Sikafloor® Marine-18
Primary deck covering mortar for interior decks
Sikafloor® Marine-18 is a polymer modified cement based mortar used as a primary deck covering or as a constrained layer in the Sikafloor® Marine visco-elastic Systems. Sikafloor® Marine-18 is tested according to FTP Code system and approved according to the IMO Marine Equipment Directives.
- Heavy duty and very flexible
- Suitable for sloped surfaces
- Non combustible
- Easily applicable leveling mortar
- Low E-Modulus
- One component, ready to mix
- Can be pumped
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- Heavy duty and very flexible
- Suitable for sloped surfaces
- Non combustible
- Easily applicable leveling mortar
- Low E-Modulus
- One component, ready to mix
- Can be pumped
Areas of Application
Sikafloor® Marine-18 is applied on interior wet and dry accommodation areas, to level the surface prior to the application of deck finishing materials such as: carpets, tiles, parquet, rubber and vinyl. Sikafloor® Marine-18 is also part of the visco-elastic systems Sikafloor® Marine PK-90 N and Sikafloor® Marine VEM systems. This product is suitable for experienced professional users only. Tests with actual substrates and conditions have to be performed ensuring adhesion and material compatibility.Packaging
| Bag | 25 kg |
Product Details
| Chemical base | Polymer modified cement mortar | |
| Color | Grey | |
| Cure mechanism | Hydraulic | |
| Density | mixed cured | 1.9 kg/l 1.8 kg/l |
| Mixing ratio | per 25 kg bag | 2.8 ─ 3.3 liters |
| Substrate temperature | 5 ─ 30 °C | |
| Application thickness | 5 ─ 25 mm | |
| Coverage | per 25 kg bag at layer thickness 1 mm | 14 m2 |
| Working time (CQP599-9) | 30 minutes A | |
| Ready to walk on (CQP600-3) | depending on humidity and ventilation | 24 hours A |
| Compressive strength (CQP599-2) | 18 MPa B | |
| Flexural strength (CQP599-1) | 8 MPa B | |
| Modulus of elasticity in compression (CQP599-6 / EN 13412) | 8 GPa B | |
| Linear shrinkage (CQP599-5) | 0.08 % B | |
| Shelf life | 12 months C |
| CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure | A) 23 °C / 50 % r. h. | B) after 28 days | C) stored in a dry, cool place below 25 °C |
CURE MECHANISM
Sikafloor® Marine-18 cures by way of hydraulic curing.
Application
Surface preparation
For leveling applications, the surface has to be clean, free from dust, grease, oils and other substances, which may impair adhesion. Rust has to be removed with a steel brush or other appropriate means, followed by vacuum cleaning.
The surface has to be primed with Sikafloor® Marine Primer C using a long hair roller. After drying of the Sikafloor® Marine Primer C, Sikafloor® Marine-18 may be applied. For use in combination with Sikafloor® Marine PU-Red the application can be executed without primer.
Sikafloor® Marine-18 applications on aluminum or zinc rich shop primer coated decks, require a tie coat of SikaCor® ZP Primer or another suitable tie coat prior the priming step with Sikafloor® Marine Primer-C.
For wet areas the surface has to be treated with a water resistant membrane (e.g. Sikafloor® Marine Elastic).
Before application of vinyl and carpet coverings, ensure that a thin self levelling mortar such as Sikafloor® Marine 100 is applied to obtain an even floor.
Application
Apply the mortar with a steel board or a straight edge.
Sikafloor® Marine-18 has to be applied within 20 minutes after mixing. At temperatures above 30 °C the open time will be reduced to 10 minutes or less.
For advice on selecting and setting up a suitable pump system, contact the System Engineering Department of Sika Industry.
Curing
After application, the finished areas have to be protected against direct heat (e.g. cutting or welding from beneath), sunlight and draught during the curing process for at least 12 hours.
Before Sikafloor® Marine-18 is covered with dense materials such as vinyl, epoxy coatings, etc., ensure that the remaining moisture level is below 4 %.
Test procedure to determine the dryness (according ASTM D 4263): put a PE-plastic foil 1 m x 1 m on the surface of the applied mortar floor tape the perimeter and leave for one day. The curing is complete if there is no water condensation on the foil or a visible color difference between covered and uncovered surface.
Removal
Excess material can best be removed before curing with a trowel wipe or water.
Fresh Sikafloor® Marine-18 may be removed from tools and equipment with water. Once cured, the material can only be removed mechanically.
Exposed hands and skin shall be washed immediately with water. Use a suitable skin protection hand cream.