Expert Floor Preparation Before Applying Epoxy Floor Coating
Floor Patch is a 2-part epoxy gel system consisting of Resin (A) and Hardener (B) to be mixed at 1:1 ratio by volume. This epoxy gel hardens by a reaction after both parts are mixed together. Floor Patch is designed to fill cracks, pits, and saw cut control joints before applying an epoxy floor coating.
Surface Preparation
Surfaces must be clean and dry. Use a diamond blade or crack chaser to draw out pre-existing cracks in the concrete. Contaminant oils, grease, wax, old coatings, and debris must be removed from the floor before use.
Mix
Remove Resin and Hardener from their respective containers by using two separate utensils. Do not contaminate Resin (A) jar with Hardener (B) and vice versa. Be careful to avoid cross-contamination as the product will begin to cure inside of the jar. Thoroughly mix Resin with an equal part of Hardener for at least 3 minutes with a putty knife or paddle. Mix until the material is a uniform colour. Insufficiently mixed blends yield poor results. Adding extra Hardener will not make the product cure at a quicker rate.
Application
Apply mixed product with a trowel, putty knife or by a gloved hand. Product becomes very warm during curing process. When hard, product can be sanded and coated over for desired look.
Key Characteristics:
- Working Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cure Time: 4-6 hours depending upon room temperature
- Do not use below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) or above 90 degrees F (32 degrees C)