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Agar First Base - Floor Sealer

SKU FIR5
BARCODE 9326737000061
By: Agar
Original price $89.44 - Original price $399.00
Original price
$89.44
$89.44 - $399.00
Current price $89.44
Availability: 4 in stock ready to be shipped or picked up
Availability: This product will be delivered in 3-5 business days
Size: 5L
Colour: White

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Agar First Base Clear Floor Sealer (5L) – Hard Floor Sealer

Guarantee absolute maximum adhesion and establish a flawlessly smooth, impenetrable foundation for your topcoats with the highly advanced Agar First Base Clear Floor Sealer. In commercial floor restoration, attempting to lay a high-gloss finish directly onto porous, highly abrasive concrete or old, stripped vinyl is a catastrophic error; the floor simply absorbs the expensive topcoat, resulting in a dull, uneven, and highly vulnerable finish. This premium hard floor sealer acts as the ultimate structural bridge. Engineered as a professional-grade, water-based base coat, it dives deep into the microscopic pores of bare floors, violently sealing them off and creating a perfectly flat, highly resilient barrier that physically prevents staining, dusting, and heavy foot-traffic erosion.

Designed strictly for rapid, low-maintenance commercial deployment, Agar First Base completely abandons highly toxic, heavy-fume chemistry. It is an incredibly fast-setting, low-odor, and non-flammable formulation, making it completely safe and highly ideal for application in unventilated indoor spaces, food storage facilities, and active hospital corridors where harsh solvent odors are strictly forbidden. Delivering exceptional UV resistance to prevent yellowing and massive coverage up to 40 square metres per litre, this concrete and vinyl floor sealer is the absolute non-negotiable first step for professional floor restorers demanding a flawless, 5-star finish that lasts for years.

Who Is Agar First Base Floor Sealer Ideal For?

The Agar First Base formula delivers deep pore-sealing and low-odor, water-based safety. It is highly recommended for:

  • Commercial Floor Restorers: Utilizing a professional-grade hard floor sealer as the critical primary layer after stripping old vinyl, ensuring the subsequent layers of high-gloss wax adhere perfectly without peeling or flaking.
  • Warehouse & Industrial Managers: Applying the clear base-coat directly to massive, raw concrete floors to permanently eliminate 'concrete dusting', ensuring forklift traffic doesn't kick up hazardous silica dust into the air.
  • Hospital & Healthcare Facilities: Relying on the low-odor, water-based formula to safely seal heavily trafficked terrazzo corridors during daytime operations without gassing out vulnerable patients.
  • Food Processing Plants: Utilizing a safe, solvent-free concrete and vinyl floor sealer to seal porous stone and tiles in food storage zones, completely preventing accidental food spills from permanently staining the bare floor.

Key Features and Performance Benefits:

  • Deep Porous Floor Sealing: The ultimate foundation. It aggressively penetrates and seals the tiny holes in bare concrete, terrazzo, timber, and stripped vinyl. This stops the floor from acting like a sponge, saving massive amounts of expensive topcoat.
  • Exceptional Primer Adhesion: It creates a microscopic 'grip' layer. Once First Base is applied, heavy-duty gloss topcoats (like Agar 3D-Gloss or Tuff-Gloss) will bond to it like glue, completely preventing the floor finish from peeling under heavy traffic.
  • Stops Concrete Dusting: Raw concrete constantly sheds fine dust when walked on. This sealer binds the surface layer of the concrete together, creating a clear, hard barrier that permanently stops this highly annoying dust generation.
  • Fast-Setting & Low Odour: Incredibly safe and efficient. Because it is water-based and contains no highly volatile solvents, it smells very mild and dries fast enough to accept light foot traffic in just 2 to 3 hours.
  • High UV Resistance: Cheap sealers turn a hideous, cloudy yellow when exposed to sunlight coming through large windows. First Base features advanced UV blockers to ensure the clear coat remains flawlessly transparent for years.

Technical Specifications & Application:

  • Brand: Agar
  • Product Name: First Base
  • Product Type: Clear Base-Coat Floor Sealer / Hard Floor Sealer
  • Formula Type: Water-Based, Low-Odour, Non-Flammable.
  • pH Level: 7.5 – 9.5
  • Coverage: Massive 30 – 40m² per Litre (depending heavily on floor porosity).
  • Surface Compatibility: Bare concrete, terrazzo, vinyl, timber, and porous stone.
  • Application Method: Apply 1 to 2 coats using a mop, brush, or roller.

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Business days to delivery

NSW
City 1 Day
VIC
Melbourne 1 Day
Regional 3–4 Days
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane 1–2 Days
Regional 3–4 Days
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide 2–3 Days
Regional 4–5 Days
NORTHERN TERRITORY
All Areas 4–6 Days
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
All Areas 4–6 Days
TASMANIA
All Areas 4–6 Days
What is the difference between a 'Sealer' and a 'Polish/Gloss'?

A 'Sealer' (like First Base) is designed to soak into the bare floor to plug up the microscopic holes and create a flat foundation. A 'Polish' or 'Gloss' is designed to sit on top of that sealer to provide a brilliant, shiny, scratch-resistant wear layer.

Do I have to use a top-coat polish over this?

Not necessarily. If you are sealing a warehouse concrete floor just to stop dust, First Base is excellent on its own. However, if you are restoring commercial vinyl in a supermarket, you MUST apply a high-gloss topcoat (like Agar 3D-Gloss) over it for ultimate wear protection.

Will this make my floor incredibly shiny?

No. First Base is formulated to be a strong, clear, protective base layer, not a high-gloss finish. It will leave a clean, clear, slightly satin appearance. If you want a 'wet look' mirror shine, you must apply a gloss topcoat.

How do I apply it?

Ensure the floor is 100% stripped of old wax, perfectly clean, and bone dry. You then apply a thin, even coat using a clean fringe mop or a specialized floor coating applicator. Avoid leaving deep puddles or bubbling the liquid.

How long does it take to dry?

It is a highly advanced fast-setting formula. Under normal commercial conditions, it takes about 1 hour to dry between coats. You should wait 2 to 3 hours after the final coat before allowing light foot traffic back onto the floor.

Can I use it on my outdoor timber deck?

While it can be used on indoor timber, it is absolutely NOT recommended for exposed outdoor timber decks that receive heavy rain. It is designed for indoor or fully sheltered, undercover outdoor settings only.

Does it have a highly toxic chemical smell?

No. Because Agar First Base is a water-based formulation rather than a heavy solvent-based urethane, it is virtually odorless. This makes it incredibly safe and highly preferred for use in hospitals and active office buildings.

Is it safe for natural stone like Marble?

Yes, it is highly effective at sealing porous natural stones to prevent stains. However, you should always test a small, inconspicuous corner first to ensure it bonds correctly and does not alter the natural color of the stone.

Can I apply it if the room is really cold?

No. Chemical sealers require specific temperatures to 'cure' and bond properly. You should never apply this sealer if the surface temperature of the floor is below 10ºC, or it may dry cloudy and fail to adhere.

How many coats do I need to apply?

This depends on how 'thirsty' your floor is. A dense vinyl floor usually only requires 1 coat. A highly porous, raw concrete floor may suck up the first coat instantly, requiring a 2nd coat to ensure the surface is completely sealed.

Will it yellow over time near my glass doors?

No! Agar First Base is engineered with advanced UV resistance. Unlike cheap floor sealers that turn a hideous, cloudy yellow when exposed to sunlight through windows, this sealer remains completely clear for the life of the floor.

Do you offer trade pricing for floor restorers?

Yes, Freshway Supplies provides highly competitive volume pricing and trade accounts for commercial cleaning contractors, floor restorers, and facility managers ordering bulk 5L and 20L drums. Contact us to establish your account.

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