Use and Care Manual

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Hint: Coverage of 100% Solids Epoxy: When applied to a smooth/dry surface, coverage is approximately 300

sq.ft per 3 gallon kit of 100% solids epoxy. Coverage calculated @ 25-30 mils thickness. This is equivalent to 4

layers of standard floor paint. Topcoating adds an additional layer of protection and thickness.

B. PRODUCT APPLICATION

1. Pour the epoxy on the floor in a ribbon left to right. Have your flat squeegee ready to go

and spread it out evenly. You can swirl it around to create unique and custom looks and

impressions. You can use a variety of methods to achieve decorative results including

spraying, squeegeeing, etc. The epoxy will also change as it ‘levels out’. Spraying on

denatured alcohol from a hand pump sprayer can make the epoxy ‘dance and

swirl’, you would do this onto the spread epoxy. If you are using a second metallic color

add small amounts of it at this time and swirl into the first color to get the results you

want. Get as much of your mixed epoxy on the floor as fast as possible as the floor is

cooler and this will slow down the curing process and give you more time to work. Keep

mixed epoxy cool and in the shade, out of sun and heat.

2. Once you have achieved the look you want, let the metallic epoxy cure overnight.

3. TOPCOAT MUST BE APPLIED THE FOLLOWING DAY ONCE FLOOR IS

COMPLETELY DRY WITHIN THE RECOAT WINDOW OF UP TO 48 HOURS.

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Hint: Do not leave mixed material in the bucket or in the sun for extended periods of time.

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Hint: Do not use a roller pan for the epoxy step. Pour the mixed materials directly to the floor as the floor is

always cooler than the air and it will extend working times.

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Hint: Do not apply the topcoat until the floor is fully cured. You can press your finger to the epoxy and if you can

see your finder print please allow more time for the floor to cure

7. THIRD LAYER: 1-PART MILITARY TOPCOAT APPLICATION

The clear protective topcoat is a 1-prt moisture curing urethane. This product once applied over the

ArmorTallic 100% Solids epoxy is fully dry enough to walk on the next day (overnight, but can be

sooner depending on temperature or humidity conditions). TOPCOAT MUST BE APPLIED WITHIN

ONE DAY AFTER METALLIC EPOXY HAS BEEN PUT DOWN. IF IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN ONE

DAY SINCE THE EPOXY METALLIC COAT HAS BEEN APPLIED, THE SURFACE NEEDS TO BE

LIGHTLY SANDED BEFORE TOPCOATING CAN BEGIN. AFTER SANDING TACK WIPE THE

FLOOR WITH DENATURED ALCOHOL AND ENSURE TO NO DUST AND DEBRIS REMAIN.

Please note that use of any non skid additive will de-gloss the floor so you may not want to use it, but

this can make the floor very slippery if wet or greasy. Armorgrip is supplied with this kit. It is a

micronized polymer that gets mixed into the topcoat and will be invisible to the eye when dry. This

however can slightly de-gloss the floor and is not mandatory to use to achieve success; however we

highly recommend using it to ensure there is enough traction on the floor when it’s dry.

Use 1 package of Armorgrip per gallon of topcoat. Slowly pour the contents of the non-skid into the

topcoat and mix well to thoroughly suspend in the mixture. THE TOPCOAT SHOULD BE APPLIED

WITH A ROLLER ONLY. DO NOT USE A SQUEEGEE AT ALL FOR THIS APPLICATION

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Hint: The non skid will settle while mixed in the topcoat, so periodic stirring to re-suspend the nonskid is required during

the application process to assure uniform application of the anti-slip aggregate.