Use and Care Manual

FLOOR COATING TECHNICAL DATA ESH-38
EPOXYSHIELD
®
CLEAR FINISH FLOOR COATING KIT
Form: GDH-1073
Rev.: 031716
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
EpoxyShield
®
Clear Finish Floor Coating Kit is designed to
provide excellent hardness, adhesion and durability on
properly prepared concrete floors. EpoxyShield Clear
Finish Floor Coating has excellent resistance to salt, oil,
gasoline and other harsh chemicals.
EpoxyShield Clear Finish Floor Coating Kit is designed for
enclosed garages ONLY. It is not intended for areas
exposed to direct sunlight. DO NOT leave container in
direct sunlight. It is recommended that this product be
applied in a multi-directional (north, south, east and west)
motion to help ensure proper coating thickness.
The EpoxyShield Clear Finish Floor Coating Kit includes
the following:

Instructions

Anti-Skid Additive & Stir Stick

2-Part Burst Pouch
Items not supplied with the kit which need to be purchased
separately:

Roller Frame, Tray, ⅜” Roller Cover

Extension Pole

Stiff Bristled Broom or Scrub Brush

Squeegee (for the most effective cleaning and to
speed drying)

3” Paint Brush

Heavy-Duty Degreaser

Concrete Etch (for use on bare surfaces only)
Other optional items that may be needed include:

Concrete Patch & Repair
. PRODUCT FEATURES .

Drive on in 3 days

No hot tire pick up

Excellent abrasion resistance

Excellent chemical & water resistance

ECO friendly

Easy mix burst pouch

High gloss

Low odor & low VOC
.PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
292514 High Gloss Clear
.PACKAGING .
Two part Burst Pouch Technology
(U.S. Patent Number 8,381,903 B2)
.APPEARANCE .
High gloss
PRODUCT APPLICATION .
Moist Concrete - New concrete should be allowed to cure
for 28 days before application of any coating. If there is
any doubt about the dryness of the concrete, conduct a
test by simply taping a piece of 4 mil plastic sheet 2’x2’ on
the bare concrete for 24 hours. Be sure to tape all four
sides. If water droplets form on the inside of the plastic or
if the concrete appears wet (darker in color), moisture is
trapped in the floor and Rust-Oleum Moisture Stop should
be used prior to applying the coating.
Sealed Concrete - Check for curing compounds or other
types of sealers by dripping a small amount of water onto
the floor. If water soaks in, the surface is suitable for
coating. If water beads up on the concrete, this is an
indication that a sealer is present which may prevent the
coating form adhering properly. A test application is
suggested to ensure proper adhesion will develop.
Sanding or mechanical abrading may be required if proper
adhesion does not develop.
Poorly Bonded Paint – Remove any loose paint by
sanding and scraping; then test adhesion of the previously
coated floor. Check the adhesion of the previous coating
by cutting a small X in the coating down to the concrete
using a sharp razor knife. Press a piece of 5” duct tape
over the center of the X cut, and then pull off with one
quick snap. If more than 25% of the paint comes off, DO
NOT coat the floor with EpoxyShield until the old paint is
completely removed.
If the previous coating is well adhered, de-gloss the
surface using 40-80 grit sandpaper, vacuum the surface
and wipe down using urethane grade MEK prior to
application.
Loose/Damaged Concrete – If the concrete is loose or
chipped, the coating will not perform properly. Repair
damaged areas before applying EpoxyShield.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove oil spots with a scrub brush and EpoxyShield
Heavy Duty Degreaser (sold separately) or Rust-Oleum
Cleaner & Degreaser (sold separately). Scrub thoroughly,
then rinse. Repeat as needed.
Use EpoxyShield Concrete Etch (sold separately) or
Rust-Oleum Clean & Etch (sold separately) following
manufacturer’s instructions. (DO NOT add concrete etch
directly to the coating). DO NOT use muriatic acid.
Pre-wet the entire floor using a hose; then remove the
pooled water. Use a plastic watering can to evenly
distribute the etch solution over a 10’ x 10’ section of floor.
Scrub vigorously with a bristle brush to loosen dust and
dirt. Keep the entire section wet until it has been etched
and rinsed; then move to the next section.
Once completed, rinse and squeegee the entire floor to
remove any traces of etch. DO NOT leave pooled water
on the floor. Etch will not discolor driveways or harm grass
or plants if rinsed thoroughly.