Ronacrete Ronafloor HB Vertical Grade

Ronacrete RonaFloor HB Vertical Grade is a hygienic, solvent free, two component, high build vertical grade epoxy coating for interior walls.

Best Uses

Ronacrete Ronafloor HB Vertical Grade is a two component, solvent free high build epoxy coating for vertical application to concrete, polymer modified render, brickwork and blockwork. RonaFloor HB Vertical Grade provides excellent abrasion resistance to vertical surfaces. RonaFloor HB Vertical Grade may be used in conjunction with Ronacrete resin flooring materials (such as Ronacrete RonaFloor HB100 and Ronacrete RonaFloor HB200) to produce a continuous seamless finish onto vertical surfaces.

• 100% solids
• Solvent free chemical resistant wall coating
• Excellent wear resistance
• Hygienic surface
• Coloured for decorative appearance
• Gloss finish
• Low maintenance
• Suitable to apply to concrete, polymer modified render, brickwork and blockwork

Application

The coverage rate will vary depending on the texture and porosity of the substrate. Two coats of RonaFloor HB Vertical Grade are normally sufficient on dense substrates, on very porous substrates a primer coat of Ronacrete RonaFloor Epoxy Primer may be required. Typical application rate is 0.15 - 0.2kg/m²/coat.

Substrate Preparation
To achieve optimal adhesion, it is essential that RonaFloor HB Vertical Grade is applied to structurally sound, clean and dry substrates. Surfaces must be prepared after making good any defects, ensuring that friable materials are removed and replaced. Substrates must be prepared by captive shot blasting or similar approved method to produce lightly textured, laitance free surfaces. Substrates must be cleaned to remove grease, oil and dirt. Allow to dry after washing. Substrates must be vacuum cleaned, to remove loose materials. New concrete or render should be allowed to dry out for at least 28 days prior to coating. RH at the surface must be below 75% when measured with a hygrometer, or have a moisture content less than 5%.

Application Conditions
The workability and application characteristics of RonaFloor HB Vertical Grade are adversely affected by low temperature; viscosity and curing time will increase. Therefore, the material should ideally be stored, mixed and applied at 15°C to 25°C. At lower application temperatures the material should be stored at or warmed to 15°C to 20°C prior to use. Application characteristics are severely affected below 10°C, minimum application temperature is 10°C. RH to be less than 75%.

Substrate Priming
When applying to porous substrates, it is advisable to seal the prepared surface with Ronacrete RonaFloor Epoxy Primer.

Mixing
Add the full contents of the B component to the full contents of the A component and mix with a slow speed drill and spiral mixing paddle (MR3 type) until a homogeneous colour is achieved. Typical mixing time is approximately 3 minutes. Transfer the mixed material to a clean vessel and mix again for a further 1 minute. Transfer to a shallow paint tray immediately after mixing. Material must never be taken directly from the mixing vessel, to avoid the risk of unmixed material being used.

Application
Apply minimum 2 coats with a medium pile lambswool roller directly from a paint tray. Ensure intimate contact with the surface to ensure the surface is fully wetted. Ensure that the required thickness is achieved by monitoring the application rate. RonaFloor HB Vertical Grade is a high solids material, therefore must not be applied excessively thick to avoid curtaining of the material.

Cleaning
Brushes and tools should be cleaned immediately with xylene based solvent or Ronacrete RonaDeck Low VOC Cleaner.