Belzona 5111

FN10128 (CERAMIC CLADDING)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. TO ENSURE AN EFFECTIVE MOLECULAR surfaces should be sterilized with a fungicidal wash. Remove oil
and grease with a detergent solution.
WELD
Remove any chemical contaminants with copious amounts of
A. STEEL AND OTHER FERROUS SURFACES fresh cold water.
i) Surface Preparation Remove high spots on plaster or concrete by mechanical
Thoroughly clean steel contaminated by chemicals using a high abrasion and then sweep clear all dust.
pressure water wash. Steel contaminated by oil, grease, etc.,
must first be thoroughly washed down with Belzona 9121 MECHANICALLY ABRADE ALL SURFACES.
(Universal Thinners). Blast clean the steel to be treated with
Belzona 6111 (Liquid Anode) to ensure electrical contact Ensure the moisture content of the wall is less than 6% (for
between the steel and the Belzona 6111. concrete) or 12% (for plaster).
Blast clean the metal surface to achieve the following minimum Allow newly applied plaster to dry out until the moisture content
standard of cleanliness: is below 12% using a Protimeter.
ISO 8501-1 Sa2 very thorough blast cleaning
American Standard - near white finish SSPC-SP-10 Whenever applying Belzona 5111 to previously untreated
Swedish Standard - Sa2 SIS 05 5900 plaster a stabilizing coat of wallpaper size must first be applied.
The selection of abrasive grit is dependent upon the condition of Roughen non-ferrous, metallic surfaces by blast cleaning or
the steel and recovery conditions. Abrasives can be either mechanical abrasion. This preparation should completely
metallic or non-metallic and when cleaning to the required remove all surface oxide deposits and leave a rough surface.
standard, a profile depth of 2 - 3 mil (50 - 75 microns) should be
obtained. Application of Belzona 5911 (Ceramic Conditioner) should be
made before any surface corrosion takes place.
ii) Mixing of Belzona 6111
Belzona 6111 is a two component material - Base and ii) Mixing of Belzona 5911
Solidifier. Immediately after blast cleaning the steel surface (see After preparing the surface, add the entire contents of the
Surface Preparation), prepare the Belzona 6111 for application Solidifier tin to the Base material. Stir thoroughly until the
by first stirring the Base component to achieve an even material is an even consistency and apply within 8 hours as after
consistency. Slowly add the entire contents of the Solidifier tin, this time the material will begin to solidify.
stirring all the time until complete mixing is achieved.
iii) Application of Belzona 5911 - 1 coat
iii) Application of First Coat Belzona 6111 Apply only with a clean, good quality bristle brush at an even
(for spray details see overleaf) thickness. As a guide to achieving the correct film thickness the
Apply with a clean, good quality, short bristled brush, ensuring approximate average coverage rate (see Technical Data) should
that all edges, crevices and bolt heads are evenly coated. In be achieved. Allow to dry (see over) before proceeding with the
order to achieve the required dry film thickness, the average Belzona 5111.
practical coverage rate shown overleaf should not be exceeded.

iv) Application of Second Coat Belzona 6111 2. OVERCOATING WITH BELZONA 5111
This should be carried out after a minimum of 16 hours and no
longer than 5 days after application of the first layer. Once again, i) Mixing of Belzona 5111
to achieve the required dry film thickness the average practical Add the entire contents of the Solidifier tin to the Base material.
coverage rate shown overleaf should not be exceeded. Stir thoroughly until the material is an even consistency and
apply within 8 hours as after this time the material will begin to
B. CEMENTITIOUS AND NON-FERROUS METALLIC solidify.
SURFACES
ii) Application of Belzona 5111
i) Surface Preparation Apply only with a clean, good quality bristle brush at an even
Ensure that the surface to be treated is CLEAN, FIRM and DRY. thickness. As a guide to achieving the correct film thickness the
Remove lichens, moss, ALL existing paint and crumbling surface approximate average coverage rate (see Technical Data) should
materials by stiff brushing and scraping. Badly contaminated be achieved.

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iii) Application of Second Coat of Belzona 5111 7. THINNING
(only for surfaces treated with Belzona 6111) Under cold or windy conditions, thinning with up to 20% by
Immediately the first coat is hard dry (see Technical Data), the volume of Belzona 9121 may be required to achieve the
second coat of Belzona 5111 can be applied. This should be correct average coverage rate and thickness.
applied in the same manner as the first coat.
8. CLEANING
NOTES: Immediately after use all equipment must be cleaned with
1. BELZONA GRIP SYSTEM Belzona 9121. It is not satisfactory to simply soak brushes and
To give a non-slip safety surface on concrete floors, suitable for equipment in Belzona 9121, since the products continue to
light pedestrian foot traffic ONLY, Belzona 9221 (Surefoot harden chemically even when immersed.
Aggregate) can be sprinkled lightly into the Belzona 5911 while
this first layer is still wet. The System should be completed by 9. TECHNICAL DATA
application of the Belzona 5111 top coat as normal to seal in
the Belzona 9221. The density of application of the Belzona Belzona 6111 Belzona 5911 Belzona 5111
Colour Grey or Blue White or Grey White or Grey
9221 should be from 0.5 kgs to 1 kg per 26 m (260 sq.ft.) of Finish Matt Matt Very high gloss
floor area. Mixing Ratio Base : Solidifier Base : Solidifier Base : Solidifier
By Volume 3.5 : 1 4:1 2.25 : 1
By Weight 12.5 : 1 5.4 : 1 2.5 : 1
2. TOXICITY Usable Life After 2 days 8 hours 8 hours
Once the system is applied and has cured as recommended, Mixing at 20C
Apply By Brush or spray Brush Brush or spray
then the resultant coating is non-toxic. Number of Coats 2 1 2 ferrous surfaces
1 non-ferrous
surfaces
3. HEAT RESISTANCE Film Thickness per
Dry Heat Maximum 200C Coat
Wet 76 microns (3 mils) 125 microns (5 mils) 70 microns (2 mils)
Wet Heat Not recommended under permanent immersion, Dry 38 microns (1 mils) 38 microns (1 mils) 38 microns (1 mils)
but satisfactory in splashing and spillage situations Touch Dry 10 - 15 mins. 2 hours 6 hours
up to 140F (60C) Minimum 16 hours 8 hours 8 hours
overcoat time
Maximum 5 days 2 days 2 days
4. APPLICATION LIMITS overcoat time (1)
Full Cure 7 days 7 days 7 days
Do not apply when the ambient, or surface temperature is below Average Practical
41F (5C) or above 86F (30C). Coverage Rates (2)
Steel 3.6 m/kg - 14.0 m
(151 sq.ft.)/litre
5. STORAGE STABILITY Aluminium - 8.0 m 14.0 m
(86 sq.ft.)/litre (151 sq.ft.)/litre
When the seal on any of the Solidifier components has been New Asbestos - 7.5 m 12.0 m
broken the contents should be used within two months. During (81 sq.ft.)/litre (130 sq.ft.)/litre
this period the cap must be replaced after use. Smooth Concrete - 6.0 m 11.0 m
(65 sq.ft.)/litre (119 sq.ft.)/litre
Plaster - 6.0 m 12.0 m
6. SPRAYING (65 sq.ft.)/litre (130 sq.ft.)/litre
Smooth Brick - 6.0 m 10.0 m
It is recommended that the Belzona 5911 is always applied by (65 sq.ft.)/litre (108 sq.ft.)/litre
brush. The Belzona 6111 and Belzona 5111, however, can
be sprayed : NOTES:
(1) If the maximum overcoating time is exceeded then the surface should be lightly
sanded and loose dust removed, before applying the following coat.
Dilution with up to 5% by volume of Belzona 9121 for
(2) Coverage Rates will depend on the roughness, porosity and profile of the surface,
Belzona 6111 and 20% by volume of Belzona 9121 for together with the method of application and skill of the applicator. The above
Belzona 5111 may be required to achieve the correct viscosity figures are given as a guide only.
for spray application. A typical spray set up is:

DeVilbiss JGA 50-1 gun, No. 30 air cap EX fluid needle and tip.
Spraying pressure 40 - 50 psi (2.8 - 3.5 kg/sq.cm.) with 9.7 cu.ft./
min. (0.27 cu.metre/min.) air supply or equivalent. Adequate
ventilation and exhaust facilities must be provided at all times.

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The technical data contained herein is based on the results of long term tests carried out in our laboratories and to the best of our knowledge is Belzona products are
true and accurate on the date of publication. It is however subject to change without prior notice and the user should contact Belzona to verify
the technical data is correct before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We assume no responsibility for rates of manufactured under an
coverage, performance or injury resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to the replacement of products. No other warranty or guarantee of ISO 9001 Registered
any kind is made by Belzona, express or implied, whether statutory, by operation of law or otherwise, including merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
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