Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA ESH-39
EPOXYSHIELD
®
WATER-BASED EPOXY
GARAGE FLOOR COATING (POUCH KITS)
Form: GDH-1219
Rev.: 100616
1
.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
251966 Tan Gloss
APPEARANCE .
Dries to a gloss finish. Solid base color with a color fleck
finish. Available in Gray or Tan premix colors.
PACKAGING .
Two part Burst Pouch Technology
(U.S. Patent Number 8,381,903 B2)
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
Thoroughly mix the materials by shaking the pouch back
and forth and squeezing the edges and corners toward the
center of the pouch
Combine the two components by placing the pouch on the
ground and rolling it from the part B side towards the part
A side like a tube of toothpaste. This will create pressure
in the part B side and force the middle seal to burst,
allowing the two components to mix together. Thoroughly
mix the materials by shaking the pouch back and forth and
squeezing the edges and corners toward the center of the
pouch. Mix for 2-3 minutes.
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%. Once
the material is thoroughly mixed, use scissors to cut a
corner off the pouch. Pour the mixed material from the
pouch into a roller tray. 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.