First Base Concrete Sealer 20 Liters AGAR
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C1 A First Base Concrete Sealer 20 Lit AGAR

C1 A First Base Concrete Sealer 20 Lit  Suit Out Door & Indoor AGAR Floor Sealer, is a glossy sealer, suitable for, concrete, porous terrazzo and stone Floor, high resistance to UV-Light, suitable for both interior & exterior concrete, shield against spillages, traffic wear & durable

What is First Base?

FIRST BASE is a superior sealer that gives floors a clear, protective

coating which shields them from the harsh effects of traffic wear,

spillages and weathering. Because it is water-based, FIRST BASE is

odourless, non-flammable and environmentally responsible. It has

excellent adhesion and stops surface dusting on concrete. FIRST

BASE has a high resistance to UV light and is suitable for both interior

and exterior applications (but is not suitable for outdoor timber decks

exposed to the rain).

Environment

FIRST BASE conforms with all statutory environmental

requirements. It is based on safe ingredients selected to

perform efficiently so there is no waste or damage. FIRST

BASE is non-flammable and water-based. Containers are recycled

wherever possible.

VOC Content:

FIRST BASE contains 0.85 grams of Volatile Organic Compounds per

litre. FIRST BASE therefore complies with ‘green’ standards which

require the VOC content to be less than 7% (ie., 70 grams per litre).

How does it work?

FIRST BASE forms a clear film of tough acrylic inside the surface of the

floor. This film keeps dirt and spillages out and stops dust from rising

out of concrete.

FIRST BASE is an excellent base coating because it fills the porosity in

the floor and provides a smooth, even base for the topcoats to

spread over. This dramatically improves the life of the film.

For use on…

FIRST BASE is a clear, non-slip sealer designed for application to vinyl,

timber, terrazzo, porous stone and concrete floors. Because it sets

quickly, floors can return to service within hours. FIRST BASE is

excellent in food storage areas where solvents are not permitted.

FIRST BASE is a base-coat that is only to be used directly in contact

with the bare floor surface.

Technical Data

Properties

COLOUR – Milky white liquid

ODOUR – Faint

pH = 8.0 ± 0.5

REMOVABILITY – Strippable but requires concentrated

stripper.

Slip Resistance

FIRST BASE passes the Slip Resistance Test under dry conditions as

specified in AS/NZS 4586-1999. It gives a mean Dynamic Coefficient of

friction of 0.90 which is well above the minimum requirement of 0.40.

Coverage

15 - 30 sq. metres per litre on concrete; 30-50 sq. metres per litre

on timber and terrazzo. Pack Sizes Available: 5L & 20L

Application

􀂾 Surface should be clean, unpainted and free from oil, grease, dirt

and flaking matter. Formwork oils must be removed. Sweep floor

to remove dust and debris.

􀂾 If necessary, scrub floor clean with HF or other Agar detergent.

To remove loose and flaking material, use a wire brush or high

pressure water jet cleaner.

􀂾 Timber floors should be stripped free from wax and acrylic

polishes. Terrazzo should be fully stripped and rinsed.

􀂾 Allow all new concrete to cure for at least 7 days before sealing

(14 days in winter).

􀂾 On old concrete, remove all traces of mould, algae and fungi with

BLEACH and rinse.

􀂾 Very smooth concrete may be etched with a dilute (5%)

hydrochloric acid (Spirits of Salts) solution and rinsed thoroughly.

This will produce better sealer penetration and bonding.

􀂾 Floors must be totally dry before applying FIRST BASE. This is

very important to ensure good adhesion and clarity. If the floor is

damp, the film may dry with a milky, hazy appearance. Also, the

sealer may fail to bond properly to the floor.

􀂾 Apply FIRST BASE using a brush, short nap roller, paint pad or

string mop. Give floor a generous coating, but avoid puddling.

The porosity of the floor will determine the actual coverage rate.

Try to avoid generating bubbles. If bubbles are left, they must be

broken before the sealer dries by dragging a clean, soft brush or

broom across the wet film.

􀂾 After the first coat is touch-dry, it must be left for a further 15

minutes before the next coat is laid.

􀂾 Apply 4 coats, leaving floor to stand for 1 hour to dry between

coats. Floor must be tack free before recoating.

􀂾 Indoor floors may be further topcoated with 2 coats of

TRAVERSO, 3D-GLOSS or 2020-GLOSS for extra protection

and buffability.

􀂾 Allow to dry for 2-3 hours before allowing light traffic, or overnight

(12-24 hours) before allowing heavy traffic to use the floor.

􀂾 Do not apply to very cold floors (10ºC or less).

􀂾 Do not add water to this product.

Clean Up

Rinse applicators & mops in hot or cold water before the sealer dries out.

Maintenance

FIRST BASE is UV resistant but may show a slight decrease in gloss

after 12 to 18 months exterior exposure. It should then be scrubbed,

rinsed and recoated.

FIRST BASE may be recoated at any time, (after cleaning.)

FIRST BASE offers good resistance to petrol, oils and spillages.

Regular maintenance should include cleaning up such spills by

mopping or scrubbing with NOVADET DETERGENT.

FIRST BASE is not buffable. Where a high gloss is desired, we recommend

top-coating the floor with 3D-GLOSS floor finish and buffing regularly.