What substrate and environmental conditions are required for installing Sikafloor DecoDur ES‑26 Flake?

Application requires: ambient & substrate temperatures between +10 °C and +30 °C; substrate moisture content ≤ 4 % by weight with no rising moisture; relative humidity ≤ 80 %. The system is for interior use by trained professionals.

What is the system build‑up and thickness for Sikafloor DecoDur ES‑26 Flake?

The floor system (~2–3 mm thick) typically comprises: a suitable primer → wearing epoxy coat filled with quartz sand → full broadcast of colour flakes → one or two seal coats. Detailed specs vary by project.

What are the key benefits of using Sikafloor DecoDur ES‑26 Flake?

Benefits include: decorative and seamless appearance, low VOC/low AMC emissions, strong abrasion and mechanical resistance, easy to clean and maintain, and full‑flake broadcast finish that hides footprints and wear while offering design variety.

Where should Sikafloor DecoDur ES‑26 Flake be used?

This decorative epoxy flake flooring system is suitable for life‑science and
pharmaceutical facilities, educational campuses, museums, retail centres and other interior spaces that need a high‑quality, durable, low‑emission floor finish.

What is Sikafloor DecoDur ES‑26 Flake decorative epoxy flooring?

Sikafloor DecoDur ES‑26 Flake is a smooth, coloured, seamless epoxy floor system with a full‑flake broadcast finish. Designed for indoor commercial environments, it features low VOC emissions, strong mechanical/abrasion resistance and aesthetic flexibility - ideal for healthcare, education, retail and leisure zones.

Can Sikafloor® Pronto RB‑58 withstand extreme weather and heavy traffic?

Yes. It is designed for outdoor and indoor car park ramps, withstanding vehicle shear, wheel spin, freezing/thaw cycles, and chemical exposure from de-icing salts or oils. Its waterproofing and crack-bridging properties protect the concrete substrate, ensuring durability and reduced maintenance costs.

What are the technical benefits of Sikafloor® Pronto RB‑58?

Sikafloor® Pronto RB‑58 combines crack bridging, chemical and abrasion resistance, and waterproofing. It is solvent-free, semi-gloss, and slip-resistant, with rapid curing even at low temperatures, ensuring long-term performance in high-stress parking environments.

How is Sikafloor® Pronto RB‑58 installed on ramps?

Installation involves a primer, fleece-reinforced base coat, wearing coat with quartz broadcast, and top coat. Applied at 4–6 mm thickness, it adheres to concrete or asphalt surfaces, ensuring waterproofing, mechanical durability, and a slip-resistant finish suitable for inclined car park surfaces.

Why choose Sikafloor® Pronto RB‑58 for multi‑storey car park ramps?

This system provides excellent crack-bridging (up to 0.5 mm), slip resistance, and rapid curing, minimising downtime. Its waterproof, chemical-resistant finish protects ramp decks from oil, de-icing salts, and weather, making it perfect for heavily trafficked parking ramps and top decks.

What is Sikafloor Pronto RB‑58 and where is it used?

Sikafloor Pronto RB‑58 is a fast‑curing, highly crack‑bridging waterproofing & wearing system for flooring. It’s designed for traffic‑exposed areas such as multi‑storey car park ramps, top decks, intermediate decks and turning zones where slabs are subject to heavy loading, mechanical wear and occasional movement.

What environments is Sika Comfortfloor® PS-27 suitable for?

Sika Comfortfloor® PS-27 is perfect for pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, healthcare facilities, schools, offices, retail spaces, and public buildings. Its combination of aesthetics, durability, and hygiene makes it a reliable polyurethane flooring system for a wide range of commercial and industrial environments.

How does Sika Comfortfloor® PS-27 support sustainability and indoor air quality?

Sika Comfortfloor® PS-27 is solvent-free and certified for low emissions. Its long service life, minimal maintenance needs, and healthy indoor air performance make it a sustainable flooring solution for modern buildings.

What are the benefits of installing Sika Comfortfloor® PS-27?

The system combines durability, comfort underfoot, and attractive design flexibility. Benefits include high wear resistance, crack-bridging performance, acoustic comfort, chemical protection, and an easy-clean matt finish that maintains appearance even under heavy use.

Why choose Sika Comfortfloor® PS-27 for pharmaceutical or healthcare environments?

This system meets strict hygiene and air-quality standards. Its seamless, non-porous finish prevents dirt build-up and supports infection control. Sika Comfortfloor® PS-27 is low odour, low VOC, and resistant to cleaning chemicals—making it ideal for sterile zones in hospitals, labs, and cleanrooms.

What is Sika Comfortfloor PS-27 and where should it be used?

Sika Comfortfloor PS-27 is a tough-elastic, seamless polyurethane self-smoothing flooring system designed for indoor areas requiring a hard-wearing, smooth finish with low VOC emissions. It is suitable for healthcare, education, retail, and commercial environments where a durable decorative floor is needed.

What industries and applications are suitable for these cementitious flooring solutions?

Typical applications include warehouses, factories, automotive plants, pharmaceutical production, and commercial buildings. The systems are designed to handle heavy loads, mechanical equipment, chemical exposure and high footfall environments.

Why is substrate preparation critical when using cementitious systems?

Because cementitious floors often act as the foundational layer, proper levelling, priming and curing is essential. A well-prepared substrate ensures the final floor finish performs correctly, avoids failures and supports the designed load, abrasion and chemical resistance.

What are the main product categories in Sika’s cementitious flooring range?

The main categories include: Industrial-grade self-levelling and floor screeds, residential self-levelling & screeds, and primers/ancillaries for floor preparation. These allow coverage from heavy industrial zones through to commercial and residential applications.

What benefits do Sikafloor cementitious systems offer?

Sikafloor’s cementitious range offers robust structural performance, durability and fast turnaround. They allow for quicker return to service due to rapid-track screed systems, are engineered to resist heavy use, and support a variety of finishes while maintaining high-quality substrate standards.

What are cementitious flooring systems and when are they used?

Cementitious systems consist of high-strength, cement-based floors and screeds designed for industrial and commercial use. They deliver waterproofing, abrasion and chemical resistance, providing a solid substrate for subsequent finishes or serving as a final wearing surface.

What attention is needed for cleaning and maintenance of hygienic wall coatings?

Because the coatings are seamless and resistant to cleaning/disinfection, they simplify maintenance by eliminating seams and crevices. However, choosing appropriate cleaning agents, maintaining the coating surface and consulting manufacturer guidelines ensure the hygiene performance remains intact over time.

What product systems are available under the Sikagard® Hygienic Coatings range?

Typical systems include WallCoat AS-12 (single-component, waterborne, low-emitting acrylic), WallCoat AL-12 (single-component, low-emitting, reinforced waterborne acrylic with higher impact resistance) and WallCoat AL-11 (single-component, low-emitting waterborne acrylic).

Which environments and sectors are suitable for these hygienic coatings?

They are suitable for high-hygiene requirement zones such as operating theatres, emergency rooms, food production lines, and for medium-hygiene zones like labs, kitchens or laundries. They also serve sectors including pharmaceuticals, leisure, electronics and agricultural facilities.

What are the key benefits of Sikagard® Hygienic Wall Coatings?

These coatings are easy to clean (reducing maintenance time and cost), carry hygiene certifications, emit very low VOCs/AMCs for healthier indoor air, resist cleaning/disinfection without performance loss, come in almost any colour and are free from hiding places for bacteria.

What are hygienic coatings and when should they be used?

Hygienic coatings are seamless wall and ceiling finishes designed for high-cleanliness environments such as healthcare, pharmaceutical or food & beverage production facilities. They help meet strict hygiene standards by offering smooth surfaces with minimal joints or seams where bacteria or dirt might hide.

Is Sika ComfortFloor® environmentally sustainable?

Yes. Sika ComfortFloor® systems are low-VOC, solvent-free and contribute to green building certifications. Their long lifespan, ease of maintenance, and minimal replacement waste make them an environmentally responsible choice for modern construction focused on sustainability and occupant wellbeing.

What design flexibility is offered by Sika ComfortFloor®?

With virtually unlimited colour choices, custom patterns, and finishes (monochrome, flakes), Sika ComfortFloor® gives architects and specifiers creative freedom while meeting performance requirements.

How does Sika ComfortFloor® contribute to hygiene and indoor air quality?

The seamless surface prevents dirt and bacteria‐harbouring gaps, making it easy to clean. Many systems meet low VOC emission standards, supporting healthy indoor air quality – suitable for sensitive environments like schools and hospitals.

What are the key advantages of Sika ComfortFloor® systems?

The flooring range offers design freedom, soft underfoot comfort, high durability, excellent acoustics, seamless jointless finish, low VOC emissions and easy cleaning – combining aesthetics with functionality.

What is Sika ComfortFloor® and where is it typically used?

Sika ComfortFloor® is a seamless, liquid-applied polyurethane flooring system designed for commercial/public buildings where look, comfort and durability matter. It’s ideal for spaces like offices, schools, hospitals, libraries and retail zones.

Which floor system solutions does Sika recommend for different food & beverage zones?

Sika® Ucrete® is recommended for extreme exposure zones (high chemicals, thermal shock, constant wetness). Sikafloor® MultiDur and Sika ComfortFloor® systems cover production, storage, lab and social areas depending on traffic, hygiene and cleaning demands.

What makes a floor system durable enough for food & beverage production areas?

Durability in this context means resisting wear, impacts, chemical attack and thermal shock. A quality floor system begins with the right materials, good design and solid workmanship to ensure performance over time in demanding zones such as freezers, bottling lines or packaging areas.

How does flooring contribute to safety in food and beverage plants?

Safety is critical: most workplace slips and falls occur when floors are wet or
contaminated. Flooring must be selected for appropriate slip-resistance based on contamination level, cleaning regime, slope and footwear to prevent accidents.

Why is hygiene so important for flooring in food-processing environments?

Hygiene is vital because floors are often exposed to wet cleaning regimes, high traffic and potential contamination. A smooth, impervious surface reduces cleaning effort and helps avoid pathogens. 

What floor should I use in a food factory?

For a food factory, the flooring must meet strict standards for hygiene, safety, durability, and chemical resistance. Recommended Flooring Systems for Food Factories: Polyurethane Cement (PU-Cement or PU-Concrete).

Best overall choice for most food & beverage production areas.

Example: Sika® Ucrete® systems (e.g., Sika®Ucrete®UD200)

Why is polyurethane resin flooring superior over tiles in food factories

If you're operating a food or beverage manufacturing facility, polyurethane resin flooring offers: Better hygiene, Greater chemical and thermal durability, Safer surfaces for staff, Lower long-term maintenance costs, faster installation and minimal downtime.

Tiles are best avoided in food factories - especially in wet production zones, high-temp areas, or where hygiene is mission-critical.

What key challenges does flooring in food and beverage processing require?

Flooring in food & beverage facilities must meet three critical criteria: hygienic and easy to clean, safe and slip-resistant, and tough/durable to withstand mechanical loads, chemical exposure and thermal stress.

How soon after application can the floor be put into service?

At +20°C ambient and substrate temperature: foot traffic is possible after ~24 hours; light traffic after ~4 days; full cure in ~7 days. At lower temperatures the times increase: at +10 °C it can take ~72 hours for foot traffic and up to ~10 days full cure.

What substrate conditions must be met before applying Sikafloor® MultiDur EB-14 Rapid?

The substrate must be concrete or cement screed with moisture content not exceeding 4 % by weight, and no rising moisture. The ambient air and substrate temperatures must be between +10 °C and +30 °C and relative humidity at max 80%.

What are the main benefits of this flooring system?

Key advantages include good chemical and mechanical resistance, a liquid-proof and gloss finish that’s easy to clean, plus slip resistance and rapid readiness for traffic. These properties make it especially suited to high-use industrial and storage environments.

How long would it take to install a resin floor?

Sikafloor MultiDur EB-14 Rapid can be installed as quickly and ready to use in as little as 24-48 hours depending on the size of the job and ambient conditions. Rapid repairs can be undertaken to prolong the use of the floor and be completed overnight. 

What is Sikafloor® MultiDur EB-14 Rapid and where should it be used?

Sikafloor® MultiDur EB-14 Rapid is a coloured, rigid epoxy flooring system designed for use on concrete and cement screeds with normal to medium-heavy wear, including loading ramps, maintenance workshops, multistorey car parks and wet process areas.

Can decorative flooring elements (like logos or colour zones) be integrated in stadia floors?

Yes - Sika’s arena/stadia solutions allow incorporation of decorative effects, signage or colour-zoning within the floor finish. For example the DecoDur product range offers coloured quartz, flake or granite-effect finishes while maintaining the technical performance required for high traffic and heavy loads.

How can flooring support hygiene in stadium bathrooms and changing rooms?

In these high-use wet zones, a seamless, non-porous floor covering with slip resistance is crucial. Sika’s systems provide these features, helping inhibit bacteria growth and simplifying cleaning. They guide clients through specification and installation to ensure hygiene and safety in showers, toilets and player change areas.

What flooring considerations are critical for arenas and stadia?

In arenas and stadia high footfall – and frequent use of heavy equipment – demand flooring systems that are extremely durable, slip-resistant and cost-effective to maintain. Sika highlight that flooring must withstand staging, fork-lift traffic and crowd movement, while also helping way-finding through integrated signage or flow-arrows.

Can I use my club colours for my floors?

Yes resin flooring can be tinted to almost any colour. Designs, demarcation and slip resistance requirements can all be met using Sika products, such as Sikafloor® DecoDur ES-26 Flake, Sika Comfortfloor PS-23. Terrazo floors can also be designed to meet clients colour requirements.

What type of floor can i use for a football stadium?

The type of floor you would need will depend on the area, for example external stands which are open to the elements will need to be waterproof, slip resistant, UV stable, aesthetic finish. Whereas internal areas would focus on aesthetics and slip resistance along with cleanability. Long term durability, ease of repair or re-topping also needs to be considered.

In which types of leisure and retail facilities are Sika flooring systems used?

Applications include bars & restaurants, leisure centres & gyms, cinemas, museums & galleries, large shops or shopping malls - all benefiting from the durable, design‑flexible flooring solutions from Sika. 

How easy is cleaning and maintenance of flooring in leisure and retail areas?

The flooring systems are designed for seamless application (no joints) and easy cleaning regimes, reducing downtime and maintenance cost in busy retail or leisure settings.

What are the indoor‑air‑quality and sustainability credentials of Sika’s retail flooring systems?

Sika’s systems deliver low VOC emissions and meet strict indoor air quality standards, making them suitable for public‑facing retail/leisure environments where air quality and hygiene are important.

Can the flooring be customised for brand identity and design in retail spaces?

Yes. Sika’s flooring ranges offer almost unlimited colour options, decorative effects and finishes - letting architects integrate branding, signage or way‑finding into the floor design for leisure and retail venues.

How do Sika flooring systems support heavy footfall and commercial traffic?

Sika’s commercial flooring solutions are engineered for high footfall, frequent loading and diverse use‑cases - resisting wear, impact and ensuring long‑term performance in dynamic spaces like retail stores and leisure centres.

What flooring system is best for retail and leisure environments?

In retail and leisure settings - such as shopping centres, cinemas, hotels and restaurants-floors need to combine aesthetic appeal, durability and high‑performance. Sika offers seamless, low‑VOC systems with full design freedom to match corporate colours and ambience.

What special considerations apply to ramps and exposed deck areas?

Ramps and exposed decks require flooring systems that handle high abrasion, impact, weather exposure and vertical movement (crack‑bridging). These areas typically demand waterproof, hardened and fast‑curing correct systems.

Can car park flooring systems be customised for aesthetics and user comfort?

Yes - the Sikafloor portfolio supports a range of colours, finishes and textures, allowing specification of bright, safe parking environments, including walkways and staircases that enhance the user experience.

How fast can a car park area be reinstated after applying a rapid‑curing flooring system?

For certain systems (e.g., rapid‑set or polyurea coatings) downtime is minimal, allowing traffic to return quickly after installation. This is especially important for refurbishments where closure time must be kept to a minimum.

What performance characteristics should a car park deck flooring system have?

The flooring system must resist heavy vehicular traffic, mechanical impact, abrasion, de‑icing salts, automotive fluids, and weather. It should also provide waterproofing, crack‑bridging, slip resistance and long‑term durability.

What types of car park flooring systems are available for new build and refurbishment projects?

Sikafloor offers complete flooring solutions for multi‑storey and underground car parks—covering top decks & exposed areas, intermediate decks, ground bearing slabs and ramps. These systems include primers, base coats, seal coats and full build‑ups designed for new build or refurbishment work.

How do you install Sika ComfortFloor PS‑22 and how fast can it be used?

Sika ComfortFloor PS‑22 is applied over a prepared, dry, and clean substrate. It cures quickly, allowing foot traffic within 16–24 hours and full functionality within 4 days. Installation must follow Sika guidelines to ensure optimal adhesion, durability, and seamless performance.

What colours and finishes are available for Sika ComfortFloor PS‑22?

The system offers a wide range of standard and custom colours, allowing architects and designers to create visually appealing spaces. It can also be overcoated for design updates, providing flexibility and maintaining a consistent, high-quality finish in commercial and residential interiors.

Is Sika ComfortFloor PS‑22 suitable for high‑traffic areas?

Yes. Sika ComfortFloor PS‑22 is engineered for commercial and public spaces with heavy foot traffic. It withstands castor chairs, rolling loads, and daily wear, making it perfect for offices, healthcare facilities, educational buildings, and shopping centres without compromising comfort or durability.

What are the key benefits of using Sika ComfortFloor PS 22?

The system offers low life‑cycle costs from good wear and scratch‑resistance. It contributes to good indoor air quality (low VOC emissions) and is designed for easy cleaning and maintenance. It is also available in standard and customised colours, and can be overcoated rather than disposed of at end‑of‑life. 

What is Sika ComfortFloor PS 22 and where is it used?

Sika ComfortFloor PS 22 is an elastic, self‑smoothing polyurethane flooring system designed for seamless interior applications requiring a soft under‑foot feel and high scratch/wear resistance. It is suitable for commercial/public buildings such as schools, hospitals, offices, shopping centres, residential areas and hotels.

What is the expected service life and maintenance profile of Sika Ucrete PU screeds?

With correct specification, installation and maintenance, Sika Ucrete PU screeds offer extended service life even under heavy load and aggressive conditions. Routine cleaning, inspection of high-traffic zones and appropriate repairs will help maximise lifespan, making them cost-effective over the long term.

How hygienic and safe are Sika Ucrete PU screed surfaces for food and pharmaceutical environments?

Sika Ucrete PU systems are non-tainting, certified food-safe, and hygienic. They can be cleaned to stainless steel standards, support HACCP protocols, and are suitable for environments where hygiene is critical such as food manufacture, beverage lines, and clean-processing facilities.

What substrate preparation and installation considerations are required for Sika Ucrete PU screeds?

A structurally sound, clean, and suitably cured concrete slab is essential before applying Sika Ucrete. Joints and cracks must be properly treated, and installation must be carried out by trained/licensed applicators to ensure full system performance and long service life.

What levels of temperature and chemical resistance do SIka Ucrete PU screeds provide?

Depending on the specific system, Sika Ucrete PU screeds can withstand continuous service temperatures up to +150 °C and resist strong acids, alkalis, oils and solvents. Their robust chemistry and physical properties ensure minimal degradation under demanding conditions.

In which industries and application areas are Sika Ucrete PU screeds used?

These screeds are widely used in food processing, beverage manufacture, dairy, pharmaceuticals, chemical plants and heavy engineering sectors. Their hygiene, chemical resistance and durability make them ideal for wet and dry process environments requiring high performance.

What makes Sika Ucrete PU screeds suitable for extreme industrial flooring environments?

Sika Ucrete PU screeds are built using a polyurethane resin-cement hybrid technology that offers exceptional resistance to aggressive chemicals, thermal shock and heavy mechanical impact. They provide long-term performance in harsh conditions, making them a proven choice for industries requiring durable flooring.

How long does a PMMA flooring system last?

When correctly specified, installed, and maintained, PMMA flooring systems offer long-term durability—often exceeding 10 years in demanding environments. Their robust chemical and mechanical resistance, combined with easy repair and recoating options, make them a sustainable, cost-effective solution for both refurbishment and new-build projects.

Are Sikafloor Pronto PMMA systems suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. Sikafloor Pronto PMMA systems perform exceptionally well outdoors thanks to their UV resistance, flexibility in temperature extremes, and ability to cure rapidly even in cold or humid conditions. They’re ideal for external applications such as car park decks, ramps, balconies, terraces, and pedestrian walkways.

How quickly can a Pronto PMMA floor be put into service?

One of the strengths of Pronto PMMA systems is their super-fast curing time, even at low temperatures, allowing rapid refurbishment and minimal downtime. The exact time to foot or vehicle traffic depends on the system and conditions, but the quick turnaround helps keep operations moving.

What are the key advantages of Sikafloor Pronto PMMA flooring?

Sikafloor Pronto PMMA systems deliver rapid application and curing, strong adhesion to hardened concrete, frost/de-icing salt resistance and are impervious to liquids while allowing water-vapour release. They also match thermal expansion of concrete and contain no solvent, which supports longevity and structural compatibility.

What are PMMA flooring systems and when should they be used?

PMMA (polymethyl-methacrylate) flooring systems are fast-curing, solvent-free resin floors that bond well to concrete and offer excellent mechanical and chemical resistance. They are ideal for refurbishment projects, high-traffic commercial areas, underground car parks, food processing zones or any space requiring quick turnaround and durable performance.

Can decorative resin flooring include logos or graphics?

Yes. Sika’s decorative systems allow full design customisation, including brand colours, logos, and graphics. Using advanced pigments and application techniques, these bespoke floors combine creativity and performance, ideal for showcasing corporate identity in retail, hospitality, or commercial environments.

How durable and easy to maintain are decorative resin floors?

Decorative resin floors are highly durable, resistant to wear, chemicals, and impact. They retain appearance with simple cleaning—regular sweeping, mild detergent washing, and occasional top-coating where required. With proper care, Sika systems offer long-term, cost-effective flooring solutions combining function and beauty.

How should a decorative resin floor be prepared?

Proper preparation ensures lasting performance. Concrete substrates must be clean, dry, level, and structurally sound. Priming, moisture checks, and repairs may be required before application. Sika provides detailed system guidance to achieve a seamless decorative finish with optimal adhesion and durability.

Where can decorative resin flooring be used?

Decorative resin flooring is perfect for commercial spaces, retail, leisure, healthcare, and education environments. Combining aesthetic appeal with durability and hygiene, Sika’s systems deliver high performance under heavy traffic while allowing full design flexibility through a range of colours and finishes.

What types of finishes are available in decorative flooring?

Sika decorative flooring offers almost unlimited colour options, including solid tones, flake systems, and quartz or granite effects. With a range of textures and gloss levels, these floors combine creativity and performance—ideal for creating bespoke, high-quality finishes in commercial, retail, or public environments.

What are the maintenance and service-life expectations for heavy-duty warehouse flooring?

With proper specification and installation in a warehouse setting, high-quality flooring systems offer many years of reliable performance. Routine cleaning, periodic inspection of high-load zones, and timely repairs of damage help maximise service life and minimise disruption.

Can warehouse flooring systems support heavy machinery and forklifts long-term?

Yes. Sika’s industrial flooring systems are engineered to handle constant heavy traffic, large equipment loading, vehicle movements and palletised storage operations while maintaining an even surface and minimal downtime.

What qualities should a warehouse floor have to cope with logistics operations?

A warehouse floor must resist abrasion, impact, high pedestrian & vehicular traffic, mechanical wear, chemical exposure and allow efficient cleaning. Sika emphasises these attributes as essential for storage and distribution facilities

How does the substrate preparation affect warehouse floor performance?

For optimal durability, the concrete floor slab must be structurally sound, levelled, clean and moisture-controlled before applying a high-performance flooring system. Poor preparation can lead to premature wear, cracking or adhesion failure in heavy use environments. 

What types of flooring systems are suitable for warehouse and storage environments?

Warehousing & storage spaces demand flooring systems that handle heavy traffic, impact from forklifts and pallets, and long-term durability. Sikafloor® systems such as epoxy, polyurethane and cementitious finishes are designed for this environment — enabling seamless, robust surfaces that meet logistic facility demands.

Can you recommend the best product for a warehouse floor?

Epoxy resin flooring products are ideal for a warehouse environment - combining durability, chemical resistance, and suitability for heavy foot and vehicle traffic.

How can I waterproof the top deck of my car park with a hard-wearing, trafficable coating?

To waterproof a car park top deck, prepare the concrete, prime, and apply a trafficable membrane. Sikafloor® Pronto RB-58 is ideal: a fast-curing, crack bridging, UV-resistant, and hard-wearing system. It provides excellent waterproofing, abrasion resistance, and slip resistance, with a durable finish that withstands heavy vehicle traffic and harsh weather exposure.

What is Sikafloor® Pronto RB-58 and its primary characteristics?

Sikafloor® Pronto RB-58 is a slip-resistant, fast-curing, highly crack-bridging, waterproofing, colored floor covering based on reactive acrylic resins. It offers dynamic crack bridging up to 0.5mm (class B 4.2 at -20°C) and is waterproof.

Where is Sikafloor® Pronto RB-58 typically used?

It is suitable for indoor and outdoor trafficable, slip-resistant wearing layers, particularly for concrete and asphalt multi-storey and underground car-parks, top and intermediate decks, turning areas, and ramps.

What is the appearance of Sikafloor® Pronto RB-58 once applied?

Sikafloor® Pronto RB-58 provides a slip-resistant semi-gloss finish. It is available in various seal/top coat colors such as ~RAL 3003, RAL 5010, RAL 6010, RAL7011, RAL7032, and RAL7037.

How quickly can the applied Sikafloor® Pronto RB-58 be returned to use?

The product allows for very fast return to use. For foot traffic, it can be ready in approximately 30-50 minutes, and for full traffic, it can be ready in approximately 1-2 hours, depending on the temperature.

What are the advantages of using Sikafloor® Pronto RB-58?

Its advantages include very fast curing even at low temperatures, good abrasion resistance, good mechanical and chemical resistance, and it is solvent-free. It is also suitable for concrete and asphalt surfaces with special treatment.

What levelling screed can I use for an industrial unit?

Sikafloor® Level-30 is a high-performance levelling screed solution for industrial units. It creates a durable, smooth base layer 4–30 mm thick, ready for epoxy or polyurethane finishes. Fast-setting, walkable in hours, and resistant to freeze–thaw and shrinkage, it ensures quick turnaround and long-term stability—ideal where heavy traffic and robust resin topcoats are required.

What is Sikafloor® Level-30 and its primary application?

Sikafloor® Level-30 is a high-performance, self-levelling, and fast-drying cementitious screed. It is primarily used to level or smooth screeds and concrete floors at thicknesses between 4–30mm in a single working step, suitable for both interior and exterior floors.

Can Sikafloor® Level-30 be used in industrial settings?

Yes, Sikafloor® Level-30 can be used as a screed for industrial service conditions when sealed with a PU or EP resin top coat, capable of handling medium to high loads, including heavy traffic and forklift pallet trucks with impact load.

What is the required waiting time before overcoating Sikafloor® Level-30?

The waiting time before overcoating depends on the type of covering and layer thickness. For impermeable or moisture-sensitive coatings, it's 24 hours for ≤ 15mm thickness and 48 hours for ≤ 30mm. For ceramic coverings, it's 24 hours for ≤ 30mm thickness. Always ensure the moisture content has achieved the required value for the coating product

Is Sikafloor® Level-30 compatible with underfloor heating systems?

Yes, Sikafloor® Level-30 is suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.

What are the key advantages of Sikafloor® Level-30?

Its advantages include being self-smoothing and highly fluid, easy to apply by pump or manually, low shrinkage, good workability and joint healing, fast setting and drying (3-4 hours walk-on time), good surface appearance and hardness, excellent freeze-thaw salt resistance, and being casein and formaldehyde-free.

What is the best resin flooring?

The best resin flooring depends on your needs, but Sika’s Sikafloor® Epoxy range is ideal for heavy-duty industrial areas, offering excellent durability, chemical resistance, and hygiene. Suitable for cleanrooms, factories, and warehouses, it provides a seamless, easy-to-clean surface with aesthetic flexibility. Other Sika systems include PU and MMA for specialised applications.

Where can I use resin flooring?

Resin flooring is ideal for food plants, pharmaceuticals, warehouses, hospitals, cleanrooms, and commercial spaces. It provides a seamless, hygienic, durable finish with resistance to chemicals, impact, and wear.

Suitable for cold stores, kitchens, car parks, and labs, it ensures safety, easy cleaning, and long service life. Sika offers a wide range of epoxy resin solutions across multiple sectors.

What are the benifits of resin flooring?

Resin flooring is ideal for food plants, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, cleanrooms, warehouses, and commercial spaces. It provides a seamless, durable, and hygienic finish resistant to chemicals, impact, and wear. Perfect for kitchens, cold stores, car parks, and labs, it ensures safety, easy cleaning, and long service life. Sika offers a wide range of epoxy resin solutions to meet these needs.

Which SIka Epoxy Resin should I use?

For general industrial floors, Sikafloor®-264 Plus offers excellent durability and chemical resistance. In heavy-duty or sensitive environments, Sikafloor®-262 AS N provides durable anti-static protection. All systems are seamless, hygienic, and long-lasting, ensuring reliable performance across a variety of industrial and commercial applications in the UK.

Which SIka Epoxy floor should I use in my warehouse

For general warehouse use, go with Sikafloor®‑2640 — a tough, seamless epoxy coating offering excellent abrasion and chemical resistance. If your warehouse has special requirements such as anti‑static performance, choose Sikafloor®‑262 AS N, which provides durable anti‑static protection for high‑spec areas.

What are the main benefits of epoxy resin flooring compared to traditional concrete or tiles?

Epoxy resin floors provide a seamless, durable, and hygienic surface. They are highly resistant to wear, chemicals, and impact, making them longer lasting and easier to maintain than traditional flooring options.

Which Sika Epoxy Resin system is best suited for warehouses or heavy industrial use?

Sikafloor®-91 and Sikafloor®-2640 are ideal choices. Sikafloor-91 is a high-strength epoxy mortar screed offering exceptional abrasion and impact resistance. Sikafloor-2640 is a tough, fast-curing epoxy coating providing durable, seamless protection for warehouses, workshops, and manufacturing areas exposed to heavy traffic and mechanical wear.

Are Sika Epoxy floors resistant to chemicals, abrasion, and forklift traffic?

Yes. Sika epoxy resin systems are designed to withstand heavy traffic, abrasion, and exposure to chemicals, making them suitable for demanding industrial environments.

How long does Sika Epoxy Resin flooring last, and what maintenance is required?

With proper installation and maintenance, Sika epoxy resin floors can last 10–20 years. Regular cleaning and periodic inspections are recommended to maintain performance and appearance.

Can Sika Epoxy flooring be customised for slip resistance, colours, or anti-static requirements?

Yes. Sika epoxy floors can be tailored with different slip-resistant finishes, a wide range of colours, and specialist properties such as electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.

What are the key considerations for data centre flooring?

For a data centre, the floor must be durable, level, antistatic, and easy to clean to protect sensitive IT equipment. MultiDur ES‑55 ESD is an excellent solution: a seamless, electrostatic-dissipative resin system providing high mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and reliable ESD control, creating a safe, smooth, and hard-wearing surface suitable for continuous traffic and heavy equipment.

What flooring systems does Sika offer for data‑centre environments?

Sika provides specialised flooring systems designed for data‑centres, including the Sikafloor ESD range for electrostatic control, epoxy and polyurethane resin floors for heavy traffic and mechanical resilience, and concrete sealers or dry‑shake hardeners embedded in new slabs to deliver dust‑free, durable surfaces.

Why is electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection in floors important for data centres?

In data‑centres the risk of loss or damage to sensitive equipment from static is high. Sika’s Sikafloor ESD systems offer low‑surface‑resistance, seamless coverage and are engineered specifically for server halls and areas with electronics. They help maintain personnel grounding and protect critical infrastructure, while supporting clean‑room like requirements.

How do Sika’s flooring solutions support speed and efficiency in data‑centre builds?

Sika’s flooring solutions—such as dry‑shake hardeners applied during casting or resin systems that cure rapidly—help reduce installation time and downtime. This accelerates commissioning of mission‑critical spaces while delivering durable, easy‑maintenance surfaces. The emphasis on fast return‑to‑service suits data‑centre construction demands.

What performance characteristics should be considered when specifying floors for data centres?

Key criteria include: load bearing for heavy equipment or racks, abrasion and impact resistance, dust‑free finish, low‑VOC and easy‑clean properties, static control (for ESD systems), minimal maintenance requirements and compatibility with raised‑floor systems. Sika recommends selecting systems tailored to each area's traffic, environment and equipment.

How do Sika flooring systems contribute to sustainability and lifecycle costs in data‑centres?

Sika flooring systems can contribute to extended service life, lower maintenance frequency and reduced material waste. For example, dust‑free, hard‑wearing floor surfaces reduce clean‑up and replacements. Sika’s portfolio emphasises low‑VOC emissions and compatibility with sustainable concrete technologies, helping data centres meet lifecycle‑cost and environmental‑impact targets.

I'm designing a university, what options are available for flooring with sustainability in mind?

Sika ComfortFloor® is a seamless, low-VOC polyurethane flooring ideal for universities. It provides durability, hygiene, and slip resistance, while offering acoustic dampening and comfort underfoot to reduce fatigue in busy spaces. Certified for indoor air quality and supporting BREEAM/LEED, it suits corridors, libraries, classrooms, and cafeterias—delivering a sustainable, quiet, and student-friendly flooring solution.

What flooring should be specified for classrooms and lecture theatres?

Floors in classrooms and lecture theatres must be durable, safe and welcoming. The systems from Sika ComfortFloor and similar ranges offer seamless, low‑VOC resin finishes that support healthy indoor air quality, are easy to clean and maintain, and come in wide colour palettes suited to educational environments.

How should corridors and high foot‑traffic areas in schools be treated?

Corridors experience constant use and need flooring that handles heavy footfall, offers slip resistance, and helps reduce noise impact. Sika’s flooring systems can reduce impact noise, incorporate passive signage zones, and are built for long‑term durability and lower maintenance.

What are the flooring requirements for wet areas like toilets and changing rooms in schools?

In wet areas within educational buildings the flooring must be hygienic, seamless, slip‑resistant (meeting a pendulum result of a minimum 36 with a 4 S rubber pad), and easy to clean. Sika provides flooring solutions that exceed these standards and are designed for high‑usage, wet‑traffic environments.

Why is color and design important in school floor finishes?

Colour and design in school flooring influence students’ mood, engagement and behaviour. Using warm tones in early years and calmer hues for older students supports learning and focus. Sika’s design‑capable systems like ComfortFloor allow incorporation of school colours, logos or motifs while delivering high performance.

What flooring characteristics should be prioritised when specifying for educational settings?

For education facilities the ideal flooring should be abrasion‑ and impact‑resistant, easy to clean, hygienic, low in VOC, slip‑resistant, seamless and visually adaptable. The specification must align with operational needs, substrate conditions, finishing, maintenance cycles and health‑&‑safety standards so the floor supports both use and well‑being.

I need a chemically resistant and slip resistant floor system, what can i use

Sika Ucrete DP10 is a heavy-duty, 6 mm polyurethane-cement screed with a defined textured profile. It delivers chemical and heat resistance while offering a slip rating of R11 and a PTV of 45–50 (wet). Designed for demanding environments like food processing, it balances traction with durability-making it a strong step-up if you require improved slip performance.

What is Sika® Ucrete® DP10 6 mm?

Sika® Ucrete® DP10 6 mm is a heavy-duty, 6 mm polyurethane flooring system with a defined profile for slip resistance. It provides very good resistance to aggressive chemicals, heavy impact, and high temperatures.

What are the typical application areas for Sika® Ucrete® DP10 6 mm?

This product is used in wet and dry process areas, including food and beverage facilities, pharmaceutical facilities, and chemical and processing facilities.

What are the key advantages of Sika® Ucrete® DP10 6 mm?

Advantages include expert installation, suitability for application on 7-day-old concrete and 3-day-old polymer screed, resistance to bacterial or mould growth, very good mechanical resistance, impermeability to liquids, very good temperature resistance, and resistance to staining from various chemicals and food industry products.

Is Sika® Ucrete® DP10 6 mm resistant to bacterial growth?

Yes, Sika® Ucrete® DP10 6 mm is resistant to bacterial or mould growth, making it suitable for hygienic environments.

How soon can the floor be returned to service after applying Sika® Ucrete® DP10 6 mm?

The floor can typically be returned to service after 24 hours, though this time may vary depending on ambient and substrate conditions.

What is Sika® Ucrete® UD 200 and its key characteristics?

Sika® Ucrete® UD 200 is a hygienic, slip-resistant, heavy-duty polyurethane floor screed. It offers very good resistance to aggressive chemicals, heavy impact, and temperatures up to +150 °C.

Where is Sika® Ucrete® UD 200 typically used?

Sika® Ucrete® UD 200 is used as a wearing layer screed in Sika® Ucrete® flooring systems, particularly in wet and dry process areas such as food and beverage facilities, pharmaceutical facilities, chemical and processing facilities, manufacturing facilities, and workshops.

What are the main advantages of using Sika® Ucrete® UD 200?

Key advantages include expert installation, resistance to bacterial or mould growth, suitability for application on 7-day-old concrete and 3-day-old polymer screed, very good resistance to chemicals and mechanical impact, impermeability to liquids, non-tainting properties, low VOC emissions, and tolerance to substrates with high moisture content.

Can Sika® Ucrete® UD 200 be installed quickly?

Yes, Sika® Ucrete® UD 200 can be accelerated with Sika® Ucrete® Accelerator for fast installation within a 12-hour window, allowing for quicker return to service.

What colors are available for Sika® Ucrete® UD 200?

Sika® Ucrete® UD 200 is available in a range of cured colors including Red, Orange, Yellow, Bright Yellow, Cream, Grey, Light Grey, Green, Light Green, Green/Brown, and Blue.

What is an anti‑static or ESD flooring system?

An anti‑static or ESD flooring system is a resin‑based floor finish engineered to control and safely dissipate electrostatic charge. In industrial and technical flooring environments, a normal concrete floor can allow static to build up, which may discharge unpredictably - causing damage to electronics or creating a spark in explosive atmospheres.

Why do you need an ESD floor in flooring applications?

ESD floors are required in areas where sensitive equipment or volatile substances are present. A person walking on a normal floor may accumulate charge, then discharge it via a spark. Such sparks can damage microelectronics or ignite explosive atmospheres. So high‑performance floors that dissipate this charge protect both equipment and people.

What are the key features of Sikafloor ESD flooring for floors?

Sikafloor ESD systems deliver seamless, low‑VOC finishes with defined resistance to ground (R₉ < 10⁹ Ω typical), body‑voltage generation under 100 V, good mechanical and chemical resistance, and earthing points integrated into the system.

What flooring environments are suitable for ESD systems?

These flooring systems are ideal for interior applications in electronics manufacturing, data centres, clean rooms, pharmaceutical production, automotive assembly, and any setting where electrostatic discharge could harm equipment or trigger risk. They are not for exterior use.

How do you select and specify an anti‑static / ESD floor system?

Selecting the right floor system means assessing traffic type, equipment sensitivity, required body‑voltage limits, earthing‑point density, substrate condition, ambient humidity and cleaning regime. Specify agreed performance values (resistance, body voltage), ensure correct earthing kit, use a trusted applicator, and check system build‑up to match the project’s industrial flooring demands.

What is polyurethane flooring?

Polyurethane flooring is a seamless, heavy‑duty resin finish using polyurethane (PU) chemistry. It offers durability, flexibility and aesthetic customisation and is suitable for both industrial and commercial floors. Sika’s systems are designed to meet hygiene and high‑traffic standards while providing a strong, attractive finish.

What are the main benefits of polyurethane flooring?

Key benefits include crack‑bridging toughness, UV‑stability, excellent slip resistance, seamless hygiene‑friendly surfaces and acoustic impact reduction. These advantages make PU floors ideal where durability, aesthetics and cleanability matter-such as production areas, commercial spaces and high‑foot‑traffic public zones.

Where should polyurethane flooring be used?

Use PU flooring where you need durable and decorative surfaces: in industrial zones (warehouses, logistics, clean‑rooms), commercial public spaces (retail, showrooms), or infrastructural areas (car parks, ramps). Sika’s portfolio addresses both standard traffic and heavy‑duty load and movement conditions.

What performance characteristics should be checked when specifying polyurethane flooring?

When specifying, consider substrate movement tolerance (crack‑bridging), load and abrasion resistance, chemical and UV stability, slip rating and hygiene‑compliance. Also verify finish aesthetic options, colour stability and maintenance‑ease to ensure the floor meets both functional and visual demands.

How do installation and maintenance of PU flooring typically work?

Installation involves substrate preparation, priming, polyurethane coating application and curing. Many systems are self‑levelling and designed for ease of finishing. Once cured, floors are low‑maintenance, seamless and easy to clean, helping reduce lifecycle cost while maintaining performance and appearance.

What is Sikafloor MultiDur EB‑10?

Sikafloor MultiDur EB‑10 is a slip‑resistant, rigid, coloured epoxy flooring system designed for demanding environments. It is based on epoxy resin, complies with OS 8 German standards, and provides a durable gloss finish that resists mechanical and chemical stress, making it suitable for heavy traffic floors such as car parks, workshops, and ramps.

What applications is MultiDur EB‑10 suited for?

This flooring system is appropriate for concrete and cementitious screeds with normal to medium‑heavy wear. Typical settings include multi‑storey and underground car parks, loading ramps, garages, storage halls, assembly areas, and wet process zones in food & beverage production.

What are the key performance characteristics of this epoxy floor system?

Key attributes include slip resistance (rated to R11‑V4 or R12‑V6 depending on broadcast), chemical and mechanical durability, waterproofing capability, slick gloss appearance, and easy to clean surface. It supports interior and exterior usage on suitable substrates.

What is the typical system structure and thickness for MultiDur EB‑10?

The system structure varies depending on traffic and wear but often comprises a scratch or primer coat, quartz sand broadcast, and a wearing top coat. Nominal thickness is around 2‑3 mm for typical use, extending to 5‑6 mm in more demanding scenarios.

What installation and substrate‑preparation considerations should be observed?

Ensure substrate moisture is ≤ 4 % pbw, ambient and substrate temperatures are between +10 °C and +30 °C, and the surface is free of rising moisture. Overcoating intervals vary (e.g., 12–24 hours at +20 °C). Protect freshly applied floors from damp or condensation for at least 24 hours to prevent finish defects.

What is DecoDur EB‑26 Quartz?

DecoDur EB‑26 Quartz is a decorative coloured quartz broadcast epoxy flooring system designed for indoor use. It’s low in volatile organic compounds (VOC), features a slip‑resistant finish (R11 rating), and is engineered for good mechanical and abrasion resistance - ideal for commercial, retail or high‑footfall areas.

Where is DecoDur EB‑26 Quartz suitable for installation?

This flooring system is suitable for interior applications such as retail spaces, shopping malls, airports, transport hubs and other commercial/pedestrian heavy zones. It is intended for experienced flooring contractors and should be used on appropriate substrates without rising moisture.

What are the key performance attributes of this system?

Key features include: decorative appearance with coloured quartz broadcast, a nominal thickness of approx. 2‑3 mm, slip resistance rated R11, fire reaction classification Bfl‑S1 in accordance with EN 13501‑1, and chemical/mechanical resistance appropriate for such flooring environments.

What should be considered regarding maintenance and limitations?

Ensure substrate preparation is correct: avoid substrates with rising moisture, protect the freshly applied floor from dampness or condensation for at least 24 hours, and apply products from the same batch for colour consistency. For cleaning, adhere to the manufacturer’s cleaning regime. Underfloor heating or high point loads in high temperature may cause imprinting.

Why choose Sikafloor DecoDur EB‑26 Quartz for commercial and retail flooring?

Sikafloor DecoDur EB‑26 Quartz provides a decorative, slip‑resistant epoxy floor that combines aesthetics with durability. Ideal for high‑footfall commercial and retail spaces, it offers low‑VOC, hygienic, and easy-to-clean surfaces. Its quartz broadcast system ensures long-lasting abrasion and chemical resistance while enhancing visual appeal, supporting both safety and design goals in busy public areas.

What special flooring requirements apply in airport terminal and departure‑gate areas?

Terminal flooring must cope with extremely high footfall, baggage cart loads, rolling traffic and constant 24/7 use, while being slip‑resistant, fire‑compliant, waterproof and designed for ease of cleaning. Sika’s airport systems are tailored for comfort, durability and aesthetics in public passenger zones.

What are the key considerations when specifying flooring for aircraft hangars or aerospace maintenance zones?

Hangars and aerospace zones require flooring that handles heavy loads, wheeled equipment, fuel‑spills, chemical exposures, abrasion and impact. Such spaces also benefit from anti‑static or conductive properties and seamless finishes to facilitate maintenance and hygiene. Sika addresses these demands with robust resin systems.

How does Sika support both aesthetics and performance in airport flooring systems?

Sika flooring systems merge design flexibility (wide colour palettes, seamless finishes) with high performance attributes—durability, safety, easy maintenance. These floors enhance passenger experience and still meet rigorous performance criteria for public and operational airport areas.

Why choose a seamless resin flooring system for airport and aerospace applications?

Seamless resin floors eliminate joints that trap dirt or disrupt airflow, improve cleanliness, reduce maintenance downtime, and resist abrasion and chemical assault. In airports, where hygiene, continuous use and aesthetics matter, such systems provide long‑term value. Sika emphasises seamless coatings in its airport flooring portfolio.

What regulatory and lifecycle cost factors are important for airport flooring design?

Airport flooring must satisfy fire‑proofing, slip resistance, waterproofing and durability standards. Lifecycle cost is key: minimal maintenance, reduced downtime and long service life matter for 24/7 operations. Sika’s solutions emphasise low maintenance and long‑term performance to help achieve these outcomes.

What is the best resin flooring?

The best resin flooring depends on your needs, but Sika’s Sikafloor® Epoxy range is ideal for heavy-duty industrial areas, offering excellent durability, chemical resistance, and hygiene. Suitable for cleanrooms, factories, and warehouses, it provides a seamless, easy-to-clean surface with aesthetic flexibility. Other Sika systems include PU and MMA for specialised applications.

Where can I use resin flooring ?

Resin flooring is ideal for food plants, pharmaceuticals, warehouses, hospitals, cleanrooms, and commercial spaces. It provides a seamless, hygienic, durable finish with resistance to chemicals, impact, and wear. Suitable for cold stores, kitchens, car parks, and labs, it ensures safety, easy cleaning, and long service life. Sika offers a wide range of epoxy resin solutions across multiple sectors.

What are the benifits of resin flooring?

Resin flooring is ideal for food plants, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, cleanrooms, warehouses, and commercial spaces. It provides a seamless, durable, and hygienic finish resistant to chemicals, impact, and wear. Perfect for kitchens, cold stores, car parks, and labs, it ensures safety, easy cleaning, and long service life. Sika offers a wide range of epoxy resin solutions to meet these needs.

Which SIka Epoxy Resin Should I use?

For general industrial floors, Sikafloor®-264 Plus offers excellent durability and chemical resistance. In heavy-duty or sensitive environments, Sikafloor®-262 AS N provides durable anti-static protection. All systems are seamless, hygienic, and long-lasting, ensuring reliable performance across a variety of industrial and commercial applications in the UK.

which SIka Epoxy floor should I use in my warehouse?

For general warehouse use, go with Sikafloor®‑2640 — a tough, seamless epoxy coating offering excellent abrasion and chemical resistance. If your warehouse has special requirements such as anti‑static performance, choose Sikafloor®‑262 AS N, which provides durable anti‑static protection for high‑spec areas.

What are the main benefits of epoxy resin flooring compared to traditional concrete or tiles?

Epoxy resin floors provide a seamless, durable, and hygienic surface. They are highly resistant to wear, chemicals, and impact, making them longer-lasting and easier to maintain than traditional flooring options.

Which Sika epoxy resin system is best suited for warehouses or heavy industrial use?

Sikafloor®-91 and Sikafloor®-2640 are ideal choices. Sikafloor-91 is a high-strength epoxy mortar screed offering exceptional abrasion and impact resistance. Sikafloor-2640 is a tough, fast-curing epoxy coating providing durable, seamless protection for warehouses, workshops, and manufacturing areas exposed to heavy traffic and mechanical wear.

Are Sika epoxy floors resistant to chemicals, abrasion, and forklift traffic?

Yes. Sika epoxy resin systems are designed to withstand heavy traffic, abrasion, and exposure to chemicals, making them suitable for demanding industrial environments.

How long does Sika epoxy resin flooring last, and what maintenance is required?

With proper installation and maintenance, Sika epoxy resin floors can last 10–20 years. Regular cleaning and periodic inspections are recommended to maintain performance and appearance.

Can Sika epoxy flooring be customised for slip resistance, colours, or anti-static requirements?

Yes. Sika epoxy floors can be tailored with different slip-resistant finishes, a wide range of colours, and specialist properties such as electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.

What is polyurea flooring and how does it differ from epoxy or polyurethane?

Polyurea flooring is a high-performance, fast-curing coating system applied to concrete surfaces. It offers exceptional durability, chemical resistance, and flexibility, making it ideal for car park applications. Sika's Sikafloor® OneShot UV systems are designed for quick refurbishment, allowing for rapid application and curing.

What are the key advantages of polyurea flooring?

This flooring offers extremely fast return‑to‑service, high durability (abrasion & wear resistance), crack‑bridging capability, and slip resistance. The Sika system boasts short downtimes, fewer material layers, and long service life—ideal for car parks, ramps, decks and exposed concrete.

. In what applications is polyurea flooring most suitable?

Polyurea flooring is particularly suited for demanding infrastructure like top decks and exposed parking structures, intermediate decks, ground bearing slabs, ramps, walkways and staircases. The speed of application makes it ideal for refurbishment projects with limited downtime.

What performance characteristics should one check when specifying polyurea flooring?

When specifying, check for attributes like wear resistance, crack bridging, flexibility, slip resistance, UV stability, substrate adhesion and downtime requirements. A high‑performance system will deliver long service life, minimal maintenance and maintain structural integrity under traffic and environmental stress.

What are Dry Shake Hardeners, and how do they work?

Contractors and clients often ask what dry shake hardeners are and how they work. Defined by Sika as factory-blended mixes of cementitious binders, aggregates, admixtures, and pigments, they are broadcast onto fresh concrete. Activated by surface water, the cement hydrates, consuming moisture and densifying the finish. This creates a monolithic, hard, abrasion-resistant topping that enhances durability and performance.

What are the benefits of using Dry Shake Hardeners?

Durability & abrasion resistance - ideal for high-traffic industrial floors. Dust-proofing & low permeability - reducing maintenance and damage from oils or chemicals. Cost-effectiveness - efficient price-performance, faster installation and long lifecycle Sika UKsika.com.  Improved safety and aesthetics - slip resistance, color options, even brightness enhancement

Which Sika Dry Shake or Curing Agent products are available and what distinguishes them?

Sikafloor®-1 MetalTop – metallic aggregates, highest wear resistance, non-corroding, ideal for heavy-duty and prestige environments. Sikafloor®-2 SynTop – non-metallic aggregates, very high wear resistance and impact resistance, colored options, great for warehouses, airports, malls. Sikafloor®-3 QuartzTop – quartz mineral aggregates, medium wear resistance, cost-effective, dustproof, simple cleaning - suitable for public and light-industrial area. Sikafloor® ProSeal-12 – solvent-based curing and sealing compound for fresh or hardened concrete, enhances abrasion resistance and moisture retention

When and how should dry shake hardeners be applied?

Apply dry shake hardeners to fresh, workable concrete after placement. Broadcast the powder evenly, then power-float or trowel it in until fully integrated with bleed water. The surface develops strength within hours, allowing light traffic in 24 hours and full service in a few days. Correct timing ensures a tough, monolithic finish.

How do I choose between dry shakes and curing agents?

Choose based on traffic, wear, and floor function. Dry shakes suit heavy-duty areas requiring abrasion resistance, impact protection, and aesthetics. Curing agents are sufficient when moisture retention or surface sealing is the main goal. Consider concrete mix, bleed water, finishing method, and desired colour or texture to select the optimal product.

What are best practices for curing and maintenance for Dryshakes?

Ensure proper timing, spreading, and floating when applying products. Protect floors from early traffic until strength develops. Maintain surfaces by regular cleaning and removing contaminants. Use experienced contractors for optimal application. For sealed floors, follow product-specific guidelines for resealing or upkeep to maintain durability, performance, and appearance over the long term.

What is Sika Ucrete HF 100 RT?

Sika Ucrete HF 100 RT is a 9 mm flow‑applied, lightly textured heavy‑duty polyurethane screed designed for rapid installation in demanding environments. It serves as the wearing layer in Sika Ucrete flooring systems and is formulated for wet or dry process areas in food, pharmaceutical, chemical and manufacturing facilities.

What advantages does HF 100 RT deliver for floor performance?

Key benefits include fast installation, excellent chemical and mechanical resistance, impermeability to liquids, suitability for application on 7‑day‑old concrete, low VOC emissions, bacterial and mould resistance and thermal expansion properties aligned to concrete. These features ensure long‑term durability in harsh industrial settings.

Where should this flooring system be used?

Sika Ucrete HF 100 RT is ideal for large, fast‑track new builds or refurbishments requiring robust floor performance. Typical sectors include food & beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, chemical plants, manufacturing workshops-any facility that demands hygienic, high‑durability industrial flooring with minimal downtime.

 What specification details and installation criteria apply?

The system structure comprises a primer (Sika Ucrete PSC) and the 9 mm HF 100 RT wearing layer at approximately 19‑22 kg/m². Floor return to traffic can occur in 16‑24 hours at +8 °C substrate temperature, with service temperature range from –40 °C to +120 °C. Slip resistance is R10 (flow) / R11 (trowel) in wet conditions.

What standards and certifications support this product?

HF 100 RT is reaction‑to‑fire classified as Bfl‑s1 (EN 13501‑1), and meets EN 13813 for synthetic resin screeds. It has HACCP suitability for food and beverage facilities, Halal certification and Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification for low VOC emissions. Sustainability is supported via an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

Where is PS‑24 best applied?

PS‑24 is suited for indoor environments such as healthcare facilities, educational buildings (schools & universities), leisure and cultural spaces (museums, libraries), retail lobbies and other public or commercial interiors seeking a premium decorative floor. 

What specification and performance details are important for this floor system?

Key specifications include low VOC emissions for indoor air quality compliance, UV‑resistance, seamless application, and a nominal thickness (typically around 2‑3 mm) for decorative use. It also has fire behaviour classification in accordance with EN 13501‑1.

What is Sikafloor Antislip Agent?

Sikafloor Antislip Agent is a fine‑grained polypropylene additive designed to be mixed into Sikafloor epoxy or polyurethane sealers to enhance slip resistance. It provides an abrasion‑resistant texture and mutes glossy surfaces, giving a safer finish in commercial or industrial flooring systems.

How is the Antislip Agent used in flooring applications?

The agent is stirred into the selected Sikafloor products typically at a dosage of 2‑4 % by weight. Once mixed, the sealer is applied as usual, and the added granules create a textured anti‑slip surface when the coating cures.

What are the key benefits of using this additive in floor coatings?

Benefits include improved slip resistance (enhanced surface safety), abrasion resistance for durability, and reduction of gloss on high‑shine coatings — which can help reduce glare and improve aesthetics in flooring systems.

Which sealing systems is the Antislip Agent compatible with?

The additive is compatible with various Sikafloor EP (epoxy) and PU (polyurethane) sealers. It’s an optional yet valuable system component when specifying floor finishes where slip risk must be mitigated.

What storage and usage considerations apply?

The agent comes in 200 g bags (carton of 50 bags), has a shelf life of 60 months in unopened original packaging, and must be stored between +5 °C and +30 °C in a cool, dry place. Proper mixing within the sealer is required for optimal performance.

What is Sika ComfortFloor PS‑24?

Sika ComfortFloor PS‑24 is a seamless, self‑smoothing polyurethane (PU) flooring system designed for indoor use. It features a UV‑resistant, elastic finish and is low in VOC emissions, making it suitable for environments where design, comfort underfoot and aesthetics matter.

What are the key benefits of using PS‑24 for flooring?

The system offers soft footfall comfort, a seamless appearance with optional decorative colour flakes, good crack‑bridging capability, low odour and easy maintenance. It is ideal for interiors with high design standards and comfort requirements.

What installation and maintenance considerations should be known?

Installation should be carried out by experienced professionals. Substrate preparation, appropriate primer (e.g., Sikafloor®‑150/-151), controlled environmental conditions and correct application thickness are critical. Maintenance is simplified by the seamless finish which resists dirt build‑up and allows easy cleaning.

What is Sikafloor MultiDur ES‑24 ECF?

Sikafloor MultiDur ES‑24 ECF is a decorative and protective self‑smoothing electrostatic conductive epoxy flooring system designed for concrete or cement screeds with normal to medium‑heavy wear. It delivers a conductive finish while offering good chemical and mechanical resistance in sensitive and high‑risk industrial areas.

In which settings is this flooring system best suited?

This system is ideal for environments with sensitive electronic equipment and where charge dissipation is critical—such as electronics manufacturing, automotive production, computer rooms, battery‑charging zones, aircraft hangars and warehouse storage facilities.

What are the key performance features of MultiDur ES‑24 ECF?

Notable features include: electrostatic conductivity (resistance to ground typically < 10⁹ Ω), excellent chemical and mechanical resistance, liquid‑proof finish, semi‑gloss surface, low VOC emissions for indoor air quality, and optional slip‑resistant surface.

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What is the typical system build‑up and thickness for this conductive floor?

Typical build‑up: (1) Primer + earthing kit, (2) Conductive primer (e.g., Sikafloor‑220 W Conductive), (3) Conductive final coating (e.g., Sikafloor‑262 AS N filled). Nominal thickness approx. 1.0 – 1.5 mm.

What specification and installation considerations should be checked?

Important considerations include: substrate must be dry (moisture < 4 % pbw), ambient and substrate temperature +10°C to +30°C, protection from condensation during curing, earthing points required (min 2 per room), and strict adherence to the system configuration to maintain conductivity.

What are the key requirements for pharmaceutical flooring?

Pharmaceutical floors must be seamless, chemically resistant, low in VOCs, and easy to clean. They need to withstand disinfectants, acids, and heavy traffic, while maintaining hygienic standards. Sikafloor systems offer joint-free surfaces, support cleanroom compliance, and resist bacterial growth, providing safe, durable, and easy-to-maintain flooring solutions for pharmaceutical and life-science environments.

Which Sikafloor systems are suitable for pharmaceutical applications?

Sikafloor provides epoxy, polyurethane, mortar, and conductive/ESD systems for pharmaceutical environments. Epoxy systems suit standard zones, PU systems offer comfort and low VOCs, mortar-based floors handle heavy loads, and conductive options protect sensitive electronics. These tailored systems meet GMP and ISO cleanroom standards while providing chemical resistance, seamless surfaces, and hygienic performance.

Why is seamless flooring important in pharmaceutical facilities?

Seamless floors prevent dirt, bacteria, and contaminants from collecting in joints or cracks. They ensure smooth transitions to walls, reduce cleaning difficulty, and maintain compliance with cleanroom hygiene standards. Sikafloor seamless systems enhance operational efficiency, lower contamination risks, and create safe, durable surfaces suitable for high-standard pharmaceutical production and laboratory areas.

How do Sikafloor systems resist chemicals and cleaning procedures?

Sikafloor pharmaceutical systems are formulated to withstand harsh cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, acids, and alkalis. They resist thermal shock from cleaning processes, provide non-porous, impermeable surfaces, and maintain mechanical integrity under repeated use. This ensures long-lasting performance, easier maintenance, and reliable protection of production areas in demanding pharmaceutical and life-science facilities.

What sustainability and indoor air quality benefits do these floors offer?

Sikafloor pharmaceutical floors feature low VOC emissions, minimal particle shedding, and long-term durability. They support cleanroom and laboratory air quality, reduce maintenance frequency, and lower environmental impact over the lifecycle. These features ensure compliance with hygiene standards while contributing to sustainable, safe, and healthy pharmaceutical and research facility operations.

What key flooring requirements apply in hospitals and healthcare facilities?

In healthcare settings, flooring must be seamless, easy to clean, slip‑resistant, durable and support infection‑control. Sika emphasises ultra‑hygienic, clinically‑clean finishes that meet strict hygiene and health‑&‑safety standards while maintaining aesthetic appeal for patients, visitors and staff.

Which Sika ComfortFloor® system variants are recommended for hospital‑use?

Variants include PS‑23, PS‑24, PS‑65, PS‑66 and PS‑27. These systems provide seamless, low‑VOC polyurethane covers tailored for corridors, patient rooms, wet areas and high‑traffic zones in healthcare buildings, balancing comfort, hygiene and durability.

Why is seamless flooring especially important in a medical environment?

Seamless liquid‑applied systems avoid joints and gaps where dirt or bacteria can accumulate. They simplify cleaning and disinfection, reduce trip hazards and support infection prevention. Floors that resist disinfectants and maintain integrity over time are critical in hospitals.

How does ComfortFloor® enhance comfort and acoustics in a healthcare setting?

ComfortFloor® systems deliver soft‑feel underfoot, reduced footfall noise and less horizontal sound transmission. This helps create calmer, more patient‑friendly environments where staff fatigue may be high and acoustic comfort matters, such as wards, corridors and outpatient areas.

What sustainability and indoor‑air‑quality benefits do these flooring systems offer for hospitals?

The flooring systems are low in VOC emissions, support healthy indoor air quality and contribute to green building certifications (e.g., LEED, BREEAM). They are manufactured with low‑emission materials and support long‑term maintenance efficiency, important in cost‑sensitive healthcare estates.

What flooring demands are typical in automotive production facilities?

Automotive production areas require flooring that withstands heavy machinery, constant foot‑traffic, rolling loads, impact and chemical exposure day and night. The surface must be durable, abrasion‑resistant, easy to maintain and appropriate for high‑volume manufacturing environments.

Why is electrostatic discharge (ESD) control important for automotive flooring?

In automotive manufacturing, particularly where electronics or volatile chemicals are present, static build‑up can cause damage, injury or equipment failure. Sikafloor offers ESD, DIF (dissipative) and ECF (conductive) systems that ground the floor and human body/footwear to prevent electrostatic events.

Which flooring system technologies does Sikafloor recommend for automotive environments?

The range includes epoxy resin systems for general manufacturing zones, polyurethane systems for comfort or aesthetic areas, moisture‑control screeds for slabs with dampness issues, conductive coatings for ESD zones, and cementitious dry‑shake finishes for high wear zones.

How do moisture control solutions support automotive flooring installations?

Concrete slabs may not always be sufficiently dry for resin floors. Sikafloor’s moisture‑control systems allow installation to proceed sooner by managing slab moisture, helping keep automotive production schedules on track.

What sustainability or health‑&‑safety advantages should automotive flooring systems provide?

In automotive settings, floors should deliver low‑VOC emissions, minimal downtime for maintenance, easy cleaning and long service life. Sikafloor’s systems emphasise low odour, low‑VOC and maintenance‑friendly performance - key in factories where environmental, health and productivity goals align.

What is Sikafloor DecoDur ES‑22 Granite?

Sikafloor DecoDur ES‑22 Granite is a highly decorative epoxy floor covering offering a smooth granite‑effect finish for indoor environments. It features low VOC content, good mechanical and abrasion resistance, and is designed for areas where aesthetics and performance are both key.

Where is this floor system most suitable?

This system is ideal for commercial, institutional and decorative interiors - such as retail malls, education and health care spaces, museums and life‑science zones - where a premium look with robust performance is required. 

What are the key specification details of this system?

Typical system thickness is around 2–3 mm. Reaction to fire classification is Bfl‑s1 under EN 13501‑1. Slip resistance is rated R9 per DIN 51130. It is designed for easy application and includes components like Sikafloor ‑169 and Sikafloor ‑304 W.

What are the primary benefits of using this flooring solution?

Benefits include an eye‑catching granite effect finish, low‑VOC emissions for healthier indoor air, good wear and abrasion performance, and user‑friendly application. It balances design appeal with functional durability.

What is Sika Decodur ES-22 used for?

Sika Decodur ES-22 is an interior decorative epoxy flooring system used in commercial, public, and institutional buildings. It’s ideal for high-traffic areas such as hospitals, laboratories, universities, shopping malls, museums, and stadiums.

What is Sikafloor Pronto RB‑28, and what are its main features

Sikafloor Pronto RB‑28 is a fast-curing acrylic (PMMA) resin-based membrane system designed specifically for car park decks. Its key characteristics include:Very fast curing even in low temperatures, Waterproof protection, Good abrasion, mechanical, and chemical resistance, Crack-bridging properties, Slip and skid-resistant semi-gloss finish, Suitable for use on both concrete and asphalt substrates

What key benefits does this system provide for car park ramps and vehicular areas?

This system offers very fast curing even at low temperatures, enabling quicker return to traffic. It provides a durable wearing surface that handles rolling loads, vehicular traffic, turning areas and sloped zones (10‑20 % inclines). It is waterproof, crack‑bridging, abrasion and skid resistant, thus ideal for heavy use ramp and deck areas.

What are the typical system build‑up and thickness for Pronto RB‑28?

For the Pronto RB‑28 system the nominal thickness is around 3‑5 mm. For horizontal surfaces: primer (Sikafloor‑10 Pronto N) → wearing layer + quartz sand (broadcast) → seal/top coat (Sikafloor‑18 Pronto). For inclined surfaces (10‑20 %) there's an extra wearing layer and broadcast stage.

What specification data and performance standards apply to Pronto RB‑28?

Key specification highlights: static crack‑bridging > 250 µm (Class A2) according to EN 1062‑7. Reaction to fire classification Cfl‑s1 (EN 13501‑1) in one report. Skid/slip resistance rated R11 V4 according to DIN 51130. Suitable for inclined surfaces and vehicular traffic.

Can Sikafloor Pronto RB‑28 be used in cold or hot climates?

Yes. The fast-curing acrylic resin system is designed to perform in ambient temperatures from 0 °C to +30 °C. It cures quickly even at low temperatures, allowing rapid return to traffic. Extreme temperatures may require minor adjustments to mixing or extender use to ensure consistent performance and optimal curing across all zones.