Use and Care Manual

Hot Trax
®
Acrylic Concrete & Garage Floor Paint Satin Finish HTF-XXX
Manufactured by Benjamin Moore & Co. 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645 Tel: [phone] www.benjaminmoore.com/inslx M72 HTF-XXX EN 022221
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Surface Preparation
Proper surface preparation is essential for adhesion of the paint.
Sweep all dirt and trash from the surface. Scrub floor with a stiff brush
and strong detergent solution to remove all dirt, grease, oil and othe
r
contaminants. Scrub grease and oil spots with an Oil & Grease
Emulsifier. Scrub the floor a section at a time (10’ by 10’) and thoroughly
rinse each section before moving on. Once the entire floor is clean, rinse
the floor thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry completely. Use a
squeegee, if necessary, to remove ponded water.
Previously Painted Surfaces: Loose or damaged concrete and
cracks must be filled with a suitable concrete based patching material.
Remove all loose materials and dust. Remove loose or peeling paint by
sanding and scraping. Feather the edges to attain a smooth look to the
finish coat. Test the remaining paint for adhesion.
New or Unpainted Surfaces: Allow new concrete to cure for a
minimum of 30 days. Loose or damaged concrete and cracks must be
filled with a suitable concrete based patching material. Be sure to smooth
the patch completely. Allow to dry in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Remove all loose materials and dust. All bare concrete
floors need to be roughened to insure good adhesion. Mechanical
abrasion methods such as grinding are recommended. Acid etching with
a concrete etching solution or a 10% muriatic acid solution to open and
roughen the surface enough to assure good adhesion and to neutralize
the alkali salts may also be done. When acid etching, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions. Be sure to protect
your eyes (goggles) and skin (rubber gloves and boots) while preparing
and using any acid solution. Neutralize the acid according to instructions
on the etching solution package.
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fter roughening the concrete, thoroughly rinse the floor with clean wate
r
and allow to dry thoroughly (at least 24 hours). Check for dryness using
a moisture meter specific to masonry surfaces (2% moisture content o
r
less) or ASTM D-4253 Plastic Sheet Test. Tape down a clear piece o
f
plastic to the concrete floor for 24-48 hours. If moisture collects under the
plastic or the slab has darkened the moisture/vapor transmission is too
high to accept a coating and will need additional drying time. The floo
r
should have a roughened feel, similar to 80 grit sandpaper. Please
consult Technical Assistance for other surface preparations or for use in
severe environments.
A
pply a thin, first coat of Hot Trax
®
to seal the bare surface or apply
Insl-x
®
TuffCrete
®
Clear Bonding Primer/Sealer
WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release
lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN
CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE.
Wear a NIOSH approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up
carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out
how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead
Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
Application
Hot Trax
®
applies easily with a quality brush or roller. This product is
not designed for spray application. Stir product thoroughly before
using. Hot Trax
®
is ready to be applied right out of the can. Thinning
is not typically required. If desired, this product may be thinned with
up to 1 pint per gallon of water. It is important to maintain a wet edge
during all methods of paint application by brushing or rolling into
previously applied coating area. Surface should be thoroughly dry
before applying paint. When working with more than one containe
r
of the same color, intermix to ensure color uniformity.
Stir paint before and occasionally during application. Do not apply at
a surface or air temperature below 50 °F. Avoid applying paint in
direct sunlight or to hot surfaces. Do not paint if surface temperature
is within 5° of the dew point. Provide good ventilation for normal
drying. Apply a thin even coat using 3/8” nap roller cover or a
nylon/polyester brush. Allow the first coat to dry 24 hours before
applying a second coat. Apply the second coat in a cross direction o
f
the first coat to achieve uniform coverage. Always apply two finish
coats for proper performance.
Clean Up
Clean tools promptly with soap and water.
USE COMPLETELY OR DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Dry empty
containers may be recycled in a can recycling program. Local
disposal requirements vary; consult your sanitation
department or state-designated environmental agency on
disposal options.
Return to Service:
Light Foot Traffic – 24 hours
Heavy Foot Traffic – 48 hours
Cool tires – 5 days
Hot Tires – 7 days
Environmental Health & Safety Information
CAUTION: All floor coatings may become slippery when wet.
Where non-skid characteristics are desired, use an appropriate
anti-slip aggregate.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe spray mist o
r
sanding dust. Ensure fresh air entry during application and drying.
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void contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated contact with
skin. Avoid exposure to dust and spray mist by wearing a NIOSH
approved respirator during application, sanding and clean up.
Follow respirator manufacturer’s directions for respirator use. Close
container after each use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm–
www.P65warnings.ca.gov
FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush immediately with plenty o
f
water for at least 15 minutes; for skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If you
experience difficulty breathing, leave the area to obtain fresh air. I
f
continued difficulty is experienced, get medical attention
immediately.
IN CASE OF SPILL – Absorb with inert material and dispose of as
specified under “Clean Up”.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
PROTECT FROM FREEZING
Refer to Safety Data Sheet for
additional health and safety information.