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surfaces, and one or two coats of an aliphatic polyurethane 33 1/3 sqft/gallon. The application will require more or less
topcoat. The system is designed to expand and contract with material depending on requirements. Use a 1/8 inch (0.32 cm)
normal structural movements. The system can be applied notched trowel or notched squeegee to spread PC-260 evenly
to protect surfaces against spalling, freeze/thaw damage, over the entire deck resulting in a 45 ± 2 dry mils (1142 ± 51
and chemicals commonly encountered on these surfaces. It microns) thick membrane, exclusive of aggregate.
will neither soften in heat nor embrittlement in the cold. The
system is designed for use in a wide range of applications. Note: Polycoat basecoats should be applied the same day as the
primer to avoid missing the primer recoat window. If this is not
Installed and maintained properly, the Polydeck 160/160SC possible, broadcast heavy with aggregate into the primer to aid in
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Pedestrian Traffic Deck System will ensure years of service. the adhesion of the basecoat to the primer. Do not exceed recoat
Make sure to use the correct grade of product which complies window of 12 hours after cure and if recoat window is passed, then
with VOC regulations/requirements applicable as per federal, solvent wipe the surface with VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime
state, statutory, counties, cities and local bodies at the place before proceeding with the next coat/phase.
of installation. PHASE 4:
While PC-260 is still wet and starting to gel (approximately
Product Instructions 20-30 minutes), broadcast 16-30 (0.56-1.19 mm) white rubber
For complete information associated with the application of granules into the PC-260 membrane (rubber granules should
all Polycoat Products decking systems and products, refer sink only partially into the basecoat) at a rate of 10 lbs/100
to the General Guidelines and Technical Data Sheets of the sqft (0.5 kg/sqm) or as required to achieve a slip-resistant
Polycoat Products catalog, which describes the products, finish. The amount of rubber used will vary. When the PC-260
surface preparation, job conditions, finishing details and other is stiff enough to walk on without denting, remove all loose
necessary information. aggregate.
Coatings Application PHASE 5:
PHASE 1: Apply only pigmented Polyglaze 100/100C/100SC or Polyglaze
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Check area of application to ensure that it conforms to the AL-50/AL-50SC topcoat at a rate of 11/4 gallon/100 sqft (0.51
substrate requirements, as stated in the General Guidelines. liters/sqm) or 80 sqft/gallon. For best results, use 3/8” (0.965)
Prime all joints, cracks, flashings with approved primers as nap phenolic core roller. This coat will result in an additional
specified below in Phase 2. Apply PC-260 over all joints, cracks, 15 ± 2 dry mils (381 ± 51 microns) thick membrane. Topcoat
and flashing. Bridge joints, cracks, and flashings with 4” (10.2 should be applied within 24 hours of applying PC-260. If re-
cm) Straight Jacket Tape, pushing it into the PC-260 with a coat window has passed, then solvent wipe the surface with
trowel. Using PC-260 as a caulking compound will shorten VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime with Polyprime U.
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the curing time appreciably over conventional polyurethane
caulks. Over reinforcement tape, apply a stripe coat of PC-260 PHASE 6:
and taper it onto the adjacent surface. Allow the surface to A second topcoat is required for a warranted system. It
cure for 1 to 2 hours. A manufacturer approved single or two- is difficult to properly coat rubber granules with a single
component polyurethane sealant may also be used to bridge application of topcoat. Apply desired color of pigmented
joints, cracks, and flashings. Polyglaze 100/100C/100SC or AL-50/AL-50SC topcoat at a rate
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of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.41 liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon. This coat
PHASE 2: will result in an additional 12 ± 2 dry mils (305 ± 51 microns)
Substrates other than new plywood are to be primed. Primer thick membrane.
is optional with new wood. Metal and concrete which have
been cleaned should be primed with Polyprime 2180SC at OPTIONAL SAND AGGREGATE:
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a rate of 1 gallon/300 sqft (0.14 liters/sqm) or 300 sqft/gallon. If a sand aggregate is to be used instead of rubber granules,
Apply using a brush or phenolic core roller. This will result in Phase 3 and Phase 4 should be applied as follows:
a 4 dry mils (102 microns) thick membrane).
PHASE 3:
Note: For rough or porous concrete or when outgassing is a concern, Apply PC-260 (see mixing instructions for PC-260) at a rate of
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use Polyprime EBF-LV at an approximate rate of 1 gallon/200 sqft 2 gallons/100 sqft (0.82 liters/sqm) or 50 sqft/gallon. Use a 1/8“
(0.21 liters/sqm) or 200 sqft/gallon; this rate may vary on the porosity (0.32 cm) notched trowel or notched squeegee to spread PC-
of the substrate. Allow primer to become tack free before moving to 260 evenly over the entire deck. Allow to dry before proceeding
the Coating Application. The point at which the primer is deemed as
tack free is when the primer passes thumbprint test. The thumbprint to Phase 4. This will result in a 30 ± 2 dry mils (762 ± 51 microns)
test if defined by when a thumbprint is left in the primer and primer thick membrane.
does not transfer to the thumb. If the primer has been allowed to
remain tack free for more than 12 hours, it is necessary to solvent PHASE 4:
wipe surface with VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime the surface. Apply a second coat of PC-260 (see mixing instructions for PC-

PHASE 3: 260) over the first coat at a rate of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.41 liters/
Apply PC-260 (see mixing instructions for PC-260) to the sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon. Spread PC-260 evenly over the entire
substrate at a rate of 3 gallons/100 sqft (1.23 liters/sqm) or deck. Immediately broadcast washed, dry, rounded sand, 20

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