Cause:

• Beyond recoat window: coating was applied beyond the recommended time for recoating.

• Surface contaminants: Surface was contaminated by water, humidity, oil, dust or grease.

• Improper Mixing Methods: Coating was not mixed at proper ratio or for 3 minutes at minimum.


Repair:

Beyond recoat window:

• Remove all loose or un-bonded coating.

• Surface needs to sanded, using a diamond grinder.

• Vacuum to remove all dust and debris.

• Wipe the floor with Denatured Alcohol. Follow all safety instructions.

• Re-apply epoxy coating following Product Data Sheet instructions.

Surface Contamination:

• Make sure surface is clean and dry and free of any contaminants prior to coating. Vacuum or mop any water or dust.

• Oil and grease must be removed using a degreaser.

• Make sure the surface is dry before applying another coat.

• If surface coat has been on longer than 36 hours, you must diamond grind the floor dull.

• Remove any dust from surface by vacuum.

• Wipe surface with Denatured Alcohol. Follow all safety instructions.

• Re-apply epoxy following Product Data Sheet instructions.

Improper Mixing:

• Remove any loose, peeling or uncured coating.

• Any uncured coating must be solvent wiped with Denatured Alcohol or Acetone per instructions.

• Diamond grind the coating.

• Vacuum the surface to remove dust and debris.

• Solvent wipe surface with Denatured Alcohol.

• Re-apply the epoxy following Product Data Sheet instructions.


Prevention:

Beyond Recoat Window: Each coat needs to be applied with 24 hours.

Surface contamination: Check substrate carefully before applying epoxy. Remove any contamination prior to coating.

Improper Mixing: Follow directions on labels and Product Data Sheet.