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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS | Section 3.1
POLY-I-GARD 125
®

OPTIONAL FAST CURE: is not required), followed by a fine-haired brooming, left free
Basecoat:The addition of PC-50 will shorten cure time to 3-5 of loose particles, and shall be without ridges, projections,
hours for each coat an ambient temperature of 75°F (24°C). voids and concrete droppings that would be mechanically
Recoats should occur within 12 hours after cure. If re-coat detrimental to coating application or function.
window has passed, then solvent wipe the surface with VOC-
compliant solvent and re-prime with Polyprime U. New concrete must be cured for 28 days (see General
Guidelines). Polycoat Products coating systems should not
Intermediate and Topcoat: The addition of Polyglaze® Hardener be subjected to rising water tables or hydrostatic pressure on
will shorten cure time to 2-4 hours for each coat. Recoats slab-on-grade decks. The only acceptable grade of plywood
should occur 8-12 hours of when the surface becomes tack- is APA rated exterior grade or better. The appearance and
free. If Polyglaze® Hardener is used to accelerate curing, then physical characteristics of the plywood and grade should be
re-coat window for the subsequent coat is reduced to 24 hours considered. Plywood should be new or cleaned and sanded
after cure. If the recoat window has passed, then solvent wipe (see General Guidelines). Coating should be applied at least
the surface with VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime surface. 5°F (3°C) above the dew point.

SLOPING, CONCRETE REPAIR, CRACK FILLING Coverage rates recommended are based on lab conditions,
For sloping, concrete repair or to fill cracks, use PC-260 neat applied at 75°F (24°C) ambient temperature and are intended
or add sand/rubber granules from 0.5 to 1.5 by volume into to be minimum coverage rates on clean, smooth plywood, and
mixed PC-260. are exclusive of additional amounts needed to fill potholes,
spalling, scaling, rough and irregular surfaces. Porosity and
FINISHED SYSTEM: roughness of the substrate, aggregate size, and product
When applied as directed, the Poly-I-Gard® 125 Traffic Deck temperature will affect coverage rates. Material mil thickness
System will provide 46-58 ± 5 dry mils (1168-1473 ± 200 dry rates are calculated on theoretical coverage for a smooth
microns), exclusive of aggregate, of superior waterproofing substrate and do not account for the actual texture or substrate
protection. conditions in the field or at the time of application. Sample
mockups on the projects are recommended to determine the
The system requires a continuous coating application to
minimize lines and/or streaking. Any optional adhesion test exact coverage rates necessary to waterproof the deck to
is to be performed seven days after product application. acceptable standards.
Limitations Equipment should be cleaned with a urethane grade
The following conditions must not be coated with Polycoat environmentally safe solvent, as permitted under local
Products deck coating systems or products: on grade slabs, regulations, immediately after use. Uncured materials
split slabs with buried membrane, sandwich slabs with are sensitive to heat and moisture. The substrate must be
insulation, slabs over unvented metal pan, magnesite, or structurally sound and sloped for proper drainage. Polycoat
concrete with a structural integrity less than 3000 psi. Asphalt Products assumes no liability for substrate defects. Field visits
surfaces and asphalt overlays may be coated with Polycoat by Polycoat Products personnel are for the purpose of making
decking systems if first coated with the Polycoat™ PC-IM 129. technical recommendations only and are not to supervise or
provide quality control on the job site.
Concrete must exhibit 3000 psi minimum strength. Concrete Warning
surfaces to be coated must be trowel finished in compliance with The products in this system contain Isocyanates, Solvents and Curatives
the American Concrete Institute (except that hand troweling

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