Orange Peel Effect Epoxy Coating

Epoxy Paint TIXO is a solvent-free, two-component epoxy coating system with orange peel appearance that can be light, medium or aggressive. It exhibits a very physical properties and unique finish. It provides a monochrome colour with opaque and glossy finish, seamless, and a high covering power.

(Two-Component, Solvent-free)

RECOMMENDED USE 

The product is recommended when an orange peel finish on concrete or masonry is desired. Product is suitable in many chemical exposure environment.

AREA OF USES

• Dry and humid treatment areas.
• Commercial and industrial buildings.
• Health care facilities.
• Showroom areas.
• Moderate mechanical and chemical resistance areas.
• In parking lots, fairgrounds, shopping centres.
• Warehousing and assembly areas.
• Wet process areas in laboratories, food, chemistry and pharmaceutical industries.
• Control rooms, thermal and hydroelectric plants.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRODUCT 

SUBSTRATES

Concrete, Metal floors.

SHELF LIFE / STORAGE CONDITIONS

24 months from date of production.

The product must be stored as per local storage regulations and should be kept in dry and well-ventilated location far from heat and direct sunlight.

AVAILABILITY

Available in 20 kg metal cans.

(Packing may vary from country to country depending on local requirements)

PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

APPLICATION DETAILS

SURFACE PREPARATION:

The substrate must be clean, dry and free of all contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, coatings and surface treatments, etc. Capillary pores where in the concrete surface should be filled. Oil-contaminated substrates must be pre- cleaned with an emulsifying cleaning detergent in accordance with the supplier’s instructions. Then the surface is cleaned using high-pressure water jetting. Excess water is removed from the surface by wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Cleaned surface must be scraped with a suitable method either grinding, shot blasting or sanding and the surface must be roughed. After the mechanical cleaning, the dust layer should be swept with the help of industrial vacuum cleaners. If in doubt of the surface, apply a test area first. Do not apply on wet or frozen surfaces with high humidity.

APPLICATION

The complete blend of Epoxy Paint Tixo should be applied homogeneously to the finished surface with the help of trowel or roller for the purpose of being mid, final preparation coat or final coating. Make sure that layer covers the whole surface. On the top floor, in order to ensure that material is spread evenly and to give a pattern the application should be completed by scanning with satin and/or textured roller before curing time is up. Mixed product should be applied in max. 30 minutes in about +23⁰C. Waiting time between coats should be minimum 10 hours in +23⁰C and maximum 48 hours. If waited more than 48 hours, the surface should be grinded. The product would be completely cured in a minimum of 7 days to reach its maximum mechanical and chemical resistance.

CLEANING

Clean all tools and application equipment with thinner immediately after use. Hardened/cured material can only be mechanically removed.

PRECEDING COAT

Epoxy Sealer SF / Epoxy Sealer SF-MT

MIXING OF THE PAINT:

Make sure that the product temperatures are between +10⁰C and +30⁰C before starting the mixing procedure. Prior to mixing, stir part A with a mechanical drill and paddle at a very low speed. Add component B gradually into component A and mix with a low speed until you reach a homogeneous consistency (Approximately 3 minutes). Pour the contents into a clean container and stir for another couple of minutes at a low speed to obtain a mixture and prevent possible mixture failures. Please avoid mixing on high speed and long time, and do not add any solvent, thinner etc. into the mixture during the application procedure.

MOISTURE

Epoxy layers should be protected from moisture for 4-6 hours after application. Moisture may whiten the surface or/and make it sticky. It may also disturb hardening. Faded or sticky layers in parts of the surface should be removed by grinding or milling and laid again. 

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

During the application, ambient temperature should be between +10⁰C and +30⁰C. Relative Air Humidity should not exceed 80% and the substrate temperature should be between +8⁰C and +30⁰C. Substrate moisture should be maximum 4%. Substrate temperature must be at least +3⁰C above the current dew point temperature. The surface should be primed with the appropriate primer.

WEATHERING

The natural tendency of epoxy coatings to chalk in outdoor exposure.

SAFETY

The following protective measures should be taken when working with the material. Safety gloves, goggles and protective clothing should be worn. Due to irritation effects of the uncured material, components should not come in contact with the skin, mouth or eyes. In cases of contact the affected area should be washed with plenty of water and soap. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Do not drink or eat at the application site. Keep out of reach of children. For detailed information, please refer to the safety information form. (safety data sheet)