Ballistix Protective Sealer/Coating

[Armorpoxy]

Showing recently completed floors using our new Ballistix Protective Coating.

Ballistix is a ceramic-silicone-silane hybrid with proprietary cross-linking properties that makes it virtually impossible to peel or fail. Ballistix can be applied to any clean/dry surface including glass, countertops, marble, tile, vct, stone, etc.

Ballistix is fully resistant to ALL automotive fluids including brake cleaner, battery acid, fuels and solvents. It even is one of the only Coatings to resist Skydrol aviation fluid.
Ballistix is LESS slippery than urethanes that use non skid additives, and gets less slippery when wet and does not require aggregate in almost all cases.
Ballistix applies with only a pump sprayer and microfiber mop and does not require grinding or etching so LITTLE, IF ANY PREP.
Ballistix gives the look of polished concrete, but with the fluid resistance that polished concrete does not offer.
Ballistix is one of the only products that prevents tire staining from high performance tires.
Ballistix can be applied over existing urethanes, epoxies, and polyaspartics with minimal prep to add many, many years of life span and protection.
Ballistix is fully UV tolerant and be used on outdoor surfaces without yellowing and prevents salt and corrosion damage.
Ballistix has 50x the protection of acrylic or solvent based sealers and 20x the wear resistance.
Ballistix is fully anti-microbial and can be used in animal, hunting, medical and food service environments.
Ballistix is heat-resistant up to 1,200 degrees (about 4x what standard epoxy can handle)
Ballistix is an incredible topcoat for metallic floors, and eliminates the need for topcoat on metallics.
Ballistix is breathable and not affected by high moisture level floors. Reduces or eliminates efflorescence.

Low cost, around 60 cents/sq ft for two coats (if needed, most jobs only need one coat). Back in service time 3-5 hours at 70 degrees. Can be applied over bare, coated or stained concrete. Ballistix allows the user to get the high gloss mirror look they want without worry about the surface being slippery.

Armorpoxy is one of the few, select distributors of Ballistix. Please contact us directly at below (not PM please) for info and pricing or see our website.

 

[KPack]

This is at the top of my list for the floors in my shop. I hope to do them within the next month.

How does it hold up to welding spatter? And what are the limitations on temperatures for application? If it needs to be recoated years down the road, is there any prep involved, or can it be applied right over the top of the old coat?

 

[240sxguy]

I'm extremely interested! I just want something so I can easily clean my garage floor after spills. This seems like a good option, correct?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi, regarding Kpack question the product is heat resistant up to 1,200 degrees. That being said welding slag is over 3,000 degrees so slight burn marks could occur. Unfortunately there is no coating made that is topical that will resist weld splatter and slag. Sparks and such are no issue, slag/splatter could cause nominal discoloration.

If you want a treatment for welding look at Ghostshield which we carry since that is a penetrating product but won't affect the finish in any way so you won't 'see' any real change in the floor, it will though make it much less fluid resistant and easier to clean.

 

[Sleepy1]

Love this look/functionality.
I looked through the TDS and watched the videos on your website. I saw that no grinding was necessary beforehand. I have a new slab (2400 s.f.) with a mechanical trowel finish. Any pro/con to grinding/polishing before applying. I'm open to any advice and direction. Thanks

 

[Armorpoxy]

In response to 240 yes this would be an excellent option. Spills will just wipe up without affecting the floor in any way.

 

[Armorpoxy]

The honest answer is that whatever your current finish is is what will show through any sealer type coating. If you give a light grind say with a #200 that will knock down any minor issues from the pouring. A quick buff with a floor buffer and our ISO alcohol and a red pad we carry would do a great job of cleaning. Another tip (and saves lots of money) is to simply coat the floor first with a water based sealer (we carry these ARM8400X). This step makes the floor much less porous so the Ballistix will sit on the floor beautifully! Also the satin NCO Satin version of the Ballistix is a bit more forgiving than the gloss Squire.

Your new build looks like a perfect candidate for Ballistix!

 

[gr82882]

How does this compare to the SPGX Polyurea coating? I have a new slab that I would like to coat this spring.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi
They are two different types of coatings. The Polyurea is thicker and more like a paint. The Ballisitx is more chemical and stain resistant and moisture tolerant from the slab and is less expensive. Both though are superb and technically advanced products.

 

[gr82882]

Hi
They are two different types of coatings. The Polyurea is thicker and more like a paint. The Ballisitx is more chemical and stain resistant and moisture tolerant from the slab and is less expensive. Both though are superb and technically advanced products.

Thanks for the reply. Is the advantage of polyurea that it goes down thicker and therefore hides imperfections in the surface better, and the Ballistix is more intended for polished surfaces? Cheaper and more chemical/stain resistant sounds great… what’s the downside to polyurea?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Polyurea is thicker than Ballisitx but not as thick as a 100% solids epoxy system. Our SPGX is also very easy to apply, rolls on like paint and no mixing. It does require prep though by etching or grinding.

The Ballisitix is not as thick but actually is harder and more abrasion resistant, breathes, is almost impossible to peel, and is more chemical and solvent resistant lbut requires almost no prep. Also it’s a much better choice for outdoor or UV use. People get hung up on thickness which often is not that important. Ballisitx is an incredible additional layer over metallic or topcoated fleck floors since it’s the first solution to truly prevent tire staining. It can also be apples to tile or vct to protect them too.

The benefits of Ballisitix are such that we now have some of our professional garage installers offering Ballisitx as an upgrade option on their standard offerings to prevent tire marking from high performance tires.

 

[Steve in UT]

This kinda sux, where was this stuff 2 years ago when I did my floor?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Here is a new diesel equipment repair facility coated with Ballistix. Super hostile environment.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Ballistix has been on the market for many years but was only generally sold to professional applicators. Armorpoxy specializes in handling more unusual contractor and industrial grade products was selected to offer this product to a more DIY customer base since we are set up to offer the back end support and we carry the accessories to assure a proper install.

 

[KPack]

Follow up questions:

1.) I notice that most of the pictures of bare concrete with Ballistix applied show that the concrete has turned very dark. If I wanted to keep it lighter, would applying ARM8400X first accomplish that?

2.) How does Ballistix handle pressure washing? That it is how my floors will be cleaned in most instances.

3.) Any idea on how it holds up to road salt?

 

[drmarkr]

What do you recommend for control joints? Should they be filled or can they be left open?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi sorry that some of the pics looked darker, while Ballistix may darken the surface a bit, it won’t be much. See these photos.

as for pressure washing , not an issue, bit of course use good practices since a very high powered pressure washer can remove most anything including concrete it the nozzle is held too close to the surface. On it‘s own the Ballistix is unaffected.

100% protection against salt, sun and all chemicals.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Control joints can be left alone, or filled with a product like our Flexible Joint Filler, locally available Sikaflex, or a product called RS-88 which comes in 100 colors. Larger control joints may need backer rod foam or sand in them to support the filler otherwise it sags.

Normally joints are filled after a floor is completed.

 

[hydrojim]

Can this be applied over a densifier?

What about over a penetrating sealer? (Is there any reason to do this?)

Are there any application or performance differences to be expected when applied to polished concrete vs just a hard troweled concrete?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi
yes it works great with densified or hard troweled concrete with no prep other than proper cleaning we advise on cleaning. Regarding a penetrating sealer we would need to know the type since some of them contain silicones or things that could repel our product So they may require sanding.
Performance against all types of fluids, brake cleaners, acids, chemicals, solvents, paint, etc is not even comparable the Ballistix is so much better and virtually impervious to them. A recent test of pure battery acid poured onto Ballistix all that happened was the acid dried up and zero affect to the Ballistix.

 

[61scout80]

I'm finishing up a 500 square foot shop and was searching for durable floor options on here.

How many square feet of floor could reasonably be coated with ballistix for each size offering?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi
Due to the way the product is packaged in gals in kits it’s sold in 1000 sq foot increments. We also sell quarts separately for smaller areas.

 

[John-C]

I'm in the process of finishing my basement. The floor is 10 year old concrete. It is clean and free from oils, paints, or other coatings.

My intentions are to stain the concrete and then cover that with some sort of clear coat.

Would Ballistix (gloss Squire) be a good choice for a top coat?

Would I need to use a sealer over the stained concrete before applying the Ballistix?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Yes, the Ballistix would be a great choice and we would recommend the sealer to even out the porosity.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Coverage of Ballistix on bare concrete is 500-800 sq ft/gal. On sealed concrete it's in the 1,200 ft range. All depends on the porosity.

 

[John-C]

Can Ballistix be layered, such as two coats?

 

[Armorpoxy]

It can if it’s installed within 5-10 minutes. Once it set up nothing will stick to it even itself! It would need to cure for a week and be re prepped if an additional coat was added. Normally it’s installed at once and done.

 

[Proflyer]

It can if it’s installed within 5-10 minutes. Once it set up nothing will stick to it even itself! It would need to cure for a week and be re prepped if an additional coat was added. Normally it’s installed at once and done.

On fresh concrete (poured two days ago) with a power trowel, how long do I have to let it cure before I apply ballistix? I was reading that lumiseal FX helps cure, so could I use that now and then put down the ballistix the next day? Like to get it done before I do anymore work inside.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Wait at least 30 days so you don’t get bubbling. The sealer can help a bit but let the concrete cure. It’s always our recommit to do the floors last so they don’t get damaged by the workers.

 

[BuickFarmer]

I plan to use BallistiX NCO on the unstained concrete in the 1300 sq ft garage area of my Buick Sales and Service build after a thorough cleaning. However in the 300 sq ft office area we want to apply a solid stain then use the NCO over that. We've had a hard time finding a solid stain in the lighter stain colors "tan". We are currently looking at H&C Colortop Water-Based Solid Color Concrete Stain in either the Neutral Balance Tan or the Bombay. My question is, will the BallistiX apply satisfactorily and perform well in the future over this product. I am also open to hearing of other possibly better solid stains that offer this range of color. I have read All Garage Floors article about staying away from some stains including the Behr product so am wondering if the H&C might fall into a similar category?



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[Armorpoxy]

Yes it should work fine. Just make sure to clean it well to remove any topical residue

 

[BuickFarmer]

Just make sure to clean it well to remove any topical residue

Thanks. I plan to let the stain cure 24-48 hours. What cleaning method do you suggest, would a damp mopping with sufficient time to dry be sufficient?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Yes mop and clean well and leave at least 48 hour or moire to dry so no moisture in floor.

 

[BuickFarmer]

OK, I am trying to order and could use some help with the following. My 1600 sq ft slab was power troweled and is approx 6 years old. I plan on thoroughly cleaning it, no acid etching.

Hi
Due to the way the product is packaged in gals in kits it’s sold in 1000 sq foot increments. We also sell quarts separately for smaller areas.

Coverage of Ballistix on bare concrete is 500-800 sq ft/gal. On sealed concrete it's in the 1,200 ft range. All depends on the porosity.

1. This V is from your product page so am confused as to how much I should order for the slab described above.

>>>>How many feet do BallistiX products cover?

BallistiX products cover about 1000 square feet per gallon, which is 250 square feet per quart and 125 square feet per pint.<<<<<


2. What is the Grenade Flow Pack and the Primer Grenade Pack used for and how do I tell If I need to order.

3. How do I get the 10% GJ discount

 

[Armorpoxy]

For 1600 sq feet you should order the 2000 sq foot kit. It only comes in 1000 foot increments. The grenade pack is normally not required for most standard applications but can be used if there are concerns with timing or surface textures.

Unfortunately Ballistix is not discountable and there is no GJ discount offered on this product since we do not manufacture it and there is much less margin to offer a discount. In fact our raw material costs just went up and prices will be increased within the next week or so.

 

[Schoeny]

Hey ArmorPoxy, have a couple questions for you...

1) If I'm installing in a new construction garage with a smooth power troweled finish, what prep do you recommend? It's got the usual bit of drywall mud/dust (no paint overspray though) all over it, but nothing extreme. I see in another thread one of your people recommended a black pad on a buffer. Would that still be necessary without the paint sticking, or just pressure wash and clean with the 99% iso?

2) How do you (or can you) apply to the stem wall? All I've seen is floors being done/mentioned. Do you just mist onto the stem wall and have it stick, or do you need to wipe it after spraying it on there?

3) I mentioned an outdoor basketball court before when I asked a question in another thread, if one were to paint lines on the concrete before applying this product, would that have any. adverse effects?

4) How does this stand up to metal on concrete? For example a dumbbell being placed on the floor and sliding a little as it's put down/picked up? I plan on having mats, but I suppose the same could be asked of having to slide a shelving rack a couple inches or a chair/cabinet.

Thanks in advance

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi
Ballisitx will stick to any clean dry surface. If you can get it nice and clean and let it dry and ISO it should be ok. Black pad though won’t hurt.

You can mist with the sprayer onto the walls. Normally people don’t do it since the walls see no action.

As for court lines the Ballisitx will stick to paint so should be fine. We would though recommend adding the 220 nonskid to the court for traction of wet or damp.

As for your last question the scratch resistance is comparable to a bit better urethanes and polyaspartics.

Thank you!

 

[Basketcase]

Planning on ordering this week before the price jumps!

Floor was poured 1.5yrs ago. Give it a good clean and lay this down right on top right?

I like the polished shine look. That is all accomplished with one single coat (I saw you can't really lay two coats)

2,700sqft... order the 3,000 kits correct?

 

[draco_1967]

@Armorpoxy, I applied PS101 Siliconate WB Penetrating Sealer to my garage floor January 2021. Would Ballistix be compatible? My garage is just under 1,000 sf, and I like the idea of Ballistix versus other finishes. I just don't want to go through the work and have it fail because of incompatibility. TIA

 

[Armorpoxy]

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