Loba 2K Duo Two Component water-based polyurethane finish for hardwood and cork flooring.

• For professional use only!

• BEFORE USING, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS.

• For technical advice call our Loba-Wakol Technical Service at 1-800.230.6456.

• Recommended conditions are 55°F-80°F/40-75%rH.

• Sand and prepare floors according to NWFA guidelines.

• WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint from wood floors, you may release lead dust. Follow local and/or federal requirements for lead removal. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and others by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.

• ALWAYS PREPARE A SAMPLE OR TEST AREA TO DETERMINE COMPATIBILITY, APPEARANCE, AND DESIRED RESULTS.

• POT LIFE: 2 hours. For mixing the full container shake base well, and add complete hardener to base, replace lid, and then shake vigorously to mix. For mixing smaller quantities, mix at a ratio of 10 parts base : 1 part hardener. Use the LOBA Mixing Container or a scale to weigh out the components.

• Do not thin. Do not add water.

• Do not apply at temperatures below 55°F (13°C). Make sure material is at room temperature. Always maintain adequate ventilation during all phases of the coating and drying process.

• Apply evenly at the recommended coverage rate. Avoid streaks, puddles, and lap marks.

• This product is part of the LOBA and Wakol “Connected Systems”. The approved combinations with Wakol wood flooring adhesives may be found in the "Connected Systems Matrix": https://www.loba.de/us/connected-systems/

Application Tool

LOBA roller Microfiber 100-120T-barTrim padLambswoolBrushRoller

Coverage

500-600 square feet per gallon per coat.

Drying time

• Earliest possible recoating after 2-3 hours.
• Fully cured after 5 days.
• If there is a delay in drying wait until you can see that the surface is completely dry.

Recommended Procedure for wood floors:

• Prepare and prime the substrate properly, according to directions.
• Allow the primer to dry as specified.
• Apply Finish.
• Allow to dry for a minimum of 2-3 hours.
• Intermediate sanding with LOBASAND perforated pad 180 (or equivalent).
• Apply second layer of Finish.

Recommended Procedure for cork floors:

Seal cork only after the glue has sufficiently set (refer to manufacturer’s information)
Roll on a maximum of 2 coats per day

Untreated natural cork:

• Roll a total of three coats of finish onto the cork.
• Apply first coat and allow to dry 2-4 hours.
• Apply the second coat and allow to dry overnight (reduces risk of granule swelling).
• Intermediate sanding with LOBASAND perforated pad 180 (or equivalent) to remove grain raise. Vacuum floor then tack using a LOBA Mop and a new/clean LOBA microfiber mop pad lightly dampened with water to remove all dust.
• Apply final coat.

Prefinished cork

Note information given by the cork supplier. If suitable for recoating, apply one or two layers of coating after an intermediate sanding.

Renovation / recoating of old coatings

Basic cleaning with Remover. Use a rotary disk buffing machine and a LOBASAND SpecialPad green. Care product residues must be completely removed. Even small amounts of residue can adversely effect the bond of the coating. Clean with clear water (neutralize). After drying, perform a thorough intermediate sanding or preparation with LOBA 2k Contact. Apply coating in one or two layers by roller

Suitable product combinations

Suitable product combinations

Primers:

• EasyPrime
• 2K Intensive
  

Stains:

• 2K IntensiveColor
• Stain
  Refer to the Technical Data Sheets for the product.

Screen and Recoat

• Clean floor, abrade with LOBASAND 180 grit perforated pad (or equivalent). Vacuum floor then tack using a LOBA Mop and a new/clean LOBA microfiber mop pad lightly dampened with water to remove all dust.
• Apply finish following instructions.
• Always prepare test areas to determine compatibility, appearance, and desired results.

• Prefinished wood floors can be recoated without sanding if 2K Contact is used as an adhesion promoter before coating. Refer to the Technical Information of 2K Contact.

For professional use only!