Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake
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
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:
| Bordeaux:
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| Noblesse:
| Mer du Nord:
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| Blue Jean:
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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) - Fire classification of Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake in accordance with EN 13501-1, classification report-No. 2011-1379-K1, Exova Brandhaus, Germany, April 2011 (system tested with Sikafloor®-316 as a top coat)
System Structure
Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake system (~ 2–3 mm)
| 1. Primer | Sikafloor®-150, -151 or -169 |
| 2. Wearing coat | Sikafloor®-263 SL N or -264N pigmented approx. the same like the following Sika PVA ColorFlakes (filled 1:1 with quartz sand 0.06–0.3 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®-316 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
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
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/-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®-316 on Sikafloor®-169 allow:
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
| +10 °C | 30 hours | 4 days |
| +20 °C | 24 hours | 3 days |
| +30 °C | 6 hours | 2 days |
Before applying Sikafloor®-316 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.
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®-316
| Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
| +10 °C | ~20 hours | ~48 hours | ~10 days |
| +20 °C | ~16 hours | ~36 hours | ~7 days |
| +30 °C | ~12 hours | ~24 hours | ~5 days |
Consumption
Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake system (~ 2-3 mm)
| Coating System | Product | Consumption |
| Primer | 1–2 × Sikafloor®-150, -151 or -169 | 1–2 × ~0.3–0.5 kg/m² |
| Wearing coat | Sikafloor®-263 SL N or -264N pigmented approx. the same like the following flake mix , filled 1:1 with quartz sand 0.06–0.3 mm | ~1.9 kg/m2 per mm |
| Broadcast | Broadcast in excess with Sika®-PVA ColorFlakes 3 mm | ~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®-316 after sanding of the sealed surface* | ~0.1–0.12 kg/m² |
* Before applying Sikafloor®-316 please refer to the individual product data sheets
CLEANING
Please refer to the Sikafloor®‐ Cleaning Regime