PB Concrete Floor Paint

Preparation:

Thorough substrate preparation is essential. The surface must be clean, fully dry and free from dirt, grease and other contamination. New, concrete surfaces should be left for at least 3 months before painting, and a moisture check should be carried out to ensure this lies within acceptable limits. Hard concrete or granolithic surfaces should be treated with Polycote Etch IT to improve adhesion, and any surface grease or contamination chemically removed using Polycote Degrease IT. These treatments must be thoroughly rinsed off and the surface allowed to dry before painting. Pits and holes may be filled using Polycote Cretex products. Please refer to relevant Data Sheets.

Mixing:

Stir very thoroughly before use to ensure full dispersion of solids throughout the mix. Mechanical mixing from the bottom of the tin in an upwards motion is advised for 2 minutes. Failure to stir the paint sufficiently prior to use can result in colour and gloss differences between the same batches of paint when applied.

Application:

Apply by roller or brush. If the area has not previously been treated, thin the first coat with 10% White Spirit to improve penetration and adhesion working well into the surface. This should be left for approx. 24 hours, ensuring it is touch dry, before applying the second coat. Apply second coat unthinned.

On previously sealed concrete floors apply two coats. On previously painted surfaces one coat may provide adequate coverage (we recommend testing a small area first to check compatibility). With lighter colours 2 coats may be required to deal with opacity issues. AVOID APPLYING TOO THICKLY. Do not cover at a rate less than 45m² (wet film thickness 110µ, dry film thickness 50µ) per 5L unit. Applying polyurethane paint too thickly can prevent curing, resulting in a skin forming on the surface while remaining soft underneath.

Drying time:

Under normal conditions of humidity and temperature (20°C) drying time is approximately 4-6 hours, recoatable after drying overnight.

Application temperature:

Do not apply to a substrate that is below +5˚C. At these temperatures drying time will increase significantly.

Coverage:

Depending on the texture and porosity of the floor surface, the coverage of PB Floor Paint is approximately 45m² per 5L unit.

Cleaning:

Application tools may be cleaned using White Spirit or Turpentine Substitute.

Shelf life and storage:

Shelf life in unopened containers is approximately 12 months subject to conditions of storage. Store in a cool, dry, frost-free environment away from sources of ignition.

Health and safety:

Before using this concrete floor product, please ensure you have received and read carefully both the Hazard Label applied to the container and the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets.