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system with properties allowing it to expand and contract with PC-260 evenly over the entire deck resulting in a minimum 24
normal structural movements. It can be applied to protect ± 2 dry mils (608 ± 50 microns) thick membrane. Allow PC-260
surfaces against spalling, freeze/thaw damage, and chemicals to cure before proceeding to Phase 4.
commonly encountered on pedestrian decks. It will neither
soften in heat nor embrittle in the cold. Recommended system PHASE 4:
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coverage mil thickness: heavy vehicular traffic systems 56 dry Apply Poly-I-Gard 295 at a rate of 1.2 gallon/100 sqft (0.49
mils (1422 microns). Make sure to use the correct grade of liters/sqm) or 83 sqft/gallon. Immediately broadcast washed,
product which complies with VOC regulations/requirements dry, rounded sand, 2-16 or 16-30 mesh (1.19 mm), 6.5+ Mohs
applicable as per federal, state, statutory, counties, cities and minimum hardness at a rate of 40 lbs/100 sqft (1.95 kg/sqm) or
local bodies at the place of installation. as required to achieve a slip-resistant finish and immediately
backroll lightly to fully embed the sand into the wet coating
Product Instructions so that the sand is fully encapsulated. This coat will result
For complete information associated with the application of in an additional minimum 19 dry mils (482 microns) thick
all Polycoat Products decking systems and products, refer membrane, exclusive of aggregate.
to the General Guidelines and Technical Data Sheets of the
Polycoat Products catalog, which describes the products, PHASE 5:
surface preparation, job conditions, finishing details and other Apply Poly-I-Gard 295 at a rate of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.41 liters/
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necessary information. sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon. Immediately broadcast washed, dry,
rounded sand, 2-16 or 16-30 mesh (1.2-0.6 mm), 6.5+ Mohs
Coatings Application minimum hardness at a rate of 10-20 lbs/100 sqft (0.49 - 0.98
PHASE 1: kg/sqm) or as required to achieve a slip-resistant finish and
Check area of application to ensure that it conforms to the immediately backroll sand into the wet coating so that the sand
substrate requirements as stated in the General Guidelines. is fully encapsulated. This coat will result in an additional 15 ±
Prime all joints, cracks, flashings with approved primers as 2 dry mils thick membrane, exclusive of aggregate.
specified below in Phase 2. Apply PC-260 or PC-280 over all
joints, cracks, and flashing. Bridge joints, cracks, and flashings FINISHED SYSTEM:
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with 4” (10.2 cm) Straight Jacket Tape, pushing it into the When applied as directed, the Poly-I-Gard 575FR (Fire Rated,
PC-260 or PC-280 with a trowel. Using PC-260 or PC-280 as a Class A) Vehicular Traffic Deck System will provide 56 dry mils
caulking compound will shorten the curing time appreciably (1422 microns) of superior waterproofing protection. Requires
over conventional polyurethane caulks. Over reinforcement a continuous coating application to minimize lines and/or
tape, apply a stripe coat of PC-260 or PC-280 and taper it onto streaking. Any optional adhesion test is to be performed seven
the adjacent surface. All cracks in concrete substrates must be days after product application.
treated per Polycoat Architectural Details. Allow the surface STRIPING:
to cure for 4 to 6 hours. It is recommended that an Epoxy paint is used for line striping.

PHASE 2: Limitations
Concrete should be primed with Polyprime 21 or Polyprime The following conditions must not be coated with Polycoat
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2180SC at a rate of 1 gallon/300 sqft or 300 sqft/gallon. Apply Products deck coating systems or products: on grade slabs,
using a brush or phenolic core roller. This will result in a 4 split slabs with buried membrane, sandwich slabs with
dry mils (102 micron) thick membrane. Metal should only be insulation, slabs over unvented metal pan, magnesite, or
primed with Polyprime 2180SC at a rate of 1 gallon/300 sqft concrete with a structural integrity less than 3000 psi. Asphalt
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or 300 sqft/gallon. Allow Polyprime to become tack free before surfaces and asphalt overlays may be coated with Polycoat
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proceeding to Phase 3. decking systems if first coated with the Polycoat™ PC-IM 129.
Note: For rough or porous concrete or when outgassing is a concern, Concrete must exhibit 3000 psi minimum strength. Concrete
use Polyprime EBF-LV at an approximate rate of 1 gallon/200 sqft surfaces to be coated must be trowel finished in compliance with
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(0.20 liters/sqm) or 200 sqft/gallon; this rate may vary on the porosity
of the substrate. Allow primer to become tack free before moving to the American Concrete Institute (except that hand troweling
the Coating Application. The point at which the primer is deemed tack is not required), followed by a fine-haired brooming, left free
free is when the primer passes thumbprint test. The thumbprint test is of loose particles, and shall be without ridges, projections,
defined by when a thumbprint is left in the primer and primer does not voids and concrete droppings that would be mechanically
transfer to the thumb. If the primer has been allowed to remain tack detrimental to coating application or function.
free for more than 12 hours, it is necessary to solvent wipe surface
with VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime the surface.
New concrete must be cured for 28 days (see General
PHASE 3: Guidelines). Polycoat Products coating systems should not
Apply PC-260 or PC-280 to substrate at a rate of 1.5 gallons/100 be subjected to rising water tables or hydrostatic pressure on
sqft (0.61 liters/sqm) or 66 sqft/gallon. For best results, use slab-on-grade decks. The only acceptable grade of plywood
a 1/8” (0.32 cm) notched trowel or notched squeegee. A 3/8” is APA rated exterior grade or better. The appearance and
(0.965 cm) nap phenolic core roller may be used, but extra physical characteristics of the plywood and grade should be
care should be taken to prevent air bubbles. Spread mixed

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