Epoxy Quartz Single Broadcast Installation Instructions
Epoxy.com Product#15 with Colored Quartz
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Epoxy.com PRODUCT #15 with Colored Quartz is a
decorative resin flooring system consisting of clear, 100% solids epoxy resin
and colored quartz aggregate. Epoxy.com PRODUCT #15 with Colored
Quartz Granules is finished with clear catalyst-cured coats of resin available
in a satin or gloss finish. The installed system can be textured or smooth as
desired. Easy maintenance minimizes bacterial growth. Epoxy.com QUARTZ
GRANULES are available in a series of pre-blended patterns or solid colors.
Epoxy.com Product #15 with Colored Quartz is intended for inside use.
Before installation, please review Epoxy.com Technical Bulletin Do With Epoxy and
Do Not Do with Epoxy.
II. SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface Preparation is the most critical portion of any successful
resinous flooring system application. All substrates must be properly prepared
as outlined in Epoxy.com Surface Preparation TECHNICAL BULLETIN or
Concrete Surface Preperation Specific attention should
be paid to the following:
A. Concrete Placement--An efficient vapor
barrier should be under slabs on or below grade to prevent
moisture migration.B. Curing and Finishing Techniques of the
Concrete Substrate
C. Age of Concrete
D. Previous Contamination of the Substrate
E. Present Condition of the Substrate
Also, the temperature and humidity conditions of the area to receive the
flooring system should be checked. An optimum room temperature of 75°F with a
minimum slab temperature of 50°F is required for proper cure of the resin
flooring system.
III. MATERIAL QUANTITIES
A. Guideline System Requirements for 1000 ft�
- Epoxy.com Product #15 used as a primer (optional) 4 gallons
- Epoxy.com Product #15 Epoxy
Binder (seed coat) 10 gallons
- Epoxy.com Blended Granules 500 pounds
-
Epoxy.com Product #15 Epoxy
Binder (grout coat) 6 gallons
-
Epoxy.com Product #15 Epoxy
Binder (seal coat) 6 gallons
-
Epoxy.com Product #402 (optional) 3 gallons
IV. INSTALLATION
A. Priming
While priming is optional on broadcast systems,
Epoxy.com Technical Support recommends
that every flooring system be installed with a primer to insure maximum adhesion
to the prepared substrate. Priming will also help to seal air in the concrete
and prevent outgassing and air bubbling in the finished system.
1. Mixing Product #15 Binder
a. Stir each component prior to mixing.
b. Mix two (2) parts by volume of Part A
(Base) with one (1) part by volume of Part B (Hardener) for
three minutes with a low speed electric drill mixing paddle.
c. If thinning is desired, add no more
than one pint of xylene per gallon of epoxy at time of
mixing.
d. Mix only that amount of material
that can be used in 40 minutes.
2. Application
a. Pour primer onto the prepared
concrete.
b. Spread with either a flat trowel or
squeegee to a coverage of to 250 sq. ft. per gallon.
c. Back roll with a short nap roller.
d. Broadcast lightly with dry 30-mesh
silica sand.
e. Allow Primer to sit for 10 to 16 hours.
B. Single Seed Quartz
1. Mixing Epoxy.com Product #15
Epoxy Binder
a. Stir each component prior to mixing.
b. Mix two (2) parts by volume of Part A
(Base) with one (1) part by volume of Part B (Hardener) for
three minutes with a low speed electric drill mixing paddle.
c. Mix only that amount of material
that can be used in 20-25 minutes.
2. Application
a. Immediately pour mixed material onto
floor in strips and spread at a rate of 100 to 110 ft� per
gallon using a trowel, squeegee, or roller. A notched trowel
or notched squeegee will help to achieve even distribution.
If using a flat squeegee or trowel, it is recommended that
the material be lightly backrolled with a medium-nap roller
to smooth and level any tails or ridges.
b. To minimize marks in finished system,
the contractor should wear "spiked" shoes while walking on
wet material.
c. Allow the material to level for
approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Termination points at the end of the day should be made at doorways,
expansion joints, etc. If it is not possible to terminate at these points, 2"
masking tape should be placed in a straight line at the ending point. Carefully
trowel the material up to and slightly over the inside edge of the tape. Allow
material to cure for about thirty (30) minutes and remove the tape.
3. Broadcast to excess
Broadcast Epoxy.com Blended Quartz
Granules into the wet floor system until the surface of the system appears
dry. Be careful not to clump the material or produce high spots. Approximately 4
to 5 pounds of sand will be needed for 10 sq ft. of flooring. If terminating the
system with tape as described in note above, broadcast sand
up to the tape and remove after material cures for thirty
(30) minutes. Remember to only walk on the wet surface
while wearing "spiked" shoes!!! Do not walk on floor after
broadcasting.
4. Allow the seeded floor to cure overnight.
Sweep excess sand with a stiff bristled broom or power vacuum. A
light sanding or rubbing with a stone will aid in achieving a
uniform "sanded" surface.
C. Grouting and Sealing
The grouting and sealing of a floor should be
performed over the entire area receiving the system. The applicator
should complete the single seed portion of the application prior to
grouting and sealing. The coverage rate and number of the applied
grout and seal coats dictate the final texture of the floor. Higher
coverage rates will yield rougher textures.
1. Grouting
a. Mix Epoxy.com Product #15 as
described in the section above.
b. Spread the Epoxy.com Product #15
at a rate of approximately 125-160 sq ft per gallon over the
rough sand surface using a flat trowel or sgueeqee tightly
over the surface.
c. Lightly back-roll the material with a
short nap roller to help spread the material and eliminate
trowel marks.
d. Allow material to cure at least eight
hours.
2. Seal Coat
Using Epoxy.com Product #15
Epoxy Binder
a. Mix Epoxy.com Product #15 as
described in the section above.
b. Application
i. Spread the Epoxy.com Product
#15 at a rate of approximately 125-160 sq. ft. per
gallon over the surface. Methods include a flat trowel,
or squeegee tightly; or roller over the surface.
ii. Lightly back-roll the material
with a short nap roller to help spread the material and
eliminate trowel marks.
iii. Do not open to light traffic for
24 hours. Full chemical cure and maximum resistance are
achieved in seven (7) days.
Using Epoxy.com Product #402
Urethane Topcoat (optional)
a. Mixing
i. Thoroughly mix each component
prior to combining.
ii. Mix one (2) parts by volume of
Part A (Resin) with one (1) part by volume of Part B
(Hardener) for three minutes with a low speed electric
drill mixing paddle.
iii. Do not mix more material
than can be used in 20 minutes.
b. Application
i. Pour material onto floor in a line
and spread with a roller or flat squeegee to a coverage
of 250 sq ft/gallon. This will yield 3 to 4 mils dry film
thickness.
ii. Slowly back roll with a short nap
mohair roller to even the surface texture of the
coating.
Do not open to light traffic for 24
hours. Full chemical cure and maximum resistance are
achieved in five (5) days.
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