{"title":"Additives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shimicoat range of additives includes multiple products to suit any manner of flooring applications. 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This high amine content hardener is added to your standard epoxy curing agent to dramatically reduce dry times, getting commercial floors back into operation sooner without compromising the durable, chemical resistant finish epoxy is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds the curing of normal epoxy hardener down to around 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial grade catalyst for fast-cure, back-to-service flooring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends with your existing curing agent at various ratios to control cure time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent chemical, abrasion and weather resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalk resistant, hard wearing finish for concrete floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong adhesion and mechanical properties on most substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for commercial installations where downtime matters, such as garage floors, warehouses and commercial kitchens. Simply add it to your Part B curing agent at the ratio suited to your required cure speed before coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a range of sizes, from 250mL up to 5 litres, so you can buy the right volume for small touch-ups or full floor projects. 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