Water Base Epoxy Americrete A-6400 Clear                                                                                               

Description

A-6,400 A high gloss premium quality 2 part water base epoxy coating that provides epoxy toughness, chemical resistance and durability with the convenience of a water base system and long pot life.

Recommended Surfaces:

For interior use only unless protected by another product with a UV inhibitor such as our aliphatic urethane. Uses include industrial floors in factories, restaurant kitchens, schools, hospitals, food processing, garage floors, dairies and warehouses.
              

Uses:

• Interior Concrete Floors     
• Industrial Floors
• Garages                              
• Showrooms
• Warehouses                       
• Kitchens
• Restaurants

Advantages

• Easy water clean-up            
• Long pot life
• Fast drying           
• Epoxy toughness
• Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
• No smell 
• Easy application

Finish:

Package:

1. Mix thoroughly 3 Parts “A” with 1 Part “B”. 
2. Part “A” or Part “B” will not dry or cure if used alone.

Colors:

Clear

Inspection:

Surface must be structurally sound, dry and free of oil, grease, curing agents, dirt, dust or other foreign material that may prevent proper adhesion. Surface must be porous and profiled. The concrete should be at least 2500 psi and feel like 30-grit sandpaper. The concrete should be porous and be able to absorb water. A minimum of 28 days cured is required on all concrete. Relative humidity in the concrete floor slab should be below 80% (per ASTM F-2170).

Before starting flooring work, test existing concrete slab to make sure there is no efflorescence or high levels of alkalinity.

Calcium chloride tests should be conducted to determine if the concrete is sufficiently dry for an epoxy flooring installation in accordance with the latest edition of ASTM F 1869, Standard

Test Method for Measuring Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride.

Failing to adhere to these strict guidelines can result in product delamination, discoloration, blistering, or all together failure of the coating system. Testing is the responsibility of the applicator. Life Paint bears no responsibility for failures due to any of the above conditions.

Surface Preparation:

Prepare surface by sanding, grinding, water and or sandblasting or bead blasting to achieve a clean, porous and uniform surface that will allow product to soak in and bond permanently. Liquid Grind^TM may also be used to etch concrete.

Coverage:

As a primer: Up to 700 sq. ft. per 1 ½ gallon kit when thinned with water. As a coating: 350 to 400 sq. ft. per gallon. Read complete instructions for more details.
 
Mixing: Mixing - Top Coat:
In a clean and dry bucket thoroughly mix three (3) parts A and one (1) part B together. Combine using an agitator, jiffy mixer or stir stick. Mix for at least 2 minutes or until completely combined. Only prepare the amount you can use in 4 hours or less.

Application:
Use a 1/4 inch nap mohair or shed-free roller for the main area. Begin by cutting in the edges and trim with a brush. The center may be done like you would normally paint a surface, being sure to overlap and back roll each area carefully. For best results apply at least 2 thin coats at 300 sq. ft. per 1 gal kit (Allow first coat to dry before applying second coat).
 
Anti-Skid Additive:
8 oz to 16 oz of anti-skid additive may be added per gallon. (See anti-skid specifications for more details).
 
Thinning:
For use as a top/finish coat a small amount of water may be added for ease of application.

 
Drying Time:

1. At normal conditions (77o Fahrenheit & 50% Humidity) to touch in 2 hours.
2. You may re-coat in approximately 6 hours.
3. Should not be applied to surfaces having temperatures below 55oF.
4. Light foot traffic in 6 hours, normal foot traffic in 24 hours, and vehicle traffic in 96 hours.

Clean-up:

Uncured material can be removed with soap and water. Cured material can only be removed mechanically.
 
 
 
Mildew:
DO NOT PAINT OVER MILDEW. Mildew is a fungus, brown, black, grey or even white in color, and will rapidly grow through any coating applied over it. A solution of 50% household bleach and 50% water will kill the mildew. See precautions on bleach label for handling before using.
 
Metal:
Sandblast cleaning is the most reliable method of preparing metal surfaces. Acid cleaning, hand scrapping or other means must be substituted. Galvanized steel, aluminum, and copper must be free of protective oils and other surface contaminates. The first coat should be applied as a "wet" thin film for maximum adhesion.