Certified Coating Kit Installation Instructions Ab

CERTIFIED COATING KIT Installation Instructions

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Sweep or power blow entire floor surface area

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Typically, old concrete ﬂoors have contaminants which must be removed prior to coating. Using a diluted degreaser and hot water, you should scrub those areas vigorously. Heavy contaminated or oily areas should be concentrated and repeated if necessary. Grinding should be done if degreaser is ineffective.

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Add acid granules ﬂoor prep solution into 5 quarts of chilly water in a plastic sprinkling can or plastic pump sprayer and mix until diluted. This will yield enough premix to cover up to 500 sq ft using the 9 oz prep solution included with the full kit.

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Cleaning a 10’ x 10’ section at a time, (using the optional sprayer) apply the premix evenly over the surface. Do not expect foaming. Scrub the premix into the surface with a stiff bristled broom. Move to the next 10’ x 10’ area.

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After application of ﬂoor prep, double rinse the surface with a water hose. Scrub while rinsing to ensure removal of all loosened material.

NOTE: It is best to scrub in both directions. Baking soda sprinkled over the floor will aid to neutralize the acid.

After the surface has dried, check any glossy or oily areas by applying a few drops of water. If water does not penetrate quickly, re-etch the affected areas.

Note: Muriatic acid can be used in place of clean and prep solution.

Allow the ﬂoor to dry fully before coating. A power blower can be used to assist in the evaporation of the remaining water. Once your ﬂoor is dry, rub your ﬁngers on the concrete and check your ﬁngers for a ﬁlm. If there is no ﬁlm, you are prepared for application of the coating. Remember you must remove contaminants and create a proﬁle before coating or your coating will not adhere correctly.

Mixing Instructions

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Install Spike Shoes

Rinse and dry the large mixing bucket (which held all kit contents) with a clean rag prior to mixing. Install the supplied mixing tool into a high-speed drill. Apply protective plastic onto a 10’ X 10’ area where mixing is to be performed (not on the ﬂoor coating surface).

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Mix Part “A” of Epoxy-Coat in its original bucket for 2 minutes. If the color is not what you like “STOP,” do not activate and contact PerformanceDIY.com for options as activation, mixing or application will NOT change color.

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Into the large, cleaned mixing bucket, pour all Part “B” ACTIVATOR/HARDENER contents.

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INTO THE SAME OUTER MIXING BUCKET, pour all pre-mixed contents of epoxy Part “A” RESIN.

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Mix thoroughly with the mixing tool for 3 minutes paying close attention to mixing all around the buckets sides and raising and lowering with the mixing tool.

Please Note: Mixing must be very thorough (3 minutes), or the coating will not cure and clean up, and removal of the uncured epoxy will be costly and very time consuming. Do not wipe the sides of the mixing bucket between mixes or after the ﬁnal mix as there may be residual unmixed epoxy. The residual epoxy in the mixing bucket will not adversely affect the future epoxy mixes.

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IMPORTANT: Immediately pour ALL mixed contents in a line on the ﬂoor (Do not leave any mixed coating in the bucket for cut in, use the material on the ﬂoor to cut in around perimeter). Starting in the farthest corner of the room, pour mixed contents (parallel to and approx. 2’ from the wall”). Using the kit brush, cut in the perimeter walls or any other obstruction that may be hard to roll. For a full kit pour half of the mixed contents parallel to the wall and half parallel to the first pour in the center of the room. You will have two equal lines of materials approximately 3”-4” wide separated approximately 8’-12’.

Please Note: After pouring mixed coating from the bucket to the ﬂoor, you have 30-40 minutes working time @ 70 degrees F (less time at higher temps).

Application Instructions:

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Using the kit squeegee, (perpendicular to the poured line of epoxy) draw the epoxy from the back wall with the squeegee until there is no longer wet epoxy to draw back. Continue to squeegee pulling this product down the line until complete.

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With the kit roller perpendicular to squeegee application, roll the epoxy until even and consistent.

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Go back to the entire floor in the opposite direction.

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Flake application. Apply by throwing the ﬂakes into the wet coating, only ﬂake a section after the ﬂoor area looks satisfactory as once you ﬂake the ﬂoor you will not be able to re-back roll again. The flake chips should be broadcasted until there are no wet spots (rejection). It is important that you take your time to broadcast, do not use too many flakes in certain areas, the goal is to walk with spike shoes around and apply all the supplied flake to the wet epoxy completely having enough flakes to cover the whole area dry.

Note: If multiple special-order solid color ﬂake chips are not premixed together, do so before ﬂaking the ﬂoor.

Clean squeegee while wet with xylene or MEK thinner for use on next steps.

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After 10-12 hours remove left over flake from the floor by sweeping and vacuuming then blowing all remaining flake chips.

Next Step: PerformanceDIY.com Clear Epoxy Instructions:

Install spike shoes.

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Rinse and dry the large mixing bucket (which held all kit contents) with a clean rag prior to mixing. Install the supplied mixing tool into a high-speed drill.

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Into the large, cleaned mixing bucket, pour 1-gallon Part “B” ACTIVATOR/HARDENER contents.

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INTO THE SAME OUTER MIXING BUCKET, pour 2-gallons of pre-mixed contents of epoxy Part “A” CLEAR RESIN.

Note: For smaller mixes, the actual mixing ratio is 2.3 parts of Part A Resin to 1 part B Activator/Hardener.

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Mix thoroughly with the mixing tool for 3 minutes paying close attention to mixing all around the buckets sides and raising and lowering with the mixing tool.

Note: Mixing must be very thorough (3 minutes), or the coating will not cure and clean up, and removal of the uncured epoxy will be costly and very time consuming. Do not wipe the sides of the mixing bucket between mixes or after the final mix as there may be residual unmixed epoxy. The residual epoxy in the mixing bucket will not adversely affect the future epoxy mixes.

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IMMEDIATELY POUR ALL MIXED CONTENTS IN A LINE ON THE FLOOR (DO NOT LEAVE ANY MIXED COATING IN THE BUCKET FOR CUT IN, USE THE MATERIAL ON THE FLOOR TO CUT IN AROUND PERIMETER). Starting in the farthest corner of the room, pour mixed contents (parallel to and approx. 2’ from the wall”). Using the kit brush, cut in the perimeter walls or any other obstruction that may be hard to roll.

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With the kit roller, perpendicular to squeegee application, roll the epoxy until even and consistent.

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Re-back roll completely (approx. 5 minutes after first back roll).

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Into the large, cleaned mixing bucket, pour 1/2-gallon Part “B” ACTIVATOR/HARDENER contents.

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INTO THE SAME OUTER MIXING BUCKET, pour 1 gallons of pre-mixed contents of epoxy coat Part “A” CLEAR RESIN.

Note: For smaller mixes, the actual mixing ratio is 2.3 parts of Part A Resin to 1 part B Activator/Hardener.

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Mix thoroughly with the mixing tool for 3 minutes paying close attention to mixing all around the buckets sides and raising and lowering with the mixing tool.

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IMMEDIATELY POUR ALL MIXED CONTENTS IN A LINE ON THE FLOOR PARALLE TO THE WET EPOXY (DO NOT LEAVE ANY MIXED COATING IN THE BUCKET FOR CUT IN, USE THE MATERIAL ON THE FLOOR TO CUT IN AROUND PERIMETER).

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With the kit roller, perpendicular to squeegee application, roll the epoxy until even and consistent.

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Re-back roll entire floor.

If you desire to have aluminum oxide nonskid added to the floor broadcast aluminum oxide non-skid over the floor in lesser amounts (only in the previous section which has been back rolled a 2nd time). Taking a pinch amount apply by throwing the non-skid into the air a minimum of 5’ or higher. Re-bounding the non-skid off the ceiling is a good idea to get even coverage.

Note: Aluminum oxide will make the floor more slip resistant but will make it harder to clean; it should be used according to your desired needs. PerformanceDIY.com non-skid additive is industry standard and accepted means for creating a proper recommended OSHA 0.5 COEFFECIENT FRICTION slip resistant non-skid surface.