Mapecoat TNS Base Color

Water-Based Acrylic Coating for Intermediate Layers in Mapecoat TNS Sports Flooring Systems

Mapecoat TNS Base Color is a pigmented, water-based acrylic resin coating formulated with specially selected fillers. It is designed for use as an intermediate layer in multi-layer Mapecoat TNS sports flooring systems. The product helps prepare the surface before applying the finishing coat, ensuring a uniform, durable flooring system suitable for sports activities.

The product is suitable for new sports surfaces or existing sports flooring systems made of acrylic or polyurethane. It serves as an intermediate colored coating before applying decorative or finishing coats in subsequent stages. It is suitable for tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, futsal courts, and multipurpose sports areas.

Applications of Mapecoat TNS Base Color

Mapecoat TNS Base Color is suitable for sports flooring applications such as:

• Used as a pigmented intermediate layer in Mapecoat TNS sports flooring systems

• Used to prepare new sports surfaces before applying the finishing coat

• Used for renovating existing sports surfaces with acrylic or polyurethane systems

• Tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and futsal courts

• Multipurpose sports flooring in both new construction and renovation projects

• Cementitious or concrete substrates that have been properly prepared and primed according to the specified system

• Bituminous or asphalt substrates that have been properly cured and prepared

Key Features of Mapecoat TNS Base Color

• Water-based acrylic resin coating

• Used as an intermediate layer in multi-layer Mapecoat TNS sports flooring systems

• Helps create a uniform, colored surface layer before applying the finishing coat

• Suitable for both new and existing sports surfaces

• Compatible with acrylic and polyurethane flooring systems under the specified system conditions

• Suitable for various types of sports courts and multipurpose flooring

• Wet abrasion resistance of more than 10,000 cycles, according to the test data provided in the product documentation

• Tools can be cleaned with water while the material is still wet

Surface Preparation Recommendations

Before application, the substrate must be smooth, clean, sound, and free from dust, oil, grease, fats, wax, loose existing paint, or contaminants that may reduce product adhesion.

For concrete substrates, suitable mechanical surface preparation methods, such as shot blasting or grinding, should be used to remove contaminants, weak cement paste, and loose materials while creating appropriate surface roughness and absorbency. The surface must then be thoroughly vacuum-cleaned before application.

New concrete substrates should be fully cured for at least 28 days and have a residual moisture content below 3%. New concrete substrates should also have an appropriate moisture vapor barrier system. New asphalt substrates should be allowed to cure for at least 15–20 days, depending on weather conditions, to ensure proper oxidation before application.

Application Procedure Summary

Before application, stir Mapecoat TNS Base Color in its original container using a low-speed mixer to avoid entrapping air in the product. Water may then be added. For a 20 kg container, approximately 2–3 liters of water, or about 10–15%, is recommended. Continue mixing for at least 2 minutes until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.

Generally, 1 coat is recommended, applied using a rubber squeegee or metal trowel. The drying time is approximately 12–24 hours at +23°C and 50% relative humidity. However, drying time may vary depending on temperature, humidity, shaded conditions, and on-site weather conditions.

Precautions

• Do not dilute with solvents

• Do not apply to dusty, deteriorated, or unsound substrates

• Do not apply to surfaces contaminated with oil, grease, or dirt

• Do not apply to wet or damp surfaces

• Do not apply when rain is imminent or during strong winds

• Substrate temperature should be between +10°C and +50°C

• Application temperature should be between +10°C and +35°C

• Do not apply when relative humidity exceeds 85%

• Cementitious substrates must be primed with a suitable primer before application

• For existing coated surfaces, inspect the substrate condition and conduct adhesion tests before actual application

Product Information Summary

• Product Type: Water-based acrylic resin coating for intermediate layers in sports flooring systems

• Appearance: Viscous liquid

• Solids Content: 76 ± 2%

• Density: 1.52 ± 0.04 g/cm³

• Elongation at Break: 92% after 7 days at +23°C

• Consumption: Approximately 0.4–0.5 kg/m² for the undiluted product

• Drying Time: Approximately 12–24 hours

• Packaging: 20 kg plastic pail

• Storage: Shelf life of 24 months when stored in a dry place away from heat sources at temperatures between +5°C and +30°C. Protect from freezing.

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