Glossary of Terms
- Acrylic
- A glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
- Acrylic urethane hybrid resin
- A combination of acrylic and polyurethane resins
- Aggregate
- A collection of naturally occurring stones, gravel
- Application Guide
- Step-by-step information detailing how to correctly carry out an installation
- Chlorinated rubber
- Is a derived product modified from the natural rubber through chlorination.
- Coloured Demarcation
- Coloured boundary, Coloured division
- Epoxy Resin
- Adhesive resin system used chiefly in strong coatings and laminates
- Excellent adhesion
- Very good bonding to a surface
- High level of friction
- The product is very abrasive in texture thus it has a high percentage of grab under foot. It is therefore slip/skid resistant.
- High opacity
- Colour Strength, deep colours that are not transparent and retain their depth of colour
- Method Statements
- How to apply a product successfully
- Pot Life
- Working time of product, application window, the length of time the applicator has before the product will start to cure in the drum
- Product Information Sheets
- Background information, technical data, application process
- Resin
- Sticky substance, Glue, Adhesive - Used to bond aggregate to a substrate
- Resin Bonded
- The process whereby resin (glue) is applied to the substrate and aggregate is scattered on top
- Resin Bound
- Aggregate is coated with the resin (glue) in a mixer and then trowel applied to the application area
- Resin Paving
- Refers to Resin Bound and Resin Bonded Surfacing Systems
- Short tack-free time
- The point at which the paint isn't sticky to touch
- Spread rate
- The anticipated area that a drum/container of product will cover - coverage rate
- Substrate
- Foundation, Base, Surface, Application Area, Installation Area
- Twin cure
- Dual curing mechanisms - two types of resin that cure by different methods
- UV stable
- Does not fade when in contact with direct sunlight