Floorrep

Floorrep is a grey pre-mixed self-levelling cement mortar based on a mix of special rapid-hardening cements, select inert agents, synthetic resins and special additives. After mixing with water, you have a mix which is fluid and self-levelling, which has a considerable pot life and which is easy to use and apply using a spatula with thickness of 3 mm to 30 mm, with excellent adhesion to the surface. Once it has hardened, it is extremely resistant, in mechanical terms and to knocks and abrasion, with a smooth dust-proof surface. Beds in compliance with EN 13813 CT-C25-F7-A22-AR2 can be obtained.

Instructions for use

Preparation
The surface must be clean and smooth, without dust, loose material and dirt in general. Remove any traces of oil and grease thoroughly. Remove any old floor adhesives residues (carpets, PVC, parquet, etc.). When working with damaged concrete, hammer and scrape the surface to remove all loose, crumbling or inconsistent material until a clean, resistant background is revealed. On very porous and absorbent surfaces, apply a coat of Tile Primer in advance and wait until it has dried completely (until the film applied becomes transparent). Treatment with Tile Primer is also required for surfaces which are anhydrite and magnesia-based.

Mixing the product
Mix Floorrep with about 13 – 15 % water (3.25 – 3.75 litres per 25 kg bag), if possible, using a low rpm drill with appropriate mixer attachment. Mix for at least 3 minutes, until the product is even, without lumps, fluid and self-levelling. Leave to rest for minimum 5 minutes, to allow the complete dissolution of the additives, then mix again for at least 1 minute. The mix prepared in this way has a pot life of approx. 45 minutes under normal conditions (at +20 °C). Higher temperatures shorten the pot life; lower temperatures increase the pot life. If there has been no prior treatment using Tile Primer, wet the surface until it is very wet, leave the excess water to evaporate or remove it using a sponge. Make sure you remove all the surface water. If there has been prior treatment using Tile Primer, this wetting procedure is not required.

Application
Pour the mix and apply it using a paddle. This assists final levelling. In the case of continuous applications over large areas, create expansion joints every 5 m along the surface to which the product is applied. You can clean the tools with water before the mix sets. After it has set, you must remove the product from the tools mechanically.

Storage

Store in a dry and protected area. If closed in the original bags, it can be stored for at least 9 months.

Warnings

• Do not apply the product at temperatures below +5 °C or above +30 °C.
• Do not mix the product with other binders such as cement, hydraulic lime, gypsum, etc.
• Do not add water when the mix has already stared to set.
• Do not use the mixed product when it has already start to set. Therefore, always prepare quantities of mix which can be used within the pot life.
• Do not apply the product outdoors or in areas subject to the continuous presence of water or rising damp.
• Do not apply the product as floating bed.