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2-component water-borne epoxy lacquer that seals the concrete surface and provides adhesion to all Temafloor coatings and screeds, and Fontefloor paints, and can also be used for patching cracks and holes in concrete.
- Dries in 6 hours for overcoating
- Also used for priming of damp concrete with relative humidity over 97% prior to Fontefloor EP 100 epoxy paint
- Good water vapour permeability
- Used for dust binding and priming of untreated concrete floors
- The M1 classification for low-emitting building materials has been granted by the Finnish Building Information Foundation RTS
- For industrial and professional use only.
Tikkurila Fontefloor EP Primer is a two-component water-borne epoxy lacquer.
Fontefloor EP Primer seals the concrete surface and provides adhesion to all Temafloor coatings and screeds, and Fontefloor paints. It can be also used for patching cracks and holes in concrete.
Fontefloor EP Primer dries in 6 hours for overcoating. This varnish is also used for priming of damp concrete with relative humidity over 97% prior to Fontefloor EP 100 epoxy paint.
For industrial and professional use only.
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- Features & Benefits
- Technical Data
- Surface Preparation
- Recommended Primers
- Recommended Topcoats
- Application Conditions
- Mixing Components
- Application
- Thinner/Cleaning
- VOC
- Health And Safety
Features & Benefits
- Seals the concrete surface and confirms adhesion prior to Temafloor coatings and screeds and Fontefloor paints
- Suitable for priming of damp concrete (relative humidity of the concrete over 97%) surfaces prior to Fontefloor EP 100 epoxy paint
- Good water vapour permeability
- Can be used for patching cracks and holes in concrete
- Used for dust binding and priming of untreated concrete floors
- The M1 classification for low-emitting building materials has been granted by the Finnish Building Information Foundation RTS
- Uses include:
- Public and commercial buildings
- Production plants and chemical industry
- Warehouses
- Sports arenas
- Pharmaceutical premises
- Food processing industry
- Hospitals and clinics
Technical Data
- Volume Solids: Approx. 66%
- Specific Gravity: 1.1 kg / l (mixed).
- Pot Life (23℃):Approx. 40 min after mixing (50 % thinned).
- Reaction to fire: BFL -s1
Practical Coverage:
Coverage on concrete floors is on average:
- Priming - 5–7 m²/l
Practical coverage depends on the porosity and evenness of the substrate and on the application method.
Drying Time (23℃):
- Dust dry after 5 hours
- Recoatable after 6 hours
- Fully cured after 7 days
Drying and recoating times are related to the film thickness, temperature, the relative humidity of the air and ventilation.
Mixing Ratio:
- Base - 1.5 parts by volume - Fontefloor EP Primer
- Hardener - 1 part by volume - 008 4571
Surface Preparation
New Concrete
- Remove laitance by power grinding or hydrochloric acid etching.
- Choose the method best suited for the premises.
- After grinding remove dust carefully with a vacuum cleaner.
- Hydrochloric acid etching is carried out with diluted hydrochloric acid (1 part concentrated hydrochloric acid, 4 parts water).
- Rinse with plenty of water.
- Dry the surface.
Old Concrete
- Remove all grease, oil, chemicals and other impurities by Maalipesu detergent.
- Remove old peeling paint layer by grinding.
- Choose the method best suited for the premises.
- Clean out pot-holes removing all loose friable material.
- Open cracks with e.g. an abrasive tool.
- Remove loose material and dust.
Recommended Primers
- Fontefloor EP Primer
The primer should be thinned by 30–50%. If necessary, repeat priming to get a non-porous surface. A porous priming coat will result in holes and air bubbles in the finished coating.
Recommended Topcoats
Application Conditions
- The temperature of the ambient air, surface or coating should not fall below +15ºC during application or drying.
- Relative humidity of air should not exceed 80%.
Note! There is a natural tendency of this coating to chalk, discolor or yellow unevenly. It is recommended to use polyurethane topcoat when there are high aesthetical requirements on colour appearance.
Mixing Components
- First stir base and hardener separately.
- Mix the correct proportions of base and hardener thoroughly (approx. 3 minutes to get homogenous mixture) by using a low speed industrial hand drill with a paddle.
- Insufficient mixing or incorrect mixing ratio will result in uneven drying of the surface, weaken the properties of the coating and risk the success of the application.
Application
Priming:
Prime using 30–50% thinned Fontefloor EP Primer. Always add the water needed to a ready mixture and stir thoroughly. Pour the mixture onto the floor, apply with a rubber trowel and level with a roller.
If necessary, repeat priming to get a non-porous surface. A porous priming coat will result in holes and air bubbles in the finished coating.
Patching:
Patch pot-holes and cracks with a mixture of unthinned Fontefloor EP Primer and dry, clean sand. Mixing ratio e.g. 1 part by volume of varnish mixture and 1–2 parts by volume of sand of grain size 0.1–0.6 mm. Sand the patched areas before overcoating, if necessary.
Note! Concrete surface should always be primed before patching.
Topcoating:
- Overcoating should be done within 6 hrs after priming.
- If the primed surface is not overcoated within 48 hrs, it should be abraded.
- Add the remaining mixture to the next batch of the product, do not scrape it out of the container onto the floor.
Note: Fontefloor EP Primer adheres also to wet concrete. If there is constant moisture rising from the concrete and Fontefloor EP Primer is topcoated with a non-breathing coating or screed, there is a risk of failure between the primer and topcoat.
Add the remaining mixture to the next batch of the product, do not scrape it out of the container onto the floor.
Thinner/Cleaning
Thinner
Water.
Cleaning Of Equipment
Equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with water before the paint has dried.
VOC
VOC 2004/42/EC (cat A/j) 140 g/l (2010)
Fontefloor EP Primer: max. VOC < 140 g/l
Health And Safety
Containers are provided with safety labels, which should be observed. Further information about hazardous influences and protection are detailed in individual health and safety data sheets.
For industrial and professional use only.
Please contact Rawlins Paints' Technical Support Team on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for more information.
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- Tikkurila
- For Use By
- Professional Use
- Interior / Exterior Use
- Interior Use
- Application Method
- Roller, Trowel
- Sheen
- Semi-Gloss
- Colour
- Standard / Ready Mixed
- VOC Levels
- Low (50-149 g/l)
- Single, Two or Three Pack
- Two-Pack
- Pack Size
- 12.5L
- Parts
- Two
- Interior/Exterior Use
- Interior
- Solvent
- Mixture (see Safety Data Sheet)
- Mixing Ratio
- 1.5 : 1
- Suitable Substrates
- Concrete
- Application
- Trowel, roller
- Coverage
- 5–7 m²/l
- Recommended Thinner/Cleaner
- Water
- Min. Application Temperature
- 15ºC
- Solids by Volume
- Approx. 66%
- VOC
- 140 g/l
- Finish
- Semi Gloss
- UN Number
- UN3082
- UN Number (Activator)
- UN3082
- UN Number (Base)
- N/A
- Dry to Recoat (at 23°C)
- 6hrs
- Pot Life
- 40mins at 23ºC
- Base Type
- Water-Based
- Suitable For Use On
- Concrete
- Finish
- Semi-Gloss
- Application Method
- Roller
- Application Method
- Trowel
- Components
- 2K
- Usages
- Damp Tolerant
- Product Usage Type
- Primer
- Product Usage Type
- Binder
- Product Range
- Fontefloor
- Colour Family
- Yellow
- Product Type
- Epoxy
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Tikkurila Fontefloor EP Primer is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
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