To ensure best performance, DO NOT COAT IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST: Sealed concrete - Determine if there is a concrete sealer present by dripping a small amount of water onto various areas of the surface. If the water beads, a sealer is present and paint may not adhere properly. To remove sealer and be able to coat your floor you must use a floor grinder or shot-blaster to prepare your floor.
Poorly-bonded previous paint - If the floor is previously painted, remove any loose paint by sanding and scraping.
NOTE: If you have a moisture problem in your slab, do not use these epoxies or any other type of paint! If unsure about moisture in your slab, duct tape, on all four sides a 4'x4' piece of plastic, to the slab. Let sit for minimum of 24 hrs. If moisture is present under the plastic then your slab is unsuitable for painting or coating. If moisture is present and you still want to coat the floor then a primer coat is highly recommended but not guaranteed.
Information about XYLENE (XYLOL)
100% SOLIDS EPOXY can get difficult to evenly spread without xylene if not familiar with 100% epoxies. Weather using xylene or not make sure to adjust spread rate accordingly. If you have material left at the end of the floor you can always walk out over the floor with spiked shoes and apply more to areas that you feel were applied thinner or areas that may receive more abuse or wear. |
