THERMOPLASTICS: MULTI-PURPOSE MATERIALS
The term “thermoplastics” suggests a range of varied products, in terms of structure, aspect and functionality. It means the so-called “flexible” category of plastic floor coverings

ORIGIN OF THE PROBLEMS
Thermoplastics are generally capillary, permeable to stains. They are very sensitive to mechanical abrasion and subject to clogging. Multi-layer vinyl has, in certain cases, a thin wearing layer of some tenths of millimetres.

EXISTING SOLUTIONS
1° - Preventive treatment.
All thermoplastics, with very few exceptions, must be treated preventatively by applying an “emulsion”, “metallisation” or a “wax”. All these synonymous terms refer to the same methodology and the same chemical, that of self-shining polymers, which are generally acrylic in the aqueous phase. By polymerising, this chemical hardens and creates a protective film. Applied in thin layers, the emulsion forms a laminate whose thickness and resistance varies depending on the number of layers.

2° - Maintenance. Once the protection has been applied, it must be maintained so that work needs to take place as infrequently as possible on the thermoplastic itself.
NOTE: For reasons of ease, sometimes it is preferable to completely scour off the initial protection (old emulsion) and apply a new protection.

BASIC SYSTEM SPECIALITIES
1° - Preventative treatment
BASIC SYSTEM ® has developed emulsions and procedures providing excellent surface protection, in a gloss or satin finish.

2° - Emulsion maintenance .
BASIC SYSTEM® has developed products and procedures such as: partial stripping, re-coating, polymer refilling, neutral and self-shining detergents and polish.