Agar Tuff Gloss High‑Solids Floor Sealer 5L‑20L ‑ Durable, Fast-Coat Finish for Vinyl, Timber, Terrazzo & Stone Floors
Agar Tuff Gloss is a high-solids, dual-action floor polish that dries to a durable, high-gloss modified acrylic film requiring fewer coats than standard sealers. Buffs with machines from 600-2500 rpm. For vinyl, timber, terrazzo, marble, polished concrete, terracotta, slate, linoleum and brick floors. Available in 5L and 20L. In stock now at Nova Cleaning Supplies, Melbourne’s trade cleaning chemical wholesaler.
| Brand | Agar |
|---|---|
| pH Level | 8.0 – 9.0 |
| SKU No. | TUF20, TUF5 |
| Perfume | Faint ammonia odour |
- 5L
- 20L
- TUF5
- TUF20
What Is Agar Tuff Gloss?
Built on advanced polymer technology, Agar Tuff Gloss is a two-way polish: extremely durable on one hand and richly glossy on the other. With extra-high solids, Tuff Gloss requires fewer coats than a standard acrylic sealer and saves time and labour on setup. It has high scratch resistance and responsive buffability, helping floors maintain their shine and extending the time between strips and reseals.
Key Benefits of Agar Tuff Gloss
- Brilliant gloss straight after it dries
- Super hard wearing, tough acrylic film
- Creates an eye-catching wet-look shine that is quick to buff
- Extra-high solids mean fewer coats than a standard sealer
- Excellent for a wide range of hard floors
- Non-slip under normal, dry conditions, tested to AS 4663-2013
How Does Agar Tuff Gloss Work?
Agar Tuff Gloss dries to form a colourless, tough, metal cross-linked acrylic film with an outstanding gloss level and a high degree of scratch repair when burnished. Floors coated with Tuff Gloss keep their sparkle through the day thanks to the polymer’s high abrasion resistance. Tuff Gloss is colourless, non-slip and mark resistant, with a faint ammonia odour during application.
How to Apply Agar Tuff Gloss
Strip old finish or prepare a new floor using Ultrastrip, Demolish or STR-36, then flood-rinse vinyl or terrazzo floors to remove stripper and dirt (do not flood-rinse timber). Burnish vinyl floors and fringe-mop to remove dust before coating; do not burnish bare terrazzo or stone. Apply 1-2 thin basecoats with a fringe or bucket mop, using Agar First Base for concrete, marble and terrazzo. Once the basecoats are tack-free, apply 2 coats of Agar Tuff Gloss, for a total of 3-4 coats. After at least 24 hours, and up to 2-7 days later, clean the floor and apply 2 more coats of Tuff Gloss, bringing the total film to 5-6 coats depending on how many basecoats were used. Maintain the finish with Autoscrub, Sympol or Scrub’N’Shine, and recoat heavy-traffic areas as needed. Do not apply Agar Tuff Gloss to a very cold floor of 9°C or less.
| Step | Detail |
| Prep | Strip with Ultrastrip, Demolish or STR-36; flood-rinse vinyl/terrazzo (not timber) |
| Basecoats | 1-2 thin coats; Agar First Base recommended for concrete, marble and terrazzo |
| Tuff Gloss coats | 2 coats once basecoats are tack-free (3-4 coats total so far) |
| Final coats | 2 more coats after 24 hours to 2-7 days, for a 5-6 coat total film |
| Maintenance | Autoscrub, Sympol or Scrub’N’Shine; worn films can be scrubbed with Florprep at 1:20 with blue pads instead of a full strip |
| Application limit | Avoid applying Tuff Gloss when the floor is 9°C or colder |
Agar Tuff Gloss covers approximately 45-55 m² per litre per coat, and can be buffed with machines from 600-2500 rpm, reaching peak gloss more quickly with UHS machines such as those fitted with Jackeroo Lite pads.
What Surfaces Can Agar Tuff Gloss Be Used On?
It is intended for brick, linoleum, slate, terracotta and vinyl tile floors, along with sealed polished concrete, sealed marble, sealed terrazzo and sealed timber.
Being an acrylic sealer, Agar Tuff Gloss should not be used on porcelain or ceramic tiles that are non-porous. Before attempting to seal ceramic tiles, pre-test the sealer on one tile first: if it stays bonded after drying, it is safe to use across the floor; if it peels off, Agar Stone Block should be used instead.
Agar Tuff Gloss ‑ Product Specifications
| Brand | Agar |
| Product Type | High-Solids Floor Sealer |
| Product/SKU Codes | TUF5 (5L), TUF20 (20L) |
| Sizes Available | 5L, 20L |
| pH Level | 8.0-9.0 (as supplied) |
| Odour | Faint ammonia odour during application |
| Coverage Rate | 45-55 m² per litre per coat |
| Application Method | Applied as supplied; 1-2 basecoats plus 2 coats, then 2 further coats after 24 hours to 7 days (5-6 coats total) |
| Buffing Compatibility | 600-2500 rpm buffing machines; reaches peak gloss faster with UHS pads such as Jackeroo Lite |
| Slip Resistance | Passes AS 4663-2013 dry slip test per Agar’s product data sheet; mean dynamic coefficient of friction 0.60 (minimum requirement 0.40) |
| Hazard Classification | GHS Warning, Skin Sensitisation Category 1 (H317 ‑ may cause an allergic skin reaction) |
Why Buy Agar Tuff Gloss from Nova Cleaning Supplies?
We carry Agar Tuff Gloss ready to ship across Melbourne in 5L and 20L, with volume pricing available for cleaning contractors and facilities managers who want a durable, high-gloss finish across a wide range of hard floor types with fewer coats to apply.
Agar Tuff Gloss Technical Data
| Colour | Milky white liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Faint ammonia odour |
| pH | 8.0 – 9.0 |
| Foam | 45 to 55 sq metres per litre |
| Australian Standard | AS 4663 |
| Flammability | Non-flammable |
Agar Tuff Gloss Safety Data Sheet (SDS) & Product Data Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions About Agar Tuff Gloss
What is Agar Tuff Gloss used for?
Agar Tuff Gloss is a high-solids, dual-action floor polish that dries to an ultra-durable, high-gloss acrylic film on a wide range of hard floors.
How many coats of Agar Tuff Gloss do I need?
Apply 1-2 basecoats, then 2 coats of Agar Tuff Gloss, then 2 further coats after 24 hours to 7 days, for a total film of 5-6 coats depending on the number of basecoats used.
Does Agar Tuff Gloss need fewer coats than other sealers?
Yes, its extra-high solids content means it typically needs one fewer coat than a standard acrylic sealer system, though it is still applied as a multi-coat film rather than a single application.
What is the coverage rate for Agar Tuff Gloss?
Agar Tuff Gloss covers approximately 45-55 m² per litre per coat.
Can Agar Tuff Gloss be burnished?
Yes, Agar Tuff Gloss can be buffed with machines from 600 to 2500 rpm, and reaches peak gloss more quickly with UHS machines fitted with pads such as Jackeroo Lite.
What floors can Agar Tuff Gloss be used on?
Floors that suit it are sealed timber, sealed terrazzo, sealed marble and sealed polished concrete, plus vinyl tiles, terracotta, slate, linoleum and brick. On non-porous ceramic or porcelain tiles, carry out a tape adhesion pre-test before any use.
Is Agar Tuff Gloss slip resistant?
Yes, Agar Tuff Gloss passes the AS 4663-2013 dry slip resistance test with a mean dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.60, above the 0.40 minimum requirement.
What sizes does Agar Tuff Gloss come in?
Agar Tuff Gloss is available in 5L (TUF5) and 20L (TUF20) sizes, both stocked by Nova Cleaning Supplies.
Where can I get the SDS for Agar Tuff Gloss?
Use the download buttons in the SDS section of this page to get the current Agar Tuff Gloss documents from Agar.
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