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Taubmans AquaFloor

Taubmans Aquafloor Water Based Epoxy is a two pack epoxy coating for garage, warehouse and workshop concrete floors. It has a low odour and low volatile organic content (VOC). Taubmans Aquafloor Water Based Epoxy is hard wearing and resistant to petrol, engine oil and hydraulic oil. It may be applied by brush, roller or airless spray and all equipment is cleaned up with water.

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Application/Purpose

Taubmans Aquafloor is intended for concrete floors: domestic, workshops, warehouses and showrooms. Concrete porches and steps and suitably primed steel. For a low slip finish Taubmans Solpah Low Slip Additive may be used.

Benefits/Advantages

Water clean up for ease of use
Low odour
Hard wearing

Composition

Vehicle Type: Epoxy resin
Pigmentation: Clear; Titanium dioxide and carbon black for greys
Solvent: Water
Mixing Ratio: 2 parts Pack A with 1 part Pack B (by volume)

Technical Properties

Pot Life: 6 hours – do not use mixed material 6 hours after mixing even if it is still liquid
Finish: Semi Gloss
Colour: Clear and range of greys
Touch Dry Time: 30 minutes at 20°C and 65% RH
Recoat Time: 4 hours at 20°C and 65% RH
Theoretical Coverage: 12 - 15m²/L depending on porosity of the surface
Preparatory Coat: Not required
Dry Film Thickness: 40µ
Usual Number of Coats: 2
Toxicity of dry film: Non toxic
Durability: Excellent
Thinning and Clean Up: Clean water
V.O.C: <5g/L

Installation and Maintenance Summary

Previously painted concrete: Remove old flaking paint - use a scraper, wire brush, heat gun and/or sand as necessary. Fill cracks with an appropriate filler and allow to cure. Ensure surface is clean, wash if necessary with a sugar soap solution ensuring all grease and dirt is removed. Thoroughly sand glossy surfaces with 200 grit sandpaper prior to painting. When painting over an unknown coating or when changing products, apply to a small area to first check compatibility and adhesion to previous coating. New or unpainted concrete: Smooth, bare concrete must be acid etched to roughen the surface (as rough as 100 grit sandpaper). Add 1 part Hydrochloric Acid to 4 parts Water in a clean plastic watering can. Apply acid mixture to the concrete. When the reaction (bubbling) stops, flush thoroughly with clean water, alternatively, citric acid may be used. If the surface does not have an appearance like 100 grit sandpaper, a second application may be required in certain areas. Allow 3-4 days to dry prior to painting. The floor may be professionally ground if acid etching is not possible. Allow to dry for 4 - 8 hours before foot traffic and 24 to 48 hours before vehicle traffic. In winter allow 48 - 96 hours before vehicle traffic.

Certificates / Compliances and Relevant Standards
	Green Star NZ

Green Star NZ Credit Approval
Please note the information below provides an indication of 'potential points' under Green Star Office Design V.1. Green Star NZ points are weighted by the environmental significance of the category they are in. Each point contributes to the total overall score of the project but are not absolute. For further understanding of the Green Star rating tools, Greenbuild strongly recommends that users attend an 'Introduction to Green Star' seminar. More information is available at the New Zealand Green Building Council website.
Greenbuild has reviewed this product and confirms its potential contribution to points under the following credit categories:
IEQ-13	Up to three points are awarded where it is demonstrated that various finishes meet the benchmarks for low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content. One point is awarded for each criterion below that is achieved: • 95% of all painted surfaces are low-VOC paints OR no paint is used; • All carpets are low-VOC OR no carpet is installed; and/or • All adhesives and sealants are low-VOC OR no adhesives/sealants are used.