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Figure 2. ESD footwear should be used on ESD
flooring.
CONCRETE
Two measures are used to determine a good concrete
surface for Statguard Floor Finish:
1. The surface should be cleaned of all contaminants.
2. The surface should be dry or sealed.
SURFACE
Surface to be finished should be clean, dry, and
smooth. Heavy dirt or grease build up should be
removed with a stripper or degreaser. DO NOT use
Statguard on surfaces colder than 45° F. Statguard
Dissipative Floor Finish contains zinc.
SEALING
Surface preparation is absolutely critical for porous
materials such as concrete. Proper preparation
simplifies application, increases durability, and is
essential for proper adhesion of the coating to the
substrate. Industrial grade polyurethane, vinyl, or
acrylic base sealers are recommended to seal high
porosity floors before applying the Statguard Floor
Finish. Enamel can be used for bare wood, and
enamel undercoat with rust inhibitor for metal.
New concrete should cure for 60 days before sealing.
Not all concrete surfaces are created equal. They vary
widely in physical and chemical qualities due to the
way the concrete was originally formulated, poured or
finished.
Concrete surfaces are very porous and should be
properly sealed prior to the application of Statguard
Floor Finish. There are several methods to prepare
problem concrete. Each method depends on the
condition of the concrete. Cleaning methods range
from: sweeping, vacuuming, wire brush, air-blasting,
water jet, steam cleaning, or stripping. Adhesion
properties for the concrete sealer can be increased
by profiling or roughing surface through acid etching,
rotary drum sanding, scarifying, or mechanically
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scratching the surface. The concrete sealer will reduce
the porosity of the concrete and provide a smooth and
level surface for the finish. The sealer also provides a
barrier to prevent any water migrating up through the
concrete.
No Sealer Application: Sealing is recommended for
increasing coverage and correcting problem concrete
surfaces that are not dry or free from grease, oil, etc.
If the subfloor surface is dry, level, and free from
dirt, grease, oil, paint, sealer, old adhesives, and
other foreign materials it may be suitable to applying
Statguard finish directly onto the concrete.
COVERAGE
Statguard Floor Finish covers approximately 2000
square feet per gallon per coat on smooth surfaces.
Coverage is less on coarse or textured surfaces. With
18% solids, Statguard Floor Finish is easier to apply
with significantly better productivity than competing
brands.
DRY TIME
It is recommended that Statguard be allowed to dry
at room temperature in excess of 70°F for 1 hour or
until dry for each coat. At high relative humidity levels,
a longer drying time per coat may be necessary. Do
not use force air drying. After the last coat, wait 6
hours before any light traffic, 12 hours before regular
traffic, 72 hours before any wet maintenance, buffing,
burnishing, and heavy equipment and floor truck traffic.
SECURELY CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE.
Optional Base Coat
Statguard Conductive Epoxy or Acrylic Latex Paint
can be used as a base coat to enhance the electrical
properties where more conductive resistance is
needed. Statguard Dissipative Floor Finish will seal
out dirt, debris and protect the conductive surface
allowing for ease of maintenance and enhanced
shine. Statguard Dissipative Floor Finish is a polymer
base floor finish/sealer that can be used as a top
coat on the Conductive Epoxy or Latex Paint. Two
coats are recommended, three coats will enhance
electrical properties, durability and reduce frequency
for Technical Bulletin
Statguard Conductive Epoxy or Acrylic Latex Paint.
Floor Preparation - Stripping
Always use in a well ventilated area. Stripping the
floor is recommended for first time application of any
finish. New tiles are supplied with a protective factory
finish that protects during installation but should be
stripped away prior to any floor finish application.
Properly maintained floors should be stripped two to
four times annually, depending on traffic and buildup
of contaminated finish. Statguard Floor Stripper is
recommended.