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APPLICATION GUIDELINESEPOXY
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EPOXYAPPLICATION GUIDELINES
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OurCrownPolymers’linesofepoxyfloorcoatingsareavailableinavarietyofformulations,allowingyoutochoosetherightepoxyforyourfloor.Thecolor,design,andversatilityofepoxymakeitapopularchoicefordecorativefloorcoatingneeds.Fromamosaic-likefloortoppingtobasicsolidcolorconcretecoatings.Ourepoxiesareexcellentformulti-coloredpatternsanddesignsbecausetheepoxyresinmatrixcanbepigmentedtoachieveanunlimitedspectrumofcolors.Itcanalsobecoloredwithaggregates,includingflakesofmarbleorgranite,recycledglass,motherofpearl,andvarioussyntheticmaterials.Virtuallyindestructible,CrownPolymers’formulationsmakethemidealforcommercial,industrial,andinstitutionalfacilities,especiallywheredurability,longevity,andminimalmaintenancearerequired.Epoxyfloorcoatingsarethenumberonechoicewhendurabilityandchemicalresistancearerequired.Thisincludeshigh-trafficretailfacilities,shopfloors,clean-rooms,warehousefloors,andgaragefloors.OurCrownPolymers’lineofepoxyfloorcoatingscomeinawidevarietyofcoloroptions,andcanbeaccentedwithdecorativequartzormulticoloredflakestoprovideasimilarlooktograniteorterrazzo.Caution:Epoxycoatingsarenotpaint.Forprofessionaluseonly.
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BENEFITS
• Epoxy floor coatings last longerthan other floor coatings andresistswearwhileretainingitsglossyappearance.
• Good impact and fire resistancecompare to rugs, tiles, and sheetvinyl.
• Once cured, epoxy becomesincredibly strong, hard, anddurable.
• Self-leveling, free flowing liquid,veryquicklyandeasilyinstalled.
• Noneedtowaxthefloors
• Epoxyfloorcoatingsareseamless,offeringeasymaintenance.
• High shine, pleasing to the eye,withmanycolorsandpatterns tofityourspecificstyle.
• Epoxyhashighchemicalresistancetoavarietyofchemicals rangingfromlowacidtohighalkalinity.
• Excellent slip resistance. Whenproperly cleaned, floors will lookgoodthuspreventingslipandfall.
• Highgloss is idealforashowroomshine appearance. Can improvelighting in your facility to asignificant degree due to floorreflection.
• Epoxycoatingsare100%solid,nosolventtopollutetheenvironment.
• Reducedlaborstepsandmaterialusage compared to rugs, tiles,sheetvinyl,andfloorwax.
• Variable cure speed for minimaldowntime.
• Concretesealing,buildcoat,capcoat,andtopcoatingallinone.
• Perfectforodor-sensitiveinventoryandenvironments.
• LEED credits available for indoorenvironmentalquality.
• 4.2LowEmittingMaterials–Paint&Coatings.
REVIEWING YOUR MATERIALS
Youneedtofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeproductsyouareusingandthecoverageratealongwithhavingthenecessarytoolstogetthejobdonecorrectly.
CrownPolymersoffersacompletelineofepoxyfloorcoatingswiththeformulationforanyepoxyfloorcoatingapplication.
CrownShield™ Standardall-in-oneonecoatsystem:5-8mils
CrownShield™– Pro Standardtwocoatthinmilssystem:10-20mils
CrownShield™– HB HighBuildEpoxyCoating:80milsCrownShieldB-Prosinglequartzbroadcast1/16”nominalthickness
CrownShield™ F-Pro Singleflakebroadcast1/16”nominalthickness
CrownShield™ Q-Pro Singlequartzbroadcast1/16”nominalthickness:ShopFloor
CrownShield™– DBF 1/8 StandardFlakesDoubleBroadcast:1/8”
CrownShield™– DBQ 1/8 StandardColoredQuartzDoubleBroadcast:1/8”
CrownShield™– DB 1/8 StandardNaturalQuartzDoubleBroadcast:1/8”ShopFloor
CrownShield™– DBF 1/4 HighBuildDoubleBroadcastFlakes:1/4”
CrownShield™– DBQ ¼HighBuildDoubleBroadcastColoredQuartz:1/4”:
CrownShield™– DB 1/4 HighBuildDoubleBroadcastNaturalQuartz:1/4”:ShopFloor™
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DESCRIPTION CHART
CrownPrime™ 7021 or 7022 Re-coatable and seamless epoxy primer with unique penetrating characteristics that seals pores in concrete. Low odor. High solids.
CrownShield™ 301 or 8320 100% solid base, general-purpose, thermosetting epoxy coating product can be applied up directly to properly prepped substrates or as a body and cap coat. Design to be tough alone or with combined aggregates. Low VOC. Low odor.
PRIMERS
CrownSealer™ WB 8080 Clear, solvent-based acrylic designed for sealing concrete, aggregate, porous tile and concrete surfaces. Product produces high resistant and clean-ability.
SEALER
CrownShield™ WB 8313 A breathable capability that allows moisture vapor to escape from the concrete. Recommended to be applied as a concrete sealer to prevent outgassing during topping application. Low VOC.
PRIMER & SEALER
CrownShield™ MVB 8303 A low viscosity moisture vapor barrier epoxy promotes a deeper concrete penetration for superior substrate adhesion and therefore generates high propensity for sealing and blocking moisture. Low odor, low perms rating.
VAPOR BARRIER
CrownGlaze™ 8321 A general-purpose, thermosetting epoxy coating product can be applied directly to properly prepped substrates or as a body and cap coat. Design to be tough alone or with combined aggregates. Low odor.
CrownShield™
8320-S or 8320-F or 8320-H100% solid epoxy coating with options of epoxy hardeners (“S” Standard, “F” Fast, “H” Hot and Humid conditions) for your applica-tion demands and ambient temperature conditions. Low odor.
CrownGuard™ 8301-S or 8301-F or 8301-H
2-component, low odor, 100% solids, thermosetting epoxy designed especially for flooring applications subjected to moderate traffic, and where chemicals resistance is required. This epoxy coating product can be applied up to 60 mils in thickness and designed as super high gloss coating surface.
CrownShop™ 8302-S or 8302-F or 8302-H
100% solid pigmented epoxy coating designed for tough and durable monolithic floor. This tintable epoxy coating product can be applied directly to prep substrates, body or cap coat or grouting. Most suitable for moderate traffic areas. Low odor. (“Standard, “F” Fast, “H” Hot and Humid conditions).
CrownShield™ HD 8327 100% solid, high-build, UV stable, clear epoxy coating for decorative metallic & broadcast media. Versatile in providing different appearances from smooth to aggressive textures, random flaked, or attractive patterns of metallic colors.
BODY COAT
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CrownShield™ HD 8327 100% solid, high-build, UV stable, clear epoxy coating for decorative metallic & broadcast media. Versatile in providing different appearances from smooth to aggressive textures, random flaked, or attractive patterns of metallic colors.
CrownShield™ HD 8326 UV resistance, no VOC and high performance epoxy topcoat. Bestseller for ultra-clear high gloss finish for visual depth and textures of chips. CrownShield HD 8326 is a slower vision of 8327.
CrownCote™ CRE 8350 Chemical resistant epoxy topcoat designed to have better performance than standard bisphenol-(A) epoxy.
CrownPro™ Acid Shield 7500 or 7350 A multi-functional novolac resin epoxy designed for high heat and chemical resistant.
CrownShop™/CrownShield™ 8302 or 8320
A general-purpose 100% solid, thermosetting epoxy coating product can be applied directly to properly prepped substrates and as a body and cap coat. Design to be tough alone or with combined aggregates. Non-UV. Low odor.
CrownCote™ HS 8150 Clear, 2-component high solid aliphatic polyurethane coating system. High performance topcoat with chemical and abrasion resis-tance used to add protective measures to prolonging the base coat.
CrownCote™ PA 8330Clear, 2-component, fast-cure polyaspartic topcoat that is UV-stable and formulated to exceed performance demands on multi-purposed commercial floor coatings. Best suited for protective or as final top coat over colored quartz and decorative chips. Can be used over an epoxy primer, existing epoxy, or cap coat.
CrownPro™ 7000 or 7072 SC 7000 / 100% solid by volume aliphatic polyaspartic coating. 7072 SC / 88% solid by volume aliphatic polyaspartic coating. Used for fast curing, UV resistant top coat.
CrownCote™ HB 8334 High-build, 2 component topcoat that is UV-stable. Formulated to exceed performance demands for multi-purposed floor coatings. Can be used over epoxy primer, existing epoxy, or cap coat. Clear.
CrownCote™ HP 8100 2-component, aliphatic polyurethane topcoat that is a high performance thin film applied over an epoxy primer or used to recoat an existing epoxy or urethane floor for ultimate coverage. Suitable where chemical resistance and light stability are important.
PERFORMANCE TOP COAT
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TYPICAL YIELDSConcrete Sealer/PrimerCrownShield™WB8313–Neededifconcreteisextremelyporous.300sq.ft.pergallon@3milsthickness.Addingadditionalthinnermayberequiredforloweringviscosity
Concrete PrimerCrownWB8080–Basicwater-basedacrylicconcretesealerleavingsolidandevensurfacefilm.300sq.ft.pergallon@5milsthickness.
Primer CoatCrownShield™8320–F(Fast),CrownShield™–S(Standard),CrownShield™–H(HighHeat).Theadditionof2pts.ofthinnersolvent(PCBTF/ACETONE)issuggestedifconcretesurfaceisnormal.320sq.ft.pergallon@5milsthickness
Moisture BlockerCrownShieldMVB8303™MVP–isrecommendedwhenthemoistureintheconcretereadingsarehigh.CrownShield™MVB8303-S(Standard)orCrownShield™MVB8303-F(Fast)100sq.ft.pergallon@16milsthickness.
Body-Coat CrownShield™,CrownShop,andCrownGuard™ProductsCrownShield™andCrownShop™100sq.ft.pergallon@16milsthicknessCrownGuard™27sq.ft.pergallon@60milsthickness.
Broadcast Media•Macro1/4”Flakes=0.10–0.15lbs.sq.ft.intowetepoxy•Micro1/8”Flakes=0.15–0.20lbs.sq.ft.intowetepoxy•ColoredorNaturalQuartz20-25mesh=0.40-0.50lbs.sq.ft.intowetepoxy•ColoredorNaturalQuartz40-50mesh=0.50–0.60lbs.sq.ft.intowetepoxy
Seal CoatCrownShield™orCrownShop™coveragewithbroadcastmediaUsing1/4”flakes–150sq.ft.pergallon@10milsthicknessUsing1/8”flakes–100sq.ftpergallon@16milsthicknessCrownShield™orCrownShop™coveragewithquartzUsingquartz20-25mesh–45sq.ft.pergallon@35milsthicknessUsingquartz40-50mesh=100sq.ft.pergallon@16milsthickness
When a Second Coat is NeededCrownShield™orCrownShop™coverageoverfirstcapcoat.1/4”flakes,1/8”flakesandquartz40-50mesh–200sq.ft.pergallonQuartz20-25mesh–150sq.ft.pergallon
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LIMITATIONS
• Donotmixmorematerialthatcannotbeusedin10minutes.
• Donotapplycoatingifrainisforecastedwithina12-hourwindowbeforeandafterinstallation.
• Donotmixifthematerialsaretoohot,orhavebeensittingindirectsunlight,ornearaheatsource.
• Donotinstallifthereisanypoolingofwateroninstallationareasubstrate.
• Donotinstallifsubstrateisstillcontaminatedafterprep.
• Donotallowbucketsofmaterialstositforlongperiodoftimewithlidsopened.
• Donotallowpeopletotrackthroughthemixingstationareaorunauthorizedpeoplefromcomingneartheinstallationarea.
• Donotapplycoatingswhentheambienttemperatureiswithin5ºFofdewpoint.
• Donotingest,orgetmaterialsonskinduringinstallation.
• Donotbreathecuredbucketmaterialvapors.• Donottakebreaksorstopduringinstallation.• Donotletmixedmaterialssitinlargemassfor
morethan3minutes.• Donotapplyoutdatedmaterials.Consult
manufactureforshelflifeorQCvalidation.• Donotattempttoapplyaloneonlargerjobsoron
hotdays.• Donotstayinaconfinedspaceduringapplication
whileproductisbeingapplied.• Itiscommontoseecolorinconsistencies,
shadowingand/orrollermarksafterthecoatingshasdried.
• Broadcastingintothemid-coatalleviatescoatingsurfaceunevenness.
TOOLS NEEDED• Fivegallon(5gal)mixingpail• Twogallon(2gal)mixing
container• Lowspeed(450rpm)variable
speeddrill• Jifflermixingblade• Finishtrowel• Mix&measurecontainerforsmall
orlargemixes• 18”–flatrubbersqueegeewith
pole• 18”–1/8”V-notchedsqueegee
withpole• 18”–3/8”napnon-shedroller
coverswithframeandpole• Paintstirstick• Disposablepaintbrushes• Safetyglasses• Disposablelatexgloves• ThisInstallationGuideline
MAN POWERWesuggesta3mancrewforevery1,000sq.ft.withaworkingknowledgeofepoxyapplicationmethodsandbestpractices;includingproperpersonalprotectiveequipmentandwastedisposal.
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LIMITATIONS (CONT.)
• Donotapplymaterialwhentheconcretetemperatureisrising.Thiswillcreateout-gassingfromtheconcrete.Concreteout-gasmaybemistakenformaterialdefects.Asaruleofthumb,concretewillexhalewhentheairtemperatureiswarmingupandconcretewillinhaleastheambienttemperatureiscoolingdown.Werecommendtohavethefloorcoatingsinstalledduringthecoolerportionofthedayorwhentheambienttemperatureisdropping.
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING
NOTE: Please go through this list to ensure none of the following conditions exist before starting the job.
Extreme TemperatureTheidealtemperaturerangeis50°F-90°F(10°C-32°C).Warmertemperatureswillshortenmaterialpotlifeandworkability.Coolertemperatureswillextendthecuretime.Knowyour“Returntoservices”requirementtoproperlyplanyourinstallationand“Returntoservice”timeframetomeettheyourclient’sschedule.
High Humidity Humiditycangreatlyaffecttheoutcomeofyourcoatingsbothinperformanceandappearance.Relativehumidityoflessthan75%isideal.Ashumidityincreases;blushingordullingofthefinishcanhappenandcancreateuncuredspots.Itishighlyrecommendedtocoatyourfloorwhenrelativehumidityisexpectedtobebelow75%.Donotcoatifrainisintheforecastwithin8-12hoursbeforeandafterapplication.
Dew Point TemperatureThedewpointistemperatureequaltothetemperatureatwhichcondensationbeginstoform.Whencondensationforms,neverapplyanyCrownPolymersproducts.Nevercoatthefloorwithin5ºFofthedewpoint.
Planning Your CoatingsOpenallthepackagesandreviewthecontentsofyourpurchase.FamiliarizeyourselfwiththemixingandapplicationprocessandreviewtheTDS,SDS,andapplicationguidelines.Identifyandseparatematerialsaccordinglyforapplicationandstoreinaconvenientplaceoutofdirectsunlightorfreezingtemperatures.
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Ifplanningoncoatingsectionsoftheareaatdifferenttimes,coatthebackhalfortheleastaccessibleareafirst.Trytodividetheapplicationareaatornearanaturalseaminthefloororjointssuchasasaw-cutortroweledexpansionjoints.Ifnonaturalseamsarepresent,useaprofessionalqualitypainter’stapetomaskterminationpointarea.
Alwaystakespecialcarewhenmovingthingsearlyafterthecoatinghasbeenapplied.Coatingsthatarefreshlyappliedaresoft,thisisconsidereddrytotouchbutnotcured.Damagetothecoatingssurfacesmayresultfromdraggingandscuffingobjectsacrossthecoatedfloor.24upto48(dependingonthecoatingsystem)hoursisrecommendedforlightdutytrafficafterplacementofthematerials.Fullcuremaytakeupto14days.
Damaged ConcretePittedand/orspalledconcretesurfacescanbeanindicationasoft/weakconcrete.Aminimumcompressionstrengthof3,000psiconcreteisrecommendedforepoxycoatingstobondproperly.Foraquickevaluation,theuseofareboundhammerisrecommended.Thistoolisusedtomeasurethedensityofconcrete
viacompressivestrength.Butthebestmethodistotakeacoreandsendittothelabforpropercompressivestrengthmeasurementordeterminationofanycontaminationthatcouldpotentiallyadverselyaffectthecoatingbondstrengthtotheconcretesubstrates.
Soft or Chalky ConcreteNotanidealsubstrate.Softconcretemustbegrounddownbeforecoating.Thiswillhelpsmoothoutthesurfacewhileremovingthesoftfinesfromthesurface.Usingascrewdriver,applypressureandtryto‘dig’atthesurface.Iftheconcreteflakes,scratches,loosensorotherwiseappearsdusty,doNOTcoattheflooruntilthisissueisresolved.
ContaminatesIftheconcreteissuspectofcontaminationsuchassiliconefluidsealer,tiredressing(whichcancontainsilicone),orspottedoilfluid,aheavy-dutygrinderwillbeneededpriortothematerialinstallation.Ifthespottedoilismotoroilorgrease,aheavy-dutydegreaserisrequiredtoreduceoilresiduefromcomingtothesurfacethatcanleadtodelamination.CarbidediamondgrinderheadsarerecommendedtoremovethesurfacelayertoasuitableCSP,specifiedconcretesurfaceprofile.
Clean the Surface of DebrisAftertheconcretehasbeenadequatelyground,immediatelyvacuumtheentirefloortoremoveanyresidue,loosestones,grinddustorconcretedebris.Anyconcretedustlefttosettlebackonthesurfacewillpreventtheepoxyfromachievingproperadhesion.
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pH Acid WashMuriaticacidsolutionisoftennotrecommended.However,itcanbeusedtoneutralizethealkalinityoftheconcrete,whichwilllowerthepHtohelpensurethattheprimingmaterialacquiresproperadhesiontothesubstrate.Ifuncertain,apHtestcanhelpdetermineiftheslabdoeshavehighalkali.TheacidwashisNOTusedtocleanthesubstrate.Cleaningisdonepriortotheacidwashusingagoodqualitydegreaserordetergent.DoNOTuseacommerciallyavailablecombinationacidetcher/degreaser.Theacidwashmustberinsedthoroughly.
Testing Process (optional)1)Firstmixasmallquantityandconfirmmaterialcomponentsanditsmixratio.2)Donotmixupmorematerialthanyouintendtoapplywithintheallottedpotlife.3)Useimmediatelyoncemixed.Unusedproductwillhardenandbecomeunworkableandmayproducetoxicvapors.IMPORTANT:Movecuredmaterialsoutsideandawayfromflame,heatsourceorsparks.4)Domixuntilreadytobegin.
Large Cracks or Concrete GapsCrownCove™productno.8312isrecommendedtofillcracks,spallsandgapareas.Concretewillhavejointsandseamstoallowformovementandexpansion.Cracks,spalls,andgapsareeasilyfillable.Jointsareoftendifficultasitisuncertainthatfillingthejoints,staticordynamicjoints,willnotcrack.Alwayserrorontheassumptionthatthejointwillinevitablyshiftorcrack.
Rough or Irregular SurfacesSurfacewearandimperfectionsinfinishingmayleaveareasofthefloorrough.Epoxywillnotnecessarilyfillinroughspotsorprovidealevelsurfacewhenthesubstrateisirregular.Ifasmoothersurfaceisdesired,installCrownGuard™productno.8301,high-buildepoxyfirsttoresurfaceanysurfaceirregularity.CrownPolymersalsoofferourCrownShield315SL–itisaself-
Cracks & Joint Fill Coverages• MixCrownCove™productno.8312
2:1ratio:2parts(PartA)Resinand1part(PartB)Hardener.
• A1.5gallonmix:Pour1gal.ofCrownCove™productno.8312(PartA)intoa2gal.mixingbucket.
• Poura1/2gal.ofCrownCove™productno.8312(PartB)intothesame2gal.mixingbucket.
• Mixwellusingalowspeeddrill(450rpm)witha3.5”Jifflerbladeandmixfor2minutes.
• Splittingthemixedbatchto4individualquartsisrecommendedtoavoidheatbuild-up.Thiswillalsohelpmaintainworkingtime.
• BrushCrownCove™productno.8312intothecracks,joints,deepholes,spalled,anddivots.Werecommenda3”disposablepaintbrush.
• Mixanother1.5gallonsandtransferthemixed1.5gallonintoaclean5gallonpail.
• Add(2)onegalloncontainers(approximately30lb.)of60meshsemi-angularquartz.
• Mixusingalowspeed(450rpm)high-torque,doublehand-helddrillwithhelix/spiralblade.
• Mixalltogetherfor5minutesuntilahomogenousmixer.Immediatelypourthematerialintothecracks,joints,etc.
• Usinga3”x12”finishtrowel,flatandflushtoensurethematerialisnestedinthecrack,joints,etc.
• Allowmaterialtocureforminimalof12hours.
• Grinddownhighspotsasneeded.
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levelingthree(3)componentspigmentedepoxyconcreteoverlay.Thesetwoproductsarealsorecommendedasahighbuildcoatingtohideconcretesurfaceirregularities.
New/Fresh ConcreteFreshlypouredconcreteshouldbeallowedtocureforaminimumof28days.Donotapplyanysealersorcuringagentstothefinishedconcrete.Hand-troweled,smooth,bareuntreatedconcreteisidealtoreceiveepoxycoatings.
Concrete PrimingThereare3distinctivedirecttoconcreteprimecoatingstochoosefromdependingonyoursubstrate.Sealer–Capableofpenetratingdeepintotheporosityoftheconcretetosealspores.Primer–Laysdirectlyontopofthesurfaceoftheconcretewithslightpenetrationintotheconcretepores.Moisture Blocker or Moisture Vapor Barrier–similartoaprimerbutcantoleratehighmoisturereading.Canbeappliedtoadampconcretesurface.
BASIC MIXING PROCEDURES
1. Pre-measuredkits:2parts(PartA)Resinand1Part(PartB)Hardener.Donotmixtoolargeofabatch.Mixonlywhatcanbeappliedin10minutes.Epoxywillkickfasterinmassandinhighertemperature.
2. Inacleanmixingpail,add(PartA),then(PartB).MixA/Btogetherusingalowspeed3/8”drill(450rpm)witha3.5”Jifflerbladefor2minutes.
3. Pourtheentirebucketontothefloorimmediately.Massmaterialcanbecomethickandcongealinthepailmakingitunusable.Warmertemperaturesandhigherhumiditywilldecreaseworktimeandpotlife.
4. Inoutdoorapplicationsweatherconditionsmayrequireyoutostop.Payattentiontotheweather.
5. Usea3”disposablebrushtocut/brushalongedgeofthewallandaroundobjectsthatcanberolled.Itisalwaysagoodideatostayaheadoftherollerperson.Keepawetedge.
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6. A9”and18”3/8”non-shedepoxygraderollerisrecommendedwithlongpolesothatyoumayeasilyapplythemixedepoxy.Dipandrollisnotrecommendedforepoxy.NOTE:Removerollercoverlintwithgoodqualityadhesivetapeishighlyrecommendedwhenapplyingtopcoats.Saturatetherollerfirstbeforerollingthefloor.
7. Usinga12”or18”flatsqueegee,spreadingthemateriallefttorightandrighttoleft.Whentheedgeoftheribbonhasbeenreached,pullthematerialsfromtopdownalongtheedgeofthewalloralongtheendpoint.Forahigherbuild:usea1/8”rubberv-notchedsqueegee.
8. Withyoursaturatedroller,backrollupanddown,perpendiculartothesqueegeetoleveloutthesqueegeemarks.Withanotherroller,performafinalcrossrolllefttorightandrighttoleft.Thiswillensurethematerialstocompletelyrelaxeliminatinganypossiblesqueegeemarksorrolllines.Afinalcrossrollisnotnecessaryifjustapplyingasealorprimecoatoverconcrete.Thiscoatwillbeburiedwithanothercoat.As a final smooth finish, or when applying pigmented epoxy, a final cross roll is absolutely necessary.
9. Allowmaterialtodryovernight.Typically,24hoursforlightfoottrafficand7-14daysforfullpropertiesandchemicalresistance.Forrecoatornext-stepapplicationsatypicalminimaltimeof12hoursisrequiredforstandardcureepoxyand4hoursforfastcuredepoxy.Thereisa72hourmaximumtimeframeforrecoats.Ifsuspectedofcontaminationanytimeduringtherecoatperiod,sandingisrequired.
IMPORTANT! Mix only what can be placed in 10 – 15 minutes. Never attempt to re-temper the coating once it begins to set.
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ANTI-SLIP/NON SKIDSurface Texture & Anti-Slip Profile• Non-SkidAO-24verycoarse(Crownpartno
SP639)• Non-SkidAO-36(Crownpartno.SP637)• Non-SkidAO-60veryfine(CrownpartnoSP
635)arebroadcastedatarateof0.5lbs.per10-20sq.ft.dependingontheamountoftexturedesired.
• Non-SlipAgent(CrownGripHPPartno.655)mixinat4oz/gallonandforWearResistancePackageCrownGripHPpartno.655(3lb.pergallon)aremixedintotheresinmatrix.
OurNon-slipandWearResistanceAgentswillnotremainsuspendedinthemixtureandwillnotbeevenlydistributedwhileapplying.Specialstepsmustbetaken.ContactCrownTechnicalTeamforfurtherassistance.
Ifanon-slip/non-skidsurfacetextureisrequiredthefollowingmaterialscanbeused:• SP639Non-skidAO24–veryaggressivetexturedsurfaceforheavynon-slip• SP637Non-skidAO36–mediumtexturedsurfaceformoderateservicesarea• SP635Non-skidAO60–lighttexturesurfaceformildservicesarea• Non-slipAgent–standardfoottrafficnon-sliptextureforeverydayuses• WearResistanceAgent–combingnon-slipagentwithheavywearresistanceformaximal
wearperformanceswhileofferingminimalnon-sliptexturefinishes.
Non-SkidsNon-skidsaretypicallybroadcastedintothelastcoatpriortothefinaltopcoatofathinmilurethane.Afterapplyingamediumbuildcoat/sealorcoat/primecoat.BroadcastNon-SkidAO-24,AO36orAO-60intothewetcoatsat0.5lb.overa10-20sq.ft.dependingonthedegreeofsurfacetexturespecified.
Oncebroadcastiscompletedimmediatelyrerolltoencapsulate.Keepinmindoftheworktimeremainingtocompletethererollandallowtheepoxytosetovernight.
Optional–athinurethanetopcoatcanthenbeapplieddependingonthespecificationforadditionaldurability.Donotbuildfilmuptoomuchafterthebroadcastingprocessoryouwilllosethesurfacetexture.
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Non-Slip and Wear Resistance AgentsNon-SlipandWear-Resistanceareoftenneededinanysituationsduetotrafficbearingdemands.Non-SlipandWearResistanceAgentsaremixedintothefinaltopcoat,commonly,intheUrethaneTopcoatsuchastheCrownCote™–HPpartno8100.Afterthespecifiedconcretefloortoppinghasbeenappliedandallowedtoadequatelydry,applythefinaltopcoat.Fornon-skid,add4ozofCrownGripHPpartno.655pergallonofCrownCote™–HP.Forwear-resistance,add3lbofCrownGripHPpartno.655pergallonofCrownCote™–HP.DipandrollisthepreferredmethodwheninstallingCrownCoteHPpartno.8100withthesementionedagents.
APPLYING MID-COAT
Sometimesamid-coatisneeded.Themid-coatisappliedwhentheprimecoatisdrytothetouch(6-8hoursat75°F).Youmaychoosetowaitupto72hoursafterapplyingtheprimercoatbeforeapplyingthemid-coat.However,ifyouareapplyingthemidcoatafter72hoursoftheprimecoat,youmustscufftheprimecoatwith60-80gritsandpaperorscreens,thenvacuumandtackragwithacetonetheentirefloorjustpriortoapplyingthemid-coattoensureaproperbond.Afinalcross-rollisverycriticalatthispointwhenleavingmaterialsmoothforastand-a-lonecoating.
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CROWNSHIELD™ SYSTEMCONFIGURATIONS & INSTALLATIONSCrownShield™– WB 8313isa2-componentwater-basedepoxysealer/primerandanall-in-onecoating.Thiswater-basedversionrequiresitsowninstallationprocedures.Anadditionaltopcoatcoatisoftennotrequiredwiththisonecoatsystem.Applyprimer/sealerat200-300sq.ft.pergallon.Andthesecondcoatshouldbeappliedat100sq.ft.pergallontoachieveanominalthicknessof20mils.
1. Combine1part(PartA)to3parts(PartB)andmixwellusingalowspeeddrill(450rpm)witha3.5”Jifflermixingbladefor2minutes.
2. Pourtheentiremixedmaterialsontothepreparedconcretelikearibbon.
3. Usinga12”flatwindowsqueegeeonalongpoleandspreadtheprimingcoatfromlefttoright.
4. Back-rollupanddownusinga3/8”non-shedrolleronalongpole.
5. Finalcrossrolllefttorighttoeliminateanyrolllinesorpuddling.
6. Allowmaterialtodryfor24hoursbeforefulltrafficisallowed.Lightfoottrafficisallowedafter4hoursdependingontemperatureandconditions.
7. Ifasecondcoatisrequired,itshouldbeappliedat100sq.ft.pergallontoachieveanominalthicknessof20mils.
CrownShield™– Proisa2-componentsystemspecifiedmainlyfordustproofingorbasicconcreteprotectionandiscomprisedofCrownShield™–WB8313andCrownCote™–HP8100.
1. Applyaprimecoatasinstructedabovein“CrownShield™WB8313StandardOne-CoatSystem”.Allowtheprimecoattodry4hoursminimum.
2. ApplyasecondcoatofCrownCote™–HP8100.CrownCoteHP8100isathin-milshigh-performanceurethanetopcoat.
3. Combine1-part,PartBto3-parts,PartApartsofCrowCoteHP8100byvolumeandmixtheurethanetopcoatwellusingalowspeeddrillwitha3.5”Jifflermixingbladefor2minutes.
4. Applytheurethanetopcoatat533sq.ft./gallon.NOTE:Adipandrollmethodis
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recommendedforthistopcoat.Pourtheentiremixedmaterialsintothedeeppainttray.
5. Usean9”or18”(3/8”)non-shedroller.If9”rollercoverisused,hookthe9”coverontoadoublehungrollerframe.Diptherollerintothetray.Removeexcessivematerialoutbyrollingalongthedeeptraywell.Rollthedippedmateriallefttoright,nopuddling,keepthematerialtight.Heavydepositswillfoamwhencured.
6. Back-rollupanddownusingthedipped3/8”non-shedroller.Donotallowtherollertobecoveredorfullysaturatedwiththeurethaneasitwillleaveaheavydeposit.
7. Finalcrossrolllefttorightasneededtoeliminateanyrolllinesorpuddling.Properbackrollingisallthatisrequired.Ifcross-rolling,thencrossrolltheentirefloor.Donotspotcrossroll.
Allowmaterialtodryfor24hoursbeforefulltrafficisalloweddependingontemperatureandconditions.
CrownShield™– HBHighBuildEpoxyCoatingupto80mils
1. ApplyaclearprimecoatofCrownShieldWBproductno.8313asinstructedin“BasicMixProcedures”.
2. Allowprimertodryminimalof4hours.
3. ApplyCrownGuard™productno.8301asabasecoatat60mils.CrownGuard™needsaminimumof12hoursdrytimepriortonextapplication.Spreadthemixedmateriallefttorightusinga1/8”v-notchrubbersqueegeeat27sq.ft.pergallonor40sq.ft.per1.5gallonmixtoyielda60milsnominalthickness.
4. 1gallon(PartA.)Resinand½gallon(PartB)Hardener.
5. Mixwellusingalowspeeddrill(450rpm)with3.5”Jifflermixingbladefor2minutes.
6. ImmediatelypourtheentiremixedmaterialontopofcuredWB8313likearibbon.
7. Use1/8”V-notchedrubbersqueegeetospreadtheCrownGuardatarateof27sf.ftpergallonor40sq.ft.per1.5gallonmixyielda60milsnominalthickness.
8. Saturatea3/8”non-shednaproller.
9. Back-rollupanddownorperpendiculartothesqueegeeline.
10.Cross-rolllefttorighttoeliminaterollandsqueegeelines.
11.Donotre-rolloncecross-rollhasbeencompleted.
12.Allowthematerialtorelaxandsetup.
13.ApplyCrownCoteHBproductno.8334asahigh-buildpolysaparticstopcoat.
CombineCrownCote™–HB1/2gallonof(PartA)to1/2gallonof(PartB)usingalowspeeddrill(450rpm)with3.5”Jifflermixingbladefor2minutes.
System Steps1. CrownShield™WB2. CrownGuard™
3. CrownCote™HB
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14.PouroutmixedCrownCote™–HBontothecuredCrownGuard™likearibbon.
15.Witha1/16”v-notchrubbersqueegee,spreadthemixedmateriallefttoright.Typicalyieldis160sq.ft.pergallonfor10mils thickness
16.Back-rollupanddown,thenafinalcross,rolllefttoright
17.Allowthematerialtorelaxandlevel.
18.Allowthematerialtoset24hourspriortolighttraffic.
CrownShield – Single broadcast systems 1/16” nominal thicknessCrownShield™– F - ProStandardFlakesbroadcastsystemCrownShield™– Q- ProStandardcoloredquartzbroadcastsystemCrownShield™– B - ProStandardNaturalQuartzbroadcastsystem
1. ApplyaclearprimecoatCrownShieldWBProductno.8313asinstructedin“BasicMixProcedure”.
2. Allowprimertodryaminimumof4hours.
3. Applybase/midcoatofCrownShopproductno.8302orCrownShieldProductno.8320.Applyat100sq.ft.pergallon.Allowthematerialtorelaxfor10minutesbeforebroadcasting.
4. Broadcastdecorativecoloredquartzintothewetepoxyafterthefinalcross-roll.Tossthemediaupintotheair.Allowthematerialtofalllikeraindrops.
Macro1/4”Flakes=0.10–0.15lbs.sq.ft.intowetepoxy
Micro1/8”Flakes=0.15–0.20lbs.sq.ft.intowetepoxy
Quartz20-25mesh=0.40-0.50lb.persq.ft.intowetepoxy
Quartz40-50mesh=0.50–0.60lb.persq.ft.intowetepoxy
5. Allowthequartzorflakestosetupintomaterialforaminimumof12hours.
6. Usingahardbristlebroomtoremoveallexcessivequartzorsandpoletoremoveexcessflakes.Anelectricalleafblowercanbeusedaswelltofurtherhelpblowoffexcessivematerials.
7. Scoopupalltheexcessivematerialsintoacleanbag.Ifproperlyhandled–theexcessivequartzorflakescanbereused.Ifdamaged,quartzorflakesshouldnotbereused.
8. Sandoffthetopstackofthequartz,usingapolesander,80-100grit,severaltimes.Polesandingisfastandefficient.Thiswilleliminatehighpointorstackingofthequartzorflakes.
System Steps1. CrownShield™WB2. CrownShop™ or
CrownShield™
3. QuartzorFlakes4. CrownShop™ or
CrownShield™
5. CrownCote™ HP
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9. Thoroughlyvacuumupallloosequartz,quartzdusts,anddebrisandorflakes.Donotleaveanyloose,brokenmediaordustlayingornested,whichcanleadtodelaminationoftheepoxyseal/capcoat.
10.MixandprocessthecapcoatofCrownShop™productno.8302orCrownShieldProductno.8320asinstructedin“BasicMixProcedure”.
11. Immediatelypourtheentiremixedmaterialontothecuredmaterialslikearibbon.
12.Usinga12”flatwindowsqueegeeonapole,spreadthematerialevenly.Spreadrateofsecondmid-coatis45sq.ft.pergallonoverQuartz20-25meshand100sq.ft.pergallonoverQuartz40-50mesh.CrownShield™orCrownShopcoveragewithbroadcastmediaUsing1/4”flakes–150sq.ft.pergallon@10milsthicknessUsing1/8”flakes–100sq.ftpergallon@16milsthickness
13. Back-rollthenfinalcrossusinga9”or18”non-shed3/8”naproller.
14.Allowthematerialtosetupintotheepoxyforaminimalof12hours.
15.MixandprocessCrownCoteHP8100asthefinaltopcoatinstructedabove
CrownShield – Double broadcast systems 1/8” nominal thicknessCrownShield™– DBF 1/8”isusedwhenbroadcastingStandardDoubleBroadcastFlakesCrownShield™– DBQ 1/8”isusedwhenbroadcastingStandardDoubleBroadcastColoredQuartzCrownShield™– DB 1/8”isusedwhenbroadcastingStandardDoubleBroadcastNaturalQuartz
1. ApplytheclearconcreteprimecoatCrownShieldWBproductno.8313asinstructedin“BasicMixProcedure”andallowprimecoattodryaminimumof4hours.
2. Applybase/mid-coatofanyclearCrownShield™orCrownShopepoxy.Applyasinstructedinthe“BasicMixProcedure”.
3. Spreadmaterialto100sq.ft.pergallon.Thisisconsideredabroadcastcoatlayer.Allowthematerialtorelaxfor10minutesbeforebroadcasting.
4. Broadcastdecorativeflakesintothewetepoxyafterthefinalcross-roll.Broadcasttheflakesorquartzupintotheairallowingthemtofalllikesnowflakesevenlyoverthesurfacearea.
Macro1/4”Flakes=0.10–0.15lb.persq.ft.Micro1/8”Flakes=0.15–0.20lb.persq.ft.ColoredorNaturalQuartz20-25mesh=0.40-0.50lbs.sq.ft.intowetepoxyColoredorNaturalQuartz40-50mesh=0.50–0.60lbs.sq.ft.intowetepoxy
System Steps1. CrownShield™WB2. CrownShop™ or
CrownShield™
3. QuartzorFlakes4. CrownShop™ or
CrownShield™
5. QuartzorFlakes6. CrownShield™ or
CrownCote™ HP
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Allowtheflakesorquartztosetupintomaterialforaminimumof12hours.
5. Removeallexcessflakesorquartzusingahardbristlebroom.Anelectricalleafblowercanbeusedaswelltofurtherhelpblowoffexcessivematerials.
6. Scoopupalltheexcessivematerialsintoacleanbag.NOTE:Ifproperlyhandled,theexcessiveflakesorquartzcanbereused.Ifflakesarebroken,flakesshouldnotbereused.Flakesoftencurlupwhiletheepoxyiscuring.Quartzoftenstackuponeachotherwhencontaminatedwithepoxy.
7. Sandthehighpointsofthebroadcastedmediabyusingapolesander,80-100grit,severaltimes.Polesandingisfastandefficient.Thiswilleliminatepointyflakesstickingupfromthesurface.
8. Thoroughlyvacuumupallloosequartz,flakes,chipdusts,anddebris.Don’tleaveanyloose,brokenflakesordustflakeslayingornested,whichcanleadtodelaminationoftheepoxycapcoat.
9. Mixandprocessthe“Mid-coat”asinstructedin“BasicMixingProcedure”.
10.Pourtheentiremixedmaterialsontothecuredmateriallikearibbon.
11.Usea12”flatwindowsqueegeetospreadthematerial.
12. Spreadmaterialoverbroadcastedmedia:.Donotleavepooling.
CrownShield™orCrownShop™coveragewithbroadcastmediaUsing1/4”flakes–150sq.ft.pergallon@10milsthicknessUsing1/8”flakes–100sq.ftpergallon@16milsthickness
CrownShield™orCrownShop™coveragewithquartzUsingquartz20-25mesh–45sq.ft.pergallon@35milsthicknessUsingquartz40-50mesh=100sq.ft.pergallon@16milsthickness
13. Back-rollperpendiculartothesqueegeeusinga9”and/or18”non-shed3/8”naprollerandthenmakeafinalcrosstoensurethematerialisevenlyspreadwithnopoolingand/orrolllines.
14. Broadcastsecondbroadcastmedia(seestep4)upintotheairintothewetepoxyandallowflakestosetupintotheepoxyforaminimumof12hours.
15.Repeatsteps5to8.
CapCoat/TopCoat:Twotopcoatsarerecommendedafterthesecondbroadcastiscompleted.Thisisoftenreferredtoasa“CapCoat”whichsealsintheflakesfollowedbyafinaltopcoat.NOTE:A“CapCoat”ismadefromepoxyanda“TopCoat”isaUrethaneSealer.
IfthefinalCapCoatisEpoxy,useCrownShield™
Applyat300sq.ft.pergallon.IfthefinalTopCoatisPoly-Urethane,useCrownCote™–HPproductno8100Applyat533sq.ft.pergallon.PleaseconsultourCrownTechnicalDepartmentforproperfinaltopcoatneeds.
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16.Afinalcross-rolllefttorightisneededtoeliminateanyrolllinesorpuddling.Properbackrollingisallthatisrequired.Ifcross-rolling,thencross-rolltheentirefloor.Donotspotcross-roll.
17.Allowthefinaltopcoattocured24hoursforlightfoottrafficand7to14daysforfullcure.
CrownShop™– Floor cap coatspreadrates:45sq.ft.pergallonoverQuartz20-25mesh100sq.ft.pergallonoverQuartz40-50mesh
1. CombineandmixCrownShop™–FloorasanEpoxy“CapCoat”.(seebasicmixingprocedures.)
2. Allowthe“CapCoat”todryforminimumof12hoursbeforefinaltopcoat.
NOTE:Iffinaltopcoatisepoxy,useanyCrownShop™–Floor.Spreadto300sq.ft./gallon.
3. Mixasinstructed.Applyusingflatsqueegeelefttoright,back-rollupanddown,finalcross-rolllefttoright.
4. IffinaltopcoatisCrownCote™–HP,applyto533sq.ft./gallon.
5. CombinedandmixCrownCote™–HPasinstructedandpourintoadeeppainttray.
6. Usingan18”or9”3/8”non-shedrollers.If9”rollercoverisused,hookthe9”coverontoadoublehungrollerframe.Diptherollerintothetray.Donotallowtherollertobecoveredorfullysaturatedwiththeurethaneasitwillleaveaheavydeposit.Removeexcessivematerialbydraggingtherolleralongthedeeptraywell.
7. Back-rollthedippedmaterialupanddownandthenlefttoright,nopuddling,keepthematerialtightorheavydepositswillfoamwhencured.
8. Finalcross-rolllefttorightasneededtoalleviateanyrolllinesorpuddling.Properback-rollingisallthatisrequired.Ifcross-rolling,thencrossrolltheentirefloor.Donotspotcross-roll.
Allowthefinaltopcoatproducttocure24hoursforlightfoottrafficand7to14daysforfullcure.
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CrownShield ¼” high build, double broadcast systemsCrownShield™– DBF 1/4”highbuild,doublebroadcastflakesCrownShield™– DBQ 1/4”highbuild,doublebroadcastcoloredquartzCrownShield™– DB 1/4”highbuild,doublebroadcastnaturequartz
Theseproductsyieldathickerfilmbuildforbetterconcretesurfacelevelingandreduceconcretesurfacevariationsandirregularitiestoofferasmootheroverallcoatingsurface.These¼”systemsaredesignedtobealaborcostsavingsalternativetoatriplebroadcastsystem.ForinstallationinstructionsrefertoCrownShield™–DBF-1/8”and/orCrownShield™–DBQ1/8”inthisdocument.
Typical Steps:• ConcretePriming–CrownShield™–WBproductno.8313:300sq.ft.pergallon• Base-Coat–CrownGuard™productno.8301:[email protected]• BroadcastMedia(Flakes/Quartz)• Mid-Coat–CrownShield™productno.8320:besuretocheckonthespreadratesforthe
typeofmediayouareusing.• BroadcastMedia(Flakes/Quartz)• Cap-Coat–CrownShield™productno.8320:Epoxycap-coat• Top-Coat–CrownCote™–HPproductno.8100;highperformancepolyurethanetopcoat.• ConsultCrownTechnicalServicesTeamforpropertopcoats.
Reminder: Remove any excess quartz/flakes materials, dust and debris.Sweep, sand and vacuum. Failure to properly clean between coats can cause de-bonding
Coatings Surface Appearance and TextureThefloorcoatingsappearanceandtexturearedependentonthecoloredquartzdesignandhowmanysealcoatsareplaced.Consulttechnicaldepartmentfortechnicalassistance.
Whenapplyingabroadcastsystem:• Asingle“EpoxyCap-Coat”givesyouastandardsurfacetexture.• Adouble“EpoxyCap-Coat”createsanOPStexture(OrangePeelSurfacetexture)• Atriple“EpoxyCap-Coat”yieldsasmoothfinish.• ForAnti-skid–broadcastingAO(aluminumoxide)duringthelast“EpoxyCap-Coat”intothe
wetfilmisrecommendedpriortothefinaltopcoat.
System Steps1. CrownShield™WB2. CrownGuard™
3. QuartzorFlakes4. CrownShop™ or
CrownShield™
5. QuartzorFlakes6. CrownShield™
7. CrownCote™ HP
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Final Top coatCrownPolymersoffersmultipletypesofpolyurethane,polyaspartics,andUVepoxytopcoats.Followfinaltopcoatapplicationproceduresasoutlinedabove.Surface-wearandanti-skidresistancecanbeincorporatedintothetopcoatsorbroadcasted.
Garage Floor Coat with Random Broadcast Application:1. ApplyaconcreteprimecoatCrownShieldWB8313asinstructedin“BasicMixProcedure”.
Allowprimecoattodryminimumof4hours.2. ApplyabasecoatofCrownGuard™productno.8301epoxy.
3. Spreadmaterialto100sq.ft.pergallon.Thisisconsideredabroadcastbasecoatlayer.Allowthematerialtorelaxfor10minutesbeforebroadcastingintoit.
4. Broadcastdecorativeflakesintothewetepoxyafterthefinalcross-roll,tosstheflakesupintotheair.Allowtheflakestorandomlydisperseintotheairandfalllikesnowflakes.DecorativeFlakes=0.25lbper10-20sq.ft.intowetepoxyuntildesiredlookisachieved.Allowtheflakestosetupintomaterialforaminimumof12hours.
NOTE:Chipshouldlayflat.Ifflakescurlupwhiletheepoxyiscuringlightlysandthehighpointsoftheflakesbyusingapolesanderwith100grit.Polesandingisfastandefficient.Thiswilleliminatepointyflakesstickingup.
5. Thoroughlyvacuumalllooseflakes.
6. Tackragwithacetonetowipeupalldustanddebris.
7. CombineandmixyourchoiceofCrownCote™asinstructed.Thefollowingtopcoatsarerecommended:CrownCote™HP8100orHB8334.
8. Pourthemixedmaterialontothecuredepoxyinaribbonlikeform.A12”flatwindowsqueegeeonalongpolecanbeusedtospreadCrownCote™–HPandCrownCote™–HB.
9. CrownCote™mustbedippedandrolledforbestresults.
10. Backroll,thenafinalcross-rollingusinganon-shed3/8”naproller.
11.AfinalepoxyCap-Coatisnotneededbutcanbeappliedtofurtherprotectandenhancethefinish.
Allowthefinaltopcoatproducttobecured24hoursforfoottrafficand7to14daysforfullchemicalresistance.
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Building Epoxy Mortar Systems: Crown Polymers offer two types of premium quality epoxy mortars.
Crown ESG: Epoxy Slurry Grade: (1.5 gal of mixed epoxy to 25lbs. of Quartz)1. ApplyaconcreteprimecoatCrownShieldWB8313asinstructedin“BasicMixProcedure”.
2. Allowprimecoattodryminimumof4hours.
3. MeasureCrownShop™Floorproductno.8302–toa2:1mixingratio:1gallon(PartA)and1/2gallonof(PartB).
4. Mix(PartA)and(PartB)togetherina5gallonpail.(Seegeneralmixingproceduresabove).
5. Useadouble-hand-held,lowspeed(450rpm)powerdrillwitha5”SpiralorHelixbladefor1minute.
6. Slowlyadd25lb.Quartz:1/2gallon40mesh(8lb.)and1gallon25mesh(16lb.).Mixforanother3minutes.Cautions:Warmeraggregateand/orepoxycanshortenthepotlife.
7. Athoroughblendingismandatory.(Seegeneralmixingprocedures).
8. Immediatelypourtheentiremixedmaterialontothepreparedconcretelikearibbon.
Note:Warmertemperaturesandhigherhumiditywillincreasetherateatwhichthemixedmaterialscure,therebydecreasingworkingtime.Weatherconditionsmayrequireyoutostopapplication.Donotignoreweatherconditionasitwillnegativelyimpactyourcoatingapplication.
9. Applyinasemicircularpatterninasweepingmotionusingalongpoleandaone-sidednotchtrowel.Trowellefttorightwiththenotchedsidetospreadandtheflatsidetoclosed.
10. Looprollthecoating.Thiswillevenlydispersetheaggregateandbringliquidtothetop.
11. Broadcastyourdecorativemediaintothewetepoxyaftertheloop-rollhasbeencompleted.Tossthedecorativemediaupintotheairallowingthematerialtofalllikesnowflakes.
Quartz20-25mesh:0.40-0.50lb.persq.ft.intowetepoxyQuartz40-50mesh:0.50–0.60lb.persq.ft.intowetepoxy1/4”Flakes:0.10–0.15lb.persq.ft.intowetepoxy1/8”Flakes:0.15–0.20lb.persq.ft.intowetepoxy
12.Allowthemediatosetintotheepoxyfor12hourspriortoproceedingtothenextstep.
NOTE: “Cap Coat” or “Top Coat”(“CapCoat”isanepoxyand“TopCoat”isaurethane)
Twocoatsarerecommendedafterthebroadcastingiscompletedanddry.Thiscoatisusedtosealinthequartzfollowedbytheuseofafinal“CapCoat/TopCoat”.
1. CombineandmixCrownShield™8320asasealcoatpermanufacturer’sguidelines.
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• ForQuartzbroadcasting:ApplyaCrownShield™“CapCoat”spreadrateis45sq.ft.pergallonoverQuartz20-25meshand100sq.ft.pergallonoverQuartz40-50mesh.
• ForFlakesbroadcasting:ApplyaCrownShield™8320“CapCoat”or“TopCoat”100sq.ft.pergallonover1/8”flakesand150sq.ft.pergallonover1/4”flakes.
2. Allowsealcoattodryforminimumof12hoursbeforefinaltopcoat.
3. Iffinal“CapCoat”isepoxy,useanyCrownShop™–Floorproducts.Spreadto300sq.ft.pergallon.
4. MixtheCrownShopFloorproductsasinstructed.(Basicmixingprocedures)
5. Applyusingflatsqueegeelefttoright,back-rollupanddown,finalcrossrolllefttoright.
6. IfthefinaltopcoatisCrownCote™–HPorHBisselectedforthejob,applyCrownCoteHP8100533sq.ft.pergallon.ApplyCrownCoteHB8334at320sq.ft.pergallon
7. ThedipandrollmethodisrecommendedforapplyingtheHP8100.TheHB8334canbepouredoutintoaribbonlikepattern,squeezeandback-roll.
8. CombinedandmixCrownCote™–HP8100asinstructed.Pourintoadeeppainttray.TheHP8100hastoberolledtight.
9. Usingan18”or9”3/8”non-shedrollers.Ifa9”rollercoverisused,hookthe9”coverontoadoublehungrollerframe.Diptherollerintothetray.Removeexcessivematerialoutbyrolleralongthedeeptraywell.
10.Rollthedippedmateriallefttoright,nopuddling,keepthematerialtight.Heavydepositwillfoamwhencured.
11. Back-rollupanddownusingthedipped3/8”non-shedroller.
12.Dipintothematerialtrayasneeded.Donotallowtherollertobecoveredorfullysaturatedwithurethane,asitwillleaveaheavydeposit.
13. Finalcrossrolllefttorightasneededtoeliminateanyrolllinesorpuddling.Properbackrollingisallthatisrequired.Ifcross-rolling,thencrossrolltheentirefloor.Donotspotcrossroll.
Allowthefinal“CapCoat/TopCoat”producttocure24hoursforfoottrafficand7to14daysforfullcure.
Steps for Making Trowel Grade(3 quarts of liquid to 25 lbs of quartz)CrownCove™ product no. 8312 (3 quarts of liquid to 25lbs of quartz. ETG: Epoxy Trowel Grade1. ApplyaconcreteprimecoatCrownShieldWB8313asinstructedin“BasicMixProcedure”.
2. Lightlybroadcast70meshquartzintothewetCrownShield™–WB8313.Broadcast1/2lb.of70meshquartzper10sq.ft.
3. Allowprimecoattodryminimumof4hours.
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4. BuildathickEpoxymortartrowelgrade:2:1mixture.Measureout2qts.ofCrownCove™8312(PartA)Resinand1qt.ofCrownCove™8312(PartB).
5. MixPartAandPartBwellusingaslowspeeddrillwitha3.5”Jifflermixingbladefor60secondsina1gallonbucketinsuringtoscrapethesidesuntilnotstreakingoccurs.
6. Transferthemixedmaterialintoa5gallonMETALPAILandimmediatelystartmixing.
7. Slowlyadd24-27lbs.Quartz(1/2gallonof40mesh(8lb)and1gallonof25mesh(16lb)).Mixforanother3minutes.Cautions:Warmeraggregateand/orepoxycanshortenthepotlife.Athoroughblendingismandatory.
8. Weatherconditionsmayrequireyouceaseapplication.Donotdismissweatherconditions12hourspriorand12hoursafterinstallation.
9. Pourtheentirematerialontotheprimedbroadcastedsubstrate.Poura4”ribbonalongthestartingpoint.
10.Use3”x12”finishtrowelonalongpole,spreadthemateriallefttorightandrighttoleft.Whentheedgeoftheribbonhasbeenreached,pullthematerialsfromtopdownalongtheedgeofthewalloralongtheendpoint.
11.Whenthetrowelpullsfromthecoatingsurfaceorthesurfaceisdifficulttolevel,thetrowelhasbecomesticky.WipethetroweldownwithXyleneorblendsolventtohelp“smooth/close”the“TrowelGrade”properlytoreduceaggregatesporosity.
12. Trowelmarksmaybecomevisibleandconsideredundesirable.Shineabrightlightparalleltothefinishsurfacetorevealtrowelmarksreadilysothattheapplicatorscansmoothitout.Checkforfloorcoatingthicknessfrequently.
13.Oncethematerialissmoothandevenlytroweled,usean18”or9”looproller,looprollupanddowntobringepoxyresintosurfaceforself-sealing.
14.Allowmaterialtocure24hoursforlightfoottraffic.7-14daysforfullchemicalresistance.
NOTE:Foralargertighttrowelmixslowlyadd32lbs.ofQuartz(3qt.40mesh(12lb)or5qt.25mesh(20lb.)intothepremeasured3qts.ofA/Bepoxyandmixalltogetherfor3minutes.Thismortarmixisdesignedforstand-alonedecorativefinishordecorativepatching.IMPORTANT:forwetonwetapplication.Applythe“TrowelGrade”whiletheprimerisslightwet/tacky.(Toavoidstickysubstrates,lightlybroadcast70meshquartzintoprimerandallowtoset.Thiswillenableapplicatorstoworkeasierwithouttrackingwetprimeralloverthefloor,especiallywhenfancydesignsaredesired.)15. Ifafinaltopcoatisneeded,applyCrownCote™–HP8100at533sq.ft.pergallon.Forother
topcoatoptions,refertoourPerformanceTopCoatsonpage6oftheseguidelines.16.DipandRollmethodisrecommendedforapplyingCrownCoteHP8100.Thistopcoathasto
berolledtight.17.CombinedandmixCrownCoteHP8100asinstructed.Pourintothedeeppainttray.18.Usingan18”or9”3/8”non-shedrollers.Ifa9”rollercoverisused,hookthe9”coverontoa
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doublehungrollerframe.Diptherollerintothetray.Removeexcessivematerialoutbyrolleralongthedeeptraywell.
19.Rollthedippedmateriallefttoright,nopuddling,keepthematerialtight.Heavydepositswillformwhencured.
20. Back-rollupanddownusingthedipped3/8”non-shedroller.21.Dipintothematerialtrayasneeded.Donotallowtherollertobecoveredorfullysaturated
withtheurethaneasitwillleaveaheavydeposit.22. Finalcrossrolllefttorightasneededtoalleviateanyrolllinesorpuddling.Properbackrolling
isallthatisrequired.Ifcross-rolling,thencrossrolltheentirefloor.Donotspotcross-roll.23.Allowthefinaltopcoatproducttocurefor24hoursfortrafficand7to14daysforfullcure.
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