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Mastertop DAF
Decorative floor system

Description Colours
Mastertop®DAF is an innovative flooring system that Available in standard colours and with colour
puts stunning effects onto floors in commercial, matching or RAL/BS colours depending on quantity
corporate and retail buildings. Mastertop®DAF required. Contact BASF CC SA.
consists of a clear, light stable, 2 component resin
binder system used to encapsulate objects within Application procedure
the floor. Mastertop®DAF creates a unique Application procedures given are for guideline only. It
ambience to any space, creating a floor that projects is recommended that this product is applied by an
a unique image and captures the imagination. BASF CC SA trained and approved applicator.

Fields of application Preparation of substrate

Mastertop®DAF is used wherever a striking visual Concrete and other cementitious substrates should
effect is desired in the following applications: be at least 28 days old and have a residual moisture
• Corporate headquarters content of less than 4%. Damp-proof membranes
• Health clubs and fitness studios (DPMs) should be installed and known to be
• Retail and fashion effective. Mechanical preparation such as captive
• Hairdressing and beauty salons shotblasting, grinding or scarifying is required to
• Sports and leisure remove all contaminants and any laitance to provide
Mastertop®DAF floors have excellent mechanical a clean, sound substrate suitable to receive the resin
properties and offer good abrasion and wear topping. The concrete should have a direct tensile
characteristics in pedestrian trafficked areas. pull off strength of at least 1.5N/m². Install metal
edge trim at joints as required.
Features and benefits
• Enables any object, for example:- coins, records, Environment
watch parts, electrical components to be Temperatures to be within the range 10-30°C, ideally
incorporated into a floor. 15–25°C. Do not commence work if temperatures
• Robust, water white epoxy resin seal protects the are within 3°C of the dew point or if condensation is
floor. likely to occur within 48 hours (at 20°C) of
application.
• Installed by trained specialist contractors to help
ensure that the best possible results are
achieved. Base smoothing layer
Prime the prepared substrate and apply
• System bond strength greater than tensile ®
Mastertop 1230 solvent-free epoxy self-smoothing
strength of concrete
resin overlay, in accordance with the product data
sheet, to produce a flat smooth substrate. If the
Packaging
base smoothing layer is not overlaid within 48 hours,
Mastertop®TC405W 10 litre unit
Mastertop®TC 430 10 kg unit lightly abrade the surface and vacuum clean before
Mastertop®1375 10 litre unit proceeding.
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Object Art Cleaning
Create the desired effect by positioning the items on Tools must be cleaned immediately after use with
the still tacky Mastertop®1230. This holds the Cleaning Solvent No2 or other suitable
objects in position until the encapsulation is solvents. Cured material can only be removed
complete. mechanically.

Clear Body Coat Coverage

Mastertop®TC430 is supplied in pre-weighed packs Mastertop®TC430 resin system:
which should not be split or divided. It is especially 2.5 – 5.0 kg/m² as required.
important to use complete packs in every mix and to Mastertop®TC405W matt seal
mix thoroughly to ensure consistent colour and 0.1 – 0.15 kg/m² as required.
texture. Mastertop®1375 slip resistant surface seal.
Mix the Mastertop®TC430 resin system using a slow 0.15 kg/m² in two coats.
speed drill with a suitable paddle for 3 minutes until
homogenous. Pour into a clean container and mix Coverage rates quoted are based upon laboratory
again. Apply by squeegee to a minimum thickness tests and site experience and are given for guidance
of 2.5 mm and lightly back roll using a spiked roller. only.

Sealing Shelf Life

The natural surface of the Mastertop®TC430 is very 1 year if stored in accordance with manufacturer’s
glossy and this high reflectance can mar the instructions.
appearance of the image.
A number of surface seal coat options are available Storage
which matt- off the surface and enable the true Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect
beauty of the floor to be revealed. These products from extremes of temperatures.
also help protect the floor by enhancing the scratch Failure to comply with the recommended storage
resistance. conditions may result in premature deterioration of
Mastertop®TC405W solvent- free clear polyurethane the product or packaging. For specific storage
matt wash. Mastertop®1375 slip resistant surface advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s
seal. This product may reduce the clarity and Technical Services Department.
sharpness of the image.
Safety precautions
Joints
As with all chemical products, care should be taken
Reflect all joints in the substrate accurately through
during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes
the screed topping, as a bonded screed will crack
mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which can also be
where there is differential movement in the host
tainted with vapour until product is fully cured or
concrete. It is recommended that the joint arms is
dried). Treat splashes to eyes and skin
protected with a metal trim and the Mastertop®DAF
immediately. If accidentally ingested, seek
dressed up to either side. Fill joints with a suitable
immediate medical attention. Keep away from
sealant.
children and animals. Reseal containers after use.
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Note Quality and care
Field service, where provided, does not constitute All products originating from BASF Construction
supervisory responsibility. For additional information Chemicals’ SA facility are manufactured under a
contact your local BASF Construction Chemicals SA management system independently certified to
representative. BASF Construction Chemicals SA. conform to the requirements of the quality,
reserves the right to have the true cause of any environmental and occupational health & safety
difficulty determined by accepted test methods standards ISO 9001:2000.

Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is
given or implied with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the
competence of any labour involved in the application are beyond our control.
As all BASF’s technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
BASF Construction Chemicals South Africa (Pty) Ltd
852 Sixteenth Road, Midrand
P.O. Box 420, Westonaria, 1780
PO Box 2801, Halfway House, 1685
11 Pullinger Street, Westonaria, 1779 Tel: +27 11 203 2405
Tel: +27 11 754 1343
Fax: +27 11 754 1105 Website : basf -cc.co.za