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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS | Section 3.5
POLY-I-GARD 435/435SC
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specified below in Phase 2. Apply a two-part paste consisting Apply Poly-I-Gard 246/246SC over the entire surface,
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of PC-235/235SC and PC-50 over all joints, cracks, and flashing. including heavy traffic areas, at a rate of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.41
Mixing ratio is 1/2 pint of PC-50 to 1 gallon of PC-235/235SC liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon. Immediately broadcast washed,
(0.24 liters per 3.78 liters) or 1 quart PC-50 to 5 gallons of PC- dry, rounded sand, 20 mesh (1.19 mm), 6.5+ Mohs minimum
235/235SC (0.9 liters per 18.9 liters). Do not mix more material hardness at a rate of 10 lbs/100 sqft (0.5 kg/sqm) or as required
than can be used in 20 minutes. Bridge the joints, cracks, and to achieve a slip-resistant finish. This coat will result in an
flashings with 4” (10.2 cm) Straight Jacket Tape, pushing it additional 12 ± 2 dry mils (305 microns) thick membrane,
into the paste with a trowel. Over Straight Jacket Tape, apply exclusive of aggregate. Allow Poly-I-Gard 246/246SC to cure
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a stripe coat of the PC-235/235SC and PC-50 mixture and taper before removing all loose aggregate.
it onto the adjacent surface. All cracks in concrete substrates
must be treated per Polycoat Architectural Details. Allow the PHASE 6:
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surface to cure for 6 to 8 hours. Apply a final coat of Polyglaze 100/100C/100SC or Polyglaze
AL-50/50SC topcoat at the rate of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.41 liters/
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PHASE 2: sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon over the cured Poly-I-Gard 246/246SC
Concrete and metal should be primed with Polyprime 2180SC with aggregate. This coat will result in an additional minimum
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at a rate of 1 gallon (mixture of Side-A & Side-B)/300 sqft (0.14 12 ± 2 dry mils (254 microns) thick membrane. At 75°F (24°C)
liters/sqm) or 300 sqft/gallon. Apply using a brush or phenolic and 50% relative humidity, allow 24 hours before permitting
core roller. This will result in a 3 dry mils (76 microns) thick light foot traffic. Keep all vehicular traffic off the finished Poly-
membrane. I-Gard 435/435SC Vehicular Traffic Deck System for at least
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72 hours.
Note: For rough or porous concrete or when outgassing is a concern,
use Polyprime EBF-LV at an approximate rate of 1 gallon/200 sqft OPTIONAL CURE:
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(0.21 liters/sqm) or 200 sqft/gallon; this rate may vary on the porosity The use of Polyglaze Hardener will shorten cure time to 6 to
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of the substrate. Allow primer to become tack free before moving to 8 hours for each coat an ambient temperature of 75°F (24°C).
the Coating Application. The point at which the primer is deemed tack
free is when the primer passes thumbprint test. The thumbprint test is Recoats should occur 8-12 hours of when surface becomes
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defined by when a thumbprint is left in the primer and primer does not tack-free. If Polyglaze Hardener is used to accelerate curing
transfer to the thumb. If the primer has been allowed to remain tack then re-coat window for the subsequent coat is reduced to
free for more than 12 hours, it is necessary to solvent wipe surface 24 hours after cure. If the recoat window has passed, then
with VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime the surface. A manufacturer solvent wipe the surface with VOC-compliant solvent and
approved single or two-component polyurethane sealant may also
be used to bridge joints, cracks and flashings. re-prime surface.
PHASE 3: FINISHED SYSTEM:
Apply PC-235/235SC to substrate at a rate of 1 1/2 gallons/100 When applied as directed, the Poly-I-Gard 435/435SC
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sqft (0.62 liters/sqm) or 66 sqft/gallon. For best results, use Vehicular Traffic Deck System will provide 43 ± 5 dry mils
a 1/8” (0.32 cm) notched trowel or notched squeegee. A 3/8” (1092 ± 125 dry microns) and 54 ± 5 dry mils (1372 ± 125 dry
(0.965 cm) nap phenolic core roller may be used, but extra microns) on ramps, turn radii, and other heavy traffic areas,
care should be taken to prevent air bubbles. Spread mixed PC- exclusive of aggregate, of superior waterproofing protection
235/235SC evenly over the entire deck resulting in a minimum with the assurance of a Class A Fire Rating.
19 ± 2 dry mils (458 microns) thick membrane. Allow PC-
235/235SC to cure before proceeding to Phase 4. Requires a continuous coating application to minimize lines
and/or streaking. Any optional adhesion test is to be performed
PHASE 4: seven days after product application.
Over ramps, turn radii, and other heavy traffic areas only,
apply Poly-I-Gard 246/246SC at a rate of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.41 STRIPING:
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liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon. Immediately broadcast washed, It is recommended that an epoxy paint is used for line striping.
dry, rounded sand, 10-15 mesh (0.841-1.19 mm), 6.5+ Mohs
minimum hardness at a rate of 10 lbs/100 sqft (0.5 kg/sqm) Limitations
or as required to achieve a slip-resistant finish. This coat will The following conditions must not be coated with Polycoat
result in an additional minimum 11 ± 2 dry mils (305 microns) Products deck coating systems or products: on grade slabs,
thick membrane, exclusive of aggregate. Allow Poly-I-Gard split slabs with buried membrane, sandwich slabs with
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246/246 SC to cure before removing all loose aggregate. insulation, slabs over unvented metal pan, magnesite, or
concrete with a structural integrity less than 3000 psi. Asphalt
PHASE 5: surfaces and asphalt overlays may be coated with Polycoat

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