Sikafloor®-161 is an authoritative epoxy construction system from Sika Kenya formulated for heavy-duty industrial and commercial flooring. Engineered with high mechanical resistance, consumption of approx. Consumption Coating System Product Consumption Priming1–2 x , and pot life of Temperature Time +10 °C ~50 minutes +20 . Available through Paints Kenya with manufacturer batch documentation, official Product Data Sheets (PDS), KRA eTIMS invoicing, and scheduled contractor site delivery across Kenya.
Sikafloor®-161 is an internationally certified epoxy construction solution from Sika Kenya delivering outstanding durability, adhesion, and protection for building and civil engineering projects across Kenya.
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Seamless heavy-duty self-smoothing epoxy and polyurethane screeds for industrial workshops, warehouses, commercial garages, and manufacturing plants.
Our application crews handle diamond grinding, surface moisture testing, and multi-coat installation adhering strictly to manufacturer technical data sheets.
Theoretical consumption for Sikafloor®-161 is Consumption Coating System Product Consumption Priming1–2 x Sikafloor®-1611–2 × 0,35–0,55 kg/m² Levelling mortar fine (surface roughness < 1 mm) 1 pbw Sikafloor®-161 + 0,5 pbw quartz sand (0,1–0,3 mm)1,7 kg/m²/mmLevelling mortar medium (surface rough. On actual construction sites in Kenya, coverage rates vary by 10% to 25% depending on concrete substrate porosity, surface texture (rough tamped, wood float, or power-floated), mechanical surface preparation, application tools (brush, notched trowel, or airless spray), and ambient temperature fluctuations.
Receiving substrates must be structurally sound, free of grease, oil, dust, loose laitance, efflorescence, and existing debonded coatings. For cementitious slurries (such as SikaTop and Sika MonoTop), the concrete surface must be brought to a Saturated Surface Dry (SSD) condition—meaning pores are saturated with water but no puddles remain—to prevent dry concrete from rapidly absorbing mixing water and causing early shrinkage cracks.
At typical Kenyan daytime temperatures of +25°C to +30°C, the usable working time (pot life) of Sikafloor®-161 is approximately Temperature Time +10 °C ~50 minutes +20 °C ~25 minutes +30 °C~15 minutes. Allow 4 to 12 hours between coats; 7 days for full hydraulic / chemical cure before overcoating. High ambient temperatures or direct equatorial sunlight accelerate curing; keep mixed materials shaded and avoid mixing larger batches than can be placed within the pot life.
Sikafloor®-161 is supplied in factory original packaging: Part A 23,7 kg container Part B 6,3 kg container Part A+B 30 kg ready to mix unit Part A 220 kg drum Part B 177 kg, 59 kg drum Part A+B 1 Drum Part A (220 kg) + 1 drum Part B (59 k. Paints Kenya supplies complete factory units from individual cartridges and pails up to palletized contractor consignments with verified batch integrity and intact security seals.
Yes. Paints Kenya supplies 100% genuine Sika Kenya products sourced through official manufacturer channels. We provide trade proforma quotations, full manufacturer Product Data Sheets (PDS), batch compliance certificates, KRA eTIMS fiscal invoices, and scheduled job-site delivery across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Athi River, and project sites throughout Kenya.
Yes. Beyond material supply, Paints Kenya deploys experienced civil and industrial application crews. Our technicians carry out diamond floor grinding, substrate moisture testing, rebar anti-corrosion priming, and precision multi-layer application strictly adhering to Sika engineering specifications, backed by written workmanship warranties.
