Gabriel First - Concrete Floors & Walls Catalog

The straight seam-like saw-cuts help future cracking to follow the pre-cut path of less resistance in an effort to prevent unsightly random crack lines. Filling the seams with Flexible Joint Compound prior to a permanent coating being applied helps minimize problems associated with soil collecting in the partially-filled cavity. As with any repair, surfaces needs to be clean and dry before installing the joint compound. Epoxy Primer After the surface has been cleaned and patched, it is ready for priming. A primer penetrates the concrete surface to stop dusting and make the surface super hard. A primer fills in concrete surface voids and acts as a liquid double-sided tape to grab onto the next coat to ensure the bond. When each succeeding coat is bonded well and the concrete surface is super- hard, problems of peeling, gouging, flaking, etc. are minimized or prevented. Correcting Spalled (Pocked) or Unlevel Surfaces (Optional) The last step before starting the application of the epoxy primer is to check the look and feel of the surface. Is the surface level, rolling, pockmarked (spalled), with golf-like divots, or pitched? Severly pitched, pocked, or golf divot-type dents should be reviewed with Gabriel before proceeding. Gabriel Con-Patch epoxy mortar will be needed in the very deep parts of the damaged areas. If the texture and the pitch of the floor is acceptable, move to applying the traffic- bearing top coat(s) over the set primer. If you wish to smooth or re-pitch the surface, mix and apply Levelex or Tuf ‘N Qik over the set primer . They are two-part high- build 100%-solid epoxy liquids. Levelex has a granular third ingredient to produce a thicker build for use in severely rough, patched, or damaged conditions. Both products are spread with a V-Notched Trowel or Squeegee and produce a super- hard base over which top finish coatings are to be applied. Top Finish Coating(s) In addition to making a floor look bright and inviting, the job of a floor coating is to help prevent concrete deterioration or discoloration as well as to help cut the cost of cleaning and upkeep. Permanent Coating compared to Provisional Sealer Permanent products are called coatings. They protect the concrete from extreme traffic wear, harsh acids, oils, and even brake and hydraulic fluids. Permanent coatings are locked to the substrate by the interlocking of each previous coat. Permanent coatings come in a variety of solvent or water-based formulations: 1. Standard Epoxy 2. Novolac Epoxy (Chemical Resistant) 3. Urethane (Chemical Resistant) Permanent coatings normally come in a 2-part, clear or pigmented, liquid system that gets mixed just prior to application. The finished job should look like a well- painted floor—the only difference is that the bond of each coat is inseparable. To make a decorative floor, colored vinyl chips are broadcast into an epoxy flood coat and then capped with coats of clear urethane. For added slip-resistance, #60 aluminum oxide powder may be added into final coats. For added slip resistance and/or in an industrial application, the vinyl chips may be replaced with a single- or multi- color-blend of granular quartz aggregate. Provisional Sealers: Gabriel Premier is a provisional, single part, water-based sealer for concrete. Premier is extremely tough and may be applied to a variety of surfaces from bare concrete to paint or most any permanent coating. A Provisional sealer is used to: 1. Help prevent premature scratching and wearing of permanent coatings. 2. Restore gloss quickly & inexpensively. 3. Make upkeep easier and less expensive. On bare concrete, a Provisional sealer/ finish can halt concrete wear and dusting as well as produce high gloss. Gabriel Premier works as does a regular floor finish—burnishable and strippable. Gabriel Premier on Bare Concrete Filling Concrete Joint © 2011 We Solve Concrete Cleaning, Patching & Painting Problems Free Technical Assistance... 800-873-2000 3