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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS | Section 3.1
POLY-I-GARD 125
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Description of the substrate. Allow primer to become tack free before moving to
The Poly-I-Gard 125 Traffic Deck System is a liquid applied, the Coating Application. The point at which the primer is deemed as
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moisture cured, polyurethane waterproofing system for tack free is when the primer passes thumbprint test. The thumbprint
test is defined by when a thumbprint is left in the primer and primer
everyday use. The system utilizes an epoxy primer, an aromatic does not transfer to the thumb. If the primer has been allowed to
polyurethane basecoat, one or two intermediate coats of remain tack free for more than 12 hours, it is necessary to solvent
aromatic polyurethane with aggregate, and an aliphatic wipe surface with VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime the surface.
polyurethane topcoat. The system is a specialized application PHASE 3:
of elastomeric waterproof coatings designed to expand and Apply PC-220 basecoat to the substrate at a rate of 2 gallon/100
contract with normal structural movements. The system can sqft (0.82 liters/sqm) or 50 sqft/gallon. For best results, use
be applied to protect surfaces against spalling, freeze/thaw a 1/8” (0.32 cm) notched trowel or notched squeegee. A 3/8”
damage, and chemicals commonly encountered on these (0.965 cm) nap phenolic core roller may be used, but extra
surfaces. It is resistant to weathering. Installed and maintained care should be taken to prevent air bubbles. Spread mixed
properly, the Poly-I-Gard 125 Traffic Deck System will ensure PC- 220 evenly over the entire deck resulting in a 22 ± 2 dry
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years of service. Make sure to use the correct grade of product mils (558 ± 100 microns) thick membrane. Allow PC-220 to
which complies with VOC regulations/requirements applicable cure before proceeding to Phase 4. Recoats must be done
as per federal, state, statutory, counties, cities and local bodies within 24 hours of cure.
at the place of installation.
Note: Polycoat basecoats should be applied the same day as the
Product Instructions primer to avoid missing the primer recoat window. If this is not
For complete information associated with the application of possible, broadcast heavy with aggregate into the primer to aid in
all Polycoat Products decking systems and products, refer the adhesion of the basecoat to the primer. Do not exceed recoat
to the General Guidelines and Technical Data Sheets of the PHASE 4:
Polycoat Products catalog, which describes the products, Apply Poly-I-Gard 246 intermediate coaat at a rate of 1
surface preparation, job conditions, finishing details and other gallon/100 sqft (0.41 liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon. Immediately
necessary information. broadcast washed, dry, rounded sand, 16-30 mesh (1.19-.595
mm), 6.5+ Mohs minimum hardness, at a rate of 15-20 lbs/100
Coatings Application sqft (0.75-1.0 kg/sqm) or as required to achieve a slip-resistant
PHASE 1: finish, into the wet second coat, covering it completely. This
Check area of application to ensure that it conforms to the coat will result in an additional 12 ± 2 dry mils (305 ± 50
substrate requirements, as stated in the General Guidelines. microns) thick membrane, exclusive of aggregate. After
Prime all joints, cracks, flashings with approved primers as allowing to cure, remove all loose aggregate, preferably by
specified below in Phase 2. Apply PC-260 over all joints, cracks, vacuum.
and flashing. Bridge joints, cracks, and flashings with 4” (10.2
cm) Straight Jacket Tape, pushing it into the PC-260 with a PHASE 5 (Heavy Vehicular Traffic):
trowel. Using PC-260 as a caulking compound will shorten For heavily trafficked areas, including ramps, turns areas and
the curing time appreciably over conventional polyurethane drive lanes, apply second Poly-I-Gard 246 intermediate coat at
caulks. Over reinforcement tape, apply a stripe coat of PC- a rate of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.41 liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon.
260 and taper it onto the adjacent surface. Allow the surface Immediately broadcast washed, dry, rounded sand, 20 mesh
to cure for 1 to 2 hours. A manufacturer approved single or (0.841 mm), 6.5+ Mohs minimum hardness, at a rate of 10-
two- component polyurethane sealant may also be used to 15 lbs/100 sqft (0.5-0.75 kg/sqm) or as required to achieve
bridge joints, cracks and flashings. a slip-resistant finish, into the wet second coat, covering it
completely. This coat will result in an additional 12 ± 2 dry mils
PHASE 2: (305 ± 50 microns) thick membrane, exclusive of aggregate.
Substrates other than new plywood are to be primed. Primer After allowing to cure, remove all loose aggregate, preferably
is optional on new plywood. Metal and concrete which have by vacuum.
been cleaned should be primed with Polyprime 2180SC at
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a rate of 1 gallon/300 sqft (0.14 liters/sqm) or 300 sqft/gallon. PHASE 6:
Apply using a brush or phenolic core roller. This will result in Apply desired color of Polyglaze AL-50 aliphatic topcoat at
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a 4 dry mils (102 microns) thick membrane. a rate of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.41 liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon.
For best results, use a 3/8” (0.965 cm) nap phenolic core roller.
Note: For rough or porous concrete or when outgassing is a concern, This coat will result in an additional 12 ± 2 dry mils (305 ± 50
use Polyprime EBF-LV at an approximate rate of 1 gallon/200 sqft microns) thick membrane.
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(0.21 liters/sqm) or 200 sqft/gallon; this rate may vary on the porosity

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