Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake
Decorative, smooth, low voc, coloured full flaked epoxy floor covering
Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake is a decorative, coloured, smooth low VOC, full flaked floor covering designed for indoor applications.
- Decorative
- Low VOC-content
- Good mechanical and abrasion resistance
- Easy application
System Structure
Overview
Usage
- Particularly used in the life science, pharmaceutical industries and health care industry
- Education (e.g. Schools and Universities)
- Leisure & Culture (e.g. Museums, Stadiums)
- Retail (e.g. Shopping Malls)
Advantages
- Decorative
- Low VOC-content
- Good mechanical and abrasion resistance
- Easy application
Packaging
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Colour
| Iceberg:
| Hiero:
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| Noblesse:
| Amand:
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| Framboise:
| Fleur de Tilleul:
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| Blue Jean:
| Nougat:
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| Mer du Nord:
| Bordeaux:
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| Granit:
| Peche:
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| Dune:
| Sanguine:
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| Sable:
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Appearance
Glossy orange peel finish possible
System Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- Particle emission certificate Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake CSM Statement of Qualification Report GMP A- No. SI 1008-533 (system tested with Sikafloor®-169 as a top coat)
- Biological resistance certificate Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake CSM Statement of Qualification – ISO 846, very good - Report No. SI 1008-533.
(system tested with Sikafloor®-169 as a top coat)
System Structure
Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake system
| Layer | Product |
| 1. Primer | Sikafloor®-156, -160, -161 or -169 |
| 2. Wearing coat | Sikafloor®-263 SL or -264 pigmented approx. the same like the following Sika PVA ColorFlakes (filled 1:1 with quartz sand 0.1–0.3 mm) |
| 3. Broadcast & Seal coat | broadcast in excess with Sika®-PVA ColorFlakes 3 mm First seal coat with Sikafloor®-169. Soft grinding the next day and a second seal coat with Sikafloor®-169 |
| 4. Top coat | Sikafloor®-315 with high scratch resistance |
Composition
Epoxy
Nominal Thickness
~ 2–3mm
Shelf Life
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Storage Conditions
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Reaction to Fire
Bfl-S1 | (DIN EN 13501-1) |
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to many chemicals. Conact Sika technical service for specific information.
Skid / Slip Resistance
| R9 | (DIN 51130) |
Application
Product Temperature
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Ambient Air Temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Relative Air Humidity
80 % r.h. max.
Dew Point
Beware of condensation!
The substrate and uncured floor must be at least 3°C above dew point to reduce the risk of condensation or blooming on the floor finish.
Substrate Temperature
When performing application work with Sikafloor® Decodur ES-26 Flake, the substrate moisture content must not exceed 4 % pbw measured by Tramex.
Test method: Sika®-Tramex meter, CM - measurement or Oven-dry-method.
No rising moisture according to ASTM (Polyethylene-sheet).
Substrate Moisture Content
When performing application work with Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake, the substrate moisture content must not exceed 4 % pbw measured by Tramex.
Test method: Sika®-Tramex meter, CM - measurement or Oven-dry-method.
No rising moisture according to ASTM (Polyethylene-sheet).
Waiting Time / Overcoating
Before applying Sikafloor®-169 on Sikafloor®-156/ -161/ -160/ -264/-169 allow:
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
| +10 °C | 36 hours | 4 days |
| +20 °C | 12 hours | 2 days |
| +30 °C | 8 hours | 1 day |
Before applying Sikafloor®-315 on Sikafloor®-169 allow:
Before applying Sikafloor®-315 on Sikafloor® epoxies, the surface has to be treated with a green Scotch-Brite™ pad to remove contaminations or be cleaned professionally with Kärcher RM 776 or Veroclean.
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
| +10 °C | 30 hours | 4 days |
| +20 °C | 24 hours | 3 days |
| +30 °C | 6 hours | 2 days |
Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Applied Product Ready for Use
Sikafloor®-169
| Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
| +10 °C | ~ 48 hours | ~ 6 days | ~ 10 days |
| +20 °C | ~ 30 hours | ~ 4 days | ~ 7 days |
| +30 °C | ~ 20 hours | ~ 3 days | ~ 5 days |
Sikafloor®-315
| Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
| +10 °C | ~ 20 hours | ~ 48 hours | ~ 6 days |
| +20 °C | ~ 16 hours | ~ 36 hours | ~ 4 days |
| +30 °C | ~ 12 hours | ~ 24 hours | ~ 3 days |
Consumption
Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake system
| Coating System | Product | Consumption |
| Primer | 1–2 × Sikafloor®-156, -160, -161 or -169 | 1–2 × ~ 0.3–0.5 kg/m² |
| Wearing coat | Sikafloor®-263 SL or -264 pigmented approx. the same like the following flake mix , filled 1:1 with quartz sand 0.1–0.3 mm | ~ 1.9 kg/m2 per mm |
| Broadcast | Broadcast in excess with Sika®-PVA ColorFlakes 3 mm | I~ 1.0 kg/m2 |
| First seal coat | 1 × Sikafloor®-169 | ~ 0.6–0.7 kg/m2 |
| Second seal coat | 1 × Sikafloor®-169 after sanding of the sealed surface | ~ 0.3 kg/m2 |
| Top coat (Optional) | 1 × Sikafloor®-315 after sanding of the sealed surface | ~ 0.128 kg/m² |
* Before applying Sikafloor®-315 please refer to the individual product data sheet.
CLEANING
Please refer to the Method Statement Sikafloor®‐ Cleaning Regime