Use and Care Manual

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 off 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.

ArmorTallic 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. FIRST LAYER: EPOXY PRIMER

Armorpoxy II primer is a two-part industrial grade epoxy. We will supply either a dark gray, black or white primer

depending on pigment color choice. The Armorpoxy II Low VOC primer is a 4:1 (Dark Blue Labels) mix ratio.

It is self-priming on cement and metal surfaces. Use the included mechanical mixer to ensure proper and

thorough mixing. MAKE SURE TO MIX COMPLETELY BY MOVING THE MIXER ALONG THE SIDES AND

BOTTOM, AS ANY UNMIXED MATERIAL MAY NOT HARDEN. MIX FOR 2-3 MINUTES AT HIGH SPEED. DO

NOT ENTRAIN AIR BUBBLES. Once mixed it applies like a standard thick paint and no special skills are

required for application.

Do not mix more than you can apply in a 30-45 minute time frame as once mixed, Armorpoxy II hardens and

cannot be stored under any circumstances. Better to mix it up in smaller batches and apply.

Once the epoxy has been applied and the area has been coated the next step is to wait until it is dry enough to

epoxy the metallic middle layer.

Cure time will vary based on humidity, air temperature, floor temperature, and thickness applied. Typically this

first layer of epoxy will dry in 6 hours. Depending on temperature and humidity floors may take longer to dry

especially in colder environments. You will know if this coat is ready to be recoated with ArmorUltra 100% Solids

epoxy by performing a thumb test. If you press your thumb to the floor and you can see your imprint, then the

coating needs more time to dry. If your thumb does not leave an imprint then the coating is dry enough to begin

using the 100% Solids epoxy

*NOTE: You can mix as much or as little epoxy as you want, just make sure to hold the proper mix ratio 4:1.

Armorpoxy II is applied with a medium nap, no lint roller (the rollers that are supplied with this kit). It can also be

brushed and sprayed on. Unmixed epoxy can be stored in its original containers.