Sherwin Williams Resuflor SL

Sherwin Williams Resuflor SL is a 2-pack self smoothing epoxy resin seamless floor finish with low VOC content, designed to provide a flat hard wearing gloss finish around 2 mm in thickness following the profile of the existing floor.

Best Uses

The Sherwin Williams Resuflor SL system gives aesthetically pleasing results with good chemical resistance and durability. Provides a seamless, silica free, high-build finish at 2 mm. This hygienic floor paint is high solids and is easily cleaned.

• Provides ease of application
• Excellent high gloss finish
• Good chemical resistance
• Smooth finish for precise operation equipment
• Excellent abrasion and impact resistance

Sherwin Williams Resuflor SL is recommended for various industries including pharmaceutical production, printing and packaging areas, television studios, automotive production, domestic studios, industrial workshops and factory units. Due to it's hygienic nature, this coating is also idea for medical and healthcare environments.

Application

Preparation

New Concrete Floors: New concrete must be clean, sound, dry, fully cured and surface laitance removed by vacuum enclosed shot blasting or mechanical grinding, a minimum strength of 25N/mm² is required.

Existing Concrete Floors: Remove all dirt, oil, grease, old paint or any other surface contaminants by vacuum enclosed shot blasting, scarifying or mechanical grinding. Fats, oils or greases must be removed by mechanical means and detergent washing and making sure all residue of detergent is washed and removed by rinsing with clean water. Local repairs should be carried out using Sherwin Wiliams Resuflor Patch.

Existing Floors (previously coated): All previous coatings and loose floor paints must be removed by mechanical preparation as described in the above section and primed as specified. If the old resin flooring cannot be removed then please consult with our technical team for advice on intercoat adhesion and suitability, as it may not be compatible with the existing floor coating. Where Resuflor SL is applied to masonry/concrete surfaces, care must be taken to ensure that surface preparation is thorough but does not disfigure the surface.

Priming

Open and porous substrates should be primed with one or two coats of Sherwin Williams Resuprime ST to ensure a sealed surface. Substrates should be dry with a moisture content of less than 75% ERH reading. Duraplate 301W should be used as a primer onto steel substrates where appropriate. Where the Relative Humidity of a substrate exceeds 75% ERH Sherwin Williams Resuprime MVT should be specified and selected on the basis of hygrometer readings in accordance with BS 8203. Please refer to the table below for required number of coats to achieve proper moisture tolerance.

• 75-85 ERH% - 1 coat of Resuprime MVT at 200 μm per coat
• 85-92 ERH% - 2 coats of Resuprime MVT at 200 μm per coat
• 92-97 ERH% - 3 coats of Resuprime MVT at 200 μm per coat

For further information please refer to recommended individual product data sheets.

Mixing and Application

Pre-mix the Resuflor SL Base to a uniform colour, then mix the entire contents of base with the Resuflor SL Hardener. If a separate mixing bucket is being used ensure all contents of both components are removed from the buckets supplied. Mix using a slow speed electric mixer for approximately one to two minutes until the two components have fully combined. The mixed unit should be applied immediately.

Resuflor SL should be worked with a trowel or float to achieve an even smooth finish. This is best achieved by the application of smooth even pressure with the compound poured over the correct coverage rate after fixing the stop ends to control the flow of the material.
Then roll the area with a spiked roller to achieve an even smooth surface and remove entrapped air. Do not re-roll the area later than 10-15 mins.