Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA ESH-05
EPOXYSHIELD
®®
WATERPROOFING PAINT
Form: GDH-355
Rev.: 050514
1
DESCRIPTION AND USES .
EpoxyShield
®
Solvent-based Epoxy Premium Clear Coating is a
two component, high solids epoxy coating. It is designed for
application to bare concrete floors to provide excellent adhesion,
durability, and chemical resistance. It can also be used as a clear
finish over previously coated concrete floors. It is not intended for
use outdoors or on unsound previous coatings or floors that have
a moisture problem.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
225225 Premium Clear
. APPEARANCE .
Gloss transparent finish.
.PACKAGING .
Floor Coating comes as a kit
225239 Part B: Base – 80 fluid ounces (2.4 liters)
225238 Part A: Activator – 40 fluid ounces (1.2 liters)
225398 Anti-skid Additive – 10.7 ounces (303 grams)
.PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Allow new concrete to cure for a minimum of 28 days. Remove
any oil spots, grease or spills and wash the floor with
EpoxyShield Heavy Duty Degreaser or a suitable detergent or
degreasing solution. Thoroughly rinse with fresh water. Then
etch the floor using Rust-Oleum Concrete Etch or Rust-Oleum
108 Clean & Etch. All pilot lights or open flames in the area must
be extinguished due to the flammability of the solvents in the
coating.
PREVIOUSLY COATED FLOORS: This coating is designed for
use over the EpoxyShield Garage Floor Finish or EpoxyShield
Professional Finish. EpoxyShield Premium Clear Coating can be
applied over the Garage Floor Finish after 24 hours. The
EpoxyShield Premium Clear Coating can be applied over the
Professional Floor Finish between 16 hours and 5 days. For
other previous coatings, use a wire brush to remove any loose or
peeling paint or stain. 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.
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
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 YOUNG 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.
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
Part B and mix for 3 minutes. If using the anti-slip additive
(recommended), it should be added slowly and thoroughly mixed
at this time. The activated coating must be used within 90
minutes after mixing.
APPLICATION
Pilot lights or open flames must remain extinguished for a
minimum of 24 hours following application of the EpoxyShield®
Premium Clear Coating. Apply only when air, material, and
surface temperatures are between 60-85°F (15-29°C) and the
surface temperature is at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point.
The relative humidity should not be greater than 85%. The
minimum floor temperature for painting is 55°F (13°C).
Pour a portion of the admixed material into a lined paint pan.
Immediately begin to 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 ⅜" nap
roller cover on a 9" roller frame to apply an even coat of
EpoxyShield Premium Clear Coating onto the surface. Limit the
application to 4x4 foot (1.2x1.2m) sections at a time. Maintain a
wet edge to prevent lap marks and gloss variations. Make all final
passes in the same direction to ensure uniform appearance. If
using the anti-slip additive, continue to stir the admixed material
periodically to ensure additive does not settle in the pan. Only
one coat is necessary under most circumstances. EpoxyShield
Premium Clear must be used within 90 minutes following initial
mixing to ensure even gloss.
CLEAN-UP
When finished, wash tools and equipment with xylene or acetone.
Clean up drips or spatters IMMEDIATELY with xylene or
acetone as dried paint is very difficult to remove. Properly
dispose of all soiled rags.