Sikafloor®-316 N

2 years in original unopened container under proper storage conditions.

Store in dry and cool conditions at temperatures ranging between

40 and 90 °F (4 and 32°C).

*Do not apply after indicated Pot Life is exceeded. End of Pot Life is not visible. Material will appear liquid, but is unusable and will result in poor adhesion.

Reduced cure times may be achieved using Sikafloor-372 Urethane Accelerator.Please refer to the Sikafloor-372 Urethane Accelerator product data sheet for complete use and mixing instructions.

Before applying second coat of Sikafloor 316 N allow:

Mix Ratio: 0.75 Part A: 0.25 Part Sikafloor SCO Color Additive: 2 Parts B by volume

Premixing of Part A is necessary to ensure product uniformity. If mixing a partial unit, it is essential that the Part A component be mixed immediately prior to measuring out. Material separates quickly, measure out necessary quantity immediately after mixing. Mix for one [1] minute until uniform. Add one [1] quart of Sikafloor SCO color additive and mix for an additional 2 minutes until pigment is completely consolidated. Empty the entire contents of the Component B (Hardener) and Component A (Resin) into a clean bucket/container large enough to accommodate the mix size quantity. Mix at low speed for 3 minutes (300 - 450 rpm) and until uniform.

Be careful not to introduce any air while mixing. Make sure the contents are completely mixed to avoid any weak or partially cured spots in the coating. During the mixing operation, scrape down the sides and bottom of the container with a flat or straight edge tool at least once to ensure complete mixing.

Note: Care must be taken not to use product beyond its recommended pot life. Material will appear liquid, but is unusable and will result in poor adhesion.

Semi-gloss Finish: Requires use of the Wear Aggregate. Slowly add the Component C (Wear Aggregate) to the mix material under agitation. Mix for an additional 2 minutes.

Note: Do not dump wear aggregate into mix. Be careful not to introduce any air while mixing. Make sure the contents are completely mixed to avoid any weak or partially cured spots in the coating. During the mixing operation, scrape down the sides and bottom of the container with a flat or straight edge trowel at least once to ensure complete mixing. Do not mix more material than can be applied within the working time limits (i.e. pot life) at actual ambient temperature.

General Requirements

It is extremely important to thoroughly clean the substrate before application of Sikafloor®-316 N. Dust particles, dirt, steel shot and other contaminates will be permanently sealed into the cured film appearing as surface defects on high gloss, thin mil coatings. Roller covers should be low nap, lint free and of high quality to minimize the appearance and frequency of entrapped roller fibers.

Glossy Finish using Dip and Roll method

Apply with an 18 inch (454 mm) nap roller, 1/4 or 3/8-inch (6 or 10 mm), solvent resistant roller cover at a thickness of 4 – 10 mils.

The floor area to be coated should be divided into sections that can be done completely in one application sequence. Sections should be divided at expansion joints or doorways when possible. The end of a section should be taped off to form a straight clean edge for an adjacent section.

Pour the material in a roller tray and saturate the roller, remove the excess material by lightly rolling it in the tray. Apply 3 pairs of 8 - 10 foot long paths on to the floor. Spread the material with roller passes perpendicular to the originally applied paths.

This material may be aggressively rolled to even out the application. It is extremely important to apply the coating at a rate of 4 - 6 mils to achieve proper appearance, texture, and color stability.

If material is applied too heavy, the coating may create micro-blisters. If the material is applied too thin, the coating gloss levels may vary. Product will not cure properly if applied at excessive thickness. Do not exceed 10 mils.

Glossy Finish using a Flat Squeegee

(only recommended without use of wear aggregate)
Pour a thin ribbon, approximately 6’’- 8’’ wide of Sikafloor®-316 N onto the floor surface. Using a flat squeegee spread the material at the recommended rate. Avoid leaving puddles of the Sikafloor®-316 N N on the floor surface. Using a 3/8’’ nap roller, back roll the material in the opposite direction that it was squeegee applied. Continue to back roll the material to achieve even coverage across the floor.

The Sikafloor®-316 N can be rolled aggressively to remove any color shading. It is extremely important to apply this material at a rate of 4- 10 mils (WFT).

To finish, the Sikafloor®-316 N should be cross rolled; uninterrupted across the entire width of the floor. This will help reduce roller marks. If material is applied too heavy, the coating may create micro-blisters, if the material is applied too thin, the coating gloss levels may vary. Product will not cure properly if applied at excessive thickness. Do not exceed 10 mils.

Semi-Gloss Finish using Dip and Roll method

Use of the Component C Wear Aggregate required
Sikafloor®-316 N is applied with an 18 inch (454 mm) wide short nap roller, 1/4 or 3/8 - inch (6 or 10 mm), solvent-resistant roller cover at a thickness of 2 - 4 mils (0.075 mm).The floor area to be coated should be divided into sections that can be completed in one application sequence. Sections should be divided at expansion joints or doorways when possible. The end of a section should be taped off to form a straight clean edge for an adjacent section.

Pour the material in a roller tray and saturate the roller, remove the excess material by lightly rolling it in the tray. It is important to apply the coating uniformly at a rate of 2 - 4 mils to achieve proper appearance. If material is applied too heavy, the coating may create micro blisters or result in loss of aggregate texture. If material is applied too thin, the coating gloss level may vary. Do not exceed 4 mils.

                                      
It is very important to remix the material often with the roller in the tray to keep the aggregate. It is important to remix the remaining material in the mixing container before the material is poured into the tray. This will ensure that the Wear Aggregate is evenly dispersed in the Sikafloor®-316 N. Cross roll the entire area with straight uninterrupted passes across the entire width of the floor. This will reduce roller marks. If appearance is still not uniform after a few of these passes, repeat this procedure.

Note: Care must be taken not to use product beyond its recommended pot life. Material will appear liquid, but is unusable and will result in oor adhesion.