Use and Care Manual

Form: 5089790
Rev.: 012312
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EPOXYSHIELD
®
LOW VOC PREMIUM CLEAR COATING
TECHNICAL DATA EPS-18
®
DESCRIPTION AND USES
Rust-Oleum
®
EpoxyShield
®
Low VOC Premium Clear Coating is
a two component, high solids, high performance epoxy coating
designed for application to concrete floors.
PRODUCTS
263997 Low VOC Premium Clear
APPEARANCE
Gloss transparent finish.
PACKAGING
Floor Coating comes as a kit
264117 Part B: Base – 80 fluid ounces (2.4 liters)
264263 Part A: Activator – 40 fluid ounces (1.2 liters)
225398 Anti-Skid Additive
Stir Stick
Instruction Sheet
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.
PREVIOUSLY COATED FLOORS: Make sure the floor is clean
and dry. For 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. 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 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.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.)
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. Once
the product is mixed, do not let stand. The activated coating will
become very warm if not used immediately. The activated coating
must be used within 90 minutes after mixing.
APPLICATION
All pilot lights or open flames in the area must be extinguished
due to the flammability of the solvents in the coating. Pilot lights or
open flames must remain extinguished for a minimum of 24 hours
following application of the EpoxyShield
®
Low VOC 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 3/8" nap roller cover on a 9" roller frame to apply an
even coat of EpoxyShield
®
Low VOC 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. Coated floor may become slippery when wet.
Use of the Anti-Skid Additive (included) is strongly recommended.
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
®
Low
VOC 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.