Use and Care Manual

Form: CS983
Rev.: 071712
2
EPOXYSHIELD
®
STAIN ADDITIVE FOR LOW VOC PREMIUM CLEAR
TECHNICAL DATA
®
PRODUCT APPLICATION (CONT.)
MIXING
Before you activate the coating, prepare the roller cover. For
this project, use a 3/8” nap roller cover. First insert the roller
cover into the plastic bag provided with the kit. Secure the
bottom of the bag to the roller cover with a rubber band.
While holding the roller cover in one hand, with the other
hand slightly twist the plastic bag around the roller cover. Use
another rubber band to secure the other end of the bag. Use a
third rubber band to secure the center of the bag to the roller
cover. None of the rubber bands should be secured too tightly,
twisting over only 2 or 3 times. If the bag is too tight, the
creases on the roller cover will be visible on the floor. Finally,
tuck the remaining part of the bag into the open end of the
roller cover and while holding the roller cover to keep the bag
from tightening, insert the roller frame.
Pour the entire stain additive (Part C) into the base (Part B) and
stir thoroughly for 2 minutes. To activate the mixture, pour the
entire activator (Part A) into the mixture and stir thoroughly
for 2 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
Apply only when air, material, and surface temperatures are
between 60-85ºF (15-29ºC) and the surface temperature
is at least 5ºF (3ºC) above the dew point. The relative
humidity should not be greater than 85%. The minimum floor
temperature for painting is 55°F (13°C). Apply in the mid-
afternoon or later when temperatures are declining and the
surface to be coated is not in direct sunlight. 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 the prepared
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. 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.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (CONT.)
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.