After he has that training, I'd love to hear any info/tips/comments he has to share on the product.
A few tips or steps i can recommend...
Can Floor Armor™ be applied over existing floor coatings?
Yes. Areas with poorly adhering paint must be addressed and those areas need to be prepared by removing the paint. In areas where the existing coating is tightly adhering and is difficult to remove, scuff with 80 grit sand paper to give the surface adequate surface profile to promote adhesion of the first coat of Floor Armor™.
Also, sweeping and vacuuming the floor as well as cleaning the area with Marine Clean would be a great idea to make sure surface does not have anything that would compromise adhesion on it.
And on a legal note, when discussion removal of any coating it is important to stress that before removing any paint system that may have lead, they should contact the EPA to find out more from the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or go to the following website:
www.epa.gov/lead.
What is the re-coat window for Floor Armor™ and Floor Armor™ Clear Coat?
The cure times for both Floor Armor™ and Floor Armor™ Clear Coat are identical and are tied directly to the presence of ambient humidity like most of our other products. Keep in mind this is an estimate and actual cure times may differ.
% Ambient Humidity Timeframe
85% 4-5 hours
80% 5-6 hours
75% 6-7 hours
70% 7-8 hours
65% 9-10 hours
60% 10-11 hours
Less than 60% 12 plus hours
What about areas in need of repair with chips, cracks or deep scratches in the concrete?
There are several options:
POR-Patch
Epoxy Putty
Or fill in area with a mixture of POR-15 Rust Preventive Paint and DRY sand. Sand has to be completely dry.
Also, if adding decorative chips and a clear coat, the chips will pull the eye away from areas that are irregular with minor imperfections.
What are the full cure times of Floor Armor™?
Surface should be ready for light foot traffic in 6-12 hours and normal foot traffic in 24 hours. Allow 48-72 hours for full cure, placement of heavy items such as tool boxes and vehicle traffic.
Is Floor Armor™ slippery? What about the gloss?
Floor Armor™ has a glossy finish. If safety is a concern due to the floor being wet, both kits come with anti-slip aggregate. The best way to apply this anti-slip aggregate is to mix it to the desired texture into the topcoat and then roll out.
How long will Floor Armor™ last? Does the addition of a clear coat increase the durability of Floor Armor™?
Floor Armor™ is engineered to have a permanent bond to concrete and will last for many years, if not a lifetime, in many cases. In areas where heavy traffic is a concern, the addition of a 3rd coat or a clear coat will make the coating more durable.
Will oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, or antifreeze affect Floor Armor™?
Floor Armor™ is much more resistant to chemicals than any of the other kits or concrete paints on the market currently. Floor Armor™ is a urethane and much more resistant to all chemicals (including oil, fuel, anti-freeze, etc) than the epoxies on the market. It is wise to wipe up such spills as they occur.
How do you apply the decorative vinyl chips?
Available in: blue mix, black mix and tan mix
The decorative chips are to be broadcast in the wet Floor Armor™ Topcoat (2nd coat).
As each 4’ x 4’ section is completed, broadcast the desired amount of chips by tossing chips underhand in the wet topcoat. Underhand tossing allows chips to fall flat and lay evenly. DO NOT throw chips side arm or over hand.
Keep the chip broadcast in each section consistent for a uniform look.
Apply clear coat according to directions in approximately 8-12 hours however recommend based on recoat window chart above.
* DO NOT MIX CHIPS WITH FLOOR ARMOR™ TOPCOAT OR CLEAR COAT
What about painting over new concrete?
New concrete must cure for at least 30 days at 75 degrees F prior to the application.
