Sikafloor®-376
Polyurethane crack-bridging self-smoothing flooring resin
Sikafloor®-376 is a 2-part polyurethane, coloured, crack-bridging, low viscosity, phthalate free flooring resin. It provides a hard wearing, seamless, low maintenance, smooth, matt finish or slip resistant finish when broadcast with different aggregate grades. Varying thickness’s can be achieved from 2,0–5,0 mm. For medium - heavy wear conditions. Internal and external use.
- Good crack-bridging ability (-20 °C)
- Good mechanical resistance
- Waterproof
- Low maintenance
- Slip resistant surface to suit clients requirements
- Different colour finishes available using a seal coat
- Easy application
- Low emissions
Usage
- Crack bridging, trafficable, wearing layer
- Slip resistant broadcast system
- For car park decks, garage floors and bridges
Advantages
- Good crack-bridging ability (-20 °C)
- Good mechanical resistance
- Waterproof
- Low maintenance
- Slip resistant surface to suit clients requirements
- Different colour finishes available using a seal coat
- Easy application
- Low emissions
Packaging
Part A | 9 kg container |
Part B | 21 kg container |
Part A+B | 30 kg ready to mix unit |
Refer to current price list for packaging variations.
Colour
Smooth, matt finish
Resin – Part A | Light brown, liquid |
Hardener – Part B | Transparent, liquid |
Standard Colour: Light brown
Product Details
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
- Conformity with LEED v4 MRc 2 (Option 1): Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations
- Conformity with LEED v2009 IEQc 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- CE Marking and Declaration of Performance to EN 1504-2 - Surface protection product for concrete - Coating
- CE Marking and Declaration of Performance to EN 13813 - Resin screed material for internal use in buildings
- Coating system DAfStb Test Class OS 11, Sikaflooor® MultiFlex PB-55, kiwa, Test report No. P 10777-1
- Coating system DAfStb Test Class OS 11, Sikaflooor® MultiFlex PB-56, kiwa, Test report No. P 10777-2
Chemical Base
Polyurethane
Shelf Life
12 months from date of production
Storage Conditions
The packaging must be stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C.
Density
~1.19 kg/l | (mixed resin at +23°C - DIN 53 217) |
Solid content by weight
~100 %
Solid content by volume
~100 %
Product Declaration
EN 1504-2: Surface protection product for concrete - Coating
EN 13813: Resin screed material for internal use in buildings
Shore A Hardness
≥ 60 (14 d / 23 °C / 50 % r.h.) | (DIN 53 505) |
Tensile Strength
≥ 5.0 N/mm2 (14 d / 23 °C / 50 % r.h.) | (DIN 53 504) |
Thermal Resistance
Dry heat in the short term +80 °C
Application
Mixing Ratio
Part A : Part B = 30 : 70 (by weight)
Ambient Air Temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Relative Air Humidity
80 % max.
Dew Point
Beware of condensation.
The substrate and uncured applied floor material must be at least +3 °C above dew point to reduce the risk of condensation or blooming on the floor finish. Low temperatures and high humidity conditions increase the probability of blooming.
Substrate Temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Substrate Moisture Content
≤4 % parts by weight
Test method: Sika®-Tramex meter, CM-measurement or Oven-dry-method. No rising moisture according to ASTM (Polyethylene-sheet).
Pot Life
Temperature | Time |
+10 °C | ~60 minutes |
+20 °C | ~30 minutes |
+30 °C | ~15 minutes |
Curing Time
Before applying Sikafloor®-376 on Sikafloor®-156/161 allow:
Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
+10 °C | 1 day | 3 days |
+20 °C | 12 hours | 2 days |
+30 °C | 6 hours | 1 day |
Before applying Sikafloor®-377 on Sikafloor®-376 allow:
Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
+10 °C | 1 day | 2 days |
+20 °C | 15 hours | 1 day |
+30 °C | 8 hours | 16 hours |
Before applying top coat on broadcast Sikafloor®-376 allow:
Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
+10 °C | 1 day | -* |
+20 °C | 15 hours | -* |
+30 °C | 8 hours | -* |
* No maximum waiting time with broadcast surfaces.
Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Applied Product Ready for Use
Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
+10 °C | 1 day | 5 days | 10 days |
+20 °C | 15 hours | 3 days | 7 days |
+30 °C | 8 hours | 2 days | 5 days |
Consumption
~1.2 kg/m2/mm. Refer to the respective System Data Sheet.
This figure is theoretical and does not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level or wastage etc.
EQUIPMENT
Select the most appropriate equipment required for the project:
Substrate preparation
- Abrasive blasting cleaning system
- Planing machine
- Scarifying machine
- High pressure water blasting system
- Other suitable equipment
Mixing
- Electric single paddle mixer (300–400 rpm)
- Forced action / rotating pan / double paddle or trough type mixer (300–400 rpm)
- Scraper
- Clean mixing containers
Application
- Mixed material carrier
- Pin leveller
- Trowels
- Spiked roller
- Squeegee
- Fleece rollers
MIXING
Prior to mixing all parts, mix separately Part A (resin) using an electric single paddle mixer or other suitable equipment, mix liquid and all the coloured pigment until a uniform colour / mix has been achieved. Add Part B (hardener) to Part A and mix Part A + B continuously for 3,0 minutes until a uniformly coloured mix has been achieved. To ensure thorough mixing pour materials into another container and mix again to achieve a smooth consistent mix. Excessive mixing must be avoided to minimise air entrainment. 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. Mix full units only. Mixing time for A + B + quartz sand = 3,0 minutes.
APPLICATION
Reference must be made to further documentation where applicable, such as relevant method statement, application manual and installation or working instructions.
Prior to application, confirm substrate moisture content, relative air humidity, dew point, substrate, air and product temperatures. If moisture content > 4% parts by weight, Sikafloor® EpoCem® may be applied as a Temporary Moisture Barrier (T.M.B.) system.
Primer
Pour mixed Sikafloor® primer onto the prepared substrate and apply by brush, roller or squeegee then back roller in two directions at right angles to each other. Ensure a continuous, pore free coat covers the substrate. If necessary, apply two priming coats. Confirm waiting /overcoating time has been achieved before applying subsequent products. Refer to individual primer Product Data Sheet.
Self - smoothing wearing layer
Pour mixed Sikafloor®-376 onto prepared substrate and spread evenly using a suitable trowel or pin leveller to the required thickness.
Spike roller immediately in two directions at right angles to each other to remove trowel marks, aid air release, ensure an even thickness and obtain the required surface finish.
Slip resistant broadcast layer
Pour mixed Sikafloor®-376 onto prepared substrate and spread evenly using a suitable trowel or pin leveller to the required thickness.
Spike roller immediately in two directions at right angles to each other to aid air release and ensure an even thickness. After the appropriate waiting time, broadcast with quartz sand, at first lightly and then to excess to produce an even distribution surface profile. Allow Sikafloor®-376 to initially cure and remove all loose sand by vacuum extraction equipment.
Seal / top coat
After waiting the appropriate overcoating time, pour the mixed material onto the slip resistant broadcast layer and spread evenly using a squeegee at the required consumption rate to completely encapsulate the sand. Then using a short-piled roller, back roller in two directions at right angles to each other. A seamless finish can be achieved if a ‘wet’ edge is maintained during application.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with Thinner C immediately after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.