DUOTHANES

DUOTHANE PART A

High Gloss 2 pack polyurethane.  DUOTHANE provides excellent flow and ‘bridging’ properties, and will cure overnight even under adverse conditions. i.e. can be ‘sanded to a powder’, and is resistant to scuffing in the crucial early stages of curing.

USES:

  1. May be used for interior coating of ALL timber species and particle board.
  2. Mix DUOTHANE FAST A with DUOTHANE PART B for a quick drying first coat.
  3. Mix DUOTHANE PART A with DUOTHANE PART B for a hard wearing top coat with excellent flow properties and resistance to U.V. light.
  4. May be applied over TIMBER SEAL.

FLOOR PREPARATION:

New Floors:

Fine sand to a smooth finish (Not finer than #120 mesh). Hardwoods must not be burnished and grain must remain open. Vacuum thoroughly. Ensure the timber surface if free from dust, wax or oily substances.

Old Floors:

Clean with hot water and detergent .Roughen surface completely with 150 mesh screenback and vacuum thoroughly. Wipe floor with URETHANE COATINGS THINNERS. Test for compatibility by applying DUOTHANE on a small section of floor first. If ‘craters’ or ‘fisheyes’ appear, add 10mls of FLOWMAX Anti Rejection Fluid per litre of DUOTHANE and refer to FLOWMAX directions.

APPLICATION:

  1. Carefully measure and mix equal quantities of DUOTHANE PART A and DUOTHANE PART B and stir thoroughly.
  2. Apply with mohair roller, lambswool applicator or brush, allow 4-6 hours to dry. Do not return unused material to can. New cork and timber floors will need 3 and 2 coats respectively, sand with 150 grit screen back between coats.
  3. Thoroughly clean the mohair roller, lamb’s wool applicator or brush in URETHANE COATINGS CLEANING SOLVENT.  Dry all equipment before reusing.

COVERAGE:

10m² per litre. URETHANE COATINGS THINNERS may be added if DUOTHANE has thickened, or if a higher coverage and a thinner coat is required.

MAINTENANCE:

DUOTHANE requires 7-10 days to fully cure.  Avoid heavy traffic during this period.  Use protective pads under legs of furniture.

Regularly wipe over the floor with an anti static mop or sweep with a soft bristle broom.  We caution against the use of vacuum cleaners, particularly if the bristles are worn as the cleaning head may then scratch the floor.  The frequency of cleaning is dependent on the level of traffic, amount of grit carried onto the floor, and activity of children, and pets etc.

To clean your floor, mix up to one cup of Methylated Spirits into a bucket of hot water, and mop the floor, regularly rinsing the mop.  If the floor is particularly dirty, wash first with a non abrasive detergent then clean with the Methylated spirits and water solution – this will prevent streaking and smear marks that sometimes remain after use of detergents and/or household cleaners.

SHELF LIFE:

This product is best if used within 12 months from manufacture (refer to batch number), when stored in unopened containers under normal conditions of temperature and humidity.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS:

Usage of this material must be under well ventilated conditions to minimise inhalation of vapours.  Wear respirator with filters that conform with AS1716. Asthmatics, the very young, elderly people and pets should leave the site during the first 24 hours. Prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves. Breathing of vapour is harmful and may cause lung irritation and allergic respiratory reaction. May irritate skin and eyes. Keep container firmly lidded. In case of spillage, absorb into dry sand or dirt. Remove from work area and cover with water for 24 hours prior to disposal.

WARNING FLAMMABLE:

Contains 280gms per litre of Aromatic Hydrocarbons. This drum contains volatile and flammable solvents and when applying the contents adequate ventilation to the outside must be provided. All potential sources of ignition (open flames, pilot lights, furnaces, spark producing electrical switches, etc.) must be eliminated in or near the working area. DO NOT SMOKE. Keep drum closed when not in use.

FIRST AID:

If affected by inhalation of vapour, remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty persists or occurs later, consult a doctor and have label ready. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give water or milk.

CONTACT DOCTOR OR POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE Australia 131126.

In case of eye contact, flush immediately with water for fifteen minutes and call a doctor. In case of skin contact, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin first with Methylated spirits, then with soap and water.

DUOTHANE PART B

High Gloss 2 pack polyurethane.  DUOTHANE provides excellent flow and ‘bridging’ properties, and will cure overnight even under adverse conditions. i.e. can be ‘sanded to a powder’, and is resistant to scuffing in the crucial early stages of curing.

USES:

  1. May be used for interior coating of ALL timber species and particle board.
  2. Mix DUOTHANE FAST A with DUOTHANE PART B for a quick drying first coat.
  3. Mix DUOTHANE PART A with DUOTHANE PART B for a hard wearing top coat with excellent flow properties and resistance to U.V. light.
  4. May be applied over TIMBER SEAL.

FLOOR PREPARATION:

New Floors:

Fine sand to a smooth finish (Not finer than #120 mesh). Hardwoods must not be burnished and grain must remain open. Vacuum thoroughly. Ensure the timber surface if free from dust, wax or oily substances.

Old Floors:

Clean with hot water and detergent .Roughen surface completely with 150 mesh screenback and vacuum thoroughly. Wipe floor with URETHANE COATINGS THINNERS. Test for compatibility by applying DUOTHANE on a small section of floor first. If ‘craters’ or ‘fisheyes’ appear, add 10mls of FLOWMAX Anti Rejection Fluid per litre of DUOTHANE and refer to FLOWMAX directions.

APPLICATION:

  1. Carefully measure and mix equal quantities of DUOTHANE PART A and DUOTHANE PART B and stir thoroughly.
  2. Apply with mohair roller, lambswool applicator or brush, allow 4-6 hours to dry. Do not return unused material to can. New cork and timber floors will need 3 and 2 coats respectively, sand with 150 grit screenback between coats.
  3. Thoroughly clean the mohair roller, lamb’s wool applicator or brush in URETHANE COATINGS CLEANING SOLVENT.  Dry all equipment before reusing.

COVERAGE:

10m² per litre. URETHANE COATINGS THINNERS may be added if DUOTHANE has thickened, or if a higher coverage and a thinner coat is required.

MAINTENANCE:

DUOTHANE requires 7-10 days to fully cure.  Avoid heavy traffic during this period.  Use protective pads under legs of furniture.

Regularly wipe over the floor with an antistatic mop or sweep with a soft bristle broom.  We caution against the use of vacuum cleaners, particularly if the bristles are worn as the cleaning head may then scratch the floor.  The frequency of cleaning is dependent on the level of traffic, amount of grit carried onto the floor, and activity of children, and pets etc.

To clean your floor, mix up to one cup of Methylated Spirits into a bucket of hot water, and mop the floor, regularly rinsing the mop.  If the floor is particularly dirty, wash first with a non abrasive detergent then clean with the Methylated spirits and water solution – this will prevent streaking and smear marks that sometimes remain after use of detergents and/or household cleaners.

SHELF LIFE:

This product is best if used within 12 months from manufacture (refer to batch number), when stored in unopened containers under normal conditions of temperature and humidity.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS:

Usage of this material must be under well ventilated conditions to minimise inhalation of vapours.  Wear respirator with filters that conform with AS1716. Asthmatics, the very young, elderly people and pets should leave the site during the first 24 hours. Prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves. Breathing of vapour is harmful and may cause lung irritation and allergic respiratory reaction. May irritate skin and eyes. Keep container firmly lidded. In case of spillage, absorb into dry sand or dirt. Remove from work area and cover with water for 24 hours prior to disposal.

WARNING FLAMMABLE:

Contains 280gms per litre of Aromatic Hydrocarbons. This drum contains volatile and flammable solvents and when applying the contents adequate ventilation to the outside must be provided. All potential sources of ignition (open flames, pilot lights, furnaces, spark producing electrical switches, etc.) must be eliminated in or near the working area. DO NOT SMOKE. Keep drum closed when not in use.

FIRST AID:

If affected by inhalation of vapour, remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty persists or occurs later, consult a doctor and have label ready. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give water or milk.

CONTACT DOCTOR OR POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE Australia 131126.

In case of eye contact, flush immediately with water for fifteen minutes and call a doctor. In case of skin contact, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin first with Methylated spirits, then with soap and water.

DUOTHANE FAST A

When mixed with equal parts of DUOTHANE Part B produces a first coat that can be sanded to a powder after 45 minutes.  In very cold conditions the ratio of DUOTHANE FAST A should be increased to 2 parts mixed into 1 part DUOTHANE Part B.

USES:

  1. DUOTHANE FAST A is suitable for interior coating of ALL timber species, particularly HARDWOODS.
  2. DUOTHANE FAST A is not suitable for cork floors, use TIMBERSEAL as a sealer coat.
  3. DUOTHANE FAST A is a genuine first coat, it is not just a sealer but produces a coating with a solids content greater than 40%.
  4. DUOTHANE FAST A may be applied over TIMBER SEAL.

FLOOR PREPARATION:

New Floors:

Fine sand to a smooth finish (Not finer than #120 mesh). Hardwoods must not be burnished and grain must remain open. Vacuum thoroughly. Ensure the timber surface if free from dust, wax or oily substances.

Old Floors:

Clean with hot water and detergent .Roughen surface completely with 150 mesh screenback and vacuum thoroughly. Wipe floor with URETHANE COATINGS THINNERS. Test for compatibility by applying DUOTHANE on a small section of floor first. If ‘craters’ or ‘fisheyes’ appear, add 10mls of FLOWMAX Antirejection Fluid per litre of DUOTHANE and refer to FLOWMAX directions.

APPLICATION:

  1. Carefully measure ONE PART of DUOTHANE FAST A to ONE PART DUOTHANE PART B. In very cold conditions curing can be increased by using two parts DUOTHANE FAST A to one part DUOTHANE PART B.
  2. Apply with mohair roller, or lambs wool applicator, or brush. Allow 30-60 minutes to dry. Open doors and windows to increase cure rates. Do NOT return unused material to can.
  3. Sand with a 150 grit screenback and vacuum.
  4. Apply one or two coats of DUOTHANE PART A/DUOTHANE PART B, or MONOTHANE.
  5. Thoroughly clean the mohair roller, lamb’s wool applicator or brush in URETHANE COATINGS CLEANING SOLVENT.  Dry all equipment before reusing.

COVERAGE:

10m² per litre. URETHANE COATINGS THINNERS may be added if DUOTHANE has thickened, or if a higher coverage and a thinner coat is required.

MAINTENANCE:

DUOTHANE requires 7-10 days to fully cure.  Avoid heavy traffic during this period.  Use protective pads under legs of furniture.

Regularly wipe over the floor with an antistatic mop or sweep with a soft bristle broom.  We caution against the use of vacuum cleaners, particularly if the bristles are worn as the cleaning head may then scratch the floor.  The frequency of cleaning is dependent on the level of traffic, amount of grit carried onto the floor, and activity of children, and pets etc.

To clean your floor, mix up to one cup of Methylated Spirits into a bucket of hot water, and mop the floor, regularly rinsing the mop.  If the floor is particularly dirty, wash first with a non abrasive detergent then clean with the Methylated spirits and water solution – this will prevent streaking and smear marks that sometimes remain after use of detergents and/or household cleaners.

SHELF LIFE:

This product is best if used within 12 months from manufacture (refer to batch number), when stored in unopened containers under normal conditions of temperature and humidity.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS:

Usage of this material must be under well ventilated conditions to minimise inhalation of vapours. Wear respirator with filters that conform with AS1716. Asthmatics, the very young, elderly people and pets should leave the site during the first 24 hours. Prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves. Breathing of vapour is harmful and may cause lung irritation and allergic respiratory reaction. May irritate skin and eyes. Keep container firmly lidded. In case of spillage, absorb into dry sand or dirt. Remove from work area and cover with water for 24 hours prior to disposal.

WARNING FLAMMABLE:

Contains 250gms per litre of Aromatic Hydrocarbons. This drum contains volatile and flammable solvents and when applying the contents adequate ventilation to the outside must be provided. All potential sources of ignition (open flames, pilot lights, furnaces, spark producing electrical switches, etc.) must be eliminated in or near the working area. DO NOT SMOKE. Keep drum closed when not in use.

FIRST AID:

If affected by inhalation of vapour, remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty persists or occurs later, consult a doctor and have label ready. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give water or milk.

CONTACT DOCTOR OR POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE Australia 131126.

In case of eye contact, flush immediately with water for fifteen minutes and call a doctor. In case of skin contact, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin first with Methylated spirits, then with soap and water.

MAINTENANCE OF MONOTHANE & DUOTHANE FLOORS

Urethane Coatings Washing Floors

► Introduction: Maintenance of Monothane and Duothane Floors

MAINTENANCE OF MONOTHANE & DUOTHANE FLOORS

While polyurethanes are widely recognised as the most durable surface coatings for floors, they are inevitably subject to wear, particularly when any gritty substance is introduced onto the floor. Grit will act in the same manner as sandpaper, and large particles of grit under shoe soles or heavy furniture will not only cut through the coating but damage the timber or cork as well.Furthermore, it is important to understand that the average polyurethane coating system is only about 120 microns (0.12 mm) thick, and therefore cannot prevent indentation of timber when subjected to excessive forces such as occasioned by stiletto heels or certain castor wheels. The incidence of indentation will also be directly related to the density of the timber or cork; that is hardwoods such as Brushbox or Blackbutt are much less predisposed to indentation than softer timbers such as Baltic Pine or Cypress Pine.

► Using the Floor

USING THE FLOOR

Over the first week after the coating is dry it continues to cure –during this period avoid heavy foot traffic by removing shoes before walking on the floor.

Initially (particularly if walking on the floor with bare feet) you may notice footprints, often attributed to a ‘bloom’ from oily timbers. After a few weeks and a number of washes this will gradually stop.

The key to successful maintenance of polyurethane treated floors is the exclusion of any gritty substance from the floor. This can be achieved by the placement of a door mat outside each entrance and if possible a softer mat immediately inside each door –this will assist to remove any sand, grit and small stones from shoe-soles/feet, that when walked over the floor is abrasive, acting like sandpaper. Use runners over high traffic areas, and to further enhance the floor you may choose to place a rug or mat over it. However, please note that over time the colour of the uncovered section will become slightly darker than the covered section. If possible, every few months, move the rug or mat a short distance (50 to 150 mm), rotating in each direction of the compass –1st North, 2nd East, 3rd South, 4th West. This will assist to ‘blur’ the contrast between the lighter and darker sections of the floor. Do not put rugs or mats on floors for at least four weeks from the completion of the coating job.Like many finishing or covering products, exposure to direct sunlight will cause discolouration of the floor. To reduce fading and discolouring, filter direct sunlight with curtains or blinds

► Replacing Furniture

REPLACING FURNITURE

When replacing furniture or moving furniture do not drag it across the floor, and when wheeling heavy items (e.g. refrigerators) spread a ‘drop sheet’ directly over the floor and then place panels of Masonite on-top of the drop sheet,on which to roll the wheels (often, even if using carpet or mats the heavy weight will leave marks on the fresh coating). The first seven to ten days after the coating is completed are the most critical; during this period, ensure extra care is taken while the coating ages to its maximum hardness.It is also imperative that protective felt pads are fitted under legs of chairs and furniture

► Maintaining the Floor

MAINTAINING THE FLOOR

Regularly wipe over the floor with an anti static mop or sweep with a soft bristle broom. We caution against the use of vacuum cleaners, particularly if the bristles are worn as the cleaning head may then scratch the floor.

The frequency of cleaning is dependent on the level of traffic, amount of grit carried onto the floor, and activity of children, and pets etc.

► Washing the Floor

WASHING THE FLOOR

To routinely clean your floor, mix up to one cup of Methylated Spirit (alternatively White Vinegar) into three Litres (1/3 full bucket) of hot water, and mop the floor, regularly rinsing the mop. If the floor is particularly dirty, wash first with a non-abrasive detergent then clean with the Methylated Spirit and water solution –this will prevent streaking and smear marks (often very noticeable on a high gloss floor) that sometimes remain after use of detergents and/or household cleaners.

► Floor Polishes

FLOOR POLISHES

Under normal domestic conditions a polyurethane coating will last many years. However, in commercial locations or areas exposed to high traffic levels, it may be necessary to protect the coating with a sacrificial floor polish, i.e. the polish will take the brunt of the wear, and can easily be replenished when necessary. Suitable polishes are those based on a metal-link acrylic polymer, which can be readily removed by washing with ammonia solution if there is an excessive build up in non-traffic areas. These polishes are also suitable in restoring the gloss of a polyurethane floor which has not been excessively worn, but may have scuffed badly. Commercially available floor polishes suitable for polyurethane coated timber and cork floors are –Urethane Coatings Purashine (Gloss or Satin)

■ Warranty & Notice to Reader

WARRANTY

Written claims to be made to seller within 7 days of goods received. Urethane Coatings (UC) warrants its products to be free of defects in materials, and within their manufacturing specification but makes no warranty as to application and installation.

As methods of application and on site conditions are beyond the manufacturers’ control and can affect performance, UC makes no other warranty, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchant-ability and fitness for a particular purpose. Urethane Coatings’ sole obligation shall be, at its option, to replace, or refund the purchase of the quantity of Coatings proved to be defective and UC shall not be liable for any loss or damage including incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of UC products.

Notice to Reader

Urethane Coatings make no representation as to the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in this Technical Data Sheet. It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this data, and to comply with all relevant Commonwealth, State and Local Government laws and regulations. Urethane Coatings shall not be responsible for loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance upon or failure to adhere to any recommendations contained herein, from abnormal use of the material, or from any hazard inherent in the nature of the material.