Epoxy Floor Coatings

The Epoxy Max 100 basecoat is the first step in an epoxy floor coating system. Before applying an epoxy floor coating it is best to scarify and rough up the surface of the concrete in order for the coating to properly bond and adhere. This can be achieved by acid etching and neutralizing the concrete or by mechanically grinding the concrete with a floor grinder (best practice).

The Epoxy Max 100 is available as a two-component kit containing a Part A and a Part B. Part A and Part B are mixed together throughly with a large drill paddle or jiffy mixer. Once Part A and Part B are mixed, the Epoxy Max 100 must be applied within 10-40 minutes. Once the surface has been properly prepared, the Epoxy Max 100 can then be applied with an epoxy glide roller or squeegee. About 8-24 hours after applying the Epoxy Max 100, a topcoat can then be applied.

The Epoxy Max 100 is available clear; however, a color additive may be mixed in with Epoxy Max 100 Part A at time of application. Use the Armor-Tek 830 as a top coat in clear or solid color floors.

Decorative flakes can be cast into the wet Epoxy Max 100 and then top coated with the Polyaspartic 930 concrete floor coating.

If you would like to achieve a metallic floor, first apply a coat of Epoxy Max 100 mixed with a color additive. Next apply an additional coat of Epoxy Max 100 mixed with a metallic additive. Lastly use the Armor-Tek 830 as a topcoat.

The combination of the Epoxy Max 100 and a topcoat is an excellent choice to stop concrete dusting, repel oils, greases, chemicals and acids. Keep in mind the Epoxy Max 100 can only be used on indoor concrete floors.

If there is moisture in the concrete prior to application, first use the Vapor-Tek 440.

The Micro-Degreaser 1100 concrete cleaner and degreaser can be used to degrease and remove soils and stains prior to using the Epoxy Max 100.

The Hydro-Etch 1000 concrete acid etcher can be used to etch the concrete prior to applying the Epoxy Max 100.

The Armor-Tek 830 is typically applied about 8-24 hours after applying the Epoxy Max 100 basecoat. If more than 24 hours have elapsed since the Epoxy Max 100 basecoat has been applied it is best to lightly sand the surface of the Epoxy Max 100 to maximize the bond and adhesion of the Armor-Tek 830.

The Armor-Tek 830 is available in a clear, two-component kit. Each kit contains a Part A and a Part B. Part A and Part B are mixed together with a paint stick (do not use a drill or jiffy mix to mix). Once Part A and Part B are mixed the Armor-Tek 830 must be applied within 20-25 minutes.

One coat of the Armor-Tek 830 concrete floor coating is best applied with an epoxy glide roller. The Armor-Tek 830 concrete floor coating leaves a satin or gloss finish.

The combination of the Epoxy Max 100 basecoat and the Armor-Tek 830 topcoat will stop concrete dusting, repel oils, greases, chemicals and acids.

The Polyaspartic 930 topcoat floor coating is typically applied about 8-24 hours after applying the Epoxy Max 100 basecoat. If more than 24 hours have elapsed since the Epoxy Max 100 basecoat has been applied it is best to lightly sand the surface of the Epoxy Max 100 to maximize the bond and adhesion of the Polyaspartic 930.

The Polyaspartic 930 concrete floor coating is available clear and in a two-component kit. Each kit contains a Part A and a Part B. Part A and Part B are mixed together with a drill or jiffy mixer. Once Part A and Part B are mixed the Polyaspartic 930 concrete floor coating must be applied within 60 minutes.

One coat of the Polyaspartic 930 concrete floor coating is best applied with an epoxy glide roller. The Polyaspartic 930 concrete floor coating leaves a high gloss finish and is easy to apply.

The combination of the Epoxy Max 100 basecoat, flakes and the Polyaspartic 930 topcoat stop concrete dusting, repel oils, greases, chemicals and acids.

If a concrete floor has a high moisture content the Vapor-Tek 440 is the product to use. This two-component epoxy floor coating is designed to reduce moisture vapor emission rates of up to 20lb/24hr/1000ft. If you are going to be installing carpet, tile or wood this is the product to use to prevent any moisture from traveling and dis-bonding the flooring. It is also an excellent choice to use the Vapor-Tek 440 as a primer before installing an epoxy floor.

Each gallon will cover up to 100 square feet at 16 mils thickness and will leave a clear, high gloss finish. Part A is mixed with Part B prior to application and installed with an epoxy glide roller. The Vapor-Tek 440 will stop dusting, can be applied to concrete as little as 10 days old and only requires one coat.

The Vapor-Tek 440 does have a short pot life which means once Part A and Part B are mixed together it needs to be applied within 5-25 minutes. Once the pot life has been reached the product can no longer be applied. Mix in smaller batches following the 2 Parts A to 1 Part B ratio to extend the pot life. The Vapor-Tek 440 is dry and ready for foot traffic within 24 hours and fully cured in 3-7 days.

The Epoxy 325 is the first step in an epoxy floor coating system. This primer is applied after the concrete has been etched or grind-ed. Before applying an epoxy floor coating it is best to scarify and rough up the surface of the concrete in order for the coating to properly bond and adhere. This can be achieved by acid etching and neutralizing the concrete or by mechanically grinding the concrete with a floor grinder.

Once the surface has been properly prepped the Epoxy 325 can then be applied with an epoxy glide roller. The Epoxy 325 is available in a two component kit. Each kit contains a Part A and a Part B. Part A and Part B are mixed together with a drill or jiffy mixer. Once Part A and Part B are mixed the Epoxy 325 must be applied within 1 hour. About 7-10 hours after applying the Epoxy 325, the Urethane 645 can then be applied as a top coat.

The Epoxy 325 is available in clear or colored. If you are using a colored epoxy primer you are going to want to use the same color top coat. Paint chips (for decoration) or aluminum oxide (for slip resistance) can be cast into the wet epoxy and then top coated with the Urethane 645.

The combination of the Epoxy 325 primer and Urethane 645 top coat are excellent at stopping dusting, repelling oils, greases, chemicals and acids; however, they can only be used on indoor concrete floors.

If there is moisture in the concrete prior to application first use the Vapor-Tek 440.

The Micro-Degreaser 1100 can be used to degrease and remove soils and stains prior to using the Epoxy 325.

The Hydro-Etch 1000 can be used to etch the concrete prior to applying the Epoxy 325.

The Urethane 645 is typically applied about 7-10 hours after applying the Epoxy 325. If more than 48 hours have elapsed since the Epoxy 325 primer has been applied it is best to lightly sand the surface of the Epoxy 325 to maximize the bond and adhesion of the Urethane 645.

The Urethane 645 is also available clear or colored and in a two component kit. Each kit contains a Part A and a Part B. Part A and Part B are mixed together with a drill or jiffy mixer. Once Part A and Part B are mixed the Urethane 645 must be applied within 2 hours.

One coat of the Urethane 645 is best applied with an epoxy glide roller. The Urethane 645 leaves a high gloss finish and is extremely easy to clean. However, it can also be slippery when wet. If maximum traction is desired 46 Grit Aluminum Oxide can be cast into the wet Epoxy 325 and then coated with the Urethane 645. If lesser traction is desired a slip resistant additive can be mixed into a kit of Urethane 645.

The combination of the Epoxy 325 primer and Urethane 645 top coat are excellent at stopping dusting, repelling oils, greases, chemicals and acids; however, they can only be used on indoor concrete floors.

Because of VOC restrictions in the State of California, the Urethane 645 cannot be used. A California compliant version of the Urethane is available for use in California.