Soft Epoxy Sports Flooring

What is Soft Epoxy Sports Flooring?

Soft sports flooring is used for various purposes in sports halls. For instance, these floorings are used in tracks, multi-purpose sports halls, outdoor play areas, indoor sports, fitness center floors, changing rooms and showers, basketball and volleyball courts, yoga rooms, and protective walls. These floorings are designed to withstand various loads from athletes and different weather conditions. One of the soft flooring types used in sports halls is soft epoxy flooring, which minimizes the damage and injury to athletes. Soft epoxy flooring differs significantly from industrial epoxy flooring in terms of softness.

Mokhtakaran Mandana Polymer Engineering Company, a knowledge-based and academic company, has gained technical expertise in the production of various epoxy flooring types, particularly sports epoxy flooring, after years of research and development. Alongside product manufacturing, Mandana Polymer also offers specialized consultation on epoxy flooring installations and monitoring services.

How to Use Soft Epoxy Sports Flooring?

Step 1: Pre-Installation Checks and Recommendations
– The floor must be thoroughly swept and free of water or moisture.
– If the surface is greasy, clean and dry it with a degreasing solution before installing the flooring.
– The tools and containers used for mixing must be completely clean and free of contamination.
– The materials should be placed on the site one day before starting the installation.

Step 2: Ensuring Proper Temperature for Installation
– Measure the surface and material temperature using a digital thermometer.
– The surface temperature during installation should be between 20 to 30°C. Otherwise, contact Mandana Polymer’s technical team.
– Surface temperature should be measured with a laser thermometer, as room temperature may differ significantly from the actual surface temperature.

Step 3: Preparation
– Soft epoxy coating should be applied on surfaces previously primed with EF10 primer and EF20 undercoat.
– The epoxy coating must be applied following appropriate time intervals for each layer.

Steps for Installing Decorative Epoxy Flooring (3D Design)

1. **Floor Preparation and Levelling**: Perform floor preparation using grinding or sanding, and control influencing factors (according to relevant instructions).
2. **Chemical Cleaning**: Clean oil and greasy surfaces with OP30 degreasing solution.
3. **Priming with EF10 Hardener (2260)**: This step improves adhesion to the concrete surface, removes dust, and neutralizes concrete vapors.
4. **Sealing Gaps and Cracks**: This step involves repairing damaged or cracked structures using a special sealant.
5. **Applying EF20 Undercoat with Hardener (2225)**: Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.
6. **Sanding and Fixing Surface Defects**: Sand and repair the undercoat layer.
7. **Applying Soft Epoxy with 30% Softness using EP70-HBF Hardener**: Before adding the hardener, stir the resin for 2 minutes, then mix the resin and hardener for 3 minutes. Let the mixture rest for 1 to 5 minutes before application.

Technical Specifications of Soft Epoxy Sports Flooring
– **Abrasion and Scratch Resistance**: Fully resistant.
– **Water and Moisture Resistance**: Fully resistant.
– **Chemical Resistance**: Fully resistant.
– **Fire Resistance**: Non-flammable.

Features of Soft Epoxy Sports Flooring
– Water-resistant.
– Resistant to impact and abrasion.
– Seamless and impermeable surface.
– Anti-bacterial properties.
– Resistant to chemicals.
– Long lifespan.
– Available in various colors (according to RAL).
– Washable.
– Lightweight, reducing the overall weight of the structure.

Applications of Soft Epoxy Sports Flooring
– Children’s rooms and daycare centers.
– Sports halls and gyms.
– Animal care centers.
– Senior and child care facilities.

Physical and Chemical Properties
– Application temperature: 20-30°C.
– Final thickness: approximately 3 mm.
– Color: According to RAL.
– Solvent: None.
– Application tools: Squeegee.
– Initial dry time per layer: 8 hours.
– Final dry time per layer: 24 hours.

Storage and Considerations for Soft Epoxy Sports Flooring
– Packaging: 5 and 10 kg containers.
– Storage duration: 12 months in original packaging.
– Recommended storage temperature: 10-30°C.
– Store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, water, and rain.
– Avoid storing at temperatures below 5°C.
– Do not allow the materials in containers to freeze.

Safety and Protection
– It is recommended to use gloves and a mask during installation.
– Epoxy materials are not classified as hazardous or harmful to health or the environment. However, in case of skin or eye contact, wash with water.

Standards and Certifications
– Licensed by the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Trade.
– Knowledge-based certification.
– ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, IMS standards.
– Conforms to BS EN14891 (UK) standards.
– Conforms to AS/NZS 4858 (Australia-New Zealand).
– Technical certification from the Research Center of Housing and Urban Development.
– The only company with factory standards in Iran.

Related Products
– Self-Leveling Three-Layer Epoxy Flooring.
– Epoxy Concrete Flooring.
– Decorative Epoxy Flooring.
– Antibacterial Epoxy Flooring.
– Anti-Static Epoxy Flooring.