Kennel & Cattery Paint

Antel’s Kennel & Cattery Paint is a robust, two-part epoxy resin specifically formulated for high-traffic areas in animal environments. This heavy-duty paint offers numerous benefits:

🔹 Antibacterial Protection: Contains an anti-microbial agent with a 99.999% kill rate against E. Coli and MRSA. The active ingredient is effective against most bacteria including Listeria Monocytogenes, Salmonella Enteritidis, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Aspergillus Niger and specifically tested against MRSA and E. Coli.

🔹 Durability: Resistant to scratching, UV exposure, salt spray, cleaning chemicals (including chlorine bleach, disinfectants, quaternary ammonium compounds), and heavy traffic, ensuring a long-lasting coating.

🔹 Safety and Cleanliness: The antibacterial agent does not leach, has no environmental impact, and remains effective for the coating's lifetime.

🔹 High Build and Chemical Resistance: Provides a thick, protective layer with high chemical resistance and excellent adhesion to concrete.

🔹 Waterproof and Dustproof: Creates a closed, hygienic surface that is impermeable to water and other liquids.

🔹 Anti-Slip Option: Can be made non-slip with the addition of aggregate, enhancing safety. Non-Slip Aggregate can be added between coats to create an anti-slip surface. Approx 5kg of aggregate is usually required per 30 squared metres.

THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COATING CAN BE SERIOUSLY IMPAIRED IF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT STRICTLY ADHERED TO

Do not apply in temperatures below 10 °C/50 °F and ensure there is at least a 4 hour weather window. We do not recommend application late in the day, due to dropping temperatures and increased humidity.

Although Kennel & Cattery Paint will overcoat most other finishes and paints, the best results are achieved when surfaces are clean and free of other finishes/coatings. If applying over an existing coating or to a non-porous surface, mechanically sand the area to create a key.

All surfaces should be dry. Particular attention should be made to degreasing surfaces before application. All voids and surface imperfections must be carefully filled.

Clean the surface you will be applying the Kennel & Cattery Paint to. If there are any leaks, these should be repaired with Antel Waterstop or Antel Epoxy Putty before application. If unsure, please contact us for technical advice.

The pot life is approximately 45 minutes. This is based on a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F. If you are applying the coating in higher temperatures, the pot life may be reduced. The material will become unworkable once outside of this pot life.

Once mixed, it is only possible to apply a single coat. Do not attempt to return to the mix to apply a second coat.

MIXING
For simplicity we would recommend using separate tins of Kennel & Cattery Paint for each coat, however if you would like to use one set of tins (A & B Pack) for both coats, you will need to accurately divide the A and B packs proportionately using digital scales.

1. Mix the A Pack thoroughly on a slow speed.

2. Mix the B Pack thoroughly on a slow speed.

3. Pour the contents of the B Pack into the larger A Pack.

4. Mix again thoroughly on a slow speed (ideally with a mixer paddle) for a minimum of three minutes, so that the two components are completely mixed.

5. Pour into at least one roller tray to maintain pot life.

6. Start application immediately.

APPLICATION STEPS
1. Apply the first coat by short pile roller or brush.

2. Wait 24 hours before applying the second coat. Reduced time between coats maybe possible, but it’s very important to seek technical advice from Antel before attempting this.

3. Within a maximum period of 48 hours, apply the second coat.

PACKAGING AND COVERAGE
Available in 5 Kg packs. Coverage is 15-20m2/5Kgs

CLEANING
Brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned with Antel’s Standard Epoxy Cleaning Solvent.

STORAGE
Store in a dry, cool, and frost free place in their original containers.

TECHNICAL DATA (20°C)

Pot Life: 30 minutes
Application Thickness: 200-225 µm per coat

Curing Times
- Initial Cure: 8-10 hours
- Intercoat Time: 24 hours
- Pedestrian Traffic: 24 hours
- Heavy Traffic: 36 hours
- Full Cure: 7 days

Strength
- Compressive Strength: 65 N/mm²
- Flexural Strength: 26 N/mm²

Abrasion Resistance
- 0.18 grams weight loss (CS-17 wheel 1000 cycles, 1 kg)

Slip Resistance
Over a third of all major injuries reported each year are caused by slips or trips. The Health and Safety Executive statistics suggest there is one serious slip accident every 3 minutes.

Using the TRL Pendulum Slip/Skid Resistance Tester in accordance with BS 7976-2, slip/skid resistance testing can assess floor surface slipperiness in workplaces and public areas. Facilities managers, local authorities, and building owners are obligated to ensure the floor or surface of the traffic route is not slippery to prevent injury. This is enforced by the "Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992."

The UK HSE’s preferred method for slip assessment is based on:

- Pendulum coefficient of friction (CoF) test resulting in a PTV rating
- Surface roughness value (Rz)

Surface Micro Roughness Assessment/Testing
Research shows that measurement of the RZ parameter allows slipperiness to be predicted for a range of common materials. A roughness reading can be used as supporting evidence with the results of a pendulum test.

PTV Guidelines:
- 0 to 24 (≤ 9 µm): High slip potential
- 25 to 35 (10 to 19 µm): Moderate slip potential
- ≥ 36 (≥ 20 µm): Low slip potential

Antel Kennel & Cattery Results (Application of 0.3 – 0.6mm Anti-Slip Aggregate)
- PTV (Dry): 75
- PTV (Wet): 60
- Surface Roughness (Rz): 92 µm

Chemical Resistance
- Sulphuric Acid (30%): Excellent
- Sodium Hydroxide (25%): Excellent
- Engine Oil: Excellent
- Lactic Acid (25%): Good
- Ammonia Solution (25%): Good
- Citric Acid (25%): Excellent
- Petrol: Excellent
- Sugar Solution (40%): Excellent
- Hydrochloric Acid (30%): Excellent
- Xylene: Excellent
- White Spirit: Excellent
- Skydrol: Excellent
- Methanol: Moderate
- Bleach (10%): Excellent

Further technical information can be made available on request. Please contact the Antel Technical Department.

Speedy delivery is our promise! Expect your order to arrive promptly, typically between 24-48 hours, thanks to our efficient service.