INERTA 165 TIX

Remove from the surfaces any contaminants that might be detrimental to surface preparation and application. Remove also water-soluble salts by using appropriate methods. The surfaces are prepared according to the different materials as follows: STEEL SURFACES: Remove mill scale and rust by blast cleaning to preparation grade Sa 2½ (standard ISO 8501-1). The profile of the blast-cleaned surface must be at least coarse (reference comparator "G"). See standard ISO 8503-2 (G). CONCRETE SURFACES: The concrete must be at least 4 weeks old, well-hardened and solid. The water content of the top layer must not exceed 4% by weight. Smooth down any spatter and irregularities on the surfaces by grinding. Brush away loose cement, sand and dust. Wash oily and greasy surfaces with detergent or solvent. Remove dense laitance if present by etching with RENSA ETCHING etching liquid or by grinding or blast-cleaning. OLD PAINTED SURFACES SUITABLE FOR OVERCOATING: Any impurities that might be detrimental to the application of paint (e.g. grease and salts) are removed. The surfaces must be dry and clean. Old, painted surfaces that have exceeded the maximum overcoating time are to be roughened as well. Damaged parts are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the substrate and the maintenance coating. Severely pitted steel can be stopped up with INERTA 160 FILL, which is applied by twin-feed airless spray and smoothed immediately with a steel trowel (width 20 - 30 cm). Alternatively, TEKNOPOX FILL can be used. It is applied by steel trowel. Big cavities in the concrete are repaired with cement mortar immediately after the removal of moulds. All holes are to be filled, and if necessary, the whole surface is stopped up with TEKNOPOX FILL. The place and time of the preparation are to be chosen so that the prepared surface will not get dirty or damp before the subsequent treatment. Additional instructive information for surface preparation can be found in standards EN ISO 12944-4 and ISO 8501-2. All prefabrication primer coats must be completely removed regardless of the binder type. In practice this means that when the surface is viewed vertically from a distance of 1 meter and in normal lighting conditions the surface is of an evenly grey colour, i.e. the preparation grade is Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1).

Take into consideration the pot life of the mixture when estimating the amount to be mixed at a time. Before application the base and hardener are mixed in right proportion. Stir thoroughly down to the bottom of the vessel. Mixing by machine is recommended, for example a slow-rotating hand-drill equipped with a mixer. Inadequate stirring or incorrect mixing ratio results in imperfect curing and impaired film properties. Apply with airless spray with great pressure ratio. Use either one-component airless spray or hot twin-feed spray, e.g. Graco Hydra-Cat. Suitable nozzle size (turn-nozzle) 0.021 - 0.026". Brush or roller can be used for touching up. Take the pot life of the paint into consideration while painting. WARNING! The amount and the temperature of the mixture will affect the pot life. The spray equipment will be damaged if the paint is let to cure inside it. Directions given by the manufacturer of the twin-feed spray are to be followed when working. To fill the pores in concrete surfaces, a coat of 200 - 300 µm is first sprayed and smoothed by brush or rubber spatula over porous areas. Immediately thereafter another coat is applied to achieve the total coat thickness of 500 µm.

The surface to be treated has to be dry. During the application and drying period the temperature of the ambient air and the surface shall be above +5°C (+10°C with INERTA 165 HARDENER) and the relative air humidity below 80%. Temperature of the product during component mixing and application shall be above +15°C. The optimal temperature for the product before application is +20°C - +40°C. Additionally, the temperature of the surface to be treated and the product must be at least +3°C above the dew point of the ambient air.

The storage stability is shown on the label. Store in a cool place and in tightly closed containers.