Sikafloor® DecoDur EM-21 Compact
Sikafloor® DecoDur EM-21 Compact is a highly mechanical resistant, decorative, coloured, smooth, low VOC, floor covering designed for indoor applications.
- Very good mechanical and abrasion resistance
- Decorative
- Low VOC-content
Usage
- Industrial (e.g. Manufacturing)
- Transportation (e.g. Airports)
- Retail (e.g. Shopping Malls)
Advantages
- Very good mechanical and abrasion resistance
- Decorative
- Low VOC-content
Packaging
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Colour
Iceberg:
| Hiero:
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Noblesse:
| Amande:
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Framboise:
| Fleur De Tilleul:
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Blue Jean:
| Nougat:
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Mer Du Nord:
| Bordeaux:
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Granit:
| Peche:
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Dune:
| Sanguine:
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Sable:
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Appearance
Matt or glossy orange peel finish possible
System Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- Particle emission certificate Sikafloor® DecoDur EM-21 Compact CSM Statement of Qualification Report GMP A- No. SI 1008-533 (system tested with Sikafloor®-169 as a top coat)
- Biological resistance certificate Sikafloor® DecoDur EM-21 Compact CSM Statement of Qualification – ISO 846, very good - Report No. SI 1008-533 (system tested with Sikafloor®-169 as a top coat)
- Fire classification of Sikafloor® DecoDur EM-21 Compact in accordance with EN 13501-1, classification report-No. 2010-1878-K1, Exova Brandhaus, Germany, August 2010 (system tested with Sikafloor®-304 W as a top coat)
System Structure
Sikafloor® DecoDur EM-21 Compact system
| 1. Primer | Sikafloor®-156, 161 or 169 slightly broadcasted with Sika®-PU Quartz CF 0.3–1.2mm |
| 2. Wearing coat | Slurry of 1 pbw Sikafloor®-169 + 1 pbw Sikafloor®-Compact Filler |
| Broadcast | broadcast to saturation with Sika®-PU Quartz CF 0.3–1.2mm |
| Power floating | |
| Seal coat | Sikafloor®-169 |
| 3. Top coat | Sikafloor®-304 W (mat finish) |
| Alternative top coat 1 : | Sikafloor®-316 with highly scratch resistance properties |
| Alternative top coat 2 : | Sikafloor®-169 with Extender T (glossy orange peel finish) |
Composition
Epoxy
Nominal Thickness
~2–3mm
Shelf Life
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Storage Conditions
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Reaction to Fire
Bfl-S1 | (DIN EN 13501-1) |
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to many chemicals. Contact Sika technical service for specific information.
Skid / Slip Resistance
R9 | (DIN 51130) |
Application
Product Temperature
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Ambient Air Temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Relative Air Humidity
80 % r.h. max.
Dew Point
Beware of condensation!
The substrate and uncured floor must be at least 3 °C above dew point to reduce the risk of condensation or blooming on the floor finish.
Substrate Temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Substrate Moisture Content
When performing application work with Sikafloor® DecoDur EM-21 Compact, the substrate moisture content must not exceed 4 % pbw measured by Tramex.
Test method: Sika®-Tramex meter, CM - measurement or Oven-dry-method.
No rising moisture according to ASTM (Polyethylene-sheet).
Waiting Time / Overcoating
Before applying Sikafloor®-169 on Sikafloor®-156/-161/-264/-169 allow:
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
| +10 °C | 36 hours | 4 days |
| +20 °C | 12 hours | 2 days |
| +30 °C | 8 hours | 1 day |
Before applying Sikafloor®-304 W on Sikafloor®-169 allow:
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum | ||
| +10 °C | 45 hours | 4 days | ||
| +20 °C |
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| +30 °C |
| 2 days |
Before applying Sikafloor®-316 on Sikafloor®-169 allow:
Before applying Sikafloor®-316 on Sikafloor® epoxies, the surface has to be treated with a green Scotch-Brite™ pad to remove contaminations or be cleaned professionally with Kärcher RM 776 or Veroclean.
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum | ||
| +10 °C | 30 hours | 4 days | ||
| 24 hours | 3 days | ||
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| 2 days |
Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Applied Product Ready for Use
Sikafloor®-169
| Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
| +10 °C | ~ 48 hours | ~ 6 days | ~ 10 days |
| +20 °C | ~ 30 hours | ~ 4 days | ~ 7 days |
| +30 °C | ~ 20 hours | ~ 3 days | ~ 5 days |
Sikafloor®-316
| Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
| +10 °C | ~ 20 hours | ~ 48 hours | ~ 10 days |
| +20 °C | ~ 16 hours | ~ 36 hours | ~ 7 days |
+30 °C | ~ 12 hours | ~ 24 hours | ~ 5 days |
Sikafloor®-304 W
| Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
| +10 °C | ~ 30 hours | ~ 48 hours | ~ 6 days |
| +20 °C | ~ 16 hours | ~ 24 hours | ~ 4 days |
| +30 °C | ~ 12 hours | ~ 18 hours | ~ 3 days |
Consumption
Sikafloor® DecoDur EM-21 Compact system
| Coating System | Product | Consumption |
| Primer | 1-2 x Sikafloor®-156, 161 or 169 | 1-2 × ~0.3–0.5 kg/m² |
| Broadcast | Slightly broadcast with Sika-PU Quartz CF 0.3-1.2mm | ~1.0 kg/m2 |
| Wearing coat | Slurry made of 1 pbw Sikafloor®-169 + 1 pbw Sikafloor®-Compact Filler | ~1.5–1.7 kg/m² |
| Broadcast | Broadcast to saturation with Sika®-PU Quartz CF 0.3-1.2mm | ~3.0–4.0kg/m2 |
| Powerfloating | ||
| Seal coat | 1 x Sikafloor®-169 (after removing the upstanding not fully embedded Sika-PU Quartz CF 0.3-1.2mm with a steel trowel and vacuuming of the surface) | ~0.25–0.3 kg/m² |
| Top coat (option1) | 1 x Sikafloor®- 316 +2 % Antiskid Agent (gloss finish)* | ~0.07–0.08 kg/m² |
| Top coat (option2) | 1 x Sikafloor®- 304 W (Matt finish)* | ~0.15 kg/m² |
| Top coat (otpion3) | 1 x Sikafloor®- 169 (Glossy orange peel finish) | ~0.15 kg/m² |
* Before applying Sikafloor®-304 W or Sikafloor®-316 please refer to the individual product data sheets
CLEANING
Please refer to Sikafloor®‐ Cleaning Regime