Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA ESH-24
EPOXYSHIELD
®
LOW VOC WATER-BASED EPOXY
GARAGE FLOOR COATING
Form: CS2291
Rev.: 041913
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
A two component, Low VOC 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 high rate of moisture vapor
transmission.
PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
261839 Gray Gloss
261842 Tan Gloss
APPEARANCE .
Dries to a gloss finish. Solid base color with a color fleck finish.
PACKAGING .
Garage Floor Coating comes as a kit
Part B Base 92.5 fluid ounces (2.74 liters)
Part A Activator 27.5 fluid ounces (0.81 liters)
Decorative chips and EpoxyShield
®
Concrete Etch
PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Allow new concrete to cure for a minimum of 28 days.
Uncoated concrete floors should be checked for high
moisture vapor transmission. Conduct a test by simply
taping a piece of 4 mil plastic sheet 18" by 18" on the bare
concrete for 24 hours. Be sure to tape all four sides. After
24 hours, check the concrete for signs of moisture. The
concrete will be darker if damp. Moisture vapor
transmission can compromise the adhesion of the coating.
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: If the floor is previously
painted, remove any loose paint by sanding or scraping. 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 minimum surface
temperature is at least 55°F (13°C). The relative humidity
should not be greater than 80%. 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.