Construction World July 2017

and excellent bond strength. It is suitable for use as an intermediate layer or as a binder for leveling mortars and mortar screeds. Sikafloor-263 SL ZA, can be used as a self-smoothing or broadcast system for concrete and cement screeds with normal to medium heavy wear. As a self-smoothing wearing course on the floors of the panel shop, Sikafloor-263 SL ZA (Colour RAL 7035), was applied over the primer. To act as filler for bulking up and giving body to the epoxy Sikafloor-263 SL ZA was mixed with Sikafloor Quartsand SS2, a C Component.

Sikafloor-263 SL ZA is easy to apply and provides a liquid-proof, gloss finish with good chemical and mechanical resistance. Besides the floors needing a durable, dust-resistant surface, Sika recommended coating the walls with a textured system to help camouflage dirt and imperfections. Priming the walls was achieved using Sikafloor Garage (Light Grey – Extender T- 0,44 kg), a two-part, water dispersed, coating that is easily applied, water vapour permeable and provides good chemical and mechanical resistance.

Sikafloor-263 SL ZA and Sikafloor Garage not only meet multiple international standards, but conform to the requirements of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a rating system devised by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to evaluate the environmental performance of a building. Due to the high quality of the Sika products, the project was completed timeously allowing F&M Salvage to promptly resume its precision business in a world- class workshop. 

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