Use and Care Manual
sanding can be done with an electric sander/buer with a medium abrasive pad, or it can be
accomplished by hand sanding the areas with medium grit oxide type sandpaper. Please note that
standard wood sandpaper or tools do not work properly on concrete. You can also re-etch these
areas with acid etch at a higher concentration to achieve desired results.
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Hint: When sanding by hand, use a drywall sanding pad and extension pole to simplify the
process.
2. Step Two
After sanding and brushing with a wire brush, rinse the areas involved to remove all dust and
foreign materials. Then proceed with the cleaning and degreasing process described above.
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Hint: Test all stained, polished or sealed areas by dribbling water droplets on those areas. If it
still beads up, repeat mechanical prep until water beading stops.
3. TAPE PERIMETER
Mask o the perimeter with standard masking tape or duct tape to any areas that you don’t want to coat, such as
perimeter edges and the area extending beyond where the garage door comes down. ArmorPower coating kit is not
designed for continuous outdoor exposure and should be terminated at the inside of the garage door and not over the
garage exposed apron.
4. FLOOR REPAIRS
No liquid coating will ‘fix’ a floor, so any cracks, divots, spalling, roughness, leveling or other repairs must be done prior to
applying the coating. For more information see the online ArmorPoxy ‘Help Center’ for the Surface Prep Memo and/or
Corroded Floor Bulletin. ArmorPoxy carries a variety of floor repair products, including Crack Repair Epoxy Putty and
Epoxy Mortars. Small cracks may be fixed by using locally-purchased ‘Sikaflex brand’ caulk or a comparable product. DO
NOT use any silicone caulks or sealers.
5. MIXING
ArmorPoxy’s ArmorPower Epoxy is a two component, pre-tinted, 100% solids-type industrial grade epoxy resin. It
requires thorough mixing of the Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B' components at the proper 2:1 mix ratio for the material to properly
harden. Mixing can be done by using and attaching the metal mixing tool provided in the kit to a power drill.
The Mix ratio is 2 Parts A to 1 Part B and the kit is pre-measured.
● 3 Gallon Kits contain 2 Gallons of Part A and 1 Gallon of Part B
● 1.5 Gallon Kits contain 1 Gallon of Part A and ½ Gallon of Part B
If you purchased a 3-gallon kit, we do not recommend mixing all of the 2 gallons of Part A and 1 gallon of Part B together
at the same time since, when this much is mixed together, it starts an exothermic (heating) reaction, which can cause
pre-hardening in the bucket before application. Generally mixing half of the Part A and half of the Part B is recommended
at the maximum. Remember you can always mix less, but should not mix more than 1.5 gallons at a time (1 Gallon A
and ½ Gallon B). Always hold the 2:1 mix ratio for any quantities mixed.
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Hint: If you desire to ‘cut in’ corners, or paint along the walls this should be done before coating your floor.
You can mix up smaller quantities of the epoxy by simply pouring out what you want into smaller measuring
containers and holding the 2:1 mix ratio (2 Parts of A with 1 Part of B).
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Hint: If possible, if you are applying during warmer months, keep the ArmorPower materials inside in a cool
environment the night before.
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Hint: ArmorPoxy ArmorPower kits come packaged in a mixing pail with two short-filled inner jugs
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