Sikafloor®-3240

• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in accordance with EN 15804. EPD independently verified by Institut für Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)

• Contributes towards satisfying Materials and Resources (MR) Credit: Building product disclosure and optimization — Environmental Product Declarations under LEED® v4

• Complies with the requirements of DIBt (October 2010) in combination with the NIK values from AgBB (June 2012) for use in the indoor environment.

• CE marking and declaration of performance based on EN 1504-2:2004 Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures — Surface protection systems for concrete — Coating

• Floor Coatings Sikafloor®-3240, TFI, Report No. 461248-01

• Riboflavin test Sikafloor®-3240, CSM Fraunhofer, Certificate No. SI 1506-767

• Track Noise Reduction Sikafloor®-3240, TFI, Report No. 461407-02

Solvent-free polyurethane

12 months from date of production

The Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always refer to the packaging.

Refer to the current Safety Data Sheet for information on safe handling and storage.

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Beware of condensation. The substrate and uncured applied product must be at least +3 °C above dew point to reduce the risk of condensation on the surface of the applied product.

Refer to the individual primer Product Data Sheet.

Before overcoating Sikafloor®-3240, allow:

Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity.

Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity.

MIXING EQUIPMENT

• Electric double-paddle mixer (> 700 W, 300 rpm to 400 rpm)

APPLICATION EQUIPMENT

• Pin leveller

• Trowels, including serrated

• Spiked roller

IMPORTANT

Reduced service life due to incorrect treatment of cracks

The incorrect assessment and treatment of cracks may lead to a reduced service life and reflective cracking.

1. For static cracks, ensure the width is suitable for overcoating with Sikafloor®-3240.
2. For dynamic cracks, ensure the movement is within the movement capacity of Sikafloor®-3240.

TREATMENT OF JOINTS AND CRACKS

Construction joints and existing static surface cracks in substrate require pre-treating before full layer application. Use Sikadur® or Sikafloor® resins.

SUBSTRATE CONDITION

Cementitious substrates must be structurally sound and of sufficient compressive strength (minimum 25 N/mm²) with a minimum tensile strength of 1.5 N/mm².

Substrates must be clean, dry and free of contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, coatings, laitance, surface treatments and loose friable material.

Maximum slope gradient

Note: Do not apply on substrates with a slope > 1 % gradient.

MECHANICAL SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

IMPORTANT

Surface defects due to voids in the substrate

Voids and blow holes in the substrate will weaken the surface and damage the covering Product if not repaired during the preparation process.

1. Fully expose blow holes and voids during surface preparation to identify the required repairs.

1. Remove weak cementitious substrates.
2. Prepare cementitious substrates mechanically using abrasive blast cleaning, abrasive planing or scarifying equipment to remove cement laitance.
3. Before applying thin layer resins, remove high spots by grinding.
4. Before applying the Product, remove all dust, loose and friable material from the application surface with an industrial vacuuming equipment.
5. Level the surface or fill cracks, blow holes and voids with products from the Sikafloor®, Sikadur® and Sikagard® range of materials.

For additional information on products for leveling and repairing defects, contact Sika® Technical Services.

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION OF NON-CEMENTITIOUS SUBSTRATES

For information on substrate preparation of non-cementitious substrates, contact Sika® Technical Services.

1. Mix part A until a uniform colour and mix has been achieved.
2. Add Part B (hardener) to Part A.
3. IMPORTANT Do not mix excessively. Mix Part A + B continuously for ~2 minutes until a uniformly coloured mix is achieved.
4. Add the quartz sand and mix for a further 2 minutes until a uniform mix has been achieved.
5. To ensure thorough mixing, pour materials into another container and mix again to achieve a smooth and uniform mix.
6. During the final mixing stage, scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing container with a flat or straight edge trowel at least once to ensure complete mixing.
7. Leave the Product to stand for 3 minutes before application.

IMPORTANT

Strictly follow installation procedures

Strictly follow installation procedures as defined in Method Statements, application manuals and working instructions which must always be adjusted to the actual site conditions.

IMPORTANT

Protect from moisture

After application, protect the Product from damp, condensation and direct water contact for at least 24 hours.

IMPORTANT

Foaming due to water contact of uncured material

Uncured material reacts with water of any kind, which leads to foaming.

1. During the application, wear head and wrist bands to avoid sweat falling onto the uncured material.

IMPORTANT

No application on rising moisture

Do not apply on substrates with rising moisture.

IMPORTANT

Damaged finish due to heating with fossil fuel heaters

Fossil fuel heaters powered by gas, oil or paraffin produce large quantities of both carbon dioxide and water vapour, which may adversely affect the finish.

1. For temporary heating, use only electrically powered warm air blower systems. Do not use gas, oil, paraffin or other fossil fuel heaters.

IMPORTANT

Indentations in resin due to high temperature combined with high point loading

Under certain conditions, underfloor heating or high ambient temperatures combined with high point loading may lead to indentations in the resin.

Exact colour matching

Note: For exact colour matching, ensure the Product in each area is applied from the same control batch number.

Degradation of the Product due to UV exposure

Note: In smooth applications with sun light exposure use Sikafloor®-3570 or Sikafloor®-305 W as seal coat.

SELF-SMOOTHING WEARING LAYER

1. Pour the mixed Product onto the substrate. For the consumption, refer to Application Information.
2. Apply the Product evenly over the surface with a serrated trowel.
3. To achieve a smooth finish, smooth the surface with the flat side of a trowel.
4. Back roll the surface in two directions at right angles with a steel spike roller.

SLIP-RESISTANT BROADCAST LAYER

1. Pour the mixed Product onto the prepared substrate.
2. Apply the Product evenly over the surface with a trowel.
3. Back-roll the surface in two directions at right angles with a spike roller.
4. Allow the product to cure for 15 minutes. Note Times are temperature dependant. Times given are for +20 °C.
5. Broadcast the surface with quartz sand or silicon carbide, lightly at first, then to excess.Note The aggregate is dependant on the system build-up. Refer to the relevant System Data Sheet.
6. Allow the surface to become tack-free.
7. Remove all loose sand with industrial vacuuming equipment.

Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® Thinner C immediately after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.