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The base concrete should have an on-site slump of
Nitoflor Quartztop provides an extremely hard abrasion
between 75 and 100 mm.
resistant surface to fresh concrete floors. Application by the
dry shake method ensures the hard wearing surface bonds
The base concrete should be laid and compacted in
monolithically to the base concrete.
accordance with good concrete practice, taking care to
ensure accurate finished profile and minimum laitance build-
Advantages up. Particular attention should be paid to bay edges and
corners to ensure full compaction of the base concrete - see
Supplied ready to use - no additives required. under application instructions. Vacuum dewatering is not
recommended.
Contains hard wearing aggregates which provide a hard
wearing surface. Properties
Forms monolithic bond with fresh concrete base. Abrasion resistance
Easy and economical to apply.
Abrasion resistance of Nitoflor Quartztop has been tested
Non-metallic aggregate - will not rust when wet. as per the described methods in BS 784-1953 using a
Taber abrader, and showed that Nitoflor Ouartztop gives
improved abrasion resistance of over 150% compared to a
Description conventional concrete floor.
The use of water reducing admixtures from the Fosroc Wooden floats or, on large areas, a power float, may be
Conplast* range is strongly recommended in order to achieve used. It is important, however, that the surface is not
a water:cement ratio below 0.55. overworked.
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b) Immediately after floating, the remaining Nitoflor Storage
Quartztop is applied evenly over the surface at right
angles to the first. Again, when moisture has been If protected from the environment in original undamaged
absorbed the surface can be floated in the same way as packing, the shelf life of Nitoflor Quartztop is 12 months.
before.
If stored in high temperature and high humidity locations the
Final finishing of the floor using the blades of a power shelf life may be reduced.
float can be carried out when the floor has stiffened
sufficiently so that damage will not be caused.
Precautions
Timing of the application of Nitoflor Quartztop is important
and care should be taken to ensure adequate labour, Health and safety
machinery and material is available to complete the whole
area while sufficient moisture is available to fully react with Nitoflor Quartztop contains cement powders which when
the powder to provide a good dense finish. Conversely, the mixed or become damp, release alkalis which can be harmful
full benefit will not be achieved if the material is applied too to the skin, Irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin.
early when bleed water is still present. Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Any addition of water to wet out the surface on either the first Wear suitable gloves and eye protection. In case of contact
or second application of Nitoflor Quartztop will be detrimental with skin, wash with water. In case of contact with eyes,
to the overall quality of the floor. rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. For further information, see Product Safety Data
Cleaning Sheet.
Supply
Coverage
2
Nitoflor Quartztop: 5.0 m per 25 kg bag
Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407
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