Technical Specifications
1
Form:
CS661
Rev.:
032312
TECHNICAL DATA
ESH-08
®
EPOXYSHIELD
®
WATER-BASED BASEMENT FLOOR
COA
TING
DESCRIPTION AND USES
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Basement Floor Coating is a
t
w
o
component,
water-based
epoxy designed for finishing
c
o
n
c
r
e
t
e
basement floors that are in good sound condition and are free
of curing agents and sealers.
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ase
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E
p
oxy
Basement Floor Coating will provide resistance to staining
a
nd
wear. It is not intended for use on unsound previous coatings
o
r
floors that have a moisture p
r
o
b
l
e
m.
APPEARANCE
Satin finish. Solid base color with a color fleck finish.
A
va
il
a
b
l
e
in standard Gray or Tan colors and a tint base that can be
t
i
n
t
e
d
to 32 c
o
l
o
r
s
.
PRODUCT
APPLICA
TION
SURFACE
P
R
E
P
A
R
AT
I
O
N
Allow new concrete to cure for a minimum of 28 d
ays
.
Sweep away all loose dirt and debris. Remove any oil s
p
o
t
s
,
grease or spills and wash the floor with a suitable d
e
t
e
r
g
e
n
t
or degreasing solution and rinse. Then wash the floor u
s
i
ng
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H
eavy
-
D
u
t
y
Degreaser (sold separately) or an a
ll
purpose household cleaner. Allow the surface to completely d
r
y
before
c
oa
t
i
ng
.
PREVIOUSLY COATED FLOORS:
Make sure the floor is clean
a
nd
dry. Use a wire brush to remove any loose or peeling paint o
r
stain. If floor is sealed, the sealer will have to be removed b
y
grinding or shot b
l
as
t
i
ng
.
To ensure proper adhesion, scuff sa
nd
the entire
s
u
r
f
a
c
e
.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
(cont.)
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you
m
ay
release lead dust.
LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO
LEAD DUST CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE,
E
S
P
E
C
IA
LL
Y
I
N
CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO A
V
O
I
D
EXPOSURE. Wear a
N
I
O
SH
-
a
pp
r
ove
d
respirator to control
l
ea
d
exposure. Clean up carefully with
a HEPA
vacuum and a wet
m
o
p
.
Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your
f
a
m
il
y
by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at
1
-
800
-
424
-
LEAD or log on to
www
.
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p
a
.
g
ov
/
l
ea
d
.
M
I
X
I
N
G
Premix both components (Parts A and B) thoroughly to ensure a
ny
settled pigment is
r
e
-
d
i
s
p
e
r
se
d
before adding the activator (Part
A
)
t
o
the base (Part B). It is critical to add all of Part A to Part B and
m
i
x for
3 minutes. Do not mix the color chips in with the
c
o
at
i
ng
.
A
ll
ow
the
coating to stand before using. See induction period on page
2.
Mix
again just prior to application. The activated coating must
b
e
used
within 16 hours after
m
i
x
i
ng
.
A
PP
L
I
C
AT
I
O
N
Apply only when air, material, and surface temperatures
a
r
e
between 60-85°F (15-29°C) and the surface temperature
i
s
at least 5°F
(
3
°
C)
above the dew point. The relative hu
m
i
d
i
t
y
should not be greater than 85%. After allowing for the
i
ndu
c
t
i
o
n
period, cut in the perimeter of the floor along the wall, or other
areas where a roller cannot reach, using a brush or edger
b
e
f
o
r
e
beginning roller application. Use a synthetic
½"
nap roller
c
ove
r
on a
9"
roller frame to apply an even coat of
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ase
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Epoxy Basement Floor Coating onto the s
u
r
f
a
c
e
.
Limit the application to 4x4 foot (1.2x1.2m) sections at a
t
i
m
e
to make
it
easier to distribute the colored chips onto the
f
r
es
h
l
y
coated surface. Scatter the decorative chips up and away
f
r
o
m
you so they land flat on the wet paint, then continue on to
t
h
e
next section. Note: Fresh paint can be applied over the
l
oose
chips lying outside the previously painted area. Maintain a
w
e
t
edge to prevent lap marks and gloss differences. Only one coat
i
s
necessary under most circumstances. Any activated material
m
u
s
t
be used within 16 hours of initial
m
i
x
i
ng
.
C
L
E
A
N
-
U
P
Wash tools and equipment with warm water and a mild
d
e
t
e
r
g
e
n
t
immediately after use. To
remove dried product use lacquer
thinner. Clean up drips or spatters IMMEDIATELY with water
as
dried paint is very difficult to remove. Properly dispose of all
r
o
ll
e
r
covers and soiled
r
a
g
s
.