Counter-Coat Application Instructions

Counter-Coat™ Application Instructions

Counter-Coat Application Instructions

STEP 1.
Work in a ventilated room; do not work near heat or flames. Clean surfaces; remove any debris from counter top areas.

STEP 8.
Blend the top coat material as instructed per: "TOP COAT MIXING INSTRUCTIONS".

STEP 2.
Sand the surface with the supplied sanding paper. Wipe clean with rags to remove any sanding dust and debris. Fill fine cracks with latex chaulk.

STEP 9.
Using the supplied squeegee spread the top coating material evenly over the counter area.

STEP 3.
Blend the base coat material as instructed per: "BASE COAT MIXING INSTRUCTIONS", Tape all areas including floor to protect from any spillage.

Counter top coating instructions step 10

STEP 10.
Using the second supplied 4" roller, roll out the top coating material evenly over the counter to area and the outer perimeter if desired, do not over roll, this can create bubbles.

STEP 4.
Using the supplied squeegee spread the base coating material evenly over the counter to area, clean the squeegee well with a rag and xylene, as you will need it in step 9: DO NOT SOAK IN XYLENE. THIS WILL DESTROY THE SQUEEGEE.

Counter top coating instructions step 11

STEP 11.
Blend the top coat material as instructed per: "TOP COAT #2 MIXING INSTRUCTIONS".

STEP 5.
Using the supplied 4" roller, roll out the base coating material evenly over the counter to area and the outer perimeter.

Counter top coating instructions step 12

STEP 12.
Using the supplied squeegee spread the top coating material evenly over the counter area.

STEP 6.
After the entire base coat has been applied evenly, apply the decorative flake chips in small amounts onto the counter top. Apply the flake evenly assuring even coverage.

Counter top coating instructions step 13

STEP 13.
Using the third supplied 4" roller, roll out the top coating material evenly over the counter to area and the outer perimeter if desired, do not over roll, this can create bubbles.

STEP 7.
After 24 hrs the excess flakes can be removed and remaining flake sanded to remove any high or excessive flake to create a smooth surface.

BASE COAT & TOP COAT #1 MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:

    Rinse and dry the kit bucket with clean rag prior to mixing. Install the supplied mixing tool into a high-speed drill motor. Pour 1 part "B" (8oz) and 2 parts (16oz) of base coat part "A" using the measuring stick supplied with the kit, and add part "C" colorant to this mixture , follow the guidelines for the recommended mixing and coverage on the measuring stick.

    TOP COAT #1: same as above but with no PART "C" added.

    Mix thoroughly with the mixing tool for 3 minutes, paying close attention to all around the buckets sides and rising and lowering the mixing tool.

    Immediately pour all mixed contents in a line on the countertop, after mixing you have up to 15 minutes working time@ 70° degrees (lower working time at higher temperature).

    Mixing must be very thorough (3 minutes) or the coating will not cure and clean up and removal of the uncured epoxy will be costly and very time consuming.

TOP COAT #2 MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:

    Stir A & B in cans, then mix 1 part "A" and 1 part "B" (1:1 ratio by volume) stir thoroughly for 3 minutes

    Do not apply below 50° degrees F.

    Pot life (working time) once mixed is 15 minutes.

    Surface to be coated must be clean, dry and sound.

    For recoating, wait 8 hours.

    Do not put enamel over Topcoat.

    Do not exceed recommended wet film thickness 5 mils DFT.

    Do not apply less than 300 sq ft per gallon.

    Please read product Data sheet and MSDS Sheet.