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GJ Members and Guests:
We are one week into October. Temps are starting to sink around the country. The first major blizzard has already hit South Dakota.
If you are planning an epoxy coating project North of the Mason-Dixon line time is of the essence.
A few things to remember:
*Coatings take the temperature of the floor not the air, almost immediately.
Therefore, raising the air temp is not enough in most cases.
*Epoxy Coatings will have extended cure times as most products are tested at 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
*Epoxy that normally cures 6-8 hours at 77 deg f. may take 24-32 hours at 40 deg f.
*Keep epoxy in heated room until you are ready to mix (mixes easier and more completely).
*A heated garage that is surrounded by cold outside air will have cold spots at the door and the walls, be cognizant of this before walking onto the floor or top-coating.
*If below the suggested working temperature for epoxy consider a Polyaspartic/Polyurea coating as they can be used in colder temps without issue- check mfg's recommendations.
Hope this helps. When in doubt contact the manufacturer for best advice.
We are one week into October. Temps are starting to sink around the country. The first major blizzard has already hit South Dakota.
If you are planning an epoxy coating project North of the Mason-Dixon line time is of the essence.
A few things to remember:
*Coatings take the temperature of the floor not the air, almost immediately.
Therefore, raising the air temp is not enough in most cases.
*Epoxy Coatings will have extended cure times as most products are tested at 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
*Epoxy that normally cures 6-8 hours at 77 deg f. may take 24-32 hours at 40 deg f.
*Keep epoxy in heated room until you are ready to mix (mixes easier and more completely).
*A heated garage that is surrounded by cold outside air will have cold spots at the door and the walls, be cognizant of this before walking onto the floor or top-coating.
*If below the suggested working temperature for epoxy consider a Polyaspartic/Polyurea coating as they can be used in colder temps without issue- check mfg's recommendations.
Hope this helps. When in doubt contact the manufacturer for best advice.