Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
Rigid Foam Insulation & ICF
Surface Preparation: Avoid application of
this product in direct sunlight. Do not apply if
temperature cannot be maintained above 40 degrees
for 24 hours. For quality long term adhesion over
rigid foam insulation and ICF the surface
should first be lightly etched with a wire brush
to remove any dust or oxidation. The surface
must be dry. All rigid foam insulation and ICF
surfaces require 2” sticky mesh (drywall mesh)
be applied to the seams and corners of the foam.
Any fastener heads or damaged areas should also
be meshed. For additional strength the entire
surface can be meshed instead of just the seams
and corners (Sticky Mesh HD sold in 9.5 x 150’
rolls).
Application: Stir well before using. First,
pretreat the meshed areas with a thin skim coat
using a putty knife, trowel or brush. Let this
skim coat dry (1-4 hours).
When applying/texturing FlexCoat it is best to
use a large, nylon brush. The coating is about
the same consistency as a milk shake, so brushes
with stiff bristles aid in application. If you
have two brushes handy you can use one as the
application brush and the other as the texture
brush. Keep the texture brush moist with water
for best results.
Next, coat the brush liberally with FlexCoat and
begin brushing it over the foam. Hold the brush
at about a 30 degree angle to the foam to help
spread the coating on the foam. Brush out a 3
or 4 foot square area and then go back and
texture it right away. The object is to texture
the coating before it begins to dry (5-10 minutes).
Move along the wall in this fashion until the
project is completed. Let dry 48 hours before
landscaping or mowing around the area.
Installation Instructions (cont)
Concrete, Brick, Masonry Block
First, wire brush or pressure wash the concrete
to make sure it is clean, dry, and that any loose
particles are removed. Cracks and divots should
be pre-treated with FlexCoat and left to dry.
Cracks over 1/16” should be meshed and then
pre-treated. Follow the same guidelines for
application over rigid foam and ICF.
Drywall
When coating drywall it is only necessary to
mesh the seams and corners. Pre-treat meshed
areas with a thin, 1/16” coat of FlexCoat. Allow
the FlexCoat to dry at least 1-4 hours. Follow
the same guidelines for application over rigid
foam and ICF.
- Always avoid application in direct sunlight.
- Do not apply over moist or dirty surfaces.
- Protect work from freezing and moisture for 24hrs.
- FlexCoat dries and becomes weather resistant in
about 24hrs. It cures completely in about 21 days.
- If desired in the future, FlexCoat may be re-coated
with another coat of FlexCoat or painted with an
exterior acrylic.
- Keep container closed and away from children and
pets when not in use. Store container indoors in
temps between 40F and 100F. Use gloves and safety
glasses when handling this product. Wash with soap
and water after contact. Avoid contact with eyes. If
eye contact occurs flush with water and contact a
physician immediately.
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