What are the characteristics of RigoStep SKYLT?

RigoStep SKYLT is formulated to obtain an optimum mix of properties.  

SKYLT specific properties

  Multi Protector: Suitable for various surfaces
  Returns on virtually every surface an aspect like untreated
   The beaching effect enhances with every layer
   Ultra mat: gloss at 60° = 4 Gardner gloss units; gloss at 85° = 5 Gardner gloss units
   Safe for both the applicator and the end-user: VOC content = 4 g/l
   Extremely durable: only 50 mg of attrition according to SIS 923509 (1 kg/2000 rev) 

SKYLT general properties
 

  Waterborne polyurethane

  Non-combustible, safe

 No smell, virtually odorless

 No toxic or flammable solvents

 

SKYLT application properties

 

 Easy application

 Perfect flow

 Quick drying

 Excellent adhesion

 Very good sandability

 

SKYLT usability properties

 

 Beautiful, natural look (no "plastic" layer)

 Emphasizes the beauty of the substrate

 Non-yellowing

 Extremely durable and resistant

 Remarkebly low maintenance

 Very hygiënic

 Permanent elasticity

 No evaporation of hazardous substances

 Can easily be painted over, even after many years of use

 

Abrasion resistance values:

 

A balanced formulation of a durable and wear risistant floor varnish requires a broad expierience in formulating and testing recepies. Rigo Special Coatings has that experience like no other. Since 1978 Rigo varnishes and lacquers were applied on millions of square meters wordwide.

 

In our own Research & Develonment Laboratory we constantly test the abrasion resistance of our floor varnishes and floor lacquers. We use a standardized Taber Abraser and test in accordance with SIS 923509, also known as the Falling Sand method, as only this testing method gives realistic values. Though invisible, SKYLT is extremely durable!

 

Abrasion value RigoStep Skylt:  RigoStep SKYLT ultra matt  50 mg / 2000 rev.

Normal values waterborne products:    2-comp. PU floor varnish    65 mg / 2000 rev.  1-comp. PU floor varnish  80 mg / 2000 rev.  1-comp. PU/AC floor  100 mg / 2000 rev.

Normal values solvent based products:  1-comp. PU floor varnish  60 mg / 2000 rev.   2-comp. PU floor varnish  80 mg / 2000 rev.  Swedish formula floor varnish    150 mg / 2000 rev.

 

Sometimes manufacturers supply SIS values at 100 or 1000 revelations. In that case some multiplying is needed to compare the values.

 

BEWARE: Values from Taber CS-10 or Taber CS-17 test methods cannot be compared with SIS 923509 values. Comparison with products of other manufacturers learns that RigoStep varnishes and lacquers are among the most durable and wear resistant in the world!

 

VOC content:

 

VOC content RigoStep Skylt:  RigoStep SKYLT ultra matt  28 gram / liter

Normal VOC content solvent based products:  1-comp. PU wood floor varnish  > 500 gram / liter    2-comp. PU wood floor varnish  > 500 gram / liter    Swedish formula wood floor varnish  > 500 gram / liter

 

 

 

	RigoStep SKYLT gives an amazing natural appearance. After finishing with SKYLT a surface still looks virtually the same as before the finishing.