Rust-Oleum Epoxy Garage Floor Paint & Coating Kit is extremely user friendly and easy to apply (see the video above). This water-based epoxy garage floor coating has added adhesion and durability to protect and offer excellent wear, impact and abrasion resistance on even the most heavy foot and vehicle traffic floor areas, and is resistant to chemicals and standing water,

This epoxyshield garage floor coating can be applied to clean and dry concrete floors - see Rawlins Paints floor cleaning and preperation products here. It is not recommended to apply on smooth/dense concrete or concrete containing a curing compound, which will prevent a good adhesion. Epoxyshield can also be applied on old good adhering coatings.

The Rust-Oleum Epoxy Garage Floor Paint & Coating Kit consists of:

• 2-part epoxy floor system
• Cleaner
• Decoration colour chips
• Stir stick
• Instructions

Features & Benefits

• 2-part epoxy formula for the ultimate garage floor
• Complete kit, including instructions and DVD
• Durable and time-saving one-coat application
• Provides an easy to clean, showroom-quality appearance
• Resists gasoline, antifreeze, motor oil, salt and hot tire pick-up
• One kit covers 25 m² of smooth, bare concrete (a normal 1 car concrete garage floor)
• Dries to handle after 16 hours (at 20°C), suitable for light foot traffic

Please contact Rawlins Paints' Technical Support Team on 0113 2455450 for more information.

Preparation & Application

Surface Preparation

Remove any oil or grease spots on the floor. Use a scrub brush and a cleaner/degreaser or use a solvent such as mineral spirits. Scrub the spot thoroughly and wipe up excess cleaner with rags or paper towels to keep contaminants from spreading. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Repeat as necessary to completely clean.

Mix all concentrated cleaner from the kit with approximately 7½-litre water. Mix until dissolved (the cleaning solution contains citric acid). Pre-wet the floor using a hose. Remove pooled water with a squeegee or broom to avoid leaving puddles. Spread the cleaner mixture over a 3x3-m² section of the floor using a watering can. Scrub vigorously with a stiff bristle brush to loosen dust and dirt. While working, keep the entire section wet until the entire section has been cleaned and rinsed. Rinse each section thoroughly before starting the next section. For best results, use a foam squeegee to remove the rinse water from the surface and to move dirt and contaminants out of the garage.

Once all sections are completed, rinse and squeegee the entire garage floor to remove any cleaner that has been tracked on previously cleaned areas. A wet/dry vacuum cleaner can also be used to eliminate excess water, dirt and contaminants. Do not leave pooled water on the floor. The cleaner will not discolour driveways or harm grass or plants if rinsed thoroughly. Allow the floor to dry completely. Wipe your fingers over the clean, dry floor. If you see any dust or powder on your fingers, repeat the rinsing and scrubbing until the floor is clean.

Directions For Use

Do not mix Paint Chips with Epoxyshield.

Pour the contents of A into B and stir thoroughly for at least 3 minutes. Allow mixed product to stand (see table) before rolling the coating on to the surface.

Do not leave container in direct sunlight.

Mix again before applying. The product must be used within 1 to 2 hours of initial mixing (pot life, see table above). This time decreases at higher temperatures.

Application Conditions

Apply when air (ambient) temperature is 15-35ºC and relative humidity is below 80%.

Concrete floors take a long time to warm up; make sure the previous day has also been at least 15ºC prior to painting. Minimum floor temperature for painting is 13ºC. Painting in midafternoon ensures the best cure.

Application & Thinning for Rollers

After the full 60 minutes use a paint roller (20 cm) to apply an even coat of Epoxyshield onto the surface.

Apply in sections of 1,5 x 1,5 m so that paint chips can easily be scattered on the freshly coated surface. Maintain a wet edge to prevent lap marks and gloss differences.

Sprinkle the decorative paint chips onto the wet film (note: this step may be skipped if chips are not desired. This will not affect the performance of the coating).

Immediately continue to coat the next section (note: fresh paint can be applied over the loose chips that lay outside the previously painted area). Only one coat is necessary. This product must be used within 3 hours of initial mixing (see pot life table above).

Cleaning Equipment & Spills

Wash all tools and equipment immediately with warm water and mild detergent. Allow any unused product to harden in the container and discard according to local regulations.

Notes

It is not recommended to apply Epoxyshield on floors treated with a levelling mortar or on anhydride floors. Since the application time is only 1 - 2 hours (depending on temperature) it is advisable to apply the product with 2 persons. Have 1 person begin trimming edges and have another person begin rolling out the floor as specified.

Remarks regarding safety:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. For skin contact, wash affected area with soap and water and rinse well. First aid: in case of contact with eyes, flush with cold water for 15 minutes. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Drink 1-2 glasses of water or milk. Contact a physician immediately. Keep out of reach of children. Do not take internally. Consult for further information the Safety Data Sheets above in the "Attachments" tab, and the Safety Information printed on the can.