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Epoxy Garage Coatings

Preparation Epoxy Coatings


1. On – Grade concrete should have an effective moisture vapor barrier. (ASTM Standard practice E1907-97)
2. New concrete must be cured for 28 days. 
3. Crack repair material should be finished to make it level with the surrounding floor
4. Expansion joints and control joints should be honored
5. Expansion joints may be filled with an elastomeric urethane sealant once the floor coating has been installed.  
6. Primer (Dry time 2-4 hrs) Never exceed 24 hrs after application 
7. Immediatelly apply Decorative Vinyl Chip System and/or Skyd resistant aluminum Oxide System 
8. Old metal tipped golf shoes or spiked shoes must be worn by the person broadcasting the chips.
9. Chip requirements must be estimated using 6 lbs per 100 Sq F for 100% coverage or 2 to 3 Lbs per Sq F for a light sprinkling.  
10. Depending on epoxy product allow 4 to 8 hrs or overnight
11. Sweep and scrape soften chip material
12. Apply seal coats 
13. Allow the seal coat to dry 12 to 24  hrs between coats. Do not exceed the 24 hr period before applying the second seal-coat  
14. allow 5 to 6 days to cure before vehicle traffic. 

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