weight | approx. 9.18 | lbs./gallon | — |
| Density | approx. 1.1 | Kg/l | — |
| Odour | Very Light, Non Offending | — | — |
| Coverage (T Bar) | 400 - 600 | sq. ft./Gallon | — |
| Coverage (Roller) | 8 - 11 | m² | — |
| Drying Time (20°C, RH 50%) | 30 - 60 | min | — |
| Recoating Time | 2 - 4 | h | — |
| Full Cure | 7.0 | Days | — |
| Flow & Leveling | Exceptional | — | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Chemical Resistance
- Resistant to grease, water and ordinary household cleaners and detergents
- Knoop Mineral Hardness Test Values
Diamond 8000 - 8500 Ceramic 4500 - 4600 Aluminum Oxide 1800 - 2200
Safety & Health
- Safety
- Non-hazardous
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
US: Carton of 3 x 1 gallon
EU: Carton of 3 x 4 liter cans
Storage & Handling
- Storaging
- 1 year from date of manufacture in unopened original container at 41°F (5°C) to 77°F (25°C)
- Keep from freezing
- Disposal
- Never pour surplus finish down the drains. Dispose it in accordance to local regulations