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MMA (METHYL METHACRYLATE) PRODUCTS  

PRIMER - OVERLAY RESIN - TOP COAT 

RIO-SHIELD PRIMER: FAST-CURE ACRYLIC MMA RESIN

100% reactive, acrylic resin based on methyl-methacrylate (MMA) that cures in one hour. The product's low viscosity allows it to penetrate and reinforce concrete substrates. Applying RIO-SHIELD primer to properly prepared concrete is the first step to the installation of any RIO-SHIELD acrylic flooring system. RIO-SHIELD primer can also be applied to other substrates. 

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RIO-SHIELD Primer is designed to achieve a bond to concrete substrates that is greater than the strength of the concrete itself. This product can be used to seal and reinforce concrete surfaces but more often is used to anchor a RIO-SHIELD acrylic flooring system to a concrete substrate.

RIO-SHIELD MMA Acrylic Polymer Flooring System

  • Chemically bonds concrete substrate to other RIO-SHIELD  system components.

  • Low viscosity — penetrates and helps reinforce concrete substrates.

  • UV resistant.

  • Cures in one hour.

  • Cures at temperatures ranging from -15°F - 100°F.

  • 100% reactive — VOC compliant.

  • On-site bond test indicates whether substrate preparation is adequate before system application.

  • Seamless repairability.

  • Compatible with moisture mitigation

Medical Lab with a Rio-Shield MMA acrylic polymer floor
PRIMER

RIO-SHIELD (I-COMP) PRIMER ADDITIVE

RIO-SHIELD I-Component is a urethane based additive designed for use only with RIO-SHIELD methyl-methacrylate (MMA) based primers. I-Component is required with all MMA based primers as it dramatically increases the ability to bond to all substrates. I-Component is an on-site additive, because it reduces the shelf life of MMA based primers significantly. I-Component should be added and mixed with MMA based primers immediately before adding BPO (Powder Hardener). In no case should the use of I-Component be considered a substitute for proper preparation of the substrate. Performing bond tests in several areas of every RIO-SHIELD installation is always necessary.

RIO-SHIELD OVERLAY RESIN

RIO-SHIELD Overlay Resin is a 100% reactive, acrylic resin based on methyl-methacrylate (MMA) that cures in one hour. Our Overlay Resin is designed as the base resin to create body coats in RIO-SHIELD acrylic flooring systems. System thickness typically ranges from 1/16" to 1/4" depending on the application technique and performance requirements of the system.

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RIO-SHIELD Overlay Resin is most often applied as part of a self-leveling system, but can also be used as part of a roll-on system. In either case, RIO OVERLAY RESIN can be broadcast with colored quartz or colored flake. Self-leveling systems provide protection and longevity in heavy industrial environments where superior wear characteristics and durability are necessary. Roll-on systems may be used in a commercial or light industrial environment where resistance to impact and compressive strength are not required. For applications requiring an integral cove base, RIO OVERLAY RESIN can be mixed with fillers in a variety of combinations to meet system requirements or special needs.

Rio-Shield MMA Acrylic Polymer Flooring System
  • Chemically bonds to other RIO-SHIELD system components
  • Medium viscosity — versatile for use in a variety of applications.
  • UV stable
  • Cures in one hour
  • Cures at temperatures ranging from -15°F - 100°F
  • 100% reactive — VOC compliant
  • Seamless Repair
Rio-Shield MMA Acrylic Polymer Flooring System in a stadium
OVERLAY

RIO-SHIELD TOP COAT

RIO-SHIELD Topcoat is a 100% reactive, acrylic resin based on methyl-methacrylate (MMA) that cures in one hour. Our MMA topcoat is designed to be applied as the final layer of a RIO-SHIELD flooring system. RIO-SHIELD Topcoat has a low viscosity and provides a high degree of protection from mechanical abrasion, chemicals, and UV light. RIO-SHIELD Topcoat can be applied neat or as a solid color with pigment over a self-leveling system.

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RIO-SHIELD Topcoat is most often applied neat over a RIO-SHIELD self-leveling (SL), colored quartz (CQ) or colored flake (CF) floor as the last coat of the system. It is typically applied in two coats @ 15-20 mils/coat. The first coat protects the entire system by locking in broadcast media, while the second coat provides the first line of defense against water, chemicals, UV light, and other contaminants.

RIO-SHIELD MMA Acrylic Polymer Flooring System
  • Chemically bonds to other RIO-SHIELD system components
  • Low viscosity makes for easy application with a roller or brush.
  • UV stable.
  • Cures in one hour
  • Cures at temperatures ranging from -15°F - 100°F
  • 100% reactive — VOC compliant
  • Excellent chemical, mechanical, scratch resistance
RIO-SHIELD MMA Acrylic Polymer Flooring System
TOP COAT
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