Frequently Asked Questions:
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My concrete is relatively new. Do I still need to clean the floor before applying SUPERCOAT? Yes. Construction dust, dry wall paste and paint splatters can affect the bond. Foreign substances should be scraped off the floor and then clean the floor with the degreaser/cleaner. Do I have to remove old coatings or paint before I apply SUPERCOAT? Yes. The SUPERCOAT epoxy may form a bond on these surfaces that is stronger than the bond of the paint or old coating on the concrete surface. This could cause the old coating to pull away from the concrete, leaving an uncoated area. Also, SUPERCOAT is a waterborne product that breathes. The old coatings probably are not. Leaving them on could cause failure due to entrapment of moisture vapor. I have stains on my concrete caused by the tires of my car. Do these areas have to receive special treatment before coating? Yes. Tires contain chemicals that leach into the concrete over time. If too much of these foreign substances are trapped in the concrete, SUPERCOAT will adhere to them and will not stick to the concrete. These dark areas should be sanded with a rough sanding pad and then scrubbed with a wire brush and the degreaser/cleaner and then rinsed thoroughly. More experienced installers may choose to use a light mixture of muriatic acid and water or an industrial cleaning agent on these problem areas. Special safety precautions must be followed when using the muriatic acid or any chemical treatment. I may have a clear sealer on my floor. How can I determine if I need extra surface preparation? The easiest test is to sprinkle water on the questionable areas of your floor. If the water beads, you have a foreign substance that must be removed. Sanding or industrial cleansers can be used to remove this problem. Can I apply multiple coats of SUPERCOAT over a period of time? Yes. No special surface preparation is needed if the additional coats are applied within 3-5 days. If it has been a longer period, the area should be sanded lightly to create a rougher surface to which the SUPERCOAT can adhere. Do I really need to include the anti-slip aggregate in the SUPERCOAT or Glaze Coat? Any coated surface, especially a high quality, smooth surface like SUPERCOAT’s, is slippery when wet. The anti-slip aggregate is a safety feature that we highly recommend for the final coat of SUPERCOAT or Glaze Coat. I am going to apply the decorative flakes. Should I apply a coat of Glaze Coat over the flakes? We highly recommend the use of Glaze Coat over all floors. This not only adds to the shine and life of the floor, it also makes cleaning even easier and protects the decorative flakes. I have some unsightly cracks in my floor. Should I fill these before applying SUPERCOAT? Filling the cracks may yield a smoother, more beautiful floor. A urethane or epoxy caulk is appropriate for filling cracks. Be certain the caulk is fully hardened before you apply the SUPERCOAT. A better idea than filling small cracks is to hide the problem with the decorative flakes. Can I apply SUPERCOAT on wood? SUPERCOAT was designed for concrete and metal surfaces, but it will adhere to wood, much like a very good outdoor paint. At what temperature can I apply SUPERCOAT? SUPERCOAT is best applied in a temperature range of 60° to 90°F. It can be applied above 90°F, but the working life (time to apply) will be shortened. |
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