Epoxy Flooring Procedure

Contents•Introduction

•Types

•Application Procedure

•Efficiency

•Advantages

•Disadvantages

•Conclusion

Introduction• Origin

• Development

• Growth

• Scope

• Features

The basic chemical structure of epoxy group:-

Hardener Pigment

Resin Sand

Mixing

Epoxy Flooring Mortar

Types•Epoxy Flooring

•Polyurethane Flooring(PU Flooring)

•Antistatic Flooring

•Anti Skid Flooring

Application Procedure

HOW TO START?????

Procedure1. Surface Preparation

2. Priming Of Surface

3. Mixing

4. Application

5. Clean up

Surface Preparation• Removal of dust

• Removal of paint,

plaster, adhesive

residues

• Scarifying the surface

Precaution:-

1. If any crack or joint

present on substrate it

must be open up & fill

with epoxy material.

2. New slab must be

cured for 14 days.

Priming Of Surface• All substrates going to

receive coat must be

primed with primer

• No. of primer coats

depends upon

condition & porosity of

substrate

Precaution:- All surface

should be dust free.

Mixing• All component

materials of coat are mixed

• Mixing should be done for 1 min by using forced action

• Electric stirrer should be used for mixing

Precaution:- Use adequate ventilation, respirators and Protective gloves.

Application• Properly mixed

material is then

placed on primed

substrate without

delay

• Use trowels & rollers

for application

Precaution:- Do not

over roll the surface.

Clean up• When the job is over all

equipments must be clean up by using thinner.

• The residual epoxy on workers skin must be washed out.

Precaution:-Use industrial skin clear for epoxy.

Clean or dispose contaminated clothes properly.

After the application of coat….

Efficiency• Joint less flooring

• Provides more clean and hygienic

condition

• 5-6 mm thick PU flooring has same

bearing strength as concrete

• Saves manpower and time efficiently.

Advantages• Long lasting surface

• Very low maintenance cost

• Very much resistant to hard wearing, abrasion

• Resistant to a wide chemicals & liquids

• Seamless-easily cleaned to maintain high standards of hygiene

• Much suitable in food & drinks production environment

Disadvantages• High initial cost.

For ex. Depending upon thickness (mm)

cost is 700 Rs./Sq. Mt to 2000 Rs/sq. Mt

• Require skilled labor and guidance.

Conclusion• Epoxy flooring is a modern technique.

• It can be prove more reliable than

conventional flooring.

• It has wide range of scope in Indian

industries.

• More research has to be made so that to

make it much affordable.