Application
Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be structurally sound, stable, dry, clean, and free of dust, loose, flaking, friable material and free from oils, grease, form release agents, curing compounds, and any other surface contamination that may hinder adhesion.
If mechanical preparation is required, prepare the floor using recommended methods, such as dry diamond grinding to provide a roughened, clean, sound, and open porous surface. Thoroughly vacuum loose material and dust. Do not use solvents or acid etching to clean the subfloor. Substrate must be free from surface water and continual dampness.
Concrete must be allowed to cure for at least 28 days. Sand cement screeds to be a 3:1 ratio, and cement render must be allowed to cure for at least 4 days prior to application. Failure to do so may result in poor adhesion and subsequent delamination.
Priming Concrete Surfaces
Apply by brush and/or roller, ensuring the entire area is completely primed. The primer should stay wet on the surface for 2 minutes. Exceptionally porous substrates may require a second coat of Primer 2001. Allow 60 minutes for curing.
Determining Substrate Porosity
To determine whether the substrate is porous or non-porous, dispense water onto the substrate to form a puddle approximately the size of a 1-dollar coin.
- If the water absorbs into the substrate in less than two minutes, the substrate is porous.
- If the puddle remains, the substrate is non-porous.