Use and Care Manual

APPLICATION NOTES
ArmorPoxy’s ArmorPower Epoxy Coating Kit should be applied between 50-90°F and when relative humidity is
80% or less. If cooler, add portable electric (not kerosene) heaters to the area to keep air temperatures higher.
Material should be stored in a dry area at temperatures between 50-90°F. Do not store in warm/hot areas prior to
use, as cooler material has a longer working time. Material must be above 60°F for installation. Install in areas with
proper ventilation. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing and rubber gloves for the duration of preparation and
application of ArmorPoxy.
Floors with high moisture levels (damp) must be either pre-treated or covered with special coatings. To test for
moisture, use our convenient Moisture Test Kit (see website/Buy Now Link to order or call), or tape down a sheet of
4’ x 4’ clear plastic sheeting on all four sides with duct tape. Wait 24 hours. If moisture builds up under the plastic,
or if the floor is noticeably darker/damp, the next step would be to use a Moisture Test Kit to determine the actual
level of moisture coming up through the floor. Moisture levels in excess of 3.5 lbs/1000 sq ft/24 hours are
excessive and may need additional moisture treatment prior to application. If your floor has a high moisture level,
please contact ArmorPoxy for assistance.
ArmorPower Epoxy is meant to be applied to bare concrete only. Coverage can vary depending
on floor condition. If your floor has pitting and irregularities you will not get as much coverage.
Certain floors may require the use of optional primer to assure a thick, even coat. If floors have salt or corrosion
damage, have been mechanically prepared by grinding or shot blasting, have been previously coated, are ‘broom’
finished, have patch materials on them, are porous, or in poor condition, you should strongly consider use of the
optional primer. Please contact ArmorPoxy to purchase directly. DO NOT USE PRIMERS that have not been approved
for use with this floor coating kit. Please note that some concrete may exhibit inconsistent absorption rates that
could cause an uneven appearance or dullness. This problem is due to variations in the concrete when poured or
uneven curing, and is not a product or warranty failure. These floors also would require primers.
If your floor has an uneven appearance, or water soaks in inconsistently, then it may need to be primed. Remember,
any coating can only stick to what is under it, so if you do not remove an existing coating and it peels, so will the
new coating. As noted above if you remove a prior coating we recommend the use of the optional primer.
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