Uses
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Nitoflor TF10000
In addition, Nitoflor TF10000 will resist spillages of the To mix the primer, add the entire contents of the smaller
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following materials at 30 C provided that they are cleaned off hardener can to the base can and mix thoroughly. Once
promptly in keeping with good housekeeping practice. mixed immediately apply the primer in a thin continuous film
to the clean prepared surfaces. Work the primer into the
Sulphuric Acid (50% solution) surface using stiff brushes or rollers. Avoid over application
Nitric Acid (25% solution) and puddling. On porous floors the primer will be absorbed
Acetic Acid (10% solution) very quickly leaving characteristic light coloured dry
Skydrol patches. It is recommended that a second priming coat is
applied. This not only helps to ensure adhesion but
Nitoflor TF10000 should not be exposed to: prevents air release from the porous substrate which may
cause bubbles in the final applied screed.
Pure Nitric Acid
Pure Sulphuric Acid Allow the primer to become tacky. This time is highly
dependent on local conditions. See “Properties” for
Note: In cases of severe chemical attack, it is recommended maximum overlay times.
that Nitoflor TF10000 is coated with a suitable Nitoflor FC
chemical resistant coating. In hot, fast drying conditions it is important that sufficient
labour and planning be employed to allow easy completion
of all steps of the application procedure.
Application instructions
Mixing
Surface preparation
1. Equipment
A good floor topping is only as good as the preparation. It is
essential that Nitoflor TF10000 is applied to sound, clean and
Mechanical mixing of Nitoflor TF10000 is essential.
dry surfaces in order that maximum bond strength is
Forced action mixers such as Mixal, Cretangle or
achieved between the substrate and the flooring system.
similar should be used. Free fall mortar mixers are not
suitable.
New concrete floors
o 2. Procedure
Should be at least 14 days old (at 35 C). Laitence on new
concrete floors is best removed by light grit-blasting,
Never attempt to split a pack. The total contents of the
mechanical scabbling or grinding. A floor blazer is suitable
aggregate bag are poured into the mixer and dry
for large areas. On smaller areas thorough acid etching
blended for 2 to 3 minutes.
using Fosroc Acid Etch may be considered. After etching the
floor should be thoroughly washed several times with clean
The contents of the hardener tin are poured into the base
water and then allowed to dry.
tin and mixed thoroughly for 1 to 2 minutes, until a uniform
liquid is obtained.
Old concrete floors
The mixed base and hardener should now be poured slowly
Again mechanical cleaning methods are strongly
into the mechanical mixer until all the components are
recommended on old concrete floors particularly where
thoroughly blended. Mix for a further 2 to 3 minutes. Once
existing coatings are present or heavy contamination by oil
mixed the material must be used within the specified pot
and grease has occurred. This may well have been
life. After this time the material will stiffen and become
absorbed several millimetres into the concrete in which case
unsuitable and should be discarded.
heavy scabbling is essential to completely remove it. Fosroc
Chemical Degreaser may be used on small areas of light oil
An alternative method is to add the aggregate to the mixed
contamination only.
base and hardener.
All dust and debris should be removed prior to laying Nitoflor Laying
TF10000, preferably by industrial vacuum cleaning.
Nitoflor TF10000 is laid 5 to 10 mm thick in one application
Steel surfaces
whilst the primer is still tacky. Only prime an area which
can be overlaid with Nitoflor TF10000 before the primer
Should be grit-blasted to Sa 2½ (BS4232 second quality)
dries. Primed areas which, due to unforeseen
immediately prior to application.
circumstances, have been allowed to dry should be re-
primed with Nitoprime 30/Nitoprime 31.
Priming
The mixed Nitoflor TF10000 is raked to the required
All surfaces to be covered with Nitoflor TF10000 should be
thickness and tamped with a wooden float, or levelled with a
primed with Nitoprime 30/Nitoprime 31 epoxy resin primer
screeding bar, to ensure full compaction. To provide as
designed for maximum absorption and adhesion to concrete
close a textured finish as possible, finish off the process
substrates.
using a steel trowel regularly cleaned.
Cleaning Fire
Tools and equipment should be solvent cleaned with Fosroc Fosroc Solvent 102 is flammable. Do not expose to naked
Solvent 102 immediately after use. flames or other sources of ignition. No smoking.
Containers should be tightly sealed when not in use. In the
Packing event of fire extinguish with CO 2 or foam type extinguishers.
Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
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