How to Guide

TECHNICAL DATA
ROCKSOLID
®
METALLIC GARAGE FLOOR COATING
Form: GDH-605
Rev.: 040517
2
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
SURFACE PREPARATION (cont.)
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.
MIXING
Both components and environment should be pre-
conditioned to a minimum of 40ºF (4ºC) prior to use. Be
sure the air and surface temperatures are at least 5º
above the dew point. Place a tarp on the ground and
thoroughly mix the material in the pouch by shaking it both
up and down and back and forth and squeezing each side
of the pouch. Any clumps need to be massaged to break
them up to ensure proper blending.
Combine the two components by placing the pouch on the
ground and rolling it from the part A side towards the part
B side like a tube of toothpaste. This will create pressure
in the part A side and force the middle seal to burst,
allowing the two components to mix together. Thoroughly
mix the materials by shaking the pouch back and forth and
squeezing the edges and corners toward the center of the
pouch. Mix for 2-3 minutes. Mix only one pouch at a time.
APPLICATION
Apply only when air, material and floor temperatures are
between 40-90°F (4-32°C). Optimal installation
temperature is 55-90°F (13-32°C). Extreme cold
application temperatures may slow the cure time. Do not
apply in direct sunlight. Do not coat the floor if it is
raining or if extremely damp conditions exist. The concrete
surface must be completely dry at the time of the
application to achieve proper adhesion.
Once the material is thoroughly mixed, use scissors to cut
a corner off of the pouch and pour contents into mixing
bucket. Add the metallic tint (included) to bucket. Mix with
paddle mixer and drill for 3-5 minutes. Pour the mixed
material from the bucket directly onto the floor about a foot
from the back corner wall in 4” wide ribbons, about 5’ long.
Trim the edges from the poured ribbon of material using a
good quality synthetic brush. Roll out the material in 5x5
foot sections for a desired spread rate of 100-125 square
feet. Once a strip across the entire back wall has been
coated, use the roller to put circular patterns in the coating
(like applying wax to a car) to ensure there are not bare
spots, and will give the coating an opaque appearance
once dry. Repeat mixing and application process for each
additional pouch.
THINNING
None required
CLEAN-UP
Use acetone to clean tools and equipment before the
product cures.
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
LIMITATIONS
This product must be installed at the specified spread
rates to perform as described. Do not apply in direct
sunlight. Do not apply product when the substrate and
ambient temperatures are steadily below 40°F (4°C).
SHELF LIFE and STORAGE
Twenty-four (24) months in factory delivered unopened
pouches. Keep away from extreme heat, cold and
moisture. Maintain at a proper storage temperature of 45-
90°F. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from fire
hazards.
.PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS .
Flexibility, ⅛” Mandrel (ASTM D1737) Pass
Hardness, Shore D (ASTM D2240) 90
Gloss (ASTM D523) @ 60° >95
Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4060)
CS-17 Wheel, 1,000 g load, 1,000 cycles 40 mg