Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA ESH-08
EPOXYSHIELD
®®
BASEMENT FLOOR COATING
Form: CS1989
Rev.: 012513
1
DESCRIPTION AND USES .
EPOXYShield
®
Basement Floor Coating is a two component,
water-based epoxy designed for finishing concrete basement
floors that are in good sound condition and are free of curing
agents and sealers. EPOXYShield Basement Floor Coating
will provide resistance to staining and wear. It is not intended
for use on unsound previous coatings or floors that have a
moisture problem.
.PRODUCTS .
203007 Gray Satin
203008 Tan Satin
225446 Tint Base
.PACKAGING .
Floor Coating comes as a kit
Part B Base 104 fl. oz. (3.08 liters)
Part A Activator 16 fl. oz. (0.47 liters)
Decorative chips – Additional chips in various color
combinations can be purchased separately
.PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Allow new concrete to cure for a minimum of 28 days. Sweep
away all loose dirt and debris. Remove any oil spots, grease
or spills and wash the floor with a suitable detergent or
degreasing solution and rinse. Then wash the floor using
EPOXYShield
®
Heavy-Duty Degreaser (sold separately) or an
all purpose household cleaner. Allow the surface to
completely dry before coating.
PREVIOUSLY COATED FLOORS
Make sure the floor is clean and dry. Use a wire brush to
remove any loose or peeling paint or stain. If floor is sealed,
the sealer will have to be removed by grinding or shot blasting.
To ensure proper adhesion, scuff sand the entire surface.
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.
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
MIXING
Premix both components (Parts A and B) thoroughly to ensure
any settled pigment is re-dispersed before adding the activator
(Part A) to the base (Part B). It is critical to add all of Part A to
Part B and mix for 3 minutes. Do not mix the color chips in with
the coating. Allow the coating to stand 15 minutes before using.
Mix again just prior to application. The activated coating must
be used within 16 hours after mixing.
APPLICATION
Apply only when air, material, and surface temperatures are
between 60-85°F (15-29°C) and the surface temperature is at
least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point. The relative humidity
should not be greater than 85%. After allowing for the
induction period, cut in the perimeter of the floor along the
wall, or other areas where a roller cannot reach, using a brush
or edger before beginning roller application. Use a synthetic
½" nap roller cover on a 9" roller frame to apply an even coat
of EPOXYShield Basement Floor Coating onto the surface.
Limit the application to 4x4 foot (1.2x1.2m) sections at a time
to make it easier to distribute the colored chips onto the
freshly coated surface. Scatter the decorative chips up and
away from you so they land flat on the wet paint, then
continue on to the next section. Note: Fresh paint can be
applied over the loose chips lying outside the previously
painted area. Maintain a wet edge to prevent lap marks and
gloss differences. Only one coat is necessary under most
circumstances. Any activated material must be used within 16
hours of initial mixing.
CLEAN-UP
Wash tools and equipment with warm water and a mild
detergent immediately after use. To remove dried product use
lacquer thinner. Clean up drips or spatters IMMEDIATELY
with water as dried paint is very difficult to remove. Properly
dispose of all roller covers and soiled rags.