Installation Instructions

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TESTING FOR COATING ADHESION:
1. With a razor blade, cut an X through the
coating and down to the concrete.
2. Apply a 5” piece of tape over the X and
press down rmly.
3. Completely remove the tape with one quick
pull.
4. If more than 10% of the taped area is
removed, the original coating is not bonded
well and needs to be removed chemically or
mechanically with a diamond grinder
If you sand or remove old coatings,
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, nd 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.
WARNING
TESTING FOR MOISTURE: Apply a 3’ x 3’
sheet of plastic (such as a heavy duty garbage
bag or plastic sheeting) to an area of the oor.
Tape down the edges with tape and allow it to
sit for 24 to 48 hours. If water droplets appear
on the inside of the plastic or if concrete
appears wet (darker in color), the moisture in
the concrete is too high. RockSolid Moisture
Stop™ can be used to remedy this problem
prior to coating. See www.rocksolidoors.com
for more information.
WARNING: DO NOT APPLY PRODUCT IN
DIRECT SUNLIGHT
TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: The ideal
temperature range when working with
RockSolid Floors® products is 40°F-90°F
(4°C-32°C). Warmer temperatures will shorten
working time. Cooler temperatures will require
longer cure times. Preparation of the concrete
using the RockSolid Safe Etch™ should not be
attempted below 40°F. This preparation method
involves using water to ush the surface and
could cause the formation of unwanted frost
or extended dry times at temperatures near
freezing.
ATTENTION: If it is raining or if
extremely damp conditions exist it is not
recommended to coat the oor. Concrete
substrate must be completely dry at the
time of application to achieve proper
adhesion.
CONCRETE INSPECTION: Concrete is
different in many areas of the country. Some
concrete is especially hard, which will require
extra etching to provide an anchor for your
RockSolid Garage Coat™ System. If you
have soft and chalky concrete or areas of
the concrete that have spalling, chipping or
cracking, use the RockSolid Fast Patch™
or other RockSolid Floors repair materials to
repair and level out the oor prior to coating.
PRIOR TO ETCHING: Tire dressing and other
hidden contaminates carried in from vehicles
will cause issues with the coatings adhesion.
Prior to etching the oor, locate areas where
the tires are when the vehicle is parked and
test them by spraying water on them. If there
are areas where water beads on the surface,
it represents a possible contaminate (oil, wax,
or tire dressing) that must be treated prior to
coating. Utilize the RockSolid Safe-Etch™ or
RockSolid Oil Destroyer™ (Sold Separately) at
100% concentrate to the area of contamination
and rinse thoroughly. The use of a palm or
belt sander with 80 grit sandpaper is also
recommended. If water continues to bead on
the surface, retreat the area again until the
beading stops. The water should soak in and
penetrate readily to show that the concrete is
ready for coating.
CONCRETE PREPARATION: Use RockSolid
Safe-Etch Solution™ to provide the proper
adhesion required for a long lasting oor.
The etching is required on all UNCOATED
concrete oors, old or new. DO NOT ETCH
PARTIALLY COATED CONCRETE SLABS.
Chemical etching will not break down or
remove existing coatings. Etching will prepare
the concrete; however, cleaning is to be done
prior to the etching using RockSolid Floors Oil
Destroyer™. If utilizing a pressure washer to
clean the oor, please make sure to wear the
proper protective equipment and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.