Britannia Decatone Tarmac Binder – Water Based (Formerly Britannia Decatone Macadam Binder) is a safe, eco-friendly binding aid for old/new macadam tennis courts, and multi-play areas. Strong and flexible, it binds the court’s top surface to help it last longer. Water based and suitable for both internal and external use.

Because this binder does NOT have a nonslip finish, it must be over-coated with Britannia Decatone SR60 Tennis Court Coating.

For airless spray application.

Can be brush or roller applied for playgrounds.

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• Features & Benefits
• Spreading Rate
• Drying Time
• Preparation
• Application
• Cleaning
• Shelf Life & Storage
• Precautions

Features & Benefits

• Water-based
• Internal and external use
• Eco-friendly
• Single pack
• Strengthens aged tarmac
• For old/new macadam tennis courts, and multi-play areas
• Strong and flexible
• Strong, water based, solvent free acrylic coating
• Binds the top surface of the macadam to increase durability

Spreading Rate

These will vary depending on substrate, the site conditions and longevity required.

Typically spreading rates will vary depending on the end use.

• Dependent on surface, but as a general guide new and sound surfaces at a coating rate of 6-8m²/l, (75 -100 litres per coat) and for badly fretting surfaces at 3m²/l

Drying Time

• Under ambient conditions between 1-2 hours at the recommended spreading rate
• For badly fretting surfaces where a thicker film is applied the drying could be 2-3 hours, depending on temperature and humidity and time of year (recommended use March to September only)

Preparation

• All surfaces are to be clean, dry and free from moss, dirt, grease and vegetative growth
• Vacuum or pressure blasting with water may remove any debris
• Brushing (manual or machine) may be suitable
• Loose stones lying on the surface must be removed
• Any repairs to the surface must be done prior to application

New surfaces should be left to oxidise for at least three weeks in summer and up to 3 months during winter before applying the Decatone Tarmac Binder.

Application

• Stir well before use
• Do not apply below 5°C
• Application by airless spray for best results in one coat
• Tip sizes in the range of 12thou – 15thou are recommended
• Do not apply if the surface is damp
• Can be re-coated when dry or within a week of application

Shelf Life & Storage

• Up to 12 months if stored correctly in an unopened container
• Store above 5°C

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children
• Protect from frost
• In case of contact with eyes wash immediately with plenty of water
• Remove splashes from skin with soap and water or a recognised hand cleaner
• Do not apply paint if there is a risk of heavy rain or frost
• Do not use near fishponds

Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for further details.