C/S Wallglaze® Frequently Asked Questions

Wallglaze System Properties

Q:

Which of your systems has the highest abrasion resistance?

A:

C/S Armourglaze.

Q:

Do the top-coats come in different sheens?

A:

Yes. Please refer to System Data Sheets for individual systems detailed information.

Q:

Which system has the highest Chemical Resistance?

A:

C/S Armourglaze. Contact us for detailed information on Chemical Resistance for individual systems.

Q:

Which systems conform to HBN 26?

A:

C/S Wallflex

Q:

Which systems can be decontaminated from radioactivity?

A:

C/S Wallflex

Q:

What is the estimated life expectancy?

A:

Wallsheen: 6 - 8 years.
Wallshield WB: 8 - 12 years.
Wallflex, Armourglaze and Armoursheen: 10 - 15 years.

 

Anti-Microbial Properties

Q:

Do the anti-microbial properties last for the life of the coating?

A:

Yes.

Q:

Do the sub-coats contain anti-microbial additives?

A:

Yes, they all do.

Q:

Do the Biocides conform to the European Biocides Directive?

A:

Yes.

Q:

What criteria are the antimicrobial properties tested to?

A:

JIS Z 2801 standard.

Q:

Are your systems all MRSA resistant?

A:

Yes.

Q:

What other well known germs are they resistant to?

A:

Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhinium, Aspergillus niger and others. Contact us for detailed Bacterial and Fungal Resistance information.

 

Colours

Q:

What colours are available?

A:

Standard colours include BS 4800, NCS 2nd series and RAL Classic. Colours can also be matched to project requirements.

Q:

Are the colours light-fast?

A:

Yes. Certificates are available upon request.

Q:

Do the colours contain environmentally dangerous pigments?

A:

No.

Q:

Are the pigments leachable?

A:

No, when cleaned/maintained correctly (please refer to our Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions for details).

 

Substrate and Application Conditions

Q:

What does the moisture content of the substrate have to be before commencing coating?

A:

Below 20 points for the application of C/S Multi-Surface Primer and below 12 points for the application of any other C/S Primer, as measured on a Protimeter on the wood scale.

Q:

What substrates can I apply Wallglaze coatings to?

A:

Any substrate can be coated, except for polypropylene. Please refer to System Data Sheets for information on suitable primers.