Safekote Marine is a tough flexible anti slip coating (non slip) which uses uniformly sized silica spheres to give a low profile, non abrasive finish which is easy to clean & maintain. Safekote is UV resistant & suitable for many applications such as a boat/yacht deck or a walkway, ramp or flooring. Safekote is an aliphatic polyurethane in a similar formulation to market leading Protectakote UVR.
Description:
SafeKote Marine is an anti-slip single-component polyurethane coating incorporating uniform silica beads that provide an attractive, low profile and slip-resistant surface for wet or dry walkways which is easy to clean and maintain. Its moisture-cure aliphatic polyurethane composition provides ease of application with an extremely abrasion and weather resistant film suitable for marine applications. SafeKote has an attractive, low gloss finish which is easy to clean.
SafeKote comes in attractive standard colours including transparent that will not fade or yellow from UV radiation, although safety colours and other colours are available on request.
When comparing it to Protectakote UVR, Safekote offers the following advantages:
Better coverage (3-4 square metres per litre with two coats)
Easier to apply and achieve a uniform finish
Lower profile finish that is easier to clean and maintain
Quicker drying
The key advantages of Protectakote UVR over Safekote are:
Impact resisting incorporation of rubber granules
Enhanced flexibility
More pronounced profile making it better for standing water
The higher profile makes it better at hiding surface imperfections.
Safekote Marine has been extensively tested and typical uses include:
To give areas such as kitchens an anti slip finish that is easy to clean regularly
When used in conjuntion with Protectakote clear primer can be used on ceramic tiles and other inorganic surfaces including glass and polished marble without a significant change to the appearance.
Boat decks including ocean going yachts as it will resist the effects of salt water and extreme weathering
Wooden decking where its greater coverage makes it more economic
Walkways
Nosings
Steps
Decking
Advantages:
Tough and weather resistant
Colour-fast
Easy to apply, simply apply by brush or roller
Bonds to fibreglass, wood and many other surfaces without a primer
Can be overcoated or repaired
Resists diesel, petroleum and many solvents, good resistance to organic and inorganic acids
Abrasion resistant
Good inherent flexibility to allow for substrate movement
Fast drying and cure - trafficable after only 6 hours
Will not taint water or food once cured
Coverage:
The coverage for Safekote is approximately 3 - 4 m² per litre applied in two coats (approx. 6 - 8m² per litre if one coat) depending on porosity and texture of surface. For high wear areas or areas subject to vehicle traffic a minimum of three coats should be applied giving a coverage of 2 - 2.5 m² per litre.
Surface Preparation:
All substrates differ significantly, and so all new applications should be tested first. Surfaces should be in good condition, dry and free of oils, waxes or greases. Any loose and flaking paint or varnish must be removed. As SafeKote is a moisture cured product, all substrates must be dry before application of SafeKote and remain dry for at least 6 hours after application. Nb. The only primer suitable for using with clear Safekote is clear primer.
• Fibreglass: No primer required. Abrade well (nothing finer than a 90 - 120 grit) to remove gloss and solvent wipe using a clean cloth and Xylene.
• Timber: Ensure that any waxy or oily timber treatment products are removed and that the wood is dry before application (maximum moisture content of 20%). With treated or hardened timbers the first coat should be diluted by 10% with Xylene. Do not sand any fimer than 90 - 120 grit as this will adversely effect adhesion.
• Old gloss paints and varnish: Any loose or flaking paint will have to be removed. Abrade to remove all gloss. Solvent wipe with Xylene and a clean cloth.
• Mild Steel: To be free of mill scale, rust, grease and well abraded with 90 Grit or equivalent. An anti-corrosion primer such as Flag Paint's Anti Corrosion QD primer is strongly recommended.
• Galvanised steel: Scour with alkaline detergent or galvanised pre-cleaner to a water break free surface, prime with EP90, Protectakote 2K or Clear Primer. An anti-corrosion primer is recommended in marine environments.
• Aluminium: Abrade to fresh metal and prime with a 2K aluminium etch primer or Protectakote clear primer within 30 minutes.
• Concrete: Sound concrete that is not subject to damp and has a damp proof membrane can be applied by simply diluting the first coat by 10% with Xylene. Power-floated concrete will need to be etched or mechanically abraded, cleaned, thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry completely first. If the concrete has a crumbly surface (laitance layer) that will need to be removed prior to coating. Any concrete
About New Venture Products Ltd:
New Venture Products specialise in supplying and distributing safety, security and protective paints and coatings to the trade and general public. New Venture Products has been selling Protectakote and now its sister product Safekote since 1998 and keep a large range of colours in stock for immediate delivery throughout the UK & Europe both by pallet and courier. New Venture Products also stock all the primers, thinners and application rollers required to get a professional result on most materials.
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01235427000
Email:
sales@newventureproducts.co.uk
Location:
Unit 8 The Glenmore Centre,
Grove Business Park,
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 9GN
