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Protect coatings
from moisture vapor transmission

Sika Component Products

Polymeric coating systems produce a seamless, impenetrable barrier coat to protect concrete slabs and improve a floor’s performance characteristics.

Moisture present in the concrete slab, however, is capable of producing significant vapor pressure from underneath any “non-breathing” flooring system. This pressure can lead to coating failures such as blisters and/or peeling. As a result, moisture vapor emission testing is a standard checkpoint for all performance flooring installations.*

Addressing this important issue, Sika Industrial Flooring offers a selection of moisture vapor transmission products that are fully compatible with our decorative and industrial floor and coating systems.

  • Reduces moisture vapor pressure emission rate to an acceptable level*
  • Complemented by Sika’s line of concrete additives, preparation chemicals, primers, membranes, and patching/filling products
  • Compatible with Sikafloor flooring systems
MOISTURE TREATMENT

Minimize moisture vapor transmission prior to flooring system installation

a GREEN productSikafloor® EPO-CEM® SYSTEMS
Solvent-free and odorless, epoxy-modified, cementitious self-leveling mortar. Specially formulated for leveling and structurally reprofiling on damp, “green” or saturated surface dry concrete slabs. Fast-curing, with high early strength.

Sikafloor 81 Epo-Cem (100-160 mil): Data Sheet

Sikafloor 82 Epo-Cem (160-280 mil): Data Sheet

a GREEN productSikafloor® FAST TRACK PRIMER
Waterborne epoxy primer that can be used as a moisture vapor treatment or as a green concrete primer. Capable of reducing water vapor emissions from as high as 8 pounds to below the acceptable level of 3 pounds/1,000 ft2/24-hours in a single coat.

Sikafloor Fast Track Primer: Data Sheet • MSDS

a GREEN productSikafloor® VAPOR BLOCK
Zero VOC, waterborne, self leveling & trowelable vapor pressure reduction product with the versatility to handle a wide range of moisture vapor transmission levels (please contact Sika Technical Service for levels exceeding 15 pounds/1,000 ft2/24-hours). Significantly increases the impact resistance of a flooring system.

Sikafloor Vapor Block: Data Sheet • MSDS

 

* The standard moisture vapor emission rate (MVER) maximum is three (3) pounds per 1,000 square feet in a 24-hour time frame, as measured according to standardized tests.

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APPLICATIONS:

Commercial & Institutional
  • business office buildings
  • cafeterias/restaurants
  • correctional institutions
  • retail & shopping centers
  • schools/education facilities
  • sports & entertainment venues
Health Care
  • animal holding facilities
  • health care facilities
  • veterinary clinics
Industrial & Manufacturing
  • beverage processing
  • chemical processing
  • electronics
  • food processing
  • manufacturing, heavy
  • manufacturing, light
  • pharmaceutical production
  • water treatment
Transportation
  • aircraft hangars
  • automotive dealerships
  • parking decks
  • transportation terminals
  • vehicle maintenance areas
Common Areas
  • aisleways/corridors
  • chemical areas
  • clean rooms
  • cold storage
  • kitchens
  • laboratories
  • loading docks
  • mechanical rooms
  • mezzanines
  • restrooms & shower areas
  • warehouse/distribution
 
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