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Epoxy FW38
Fast Curing 2-Component Waterborne Epoxy Primer & SealerProduct Quantity | 1.25 gal |
Colours | Clear (WSC Color Packs sold separately) |
Working Time | 45 Minutes |
Pot Life | 1 Hour |
Dry Time | 60-90 Minutes TF | 3 Hours Fast Cure | 3-24 Hours RC | 10 Hours FT | 24-36 Hours HFT | 7 Days FC |
SF Or LF | 229 SF | 160 SF |
Area Or Depth | 7 mils | 10 mils |
Floor Or Wall | Floors & Walls |
Interior or Exterior | Interior |
Tensile Strength (PSI) | 4000 |
TF | Tack Free |
RC | Recoat |
FT | Foot Traffic |
LT | Light Traffic |
DT | Dry Through |
FC | Full Cure |
HFT | Heavy Foot Traffic (Forklift) |
VT | Vehicular Traffic |
FUT | Full Traffic |
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Smith’s Epoxy FW38 is a 2-component, low odour, 38% solids waterborne epoxy primer and sealer for use over concrete, wood, and a variety of other substrates
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RECOMMENDED USES: Bonds to properly prepared, sound & solid: Concrete, CMU & Light Weight Concrete; Wood (APA Exterior or Marine rated)
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Inert to High pH levels; Easy to Apply; Solid colours possible with addition of Smith’s WSC Color Packs (sold separately); Soap & Water Clean-up while wet; Low Odour & VOC’s
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LIMITATIONS: Industrial and wheeled traffic / fork lift traffic require a minimum of an ICRI CSP - 3 profile is required for mechanical preparation (See TDS); For water immersion conditions, a minimum of an ICRI CSP 3 profile is required for mechanical preparation; Wood substrates, including new, require sanding or grinding surface preparation NOT U.V Stable - Clear material not suitable for exterior use. Will chalk and discolour with U.V. exposure; Fisheyes are a result of surface contamination
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NECESSARY TOOLS and EQUIPMENT: Plastic Sheeting or Ram Board to cover floor for mix station; 3-Blade or Bird Cage flat ring bottom style mixing paddle; Low speed ½” drill (Variable Speed < 650 rpm); V-Notch Squeegee for 5 – 7 mil or 8 - 12 mil applications; Premium, Non-Shed, Solvent Resistant 3/8" Nap Paint Roller Covers (i.e. Foam, Mohair, Microfiber, etc.); Paint Roller Frame with Extension Pole; Spiked shoes or Soccer Cleats; Cloth Rags, Dish Soap & water for clean up; 2” Wide Premium Masking Tape or Stucco Vinyl Tape; 2” to 4” Wide Chip Paint Brushes for cutting in edges; 2” to 6” Wide 3/8” nap trim roller & frame for cutting in tight areas; Auto-scrubber or Low Speed Orbital Floor Machine with soft bristle nylon brush head (for degreasing or silicate contamination removal)
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Apply via roller, brush or HVLP sprayer (vertically with sprayer only)
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Once mixed, pour out Smith’s Epoxy FW38 in a straight bead onto the area to be coated. Either dip and roll with a 3/8” nap paint roller attached to an extension pole or spread the primer with a flat rubber blade squeegee then back roll with a 3/8” nap paint roller and evenly cover the area. DO NOT MIX MORE MATERIAL THAN CAN BE USED IN 1 HOUR. Allow Smith’s Epoxy FW38 to hard set before proceeding with subsequent layers
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