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Description                                           tack free is when the primer passes thumbprint test. The thumbprint
        The Polydeck  555 Pedestrian Traffic Deck System is a very   test is defined by when a thumbprint is left in the primer and primer
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        fast setting, rapid curing, high solids, polyurethane/polyurea,   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
        liquid applied, chemically cured, rapid return-to-service   wipe surface with VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime the surface.
        waterproofing coating system. The system utilizes a two-
        component epoxy primer, a two-component, non-gassing,   PHASE 3:
        thermal stable, elastomeric basecoat, and a two-component,   Apply PC-260 to substrate at a rate of 1 1/2 gallons/100 sqft
        solvent free, hybrid aliphatic polyurea topcoat.      (0.62 liters/sqm) or 66 sqft/gallon. For best results, use a 1/8”
                                                              (0.32 cm) notched trowel or notched squeegee. A 3/8” (0.965
        The Polydeck  555 Pedestrian Traffic Deck System is a user   cm) nap phenolic core roller may be used, but extra care
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        friendly, low-odor coating system that is specifically designed   should be taken to prevent air bubbles. Spread mixed PC-260
        to be tough and durable enough to withstand light to heavy   evenly over the entire deck resulting in a minimum of 22 dry
        pedestrian traffic. It is a high elongation elastomeric system   mils (559 ± 51 microns) thick membrane. Allow PC-260 to cure
        which properties allow it to expand and contract with   before proceeding to phase 4.
        normal structural movements. It can be applied to protect   Note: Polycoat basecoats should be applied the same day as the
        surfaces against spalling, freeze/thaw damage, and chemicals   primer to avoid missing the primer recoat window. If this is not
        commonly encountered on pedestrian decks. It will neither   possible, broadcast heavy with aggregate into the primer to aid in
        soften in heat nor embrittle in the cold.  Recommended system   the adhesion of the basecoat to the primer. Do not exceed recoat
        coverage mil thickness: light pedestrian traffic systems, 36 dry   window of 12 hours after cure and if recoat window is passed, then
        mils (944 dry microns) and heavy pedestrian traffic systems 48   solvent wipe the surface with VOC-compliant solvent and re-prime
                                                              before proceeding with the next coat/phase.
        dry mils (1219 dry microns). Make sure to use the correct grade
        of product which complies with VOC regulations/requirements   PHASE 4:
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        applicable as per federal, state, statutory, counties, cities and   For light pedestrian traffic, apply Poly-I-Gard  295 at a rate
        local bodies at the place of installation.            of 3/4 gallon/100 sqft (0.31 liters/sqm) or 120 sqft/gallon.
                                                              Immediately broadcast and backroll washed, dry, rounded
        Product Instructions                                  sand, 20 mesh (0.841 mm), 6.5+ Mohs minimum hardness at
        For complete information associated with the application of   a rate of 10-15 lbs/100 sqft (0.50-0.75 kgs/sqm), into the wet
        all Polycoat Products decking systems and products, refer   second coat, covering it completely. This coat will result in an
        to the General Guidelines and Technical Data Sheets of the   additional minimum 12 ± 2 dry mils (304 ± 51 microns) thick
        Polycoat Products catalog, which describes the products,   membrane, exclusive of aggregate. After this coat has cured,
        surface preparation, job conditions, finishing details and other   remove all loose aggregate.
        necessary information.
                                                              PHASE 4:
        Coatings Application                                  For heavy pedestrian traffic, apply Poly-I-Gard  295 at a
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        PHASE 1:                                              rate of 11/2 gallon/100 sqft (0.62 liters/sqm) or 66 sqft/gallon.
        Check area of application to ensure that it conforms to the   Immediately broadcast and backroll washed, dry, rounded
        substrate requirements, as stated in the General Guidelines.   sand, 20 mesh (0.841 mm), 6.5+ Mohs minimum hardness at
        Prime all joints, cracks, flashings with approved primers as   a rate of 10-15 lbs/100 sqft (0.50-0.75 kgs/sqm), into the wet
        specified below in Phase 2. Apply PC-260 over all joints, cracks   second coat, covering it completely. This coat will result in an
        and flashing. Do not mix more material than can be used in   additional minimum 24 ± 2 dry mils (610 ± 51 microns) thick
        20 minutes. Bridge the joints, cracks, and flashings with 4”   membrane, exclusive of aggregate. After this coat has cured,
        (10.2 cm) Straight Jacket Tape, pushing it into the paste with   remove all loose aggregate.
        a trowel. Over Straight Jacket Tape, apply a stripe coat of the
        PC-260 and taper it onto the adjacent surface. Allow the surface   FINISHED SYSTEM
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        to cure for 6 to 8 hours.                             When applied as directed above, the Polydeck  555 Pedestrian
                                                              Traffic Deck System will provide minimum 36 to 48 dry mils
        PHASE 2:                                              ± 5 (914 to 1143 ± 125 dry microns), exclusive of aggregate,
        Substrates other than new plywood are to be primed. Primer   of superior waterproofing protection. Requires a continuous
        is optional for new plywood. Metal and concrete which have   coating application to minimize lines and/or streaking. Any
        been cleaned should be primed with Polyprime  21 at a rate   optional adhesion test is to be performed seven days after
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        of 1 gallon/300 sqft (0.14 liters/sqm) or 300 sqft/gallon. Apply   product application.
        using a brush or phenolic core roller. This will result in a
        minimum 4 dry mils (102 microns) thick membrane.      Limitations
                                                              The following conditions must not be coated with Polycoat
        Note: For rough or porous concrete or when outgassing is a concern,   Products deck coating systems or products: on grade slabs,
        use Polyprime  EBF-LV at an approximate rate of 1 gallon/200 sqft   split slabs with buried membrane, sandwich slabs with
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        (0.21 liters/sqm) or 200 sqft/gallon; this rate may vary on the porosity   insulation, slabs over unvented metal pan, magnesite, or
        of the substrate.  Allow primer to become tack free before moving   concrete with a structural integrity less than 3000 psi. Asphalt
        to the Coating Application. The point at which the primer is deemed


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