Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA ESH-09
EPOXYSHIELD
®
WATER-BASED EPOXY
GARAGE FLOOR COATING
Form: GDH-356
Rev.: 050514
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.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
EpoxyShield
®
Water-based Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
is a two component, water-based epoxy floor coating
designed for finishing concrete garage floors that are in
good sound condition and are free of curing agents and
sealers. It is not intended for use on unsound previous
coatings or floors that have a moisture problem.
PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
251965 Gray Gloss
2519662 Tan Gloss
252625 Tint Base Gloss
APPEARANCE .
Dries to a gloss finish. Solid base color with a color fleck
finish. Available in Gray or Tan colors and a tint base that
can be tinted to 32 colors
.
PACKAGING .
Garage Floor Coating comes as a kit
Part B: Base 90 fluid ounces (2.67 liters)
Part A: Activator 30 fluid ounces (0.89 liters)
Decorative chips and EpoxyShield
®
Concrete Etch
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 etch the
floor using the Concrete Etch.
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 B and mix for 3 minutes. Do not mix
the color chips in with the coating. Allow the coating to
stand before using. See induction period on page 2. Mix
again just prior to application. The activated coating must
be used within 1-2 hours after the mixing based on
temperature.
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 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. EpoxyShield
must be used within 1 to 2 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 soiled rags.