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Resin Flooring: optimal protection through subfloor system solutions
Resin systems for the protection of flooring
To achieve optimal protection and efficacy of the high-performance flooring surface system, it is essential to prepare the subfloor foundation in accordance with proper technical requirements and specifications. The most innovative solutions are also environmentally friendly and health-conscious, as they are water-based and do not contain chemical solvents.
The production process of resin for flooring ultimately comes down to quality. It all begins with choice raw materials and careful formulation that allows for maximal durability and enhancement of the technical characteristics over time. This applies to all the designs that correlate to the various characteristics of subfloors and their specific intended use.
At the heart of proper design for resin flooring protection are the subfloors. In fact, the preparation of the substrate is crucial. Statistics show that 70% of detachment and breakage of flooring protections occur because the subfloor was not adequately prepared. Thus, it is not coincidental that the most advanced manufacturing companies carefully analyze all possible subfloor types before formulating different solutions. When it comes to “resin flooring,” it is not referred to as a “product” but a “system” because, in addition to the type of subfloor, which may have different layers, it is equally crucial, as we emphasized, to consider the intended use in various spaces.
A solution for every type of surface
- WINFIX FISSATIVE: two-component epoxy resin in water dispersion, dustproof and consolidating
- UNIBAR F: satin-look epoxy protective coating, suitable for painting concrete floors and baseboards indoors
- UNIBAR T: epoxy coating for making high-strength self-levelling or multilayer floors in interiors.
KEY:
- Concrete sub-layer
- Possible consolidating treatment with WINFIX FISSATIVO (consumption 100-200 g/m2 with a single coat).
- Skimming with UNIBAR T loaded at 25% with quartz 01-03 (Consumption 1.5-1.7 kg/ m2).
- 01-03 waste quartz dusting (Consumption 1.5-2.0 kg/m2).
- Skimming with UNIBAR T loaded 25% with quartz 01-03 (Consumption 1.5-1.7 kg/m2)
- 01-03 waste quartz dusting (Consumption 1.5-2.0 kg/m2).
- Skimming with UNIBAR T as is (Consumption 1.4-1.8 kg/m2).
- First coat of UNIBAR F diluted 5% (Consumption 150170 g/n2).
- Second coat of UNIBAR F diluted 5% (Consumption 150-170 g/m2).
- Joint base WINJOINT FOAM
- Joint sealant WINJOINT SEAL
The best protection step by step
To improve theaesthetic appearance of the pavements, the following finishes were developed:
- WINMAT: matte, also good for concealing small imperfections.
- WINGLOSS: glossy, preventing the transfer of tire footprint.
- WINPAINT: a two-component, aliphatic polyurethane coating that can also be applied to epoxy floors that is non-yellowing and has excellent gloss and hardness. Ideal for exterior finishing of UNIBAR SCREED and UNIBAR SL systems.
Subfloor preparation and vapor barrier flooring systems
- UNIBAR FORMULA, UNIBAR SCREED, UNIBAR SL: multifunctional two-component consolidating, waterproofing resin, supplied solvent-free. It makes it easy to carry out all possible and necessary interventions for the treatment, restoration and preparation of load distribution layers, including those that will be intended for the passage of cars and forklifts.
- UNIBAR G: two-component colored and waterproof non-slip epoxy finish for indoor applications. Solvent-free and resistant to water, common solvents, and oils.
To explore the topic further read the article:
RESINS FOR PAVEMENT PROTECTION https://www.winklerchimica.com/resine-per-la-protezione-delle-pavimentazioni
FAQ
What are resinous flooring systems used for?
They serve to create durable and resilient flooring. They protect subfloors from wear, heavy traffic and moisture, while also offering aesthetic (matte or glossy) and easy-to-clean solutions for industrial, commercial or civil environments.
È possibile personalizzare l’aspetto estetico di un pavimento in resina?
Yes, the systems provide different finishes. You can choose between a matte appearance (WINMAT), ideal for concealing imperfections, or a glossy appearance (WINGLOSS). A colored, non-yellowing polyurethane finish (WINPAINT) is also available for exterior use.
How do you treat a chalking or loosely cohesive concrete subgrade?
Before the resin cycle, a consolidating primer such as WINFIX FISSATIVO is applied. This two-component epoxy resin penetrates the substrate, reinforces it, stops dust and creates a solid base that is ideal for adhesion of subsequent layers.
