Use and Care Manual

PLUSHCOLOR™ (APC)
100% Acrylic All Purpose Concentrate for Recreational Surfaces
Model #’s: 32001 (Red), 32002 (Blue), 32003 (Green)
UPC’s: Red: 090932320017. Blue: 090932320024. Green: 090932320031
1. MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
PLUSHCOLOR™ RECREATIONAL COATING IS AN
ALL PURPOSE CONCENTRATE (APC) that must be
mixed with water and/or sand to properly apply.
PLUSHCOLOR™ is a top quality all purpose, heavily
pigmented, high solid acrylic latex concentrate. It is fortified
with fine mineral fillers and acrylic resins. Colorfast pigments
product richer, longer lasting, in depth color.
PLUSHCOLOR™ produces a greater yield than other
systems in that it can be used for the Finish, Fortified, or
Filler Courses.
2. USES
PLUSHCOLOR™ (APC) serves two purposes:
a) Use as a Finish/Top Course when mixed with the
correct amount of clean potable water.
b) Use as a Filler/Texture Course when mixed with
correct amounts of silica sand and clean potable
water.
3. MATERIAL PROPERTIES
a) Colors: Tournament Green, Tournament Red,
Tournament Blue.
b) Weight: 10 lbs./gal.
4. COURT PREPARATION
Prior to applying PLUSHCOLOR (APC), all net posts, sleeves,
anchors, and fencing shall be in place. New bituminous
concrete pavement shall cure a minimum of 14-28 days prior
to application. Concrete shall be allowed to cure for at least
30 days.
5. SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface shall be cleaned removing all loose paint, dirt,
dust, mildew, oil, grease, leaves, and other debris or any other
foreign matter that may prevent proper bonding. The court
surface shall be checked with a ten foot straight edge and/or
flooded to locate low areas which are greater than an 1/8”
deep. Minor Depressions or “birdbaths” greater than 1/8” –
1/4" shall be identified and repaired. All rough paving joints
and roller marks shall be leveled prior to application.
6. MIXING
The mix designs below are for average surfaces. The
quantities can be adjusted slightly to achieve specific results
and speed of play. Make sure you have empty pails on hand
prior to beginning project as you will need to add water per
below. To mix properly, split the contents of the pail in half,
add ½ of the amount below to each pail to achieve the desired
mix.
(a)
As Finish
(b)
As
Fortified
PLUSHCOLOR™
(APC)
5 gal.
5 gal.
Clean 80-100 mesh
Round or angular sand
0
36 lbs.
Clean potable water
1.5 gal.
1.5 gal.
After either water or sand is added to PLUSHCOLOR
(APC) thorough mixing is required. A mechanical mixer is
recommended and the mixture should be stirred until
homogeneous. Periodic mixing is recommended as the
application proceeds in order to ensure consistency.
7. COVERAGE
Depending on surface porosity:
a) Finish/Top Course - Approx. 25 sq. yds. of
concentrate per gallon per coat (.04 gal. per sq. yd.
per coat)
b) Fortified (RTU) Ready-To-Use - Approx. 15 sq. yds.
per gallon per coat (.07 gal. per sq. yd. per coat)
8. CLEAN-UP
All equipment can be cleaned with water if clean-up occurs
immediately after application.
9. LIMITATIONS
PLUSHCOLOR (APC) should not be applied when ambient
temperature is below 50° F or when surface temperature is
above 140°F. Do not apply when rain is imminent. Do not
store in direct sunlight.
KEEP FROM FREEZING
CAUTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED