Fosroc Method Statement –

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Section A : Health, Safety and Environment

A1. PERSONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

1.1 Observe the site owner’s Health, Safety and Environment policy at all times and obey all
written and verbal instructions from site managers and representatives.

1.2 Wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times including hard hat, safety glasses, boots,
gloves and dust masks as required. In addition especially for work in hot conditions, sweat
bands and bandanas should be used to avoid spoiling caused by sweat drop contamination
onto the floor.

A2. CLEANING TOOLS/SPILLS:

Clean spills as they occur, and equipment as necessary, using Fosroc proprietary solvents
and equipment cleaners.
Clean site to the site owner’s satisfaction prior to final acceptance.

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Section B : General

B1. QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES:

- maintaining of a Project Log
Product batch numbers must be recorded on delivery along with the compilation of
certificates of conformity.
A Project Log should be maintained throughout the course of the project, this should include
batch numbers of product components. See Sections B2 and B3 below for additional Project
Log requirements.

B2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

– ideal conditions below should be met, for application work to be carried out.
Several readings per day of air and surface temperatures, humidity and dew point
should be taken and recorded in the Project Log.
i) Air temperature +15ºC to +25ºC
Surface Temperature +15ºC to +25ºC
Materials temperature +15ºC to +25ºC
Important Note: refer to product data sheets for product application temperature
range. In some cases, products can be applied outside this temperature range,
however surface appearance may be affected.

ii) Weather Conditions; The relative humidity must be ≤ 90% and

Surface temperature must be at least 3ºC above the dew point and rising.

B3. CONCRETE SUBSTRATE CONDITION:

– condition below must be met, for application work to be carried out. Substrate
condition, substrate preparation methodology and repair work, primer used and
coverage rate should be recorded in the Project Log.

iii) The concrete must have achieved 75% of its design strength. The base should be a
minimum of Grade RC30 of BS 8500-2: 2002 and should not contain a water repellent
admixture. The surface strength when assessed using a rebound hammer should be
above 25 or the surface tensile strength should exceed 1.5 MPa.

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B4. EQUIPMENT:
The following list of equipment must be adopted as a minimum requirement.
Protective clothing : Protective overalls
Good quality gloves, glasses/goggles, dust mask.

Captive shot blasting equipment

Anchorage Groove cutting equipment

Forced action drum mixer

Flow-applied products Rake-and-trowel applied products

Other mixing options (Flow-applied products only)

Slow-speed forced action drill mixer with helical mixer

Especially recommended is a twin-paddle mixer

Screed Box – optional to assist with

spreading rake-and-trowel applied products

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Other accessories
Plastic Pails - for mixing

Flat Bladed Knife - for scraping down

Notched Trowel - for spreading

Pin Rake - for spreading

Spiked Roller – for finishing

Trowel - for finishing

Coving Trowel - for coving

Short-haired lambswool roller – for coating

The Applicator must maintain equipment in proper operating condition throughout testing,
preparation and installation.

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B5. APPLICATOR:

The client/ main contractor must be satisfied that the applicator has suitable equipment and
expertise, and will follow the procedures detailed in this Method Statement and the relevant
product data sheets.

B6. SOURCE OF PRODUCTS:

Only Fosroc products are to be used in the application, with such products being sourced
from Fosroc directly or from a Fosroc authorised distributor.

B7. STORAGE OF PRODUCTS:

Storage temperature +10 to +30ºC.

Keep dry. Keep from freezing. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
Recommended storage in elevated position in covered, temperature-controlled environment.

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Section C : Application Methodology

C1. SYSTEM:

Priming/Scratch Coat : Fosroc Nitoflor flow-applied PU cementitious

flooring product
Flooring : Fosroc Nitoflor flow-applied or trowel-applied
PU cementitious flooring product
Coving Mortar Primer : Fosroc Nitoprime UR2
Coving Mortar : Fosroc Nitoflor Coving U
Sealer coat/ Top coat : Fosroc Nitoflor HB300 U

(see individual product data sheet for product and application details)

C2. SURFACE PREPARATION:

2.1 All surfaces must be clean and free from debris, loose or flaking material, standing water, oil,
grease and organic growth.

2.2 Concrete surfaces must be free from laitance and any traces of shuttering, release oils and
curing compounds.

2.3 Check for soluble salts on surfaces to be coated. Test with Chlor*Test. If amount of soluble
salts exceeds recommended limits, treat with Chlor*Rid.
Repeat the process until acceptable limits are reached.
Maximum amounts of soluble salts (micrograms per cm2):
Chlorides 3 immersion, 7 non-immersion
Nitrates 5 immersion, 10 non-immersion
Sulfates 10 immersion, 20 non-immersion

2.4 Blasting is highly recommended as an effective method of surface preparation and to provide
a suitable key. Abrasive blast or shot blast per ICRI Technical Guideline No. 03732 or SSPC
SP13. Achieve a concrete surface profile of ICRI CSP-3 to CSP-5. The minimum blast
profile must be 75 - 100 microns.

C3. PRIMING/ SCRATCH COATING:

3.1 Fosroc Nitoflor PU cementitious flow-applied compound is used to prime/scratch coat the
concrete surface.

3.2 Mix the entire contents of the hardener, base and aggregate units well, ensure the mixed
product is of uniform consistency. This must include a scrape down of powder, as
undispersed powder may lead to blistering/crackling of the finished floor. DO NOT dilute the
product under any circumstances.

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3.3 Spread the mixed product immediately and trowel over the substrate surface. Expected
coverage rate is based on a nominal 1mm average thickness of scratch coat but is entirely
dependent on the substrate profile.

3.4 Allow the scratch to cure for 12 - 48 hours at 20ºC before applying the floor topping. If the
scratch coat has been allowed to cure for >48 hours then the coat must be thoroughly
abraded and a fresh layer of scratch coat applied and allowed to cure.

C4. APPLICATION OF FOSROC NITOFLOR PU CEMENTITIOUS FLOOR TOPPING:

4.1 Mix the entire contents of the hardener, base and aggregate units well, ensure the mixed
product is of uniform consistency. This must include a scrape down of powder, as
undispersed powder may lead to blistering/cracking of the finished floor. DO NOT dilute the
product under any circumstances.

4.2 Spread the mixed product immediately according to required coverage rate and finish by
spike rolling (flow-applied grades) or trowelling (trowel grades) into the previously applied
adjacent area. Ensure anchorage groves are completely filled. Do not return to spike roll or
trowel older applied areas as the product is fast-setting and this action will leave spoiling
marks on the applied floor.

C5. TREATMENT OF FIELD/DAY JOINTS, MOVEMENT JOINTS AND COVING:

5.1 Anchorage grooves should be cut to a minimum depth and width of 2x the flooring thickness
to be laid, at the edges, day joints, up-stands, drains, doorways and at regular points across
the floor.

5.2 A compromise should be reached over the number of joints designed into the floor. It is good
practice to minimise the number of joints to maintain as far as possible a seamless surface
that will be easy to maintain. The spacing of movement joints must be determined by the
design of the subfloor. All live movement joints in the subfloor must be carried through the
synthetic resin flooring. Methods for forming such joints are covered in standard industry
guideline documents such as BS8204-6 and The FeRFA Guide to the Specification and
Application of Synthetic Resin Flooring.
In all instances the necessity for movement joints and their type and positioning should be
agreed at the design stage between all parties concerned.

5.3 Nitoflor Coving U mortar is used for coving detail, and coated with Nitoflor HB300 U to
achieve the required finish and colour.

5.4 Refer to guideline documents such as BS6204-6, and product data sheets for further details.
Contact local Fosroc office as necessary.

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C6. ANTI-SLIP FEATURE - NITOFLOR FLOW-APPLIED PRODUCTS

On occasion, an anti-slip feature will be required for areas of floor covered with Fosroc
Nitoflor PU cementitious flow-applied product. This can be achieved by incorporating
fire-dried silica sand anti-slip grains into Nitoflor HB300 U coating product;
(i) Apply a coat of Nitoflor HB300 U
(ii) Apply a full broadcast of anti-slip grains into the wet coating, approx. 4kg/m2
(iii) Remove excess anti-slip grains by vacuum
(iv) Apply a second, final coat of Nitoflor HB300 U.

Refer to product data sheets. Contact Fosroc office for further advice as necessary.

Note: Anti-slip profiled surface will not have the same level of cleanability as smooth Nitoflor
PU cementitious flow-applied surface profile.

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Section D : Maintenance and Cleaning

D1. GENERAL CLEANING INFORMATION

Floor cleaning can be thought of as having two components, a mechanical component and
chemical component, these two components should work together to mutual advantage.
The mechanical component – energy – may be applied to the floor by hand with a scrubbing
motion. Usually the input is by mechanical agitation e.g. a floor scrubber. High energy inputs
may also be achieved by using high pressure washers, hot water washers and steam
cleaners.
The chemical component i.e. cleaning solution will dissolve or emulsify the contamination
present. Once this has taken place, the removal of the dirty water and rinsing of the floor are
the key to successful cleaning. It is important that clean water is used for rinsing.
A small spot test in an inconspicuous area is a worthwhile precaution before applying any
new cleaning product. The cleaning maintenance regime should specify the type of
equipment, the type of cleaning agent to be used and the frequency of cleaning.
Floors which are kept clean will last longer. Unless the floor is cleaned regularly, fine particles
of dust, dirt and debris will build up and act as abrasives when the floor is trafficked. In
engineering works, metal swarf is particularly abrasive and if not removed from the floor, can
cause damage in a short space of time.
Thus, to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment, proper management is required
including suitable cleaning, vacuum removal and dust control systems (e.g. mats), in addition
to routine manual/mechanical sweeping as required.

D2. TYPICAL CLEANING METHODS

2.1 Brush/Mop and bucket

This should be the cleaning method for dealing with spillages – mop for smooth floors and
brush for textured floors - but is not suitable for routine maintenance of the floor. In normal
everyday usage the brush/mop and bucket may remove heavy soiling, but typically the water
is changed infrequently resulting in the floor being wiped with dirty water, spreading a film of
dirt uniformly across the floor.

2.2. Scrubbing – Mechanical

This is the preferred method for cleaning, to ensure

 Controlled application of cleaning agent

 Effective scrubbing action
 Continuous supply of clean water
 Continuous removal of dirty water
 Continuous drying of the floor

A number of specialist mechanical scrubbing machines are available, such as combined wet-
vacuum scrubber with soft bristles and rotary type scrubber machines.

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Sweep the floor to remove loose debris and any accumulation of soil.
Use the appropriate cleaning agent mix - detergent, deodorizer, degreaser, emulsifier, etc.
Apply cleaning agent, diluted as required, into the on-board detergent tank, apply and allow it
to react on the floor surface. Agitate mechanically by using the floor scrubber.
Remove dirty water with wet-vacuum machine.
Observe all regulations, which may prohibit the introduction of certain chemical cleaners,
solvents and wastes into surface water drains, sewers, open bodies of water or into soil.
Repeat rinse and scrub operations, vacuum clean and allow to dry.
Regular washing with a suitable washer/drier machine may be carried out, normally using a
low foam neutral detergent.

D.3 STATIC CONTROLLED FLOORING

Routine cleaning and wear may alter the electrical properties of flooring. Therefore, routine
test methods and frequency of tests should be agreed before completion, as should the
agency responsible for these tests. The use of inappropriate cleaning regimes may
compromise the antistatic performance of the floor. For further details contact local Fosroc
office for advice.

D.4. CLEANING MATERIALS

Most cleaning products are formulated to be effective against a range of materials. Some,
however, are very specific in terms of the contamination that they are designed to remove.
This is often the case with bio-products, which are targeted against specific contaminants
such as fats or oils.
Some cleaning materials may have an adverse effect on a specific surface if used in an
incorrect concentration, giving rise to effects such as etching, softening or other damage to
the floor surface. This can have a cumulative effect as a result of repeated activity. It is
therefore recommended to check the suitability of cleaning materials prior to use.
It is highly recommended to perform a small spot-cleaning test in an inconspicuous area prior
to general use of any cleaning product. For further details contact local Fosroc office for
advice.

 General Purpose Cleanser is an ideal product for resin floor

 Abrasive cleansers must not be used
 Acid based cleansers must not be used
 Strong alkali based cleansers must not be used in concentration form

Detergents are organic materials that are surface active agents, with one end being oleophilic
(oil attracting), and are designed to capture contamination and allow it to be taken into the
cleaning water and washed away from the floor surface.
These mainly fall into the types Cationic (+), Anionic (-) and Non-ionic (e.g. ammonium salts).
In the case of anionic surfactants, mild soapy water or detergent may be used - good for the
generation of foam and stabilising dirt in solution.
Specialist products exist for a wide variety of applications including the cleaning of antistatic
surfaces of oils, fats and greases etc. In addition there are products that are designed to have
a specific effect such as sterilisation, bactericidal activity, disinfection.

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D.5. WASTE DISPOSAL

Due consideration should be given to the disposal route for waste water produced during the
floor cleaning process. Even when environmentally friendly products have been used, it
should not be assumed that the waste water generated is able to be disposed of through the
normal drainage system. This will depend on the level and type of contamination present in
the solution, the disposal point and the quantities being produced.

D.6. SPILLAGES

Spillages of any liquid should be wiped up or absorbed and removed as soon as possible.
This respects Health and Safety responsibility and helps the floor to be maintained in a good
condition. Once the spillage is removed, the area should be cleaned as usual with a standard
floor cleaner. If an applied topcoat is present on the resin floor, the floor should be inspected
to see if the coating remains in good condition. If the coating has been damaged this should
be removed mechanically and re-applied.

D.7. GENERAL TIPS AND ADVICE

DO DON'T

 Clean the floor before first use.  Use excess concentrations of cleaning
 Take care when installing equipment. agents - exceeding the manufacturers'
 Clean regularly. recommended dosage is at best
 Give a higher frequency of maintenance pointless and expensive, and at worst
to heavily trafficked areas (e.g. harmful.
entrances) as the levels of grit, dirt and  Mix cleaning chemicals and agents -
therefore wear are highest. this can also be harmful.
 Clean up spillages immediately.  Use excessive water.
 Remove traces of oil and grease  Use solvents.
immediately with a detergent solution.  Use synthetic scrubbing pads on
 Ensure that maintenance levels are textured resin floor finishes. These
higher in areas subject to accidental industrial finishes will cause rapid
contamination by chemicals or destruction of the pads.
bacteriological or radioactive materials.  Use phenol-based cleaning chemicals
 If the resin floor has a textured surface - - they will cause degradation of resin
use brushes rather than mops. floor surfaces.
 Use the best quality equipment
available to you.
 Ensure that cleaning equipment is well
maintained and cleaned.
 Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturers of cleaning chemicals
and equipment.

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Section E : References and Sources of Information

 BS8204-6 : 2008 Screeds, bases and in situ floorings – Part 6 Synthetic Resin
Floorings – Code of Practice

 The FeRFA Guide to the Specification and Application of Synthetic Resin Flooring.

 The FeRFA Guide to Cleaning Resin Floors.

 CCFRA (Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Group) www.campden.co.uk

Section F : Approval and variations

This method statement is offered by Fosroc as a ‘standard proposal’ for the application of
Fosroc Nitoflor PU cementitious flooring. Any variation to the above system must be
approved by Fosroc in writing.
Where alternative methods are to be used, these must be submitted to Fosroc for approval,
in writing, prior to commencement of any work. Fosroc will not accept responsibility or liability
for variations to the above method statement under any other condition.

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