FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NOTE: THE QUESTIONS BELOW APPLY TO THE STANDARD EPOXY FLAKE SYSTEM, USUALLY APPLIED TO INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND RESIDENTIAL FLOORS.

Can my Epoxy-Coat be used for other surfaces other than concrete?
A: Although this product is designed for concrete, you could use it on most surfaces that can accept an epoxy. Although it can be used outside, due to epoxies tendency to yellow in the elements it is designed for interior use.

How long before the floor coating will wear out?
A: Generally 15-20 years with normal foot traffic.

Does the floor get slippery?
A: Yes when water or oil is present. Aluminum oxide non-skid is recommended to reduce this condition a .05 coefficient of friction is recommended.

What are the flake chips for?
A: They help non-slip and help hide imperfections in the floor by adding a decorative look.

Do the flake chips wear out?
A: Generally no more than the coating.

Should we put aluminum oxide non-skid in the floor in addition to the chips?
A: If the conditions present water or oil, we recommend it.

Does the non-skid wear out?
A: Yes in approx. 5 years.

Does the non-skid make the floor harder to clean?
A: Yes if you mop the floor it will be harder. No not much harder if you wash the floor with a broom, squeegee or a power scrubber.

How long does Epoxy-Coat take to dry?
A: Depending on the climate you should allow 24-30 hours of dry time and 2-3 days before driving on.

Can Epoxy-Coat be installed in cold weather?
A: We recommend that Epoxy-Coat be applied to surfaces at temperatures higher than 10 degrees Celsius to ensure proper bonding to the surface.

Does crack/mortar joint patching crack or peel?
A: All concrete moves. Mortar joints/saw cuts are engineered to allow for the movement of concrete. Cracks are the cause of more movement than the mortar joints/saw cuts will allow for. Due to this cracks/mortar joints/saw cuts can be patched with our touch up kits, but there is no guarantee that they will not move in the future more than the patching will allow for, therefore causing a crack in the epoxy patch. Generally this will simply be a small crack that will not chip or peel from the concrete if properly installed according to manufacturers instructions.

Does the concrete need to be clean before using the clean and prep solution?
A: Yes, all contamination must be removed.

With new or un-coated concrete, do I have to prepare the surface?
A: Yes, the preparation is crucial. You have to remove all contaminents/latents and create a profile for the coating to properly bond. Although SHOTBLASTING and/or DIAMOND GRINDING is the preferred way of surface preparation for Industrial/Commercial/Institutional concrete floors, etching the surface with the supplied prep solution to an 80 grit texture is suitable for smaller Residential installations.

How long does the standard coating take to apply, including preparation?
A: Generally 1, but 2 days at the most in most cases.

How long does it take to dry?
A: 24 hours for light foot traffic, 2 days for movement and car traffic at a drying temperature of 15-18 degrees Celsius or higher. (longer at cooler temperatures)

Should I add thinner to the coating when mixing?
A: If the temperatures are below 20 degrees Celsius you may add up to 5% thinner to the mix. (Xylene or MEK only)

Note: when applying clean and prep solution, make sure you use the entire solution for 500 sq/ft or less. Add 1 quart of floor prep solution into 4 quarts of hot water. (Always add floor prep acid to water…never water to floor prep acid!!!!)

What can go wrong applying an Epoxy-Coat Floor Coating?