H&C® Shield-Crete® Epoxy Concrete Garage Floor Coating Contractor Kits
H&C Shield-Crete Epoxy Garage Floor Contractor kits cover up to 1000 square feet. The kit comes with everything you need for that large commercial or industrial project (Deco-Flakes, however, are sold separately). This low odor, industrial strength epoxy kit stands up to the toughest chemical agents and any damage from them. Forklifts can be driven on this in 3 days! Contractor kits are available in pewter and beige only.
Where to Use
Garage floors are just the beginning!™ H&C Shield-Crete Epoxy Concrete Garage Floor Contractor Kit can be used on basement floors, or any commercial or industrial interior concrete floor. It can be used in some full outdoor applications, but the sun's UV rays may diminish the gloss finish, as well as fade the color over time.
- Storage areas
- Covered patios and landings
- Retaining walls
- Warehouse floors
- Commerical floors
- Garage floors
Key Advantages
Our easy, 3-step application is resilient for years of wear and tear on most concrete surfaces. H&C Shield-Crete is permeable; meaning it allows your concrete to breathe while resistsing hot tire pick-up. No induction, or sweat-in time is necessary either, just mix and apply. Your garage is back in service in 3 short days, while the others require 7 days to cure before driving on it.
It is resistant to chemical agents and damage caused by gasoline, brake fluid, standing water and battery acid. Since Shield-Crete® is water-based, it's easy to clean up with just soap and water.
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Product Supplies
- 3/8 inch Purdy® White Dove nap roller cover; disposable nylon or polyester brush for cutting in
- Paint tray/liner
- Pressure washer or regular garden hose with a high pressure nozzle
- Stiff broom brush
- Bucket to mix cleaner/degreaser with water
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Product Preparation
Bare Concrete: newly poured concrete must cure for 45 days. All surfaces must be clean, dry and free of grease and oil, and powdery residues.
Remove all foreign substances by scraping off any debris so the surface is smooth and uniform.
Clean and degrease using the enclosed packets to (2-4) gallons of hot water in a bucket, mix until it is thoroughly dissolved. Pour over the surface using a broom/mop to flood all areas, then let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Now thoroughly scrub the entire surface with a stiff broom brush. Rinse thoroughly (sometimes 3-4 times) to ensure all cleaner is out of concrete. Continue to rinse until no suds are present; if the cleaning agent is still present in the substrate, the coating will not adhere properly.
*Older, stained, or highly polished concrete needs to be sanded or cleaned with a wire brush prior to cleaning to promote adhesion.
*If a garage application, to promote even BETTER adhesion, rub 100-grit sand paper to the areas where the tires will sit prior to cleaning. Epoxies need something to "bite" to, this will help in resisting hot tire pick-up.
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Product Application
Thoroughly mix part "A" and part "B" separately in their individual cans before pouring part "A" into part "B." Use the included stir stick to combine the two components together for 3-4 minutes. Be sure to mix from the bottom up and vice versa to ensure complete activation. A low speed electric drill and a paint mixing paddle can be used also, if available. However, do not use a high speed mixer, this will create unwanted air bubbles.
An optional non-skid additive packet is included in every kit. Stir this into the mixture to reduce the risk of slipping under wet conditions. Periodic stirring of the entire mixture is necessary to keep the additive from settling. (However, if H&C Shield-Crete® Acrylic Clear Glaze is desired over H&C Deco-flakes, use the packet to stir into that coating instead).
Roll H&C Shield-Crete Epoxy Concrete Garage Floor Coating evenly and consistently in 4 foot by 4 foot sections, back rolling to ensure color uniformity.
If the decorative flakes are desired, toss them high into the air onto the wet epoxy. Since they are not included in the contractor kits, you'll have to purchase them separately. Depending how much coverage you desire, will determine how many quarts of H&C Deco-Flakes you'll need. 25% coverage (the normal rate) will require 3 quarts of Deco-Flakes.
The higher you toss the flakes, the more evenly they will fall onto your surface. Do not "chicken feed" the flakes, this will result in clumps or patches of flakes, instead of evenly dispersed. Leave a wet edge of the Shield-Crete® where you can recoat the next section without disturbing the flakes that have already been broadcast.
Two coats is recommended with commercial applications. Recoat at a minimum of 8 hours. Shield-Crete® is dry to the touch in only a 3-4 hours, light foot traffic is acceptable after 8-12 hours. Full heavy traffic is acceptable after 72-96 hours.
