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specified below in Phase 2.  Apply PC-260 over all joints, cracks,   51 microns) thick membrane. At 75°F (24°C) and 50% relative
        and flashing. Bridge joints, cracks, and flashings with 4” (10.2   humidity, allow 24 hours before permitting light foot traffic.
        cm) Straight Jacket Tape, pushing it into the PC-260 with a   Keep all vehicular traffic off the finished Poly-I-Gard   246SC
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        trowel. Using PC-260 as a caulking compound will shorten   Vehicular Traffic Deck System for at least 72 hours.
        the curing time appreciably over conventional polyurethane
        caulks. Over reinforcement tape, apply a stripe coat of PC-260   OPTIONAL FAST CURE:
        and taper it onto the adjacent surface. All cracks in concrete   The use of Polyglaze™ Hardener will shorten cure time to
        substrates must be treated per Polycoat Architectural Details.   6 to 8 hours for each coat an ambient temperature of 75°F
        Allow the surface to cure for 4 to 6 hours.           (24°C). Recoats should occur 8-12 hours of when the surface
                                                              becomes tack-free.
        PHASE 2:
        Concrete and metal should be primed with Polyprime  EBF-LV   FINISHED SYSTEM
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        at a rate of 1 gallon (3.78 liters mixture of Side-A & Side-B)/200   When applied as directed, the Poly-I-Gard  246SC Vehicular
        sqft (0.14 liters/sqm) or 200 sqft/gallon. Apply using a brush   Traffic Deck System will provide 40 ± 5 dry mils (1016 ± 125
        or phenolic core roller. This will result in a 7 dry mils (178   dry microns) over all, and 52 ± 5 dry mils (1321 ± 125 microns)
        microns) thick membrane.                              over ramps, turn radii, and other heavy traffic areas, exclusive
                                                              of aggregate. This offers a superior waterproofing protection
        Note: Allow primer to become tack free before moving to the Coating   system with the assurance of a Class A Fire Rating. Requires
        Application. The point at which the primer is deemed tack free is when   a continuous coating application to minimize lines and/or
        the primer passes thumbprint test. The thumbprint test is defined by   streaking. Any optional adhesion test is to be performed seven
        when a thumbprint is left in the primer and primer does not transfer
        to the thumb.                                         days after product application.
        PHASE 3:                                              STRIPING:
        Apply catalyzed Poly-I-Gard  246SC to substrate at a rate of   It is recommended that an epoxy paint is used for line striping.
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        1 gallons/100 sqft (0.41 liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon. For best
        results, use a notched trowel or notched squeegee. A phenolic  Limitations
        core roller may be used, but extra care should be taken to   The following conditions must not be coated with Polycoat
        prevent air bubbles. Spread mixed Poly-I-Gard  246SC evenly   Products deck coating systems or products: on grade slabs,
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        over the entire deck resulting in a minimum 14 ± 2 dry mils   split slabs with buried membrane, sandwich slabs with
        (356 ± 51 microns) thick membrane. Allow Poly-I-Gard  246SC   insulation, slabs over unvented metal pan, magnesite, or
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        to cure before proceeding to Phase 4.                 concrete with a structural integrity less than 3000 psi. Asphalt
                                                              surfaces and asphalt overlays may be coated with Polycoat
        PHASE 4:                                              decking systems if first coated with the Polycoat™ PC-IM 129.
        Over ramps, turn radii, and other heavy traffic areas only,
        apply catalyzed Poly-I-Gard  246SC at a rate of 1 gallon/100   Concrete must exhibit 3000 psi minimum strength. Concrete
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        sqft (0.41 liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon. Immediately broadcast   surfaces to be coated must be trowel finished in compliance with
        washed, dry, rounded sand, 16-20 mesh (0.841-1.19 mm), 6.5+   the American Concrete Institute (except that hand troweling
        Mohs minimum hardness at a rate of 10 lbs/100 sqft (0.5 kg/  is not required), followed by a fine-haired brooming, left free
        sqm) or as required to achieve a slip-resistant finish. This coat   of loose particles, and shall be without ridges, projections,
        will result in an additional minimum 14 ± 2 dry mils (356 ± 51   voids and concrete droppings that would be mechanically
        microns) thick membrane, exclusive of aggregate. Allow Poly-  detrimental to coating application or function.
        I-Gard  246SC to cure before removing all loose aggregate.
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                                                              New concrete must be cured for 28 days (see General
        PHASE 5:                                              Guidelines). Polycoat Products coating systems should not
        Apply a second coat of catalyzed Poly-I-Gard  246SC over the   be subjected to rising water tables or hydrostatic pressure on
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        entire surface, including heavy traffic areas, at a rate of 3/4   slab-on-grade decks. The only acceptable grade of plywood
        gallon/100 sqft (0.31 liters/sqm) or 133 sqft/gallon. Immediately   is APA rated exterior grade or better. The appearance and
        broadcast washed, dry, rounded sand, 20 mesh (1.19 mm), 6.5+   physical characteristics of the plywood and grade should be
        Mohs minimum hardness at a rate of 10 lbs/100 sqft  (0.5 kg/  considered. Plywood should be new or cleaned and sanded
        sqm) or as required to achieve a slip-resistant finish. This coat   (see General Guidelines). The coating should be applied at
        will result in an additional 12 ± 2 dry mils (305 ± 51 microns)   least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point.
        thick membrane, exclusive of aggregate. Allow Poly-I-Gard
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        246SC to cure before removing all loose aggregate.    Coverage rates recommended are based on lab conditions,
                                                              applied at 75°F (24°C) ambient temperature and are intended
        PHASE 6:                                              to be minimum coverage rates on clean, smooth plywood, and
        Apply the third coat of catalyzed Poly-I-Gard   246SC topcoat at   are exclusive of additional amounts needed to fill potholes,
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        the rate of 1 gallon/100 sqft (0.51 liters/sqm) or 100 sqft/gallon   spalling, scaling, rough and irregular surfaces.  Porosity and
        over the cured Poly-I-Gard   246SC with aggregate. This coat   roughness of the substrate, aggregate size, and product
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        will result in an additional minimum 14 ± 2 dry mils (356 ±   temperature will affect coverage rates. Material mil thickness


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