Frequently Asked Questions

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How quickly can we be back in business?

Degafloor systems cure fully in less than 2 hours of installation, both physically and chemically, allowing you to be back in business as quickly as possible.

What environments can Degafloor systems be installed in?

Degafloor systems are extremely versatile and may be installed almost anywhere. Degafloor has a complete range of systems that cater for all types of environments - cold stores down to -30°C, heavy trafficked production areas, high street retail stores, sports and leisure facilities, public buildings, external works the list is endless.

What sub floors can Degafloor be installed onto?

Degafloor® systems can be installed onto concrete, pumice stone concrete, porous concrete, anhydrite, hardwood marine grade WBP, tiles, terrazzo, marble and galvanised metals.

Who will install our floor?

We have a number of Degafloor approved installers coving the UK, all have extensive experience in the flooring industry and are specialist in installing methacrylate reactive resins. Each employs dedicated and highly trained fitters to ensure the highest of standards.

I've heard that MMA products have a distinctive smell!

MMA resins do have a distinctive odour, however this odour is not toxic or harmful. The key to effective odour control is air circulation and ventilation, we have a unique Positive Air Pressure System called Degavent which extracts MMA odour from the air during installation, this system also releases fragrance into the air to mask the MMA odours, thus causing minimum disruption to your staff and work colleagues during installation.

Can you supply anti microbial / bacterial additives for your systems?

We have chosen not to market these additives. This is based on our extensive experience, the experience of our suppliers and research evidence that is freely available on the Internet. Our suggestion is to review the evidence available before specifying additives that once in the floor cannot be removed.
The best way to control bacterial growth is to employ a comprehensive and regular cleaning regime, something that we are happy to advise on.

In your literature, you state that your systems are anti-slip but so do all your competitors. Is there really a difference?

The Degafloor® FB system has been designed specifically to be anti-slip at the extremes of full production conditions. The Health and Safety Executive states that a coefficient of variation factor of 0.4 should be the minimum acceptable level of slip resistance. Our FB system achieves a level of at least 0.42 when covered in vegetable oil and 0.72 when wet. These results are exceptional and we would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of this to potential customers in a back-to-back test against any of our competitors.

How easy are your systems to repair / refurbish?

Each layer in a Degafloor system bonds chemically to the next creating a truly monolithic floor. To refurbish our systems, the surface need only be lightly abraded, following which a partial system can be installed (depending on customer requirements) and be ready again for full use within 2 hours of completion.

Your company makes a big point of the stated 2-hour cure time. Why is this so much shorter than other resin systems?

MMA resin systems employ a different method of molecular bonding to form the polymer chains of a finished and fully cured system. In simple terms, one chemical element of our system can attach itself to any part of another element, whilst with other resins a definitive match must be achieved. Additionally, MMA resin systems are cold setting, whilst epoxy and polyurethane systems are thermo-setting. This means that epoxies and polyurethanes require warm environments (15°C) to cure at their optimum rate whilst Degafloor will cure in two hours or less regardless of ambient temperature (down to minus 30°C).

Can we have an anti-slip system that is easy to clean?

Yes, providing the correct cleaning equipment and cleaning regime is observed and maintained, we are more than happy to advise further.

Can we use our hot water spraying equipment to clean down ?

Yes, we have a system that can withstand 80°C hot water temperatures and includes jet spray cleaning.

Can we have underfloor heating with your flooring?

Yes, however during installation the underfloor heating must be turned off. 2 hours after installation the heating system can be re-activated. The underfloor plastic tubes must also be checked for resistance prior to installation.

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