Bio-Flor E182 Acid Resistant Floor Epoxy | Fast Cure | Self Leveling | 100% Solids | Air Shippable

Recommend Application Thickness is 6 mils on flat surface.

Coverage is 105-125 sq ft / gallon @ 12-15 mils

CURE SCHEDULE

APPLICATION TEMPERATURE: 45- 110 degrees F

Product Use Instructions 

SURFACE PREPARATION 

NEW CONCRETE: Leave to cure properly for a minimum of 20 days before coating. Weak surface laitance must be removed, preferably by either; acid etching or abrasive blasting. (Note: acid etching can be difficult and unreliable unless performed with particular attention to proper acid application, scrubbing, rinsing, and drying). Abrasive blasting (recommended), may be effected by conventional open blasting or with “Blastrac” type centrifugal equipment. The concrete surface after preparation should have the granular appearance of medium sandpaper.

AGED CONCRETE: Best prepared by abrasive blasting. If contaminated contact us for advice.

VINYL ASBESTOS/VINYL COMPOSITION TILE: Prepare for coating by scrubbing with wax stripper using a janitorial scrubber. (Note: when stripping vinyl asbestos tile, (VAT), use no more aggressive pad than a green pad in accordance with OSHA directives -under no circumstances abrade the tile surface). Check the pH of the surface using pH test paper- rinse until pH is in the range 6-8.5. Vacuum, squeegee or blow-dry the surface before coating application.

ASPHALT PLANKING WITH ASBESTOS: These surfaces are best prepared by janitorial stripping twice. Follow the procedure described above for VAT stripping as completely as possible then repeat the process before rinsing and checking pH using pH test paper to ensure pH is in the range 6-8.5. Dry the surface before Bio-Flor E182 application.

MIXING PROCEDURES 

This material is a two-component product, premeasured to produce the desired kit size once part A and B are mixed. For small kits, a Jiffy type mixer with a high torque motor is recommended for proper blending. Pour the curing agent into the base and mix for about 1 minute, taking care to reach all corners and walls to eliminate unmixed material. Unmixed material will never harden. Material may immediately be used.

APPLICATION 

PRIMER, OR BASE COAT: is applied at a spreading rate of 120 sq ft/ gal (concrete) to 125 sq ft/ gal (Vinyl Tile) to yield a wet film of approximately 13 mils. Application is made by pouring a mixed kit over the area then, spreading using long handled squeegees, followed by final back-rolling. The formulation is self-leveling and will flow out to level most surface irregularities within a few minutes

AGGREGATE: is applied at a rate of 0.3-0.5lbs/ sq ft either “chicken-feeding” by hand or by a mechanical aggregate spreader. The objects is to “over-seed” or to apply enough aggregate to completely saturate the wet coating film leaving unabsorbed grains on the surface. Aggregate is spread within minutes of the primer coating application while it is still uncured and quite liquid. Remove the excess aggregate by brushing with a stiff yard broom when the film has hardened sufficiently – this will be after about five hours at 77F. The surface exposed after brooming will be flat and uniform.

GLAZE OR SEALER application is made following the same pour/ squeegee/ roll method used for the primer coat at a spreading rate of about 100 sq ft/ gallon. “stretching” the coverage to about 140 sq ft / gallon will result in a greater surface texture for enhanced skid resistance , conversely application of more glaze coat will result in a smoother film which may be desirable in some applications.

CURING BEFORE SERVICE: allow 12 hours curing at 77F before initial service, which includes rolling, but not spinning , wheeled traffic. Unlimited service is possible after about 24 hours at 77F with “full cure” occuring about 3 days after the last coating application.

Safety: This is a hazardous material if misused. Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) before use

Warranty Disclaimer: The technical data given herein has been compiled for your help and guidance. It is based upon our experience and knowledge however, as we have no control over the use to which this information is put, no warranty, express or implied, is intended or given. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for coverage, performance, or damages, including injuries resulting from use of this information or products recommended herein.

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