FAIRSCREED QUARTZ
A TROWEL APPLIED, RESIN-BASED COLOURED QUARTZ SCREED

BENEFITS

-› Very good chemical resistance.

-› Abrasion and impact resistance.

-› Hygienic and easily cleaned.

-› Slip resistant.

-› Available in colours.

USES

As a decorative, hygienic, and durable floor screed where aesthetics are an important consideration e.g. food production, electronic and engineering industries, printing, pharmaceutical production, hospitals etc.

DESCRIPTION
FAIRSCREED QUARTZ is three component, multi-coloured Quartz-based, epoxy resin floor system. It provides a hardwearing, non-slip, chemical resistant floor topping of aesthetically pleasing appearance.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

POT LIFE @ 30^OC : 50 minutes ; CURING TIME : Light foot traffic after 10 hour @ 30^OC full trafficking after 24 hours @ 30^OC Minimum 4 mm, typical 6 mm ; COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH : 65 N/mm² (ultimate) ; FLEXURAL STRENGTH : 24 N/mm² (ultimate) ; TEMPERATURE RANGE : During application : 50 to 30^OC ; In Service : (-) 20^OC to (+) 60^OC.

CHEMICAL RESISTANT

Excellent resistance to dilute acids and alkalies, oil, petrol, diesel, vegetable oils and fruit juices.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Concrete shall be a minimum of 21 days old and for the residual moisture content shall be below 6%. Ensure that the concrete is clean and free from dust. laitance, grease, oil, curing compound, existing paint finishes, etc.
Blow holes and defective concrete shall be made good using a proprietary repair compound (FAIRSCREED VF - see data sheet separately). Suitable mechanical treatment such as vacuum grit besting is the preferred treatment prior to application, as this ensures a mechanical 'key' which will optimise adhesion.
Steel surfaces shall be shot blasted or grit blasted to a nominal Sa 2.5 Swedish Standard.
All dust shall be removed prior to coating applications.
MIXING : FAIRSCREED QUARTZ is supplied as a three pack material consisting of the Resin component, the curing agent component, and the coloured quartz component. Add the curing agent component to the resin component and mix throughly, preferably by mechanical means, for minimum of 2 minutes.
Pour the contents into a mixing vessel, and add the QUARTZ component whilst stirring. A low speed drill with paddle attachment may be used, or else a forced action mixer e.g. Creteangle type.
APPLICATION : Spread the FAIRSCREED QUARTZ to the desired thickness, and trowel finish.
SEALING : The application of a clear sealer is recommended to reduce tendency towards staining and dirt pick up, thereby ensure optimum ease of cleaning. Apply SAFECORE SEALER COAT.
CURING : Allow a minimum cure time of 1 hour @ 30^OC prior to overcoating or floor trafficking for optimum chemical resistance, a minimum cure time of 7 days @ 30^OC should be allowed.

PACKING & COVERAGE

FAIRSCREED QUARTZ is supplied in 25 kg packs. A 25 kg pack is sufficient to cover an area of 2.3m² at a thickness of 6mm.

SHELF LIFE

Store in dry, cool conditions, preferably at temperatures between 100C and 350C, and out of direct sunlight, An adequate of the storage area should be provided.
Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. FAIRSCREED QUARTZ has a minimum shelf life of 12 months when stored in original, unopened containers in accordance with manufacturer's instruction.

LIMITATIONS
FAIRSCREED VF should not be applied at temperature below 3^OC.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Fairmate manufactures entire range of construction chemicals under compliance of ISO 9001-2000, ISO (EMS) 14001 & OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certified by KPMG Peat Marwick.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

While new advances and changes will take place one thing will never change is quality and meeting special needs of customer. Our laboratory in Baroda and technical personnel & experts are available to provide additional information and technical assistance. We are eager to work with you in development of new product and solve your problem.