Flake floors

Substrate and preparation

No paint can compensate for a poor substrate or insufficient preparation. The surface of the floor must always be clean and stable before you begin painting. New cement has an outer surface of laitance (cement skin) with poor adhesion. This layer must be removed by a process such as sanding with a machine, sand-blasting or acid pickling with hydrochloric acid.

Acid pickling

Mix 1 part conc. hydrochloric acid with 9 parts water.
Moisten the floor with water.
Spread the acid mixture with a rake or brush.
Rinse clean thoroughly with water.

Smaller surfaces can be steel-brushed and then carefully vacuumed. Cracks and unevenness are repaired with Hagmans Epoxy Spackle.

Check that the floor is not exuding moisture. This can easily be tested by covering at least 1m² of floor with non-porous plastic film and then checking to see if any condensation has formed, or if any changes in colour occur within a day. If you are unsure, we recommend painting with moisture-permeable EP-V.

Old paint is best removed by using diamond grinding or sand-blasting. If you choose to paint over a painted floor, it is important to sand the surface to a matt finish and scrape away all loose paint. When painting over it, the result will depend on the strength and adhesion of the old paint.

Instructions:

Step 1

Prime untreated surfaces and those surfaces which are a strong contrast in colour to the chosen EP-V Floor Paint. Dilute with between 10 to 20% water on porous/absorbative substrates.

Step 2

Paint the entire surface with EP-V Floor Paint and spread the paint flakes onto the wet paint. Calculate on at least ten hours drying time.

Step 3

Sand lightly with sandpaper and vacuum the entire surface.

Step 4: EP-V Floor Paint

Add top lacquer at least twice (2 times) with clear lacquer EP-V. Calculate on at least ten hours drying time before applying the next coat; however, do not wait any longer than 24 hours. Alternatively, apply one coat of EP Thick Film Lacquer. For tough requirements and an assurance against yellowing, the application of two lacquer coats using PU 4020 Top Lacquer are recommended. This can be painted over after approx. eight hours.

Step 4: Floor Paint 1K

Add top lacquer at least twice (2 times) with 1K Clear Lacquer. Calculate on at least 3 hours drying time before applying the next coat. The floor can be used approx. 12 hours after the last coating. Full durability is received after 5-7 days. If an even better lacquer is required, we recommend 2- component Clear Lacquer EP-V.

You will need (EP-V Floor Paint)
Repairs:	Epoxy Filler	Depending on the extent of damage
Priming:	EP-V Floor Paint	= 0,12 kg/m², Dilute with 10-20%
Covering:	EP-V Floor Paint	= 0,12 kg/m²
Flaking:	Colour flakes	= 30-100 g/m²
Indoor lacquering:	EP-V Clear lacquer EP Thick film lacquer PU 4020 Top lacquer (yellowing-resistant):	= 0.12kg/m2 first time At least two coats of lacquer are recommended. = 0.15kg/m2. NOTE: one coat of lacquer = 0.12kg/m2 per coat of lacquer At least two coats of lacquer are recommended.
The standard varies depending on the structure of the floor. The floor can be walked upon after approx. 24 hours after the application of the final lacquer coat. Curing is completed in 5-7 days. Drying and curing times apply at an approx. floor temperature of 15ºC.

You will need (Floor Paint 1K)
Reparis:	Epoxy Filler	Depenting on the extent of damage
Priming:	EP-V Floor Paint	= ca 0,1 l/m², dilute with 20%
Covering:	Floor Paint 1K	= 0,1 l/m²
Flaking:	Colour flakes	= 30-100 g/m²
Indoor lacquering:	Clear lacquer 1K EP-V Clear lacquer	= ca 0,1 l/m² At least two coats of lacquer are recommended. = 0,12 kg/m² first time At least two coats of lacquer are recommended.
The standard varies depending on the structure of the floor. The floor can be walked upon after approx. 24 hours after the application of the final lacquer coat. Curing is completed in 5-7 days. Drying and curing times apply at an approx. floor temperature of 15ºC.