Case Study waterproofing - MMA Resins · Plastifloor® MMA resins are fast curing 2 component acrylic resins, based on MMA (Methylmet-acrylate). For the reconstruction of concrete

Case Study waterproofing Pool reconstruction with Plastifloor® resins

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Plastifloor® MMA resins are fast curing 2 component acrylic resins, based on MMA (Methylmet-acrylate).

For the reconstruction of concrete structured pools the focus of the private and commercial owner is especially on fast availability of the pool, preferably without a long closedown of the pub-lic/private bath, in order to save expenses for the lowest possible loss of time. These exactly were the decision facts for choosing the Plastifloor® MMA coating system for this private pool recon-struction in South Africa by one of our approved contractors. The client selected the Plastifloor® 332 membrane produced by Plasti-Chemie International GmbH and installed by our local contrac-tor because it satisfies the client’s requirements and can already be used only 2 hours after instal-lation. The coating system is free of any joints, waterproof, easy to clean and hygienic as well.

The following pictures show the procedure for the pool reconstruction with Plastifloor® MMA res-ins. They show the original state before and the finished coating that is fully cured only 2 hours after the installation:

The old pool construction was cracked and leaking

At first, the existing but cracked concrete construction needed to be milled/grinded or required a shot-blasting in order to remove cement slurry and/or old paints and to ensure a secure bond be-tween the new coating and the substrate. Existing joints, cracks and holes need to be opened and secured with stainless steel fibres, after priming these cracks and joints they were filled with mortar Plastifloor® 510, thickened with Plastifloor® 540/h cove paste. Finally the substrate was deep-cleaned with a vacuum cleaner before the new Plastifloor® floor could be installed.

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Grinding drying with torch primer Plastifloor® 112

The prepared substrate must have an adhesive strength of min. 1.5 N/mm². This value is required for ensuring a secure bond of the coating system to the substrate. The floor was primed with Plastifloor® 112 – with a consumption of about 0.4 – 0,5 kg/m². Partially the uneven substrate needed revision with resinous mortar made of Plastifloor® 510 resin and mortar mixture C2 in order to create an even surface. For closing cracks in the substrate, Plastifloor® 510 mortar resin was mixed with Plastifloor s/l filler, mix ratio 1:1, and filled into the cracks that need to be closed.

Cracks are covered with fabric uneven substrate levelled with C2 installation of the membrane

Then followed the installation of a flexible membrane with Plastifloor® 332 - with a consumption of about 1,5 kg/m² resin mixed 1:1 with s/l filler. This flexible, shock-absorbing intermediate layer al-lows a seamless and permanently crack-free installation of the new resin coating with Plastifloor® 418 plus s/l filler, mix ratio 1:1 and 10% pigment powder.




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Installation of Plastifloor 418 s/l clear sealer with Plastifloor 526

In order to achieve the required slip resistance as well as to enable an attractive colour design, the wet coating could also broadcasted with colour quartz sand / glas beads or color flakes before the top sealer with Plastifloor® 526 - with a consumption of about 0.8 kg/m² (double application) – will be applied with a roller.

The result is a perfect work only after 2 days installation time.




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Plastifloor® floor coating’s advantage is obvious: Due to the short curing times between the single layers, reconstruction works can be realised by a specialized company within a very short time slot. Thus the client saves precious time and expen- sees that would result from a loss of time.




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For example a new tiled pool cannot be used immediately after installation and the problem of joints that are quickly washed out by the water and cleaning will emerge again after a short period of time. Epoxy resins are thermosetting materials. They do not withstand the thermal and dynamic vibration strain in a pool or public bath. Thus a flexible and tough acrylic resin coating with Plastifloor® is the right solution for private and public clients.




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The completed and seamless Plastifloor® coating can be fully loaded only 2 hours after its installation.

Plastifloor® is a thermoplastic material. Elongations of materials during changing temperatures are being coped more easily. Fallen parts are equally easier absorbed by this coating as it is being installed in several layers and is thus vibration-absorbing. Plastifloor® is skidproof and easy to clean. The coating is tested according to LMBG and approved. Thus the coating can be installed in private and public bath´s without any hesitation.

The result is convincing.

Plastifloor® is the ideal coating for new buildings and reconstruction works. It persuades by its wear and chemical resistance, UV stability and fast installation time and the cost-benefit ratio. Plastifloor® can be installed according to the safety organization’s directions in slip-resistance classes R 9 – R 13.

We support our contractors with 20 years of global experience and references. Plastifloor® coat-ings are globally available and we provide worldwide technical support.

Ask us for experienced intstalling companies in your area. You can choose from a variety of col-ours and surface structures. Phone: +49 3741 5583-0. You find videos on our website or on www.youtube.com. Of course we also send you informative literature by mail.

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