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ASP-coat500 Flake

ASP-coat500 Flake is a decorative, solvent-free, easily applied high-build epoxy floor coating, designed to protect concrete substrates.

ASP-coat500 Flake is best suited to coat floors in light to medium traffic areas where a hard-wearing, decorative floor finish is required.

Key facts

Thickness
0.8 mm
Duty
Light to medium traffic
Finish
Gloss, decorative flake
Coverage
ASP-coat500 2 m²/litre; flakes 400 g/m²
Kit
20 litre ASP-coat500 kit covers 40 m²; 5 kg of flakes covers 12.5 m²
Working time
15 – 20 minutes @ 20°C
Full cure
7 days at 20°C

Benefits

  • Excellent resistance to cleaning solvents and various other industrial chemicals
  • Solvent-free and low odour formulation
  • Slip resistance profile may be customised
  • Hygienic, easy to clean, non-tainting and non-dusting coating
  • Decorative, aesthetic coating

Applications

  • Retail showrooms
  • Laboratories
  • Offices
  • Hospitals, canteens and schools
  • Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry

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System build-up

How ASP-coat500 Flake is built up on site, layer by layer, with the theoretical coverage of each component from the technical data sheet.

Exploded view of the ASP-coat500 Flake system

    Technical performance

    CriteriaStandardResult
    Fire resistanceSANS 10177-4:2005Class 4
    Compressive strengthSABS SM 863:1994>70 N/mm²
    Flexural strengthSABS SM 864:1994>25 N/mm²
    Tensile strengthSABS SM 1253:1994>15 N/mm²
    Impact resistanceISO 6272-1:20111 kg weight >1.8 m; 2 kg weight >1.5 m
    Chemical resistanceResistant to a very wide range of chemicals
    StorageKeep at an ambient temperature in dry, cold-free conditions
    Shelf life12 months in unopened original packaging

    Speed of cure at 20°C

    • 16 hoursLight foot traffic
    • 24 hoursLight traffic
    • 48 hoursHeavy duty traffic
    • 7 daysFull chemical cure

    Colours

    Flake blends

    • Basset
    • Cam
    • Cain Fever
    • Domino

    On-screen colours are a guide only. RAL numbers are an indicative colour reference. Ask for colour samples from our sales and technical team.

    Preparation and application

    Substrate and preparation

    Concrete substrates to be coated must be sound and exhibit a minimum compressive strength of 25N/mm² and a minimum of 1.5N/mm² tensile strength for the application of the proposed system. The profile and levels must be appropriate for the application of the proposed system, capable of bearing loads, free of cracks and voids, and free from laitance, dust and other contamination. The substrate must be dry to 75% relative humidity and free from rising damp, ground water, oil and other contamination. Should there be rising damp, ground water problems or impurities such as penetrated oils, etc., please refer to the ASP Technical Team for a suitable and appropriate substrate preparation guideline or solution. The substrate may be prepared by diamond grinding or shot blasting to remove laitance. Irregularities, small damages and cracks must be repaired with an epoxy filler.

    Primer

    Mix Base A and Hardener B with a low-speed drill fitted with a spiral mixing blade for approximately 3 minutes to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Ensure excessive air is not introduced while mixing. The mixed material must be applied within 15 minutes at 20ºC. Apply immediately after mixing with a white short-haired white roller or double-lipped rubber squeegee, working the resin well into the substrate, permeating any surface irregularities. On porous substrates, apply further resin until the substrate is completely wetted out. Avoid any ponding of the primer.

    Base coat

    Mix Base A and Hardener B together with a low-speed drill fitted with a spiral mixing blade for approximately 3 minutes to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Ensure excessive air is not introduced while mixing. The mixed material must be applied within 15 - 20 minutes at 20°C. Apply immediately after mixing with a 1.2mm precision coating rake. Roll with a bubble buster/spike roller to release any trapped air. Broadcast the flakes onto the wet epoxy. Allow to cure overnight. De-nib with a new steel flat trowel. Sweep, blow and then vacuum any excess flakes.

    Top coat

    Mix Base A and Hardener B with a low-speed drill fitted with a spiral mixing blade for approximately 3 minutes to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Ensure excessive air is not introduced while mixing. The mixed material must be applied within 15 minutes at 20°C. Apply immediately after mixing with a double-lipped rubber squeegee, followed by a short-hair roller, working the resin well into the coating, permeating any surface irregularities. For more detailed information on substrate requirements and preparation, priming and application of the top coat, please refer to the product’s method statement.

    Maintenance

    Clean all spillages on ASP-coat500 Flake immediately to maintain its appearance and lifespan. Clean the floor regularly with a rotary brush or mechanical scrubber and a suitable detergent. See how to clean and maintain a resin floor.

    Health and safety

    Applicators must use appropriate personal protective equipment. Dispose of used and empty packaging, solvents and washings in line with local environmental, health and safety by-laws. Refer to the product's material safety data sheet for detail.

    For full substrate requirements, priming and application of the top coat, refer to the product's method statement or ask our technical team.

    Questions about ASP-coat500 Flake

    What is ASP-coat500 Flake?

    ASP-coat500 Flake is a decorative, solvent-free, easily applied high-build epoxy floor coating, designed to protect concrete substrates.

    Where is ASP-coat500 Flake used?

    ASP-coat500 Flake is best suited to coat floors in light to medium traffic areas where a hard-wearing, decorative floor finish is required. Typical applications include retail showrooms, laboratories, offices, hospitals, canteens and schools and pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

    How thick is ASP-coat500 Flake?

    ASP-coat500 Flake is applied at 0.8 mm and is suited to light to medium traffic areas.

    How much area does a kit of ASP-coat500 Flake cover?

    The theoretical coverage is ASP-coat500 2 m²/litre; flakes 400 g/m². A 20 litre ASP-coat500 kit covers 40 m²; 5 kg of flakes covers 12.5 m². Actual coverage depends on the substrate and site conditions.

    How long does ASP-coat500 Flake take to cure?

    At 20°C it takes light foot traffic after 16 hours, light traffic after 24 hours, heavy duty traffic after 48 hours and full chemical cure at 7 days. Once mixed, the working time is 15 – 20 minutes @ 20°C.

    What flake colours are available for ASP-coat500 Flake?

    Standard flake blends are Basset, Cam, Cain Fever and Domino.

    What is the shelf life of ASP-coat500 Flake?

    12 months in unopened original packaging. Keep at an ambient temperature in dry, cold-free conditions.

    Enquire about ASP-coat500 Flake

    Tell us about the area and its conditions. Our technical team will confirm the right system, quantities and an applicator near you.

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