
Deckshield ED
Exposed Deck (2mm)
PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Description
Deckshield ED is a BBA approved solvent free polyurethane flexible car park
deck coating system which provides a colourful crack bridging, waterproof
wearing surface for use over exposed decks of multi-storey car parks.
Uses
To cosmetically enhance, reduce
noise and waterproof multi-storey car parks world wide. Deckshield makes
multi-storey car parks lighter, safer environments to visit. Deckshield is
suitable for refurbishment of existing cap parks an on new construction
projects.
Benefits
• Aesthetically attractive - brightens
up dull, dark, musty car parks
• Reduces noise - stops tyre squeal
• BBA tested and approved
• Hard wearing - abrasion resistant
• Solvent free with Fast track installation
• Can be used over existing asphalt substrates
• Fire and slip resistant
• Resistant to cracking - flexible waterproof membrane
• Excellent bond strength
Project references
Multi-storey car parks world wide:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport; Istanbul Airport; Tsing Yi Car Park, Hong
Kong; NCP; Tesco; Marks and Spencer.
Model Specification
Product: Deckshield ED system
Finish: Gloss
Thickness: 2mm
Colour: Various
Preparatory work and application in accordance with suppliers' instructions.
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Installation Service
The installation should be carried out by a Flowcrete approved contractor
with a documented quality assurance scheme. Obtain details of our approved
contractors by contacting our customer service team or enquiring via our web
site www.flowcrete.com
Product Requirements for this system
Primer: Deckshield SF @ 0.75kg/m²
For concrete moisture >4% - Hydraseal DPM @ 0.4kg/m²
Deckshield Elastomeric Membrane @1.0kg/m²
Deckshield Quartz 0.3 - 0.65mm @ 2kg/m²
Deckshield finish Top Coat @ 0.5kg/m²
Deckshield UV 0.12kg/m²
Detailed application instructions are available upon request.
Focus on the Floorzone
Flowcrete Group plc are world leaders in specialist industrial and
commercial flooring. Systems available include: underfloor heating systems,
floor screeds, surface damp proof membranes,
decorative floor finishes, seamless terrazzo, car park deck waterproofing,
corrosion protection systems… to name just a few. Our objective is to satisfy
your Floorzone needs.
Substrate Requirements
Concrete slabs and screeds should be a minimum of 25 N/mm², free from
laitance, dust and other contamination. Substrate should be dry to 75% RH as per
BS8204.
Resistance to cracking
No failure of Deckshield membrane at 2.5mm crack width, which exceeds the
normal BS8110: Part 1; 1985 design parameter of 0.3mm.
System Performance Guide
Complies with BS 8204-6/FeRFA category 5.
The table below shows how well the system complies with different
characteristics.
A scale of 1 - 5 where 5 is the best value.
5 Excellent, 4 Very good, 3 Good (Pass), 2 Fair, 1 Poor
| Fire Safety | 4 | Impermeability | 5 |
| Slip resistance | 5 | Clean ability | 4 |
| Thermal resistance | 4 | Wear resistance | 4 |
| Heavy traffic | 3 | Chemical resistance | 4 |
Environmental considerations
The finished system is assessed as non-hazardous to health and the
environment. The long service life and seamless surface reduce the need for
repairs, maintenance and cleaning.
Environmental and health considerations are controlled during manufacture and
application of the products by Flowcrete staff and fully trained and experienced
contractors.
Important Note
Flowcrete's products are guaranteed against defective materials and
manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Terms and Conditions of Sale,
copies of which can be obtained on request.
Technical information
The figures that follow are typical properties achieved in laboratory tests
at 20°C and at 50% Relative Humidity.
| Fire Resistance |
BS 476-3 Designated EXT.FF.AA |
| Slip Resistance | TRRL Pendulum Slip Test Dry 92 Wet 46 |
| Temperature Resistance | Softens over 60 °C, hardens on cooling |
| Water Permeability | Nil – Karsten test (impermeable) |
| Chemical Resistance | Go to
www.flowcrete.com Resistant to petrol, diesel, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, chlorides and battery acids |
| Resistance to chloride ions | DOT BD47/94: Appendix B, Method
B4,2(d) Result: No chloride ion penetration after 28 days |
| Abrasion Resistance | Taber Abrader: 40mg loss per 1000
cycles (1kg load using H-22 wheels) |
| Tensile/Elongation N/mm²/% | BS 2782: Part 3 Method 320A All samples heat aged at 70°C 1 day 5.4/50.4 7 day 7.15/40.2 28 day 7.17/30.5 |
| Low Temperature Flexibility | MOAT 27: Method 5.4.2 No failure of membrane layer at 20°C |
| Tear strength | MOAT 27: Method 5.4.1 Test result = 192N |
| Impact Resistance | ISO6272 1 kg weight > 1.8m 2kg weight > 1.5m |
| Bond strength | Greater than cohesive strength of 25N/mm² concrete >1.5mPa |
Speed of cure
| 10°C | 20°C | 30°C | |
| Light traffic | 30hrs | 16hrs | 10hrs |
| Full traffic | 36hrs | 24hrs | 16hrs |
| Full chemical cure | 12 days | 7 days | 5 days |
Aftercare - Cleaning and Maintenance
Clean regularly using a single or double headed rotary scrubber drier in
conjunction with a mildly alkaline detergent. Refer to Flowcrete Cleaning and
Maintenance Datasheet.
Further information
To ensure you are specifying a fit for purpose flooring for your project
please consult our Technical Advisors on the number below or visit our website
to register your interest in specifying one of the most durable floors on the
market.
Health and Saftey
Some of the components of this product may be hazardous during mixing and
application. Please consult the relevant Health and Safety Datasheet
available from Flowcrete on request and sent with each delivery.
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