Sika Comfortfloor® PS-23
Sika Comfortfloor® PS-23 is a highly elastic polyurethane self-smoothening flooring system and is part of the Sika Comfortfloor® decorative flooring range. Sika Comfortfloor® PS-23 system is especially designed for indoor applications where high comfort under feet, design, jointless surface and soft footfall are required. Sika Comfortfloor® PS-23 consists of a highly elastic, crack bridging polyurethane base coat which fulfils as well the stringent demands for low VOC emitting products.
- Decorative & Comfortable
- Soft footfall
- Odourless
- Good resistance to fire
- Low VOC content
- Crack-bridging
- Silky matt finish
- Good mechanical and abrasion resistance
- Easy application
- Easy to keep clean and maintain
System Structure
Usage
- Healthcare – Medical sector
- Education (e.g. Schools and Universities)
- Leisure & Culture (e.g. Museums, Libraries)
- Retail & Residential
Advantages
- Decorative & Comfortable
- Soft footfall
- Odourless
- Good resistance to fire
- Low VOC content
- Crack-bridging
- Silky matt finish
- Good mechanical and abrasion resistance
- Easy application
- Easy to keep clean and maintain
Packaging
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Colour
Refer to product datasheet for Sikafloor®-305w or Sikafloor® Colour Chart for standard colours.
Appearance
Smooth, matt finish
System Details
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
- Eurofins Emission tested according to the AgBB-scheme and guidelines of the DiBt (AgBB – Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products, DiBt – German Institute for Building Technology). Sampling, testing and evaluation were performed according to ISO-16000, Report No. 770029B
- Conformity with LEED v2009 IEQc 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- Fire classification according to EN 13501-1, Test institute Hoch Fladungen Germany, Report No. KB-Hoch-090977
- Cleanroom® suitable material as part of the Sika ComfortFloor® system for particle emission and biological resistance. Fraunhofer IPA, Germany report no. SI 1008-533
- Impact sound reduction according EN ISO 140-8, test report 102-B-08, Iba Institut Gottfried & Rolof Germany.
- Resistance to stubbed and burning cigarettes in accordance with EN 1399 Method A_102-E-08
- Determination of wear resistance EN 651:2004 , indentation EN 433:2004 and effect of simulated movement of furniture leg according EN 424:2002 reports 391578-02 TFI institute Aachen Germany.
- M1 emission class approved by RTS Finland.
- Synthetic resin screed material according to EN 13813:2002, Declaration of Performance and provided with the CE mark
- Surface protection coating for concrete according to EN 1504-2:2004, Declaration of Performance and provided with the CE mark
System Structure
Sika Comfortfloor® PS-23
| Layer | Product |
| 1. Primer | Sikafloor®-150/-151 |
| 2. Base coat | Sikafloor®-330 |
| 3. Top coat | Sikafloor®-305W (min. 2 layers) |
Composition
Polyurethane
Nominal thickness
~ 2-3 mm
Volatile organic compound (VOC) content
Very low content of Volatile Organic Compounds. It fulfils the stringent demands for indoor air quality and low VOC emitting products AFFSET, M1, AgBB, EMICODE and A+.
Shelf Life
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Storage Conditions
Please refer to the individual Product Data Sheets
Shore A Hardness
~ 80 (14 days/+23°C) | (DIN 53505) |
Resistance to wearing
Wearing group P | (EN 660-2:1999) |
Resistance to moving furniture
No damage | (EN 424:2002) |
Castor chair resistance
No damage (25000 cycles) | (EN 425:1994) |
Resistance to Impact
Class I (~ 4 N/m) | (ISO 6272) |
Indentation
0.05 mm | (EN 433:1994) |
Tensile Strength
~ 8.0 N/mm² (14 days/+23°C/Base coat) | (DIN 53504) |
Tensile adhesion strength
> 1.5 N/mm2 | (EN 13892-8) |
Reaction to Fire
Bfl-s1 | (EN 13501-1) |
Resistance to stubbed cigarettes
Class 4 | (EN 1399) |
Chemical Resistance
Sika Comfortfloor® PS-23 always has to be sealed with Sikafloor®-305 W. Refer to the chemical resistance of Sikafloor®-305 W.
UV Exposure
8 / Colour fastness | (EN ISO 105-B02:2002) |
USGBC LEED Rating
Conforms Section EQ (Indoor Environmental Quality), Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials Paints and Coatings. Calculated VOC content ≤ 50 g/l
Sound Insulation
2 dB | (EN ISO 140-8) |
Skid / Slip Resistance
R10 / R11 | (DIN 51130) |
Application
Product Temperature
+15 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Ambient Air Temperature
+15 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Relative Air Humidity
80 % 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 other disturbance of the surface on the floor finish
Substrate Temperature
+15 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Substrate Moisture Content
Sika Comfortfloor® PS-23 can be installed on substrates with moisture content of max. 4% (checked by Tramex). The substrate needs to be visibly dry and have adequate pull-off strength min 1.5 N/mm2. Check rising moisture.
Applied Product Ready for Use
| Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
| +15 °C | ~30 hours | ~48 hours | ~6 days |
| +20 °C | ~16 hours | ~24 hours | ~4 days |
| +30 °C | ~12 hours | ~18 hours | ~3 days |
Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient and substrate conditions
Consumption
| Layer | Product | Consumption |
| 1. Primer | Sikafloor®-150/-151 | ~0.4 kg/m²/layer |
| 2. Base coat | Sikafloor®-330 | ~2.8 kg/m2 (2 mm) |
| 3. Top coat | Sikafloor®-305W + 5% water | ~0.15 kg/m2/layer (min. 2 layers) |
Consumptions are theoretical and do not include any wastage or additional materials needed due to porosity, substrate profile etc.
CLEANING
Please refer to the Sikafloor®‐ Cleaning Regime