Preparation:
Before applying the self levelling screed there are some critical steps you must follow to prepare your surface to ensure good adhesion. We always recommend you do the following:
1. The floor must be primed using an applicable epoxy primer. The primer you use will depend on your current floor condition, if using a damp tolerant or oil tolerant primer then 1 coat should be applied and left to cure before a second coat is applied. All other primers will require just 1 coat
2. Whilst the primer is still wet fully cover the area with an aggregate like our anti-slip additive in medium
3. This is then left to cure (it creates a sandpaper like surface)
4. Once fully cured brush of any excess aggregate and address any glossy patches by applying some more primer and aggregate
5 Once fully covered in aggregate and cured, you can now begin applying the self levelling compound
Application:
Before you begin ensure the subfloor and surrounding air temperatures will not drop below 5 degrees during application and throughout the subsequent 7 day full cure. Light ventilation is recommended, particularly in enclosed areas. Resincoat Self Levelling Compound can be applied by hand mixing, be sure to mix with cold water to avoid reducing the product's working time
See below for the relevant quantities of water required based on the size screed you have:
20kg - 4.8 - 5.0 Litres of water
10kg - 2.4 -2.5L of water
5kg - 1.2 - 1.25L of water
1. Pour the correct amount of clean, cold water into an oversized bucket and gradually add the power whilst mixing continuously with a mixing paddle attached to an electric drill
2. Once you have added all of your powder, continue to mix for a further two minutes until a lump-free smooth material is attained
3. Pour the product directly on to your substrate using a smooth, steel trowel to spread to the desired application depth
4. A spike roller may also be used whilst the product is still fluid to minimise air entrapment and give a fully uniformed finish
5. Leave to fully cure (cure time is 7 - 14 days)
*For industrial use consider a pump-screed method which will allow coverage of larger areas quickly producing a smooth, effective result.