VIMEPOX PRIMER-S | Primer for epoxy floors

Base

The floor surface must be:

• dry and durable;

• cleaned of substances that prevent the adhesion of the material to the base, for example, dust, exfoliated surface areas, oils, etc.;

• protected from moisture rising through the capillaries in the body of the floor.

In particular, the following requirements for concrete or screed must be met:

• concrete quality: minimum C20/25; 

• cement screed quality: cement content 350 kg/m3;

• age: minimum 28 days;

• moisture content: less than 4%.

Preparation of the substrate before epoxy coatings

Foundation preparation

• Depending on the type of substrate, it must be brushed, milled or grinded, sandblasted, shot-blasted or water-blasted, etc.;

• After that, the surface must be cleaned of dust with a powerful industrial vacuum cleaner.

Mixing components

• Components A (resin) and B (hardener) are packed in two separate containers, in the required proportion (by weight). Pour the entire contents of the container with component B into the container with component A;

• Both components should be mixed for about 5 minutes using a low-speed drill (300 rpm);

• For uniform distribution of the hardener, it is important that the mixture is thoroughly mixed near the walls and bottom of the container.

Epoxy primer

Application/Consumption

• VIMEPOX PRIMER-S  is applied by roller or brush in one coat;

• Consumption: 150-300 g/m2;

• The base coat of the floor covering (eg VIMEPOX FLOORING) is applied after 20-24 hours. Not later;

• If the application of VIMEPOXFLOORING is planned later than in 24 hours, it is necessary to pour quartz sand (grain size 0.4-0.8 mm) on the still “wet” primer layer. 

• After the primer layer has polymerized, sweep or vacuum away any unadhered sand;

• In this way, a surface with good adhesion to VIMEPOX FLOORING is formed.

Epoxy floors

Tool cleaning

Tools are cleaned with solvent immediately after use.

Package 

VIMEPOX-PRIMER-S is supplied in packs (A+B) of 5 kg and 10 kg. Components A and B are packed in the required proportion by weight.

Note

• The service life of epoxy systems depends on the ambient temperature;

• The ideal application temperature is between +15°C and +25°C in order for the material to have the best workability and curing time;

• At low temperatures (+30°C) the material cures much faster. 

• In winter, it is recommended to slightly warm the materials, and accordingly, in the summer, materials must be stored in a cool place before using them;

• VIMEPOX PRIMER-S contains solvents, therefore, when working indoors, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation;

• Adhesion between two layers of material may deteriorate due to the presence of moisture;

• Each layer of epoxy must be protected from moisture for 4-6 hours after application. 

• Moisture may cause the surface to become whitish or sticky. 

• It can also interfere with polymerization. 

• In these cases, it is necessary to remove the applied layer of material and replace it with a new one; 

• If the time interval between applying the previous and subsequent layers of material exceeds the time specified in the instructions, or when applying a second layer of material to the old floor, the surface must be thoroughly cleaned and sanded before applying a new layer;

• In the polymerized state, VIMEPOX PRIMER-S does not pose a health hazard. 

• Read the safety instructions on the material label before using the material;

• The base must not have defects that will appear after staining. 

• To do this, the surface must be treated accordingly, for example: grouting, sanding or puttying;

• The surface must be clean, dry and free from dust and foreign particles;

• VIMEPOX PRIMER-S  is applied by roller or brush, usually in one coat. 

• If we want to improve penetration into a less absorbent surface, the material can be thinned up to 15% with VIMEPOX SOLVENT liquid;

• When working with this primer (VIMEPOX-PRIMER-S), adjacent surfaces vulnerable to this material must be carefully protected (windows, polystyrene, sealants, etc.).

Epoxy floors for food production

Storage

• Shelf life is at least 12 months from the date of production in tightly closed packaging in a dry and cool place.

• Recommended storage temperature from +5°C to +35°C.