Epoxy Flooring Procedure

Epoxy flooring is a modern and rising field. This paper presents the step by step procedure of epoxy flooring.

1. Shining ideas in Epoxy Flooring

2. Contents Introduction Types Application Procedure Efficiency Advantages Disadvantages Conclusion

3. Introduction Origin Development Growth Scope Features

4. The basic chemical structure of epoxy group:-

5. Hardener Pigment Resin Sand Mixing Epoxy Flooring Mortar

6. Types Epoxy Flooring Polyurethane Flooring(PU Flooring) Antistatic Flooring Anti Skid Flooring

7. Application Procedure

8. HOW TO START?????

9. Procedure Surface Preparation Priming Of Surface Mixing Application Clean up

10. Surface Preparation Removal of dust Removal o f paint, plaster, adhesive residues Scarifying the surface Precaution:- If any crack or joint present on substrate it must be open up & fill with epoxy material. New slab must be cured for 14 days.

11. Priming Of Surface All substrates going to receive coat must be primed with primer No. of primer coats depends upon condition & porosity of substrate Precaution:- All surface should be dust free.

12. Mixing All component materials of coat are mixed Mixing should be done for 1 min by using forced action Electric stirrer should be used for mixing Precaution:- Use adequate ventilation, respirators and Protective gloves.

13. Application Properly mixed material is then placed on primed substrate without delay Use trowels & rollers for application Precaution:- Do not over roll the surface.

14. Clean up When the job is over all equipments must be clean up by using thinner. The residual epoxy on workers skin must be washed out. Precaution:- Use industrial skin clear for epoxy. Clean or dispose contaminated clothes properly.

15. After the application of coat….

16. Efficiency Joint less flooring Provides more clean and hygienic condition 5-6 mm thick PU flooring has same bearing strength as concrete Saves manpower and time efficiently.

17. Advantages Long lasting surface Very low maintenance cost Very much resistant to hard wearing, abrasion Resistant to a wide chemicals & liquids Seamless-easily cleaned to maintain high standards of hygiene Much suitable in food & drinks production environment

18. Disadvantages High initial cost. For ex. Depending upon thickness (mm) cost is 700 Rs./Sq. Mt to 2000 Rs/sq. Mt Require skilled labor and guidance.

19. Conclusion Epoxy flooring is a modern technique. It can be prove more reliable than conventional flooring. It has wide range of scope in Indian industries. More research has to be made so that to make it much affordable.