3M™ Scotchkote™ products can be used to overcome the many problems which are experienced with internal and external wall protection.
External wall surfaces are subject to continual attack from the weather, the environment and chemical attack. Internally, walls have to withstand constant impact, abrasion and industrial processes which are increasingly complex and demanding from both a hygiene and an appearance point of view.
Within the Scotchkote range, there are products which can repair and protect almost any type of wall surface.
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Internally, walls have to withstand constant impact, abrasion and industrial processes which are increasingly complex and demanding from both a hygiene and an appearance point of view. 3M™ Scotchkote™ liquid coatings offer an advanced range of epoxy and polyurethane waterbased internal wall coatings designed to provide high performance protection to a range of construction substrates.
Hygienic Wall Coatings
Tiles have, for many years, been used to line walls in kitchens, showers, changing rooms, dairies and many other areas where an easy clean or water resistant finish is required. Increased tightening of hygiene regulations has made the use of tiles less acceptable due to the potential for dirt build up and microbiological growth in the grout lines. Also, over time, tiles can become damaged and cracked, causing further hygiene issues. 3M™ Scotchkote™ liquid coating systems can be applied directly over existing tiled surfaces to provide a totally seamless, easy to clean finish.
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In public buildings, such as hospitals, airports and schools, walls are subject to impact damage from bags and trolleys. Once cracked, wall coating can potentially provide breeding grounds for germs and dirt. 3M™ Scotchkote™ liquid coatings based around a reinforced embedment coat provide strong, durable and seamless wall coatings.
Graffiti and its removal, costs local authorities, public utilities and other organisations millions of pounds every year. However, by using the correct coating system these costs can be significantly reduced. Traditional methods of graffiti removal, particularly on masonry surfaces, usually involve some form of abrasive cleaning which actually damages the surface fabric of the structure. 3M™ Scotchkote™ Anti-Graffiti Coatings overcome this expensive operation by providing an easy to clean surface. Anti-Graffiti coatings are available in both pigmented and clear finishes.
In public buildings, reception areas, showrooms etc., multi-coloured decorative systems are often preferred to monochromatic colour finishes. 3M™ Scotchkote™ liquid coatings provide internal decorative finishes by incorporating PVA flake into our high performance wall coatings giving protection combined with an aesthetically pleasing finish.
To comply with requirements of London Underground (LUL) 3M™ Scotchkote™ wall protection systems are rated for Fire Performance - carrying BS 476 Part 7 Class 1 surface spread of flame and BS 476 Part 6 Class ) in accordance with Building Regulations 2000 Approvals Document B2. Smoke and toxic fume test results are available ensuring compliance with Section 12 requirements.
Concrete surfaces of tunnels, subways and cellars which are below the water table are prone to ingress of moisture particularly if no effective damp proof membrane exists between the earth and the concrete. 3M™ Scotchkote™ Cementitious Waterproofing Compound provides a chemically bonded waterproof layer which will resist hydrostatic pressures up to 7 bar.
Externally, walls are subject to many external influences; rain, wind, snow and fluctuating temperatures being the most usual causes of erosion and damage to buildings. However, increased industrialisation has added more aggressive pollutants to the environment, accelerating the damage to building surfaces. 3M™ Scotchkote™ liquid coatings provide durable protection of all types of building fabric from degradation due to environmental factors.
External Cladding
3M™ Scotchkote™ liquid coatings provide single and multi-coat systems for the total refurbishment of plastisol cladding.
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There are many occasions when it is necessary to weatherproof/waterproof the exteriors of buildings without detracting from the natural appearance of the structure. 3M™ Scotchkote™ clear waterproof coating provides an almost invisible barrier to moisture penetration.
3M™ Scotchkote™ liquid coatings provide clear and pigmented systems for all surfaces vulnerable to graffiti attack providing cost effective, long term protection, enabling ease of graffiti removal.
