Product Data Sheet

Ceram-Thane Urethane TopCoat

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Two component urethane topcoat designed for use over epoxy floor systems or prepared metal and concrete substrates. Urethane topcoats will provide high gloss, excellent chemical and abrasion resistance and great adhesion as a topcoat over CeramTex epoxy.

Ceram-Thane is VOC compliant

USES

  • Use as the high performancetopcoat in flooring systems - solid colors basecoats, flake or quartz floors.
  • suitable for industrial, commercial or residential application
  • excellent resistance to process chemicals – use in industrial and process areas
  • excellent hardness and abrasion resistance - use in high traffic and high wear areas
  • outstanding chalk-resistance, color stability and exterior durability.
  • Seamless, light reflective, high-gloss finish is easy to clean and maintain.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Ceram-Thane topcoats should be applied by experienced floor applicators following manufacturer's specifications. During application and curing period, floor temperatures should be above 60° F.

Surface must be free of foreign materials and dry. The surface to be coated can be tested for moisture by covering with a mat or other moisture barrier for several hours and visually inspecting for the presence of moisture.

Allow epoxy basecoat to dry for 12-24 hours before applying Ceram-Thane. Beyond recoat window, sand floor lightly using orbital sander with 150-200 grit.

Liquid Properties:
Mix Ratio / 2A:1B by volume / Viscosity / 300 - 1000cps as mixed
Gloss / High gloss = 90 degrees / Coverage / 300 – 500 sq ft/gal at 3-5 mils
Weight Solids / 70% as mixed / VOC / 240 g/l (2.0 lb/gal)
Weight per Gallon / 8.9 – 9.2 lbs/gal. as mixed / Pot Life
Dry Time / 4-5 hours minimum
4-6 hours

APPLICATION

Prepare required quantities of Part A and Part B and ensure floor application tools are all ready before you start mixing.

Pre-mix Part A using Jiffy mixer for one minute.

Use part A and Part B in ratio of 2:1

Add Part B,mix for one to two minutes.

Do not mix more than can be applied in 2 - 3 hours.

Urethane can be sprayed and back-rolled or roller applied. Use along handled roller and solvent approved 3/8” nap cover.

Apply evenly to wet film thickness of 3-5 mils. This will give coverage of 300 to 500 ft2 per gallon

Spread evenly and maintain a wet edge to prevent uneven build and streaks.

RECOAT

Urethane Topcoat can be recoated when tack free.- after 4-6 hours. Maximum recoat window is 24-hours.

After 48 hours mechanical abrasion is required to prepare the surface for recoating.

DRY and CURE

Ceram-thane will dry tack-free in 4-6 hours.

Allow overnight or 12 hours before light foot traffic.

Allow 3-4 days before heavy traffic

CLEAN-UP

Use paint thinner, acetone or Xylene to clean-up application tools. Follow disposal requirements from solvent supplier.

AVAILABILITY

Urethane Topcoat is available throughout the United States. Standard packaging is gallons, pails and drums.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

For assistance call (763) 424-2044.