FREECOM, INC. • P.O. BOX 2119 • BIG SPRING, TEXAS 79721 • 432-263-8497 • 800-346-4299
• 432-263-5269 FAX • www.CeRam-kote.com • E-mail address: freecom@CeRam-kote.com
PRODUCT DATA SHEET: CERAM-FLOOR PRIMER
Description: CeRam-Floor Primer is an epoxy resin designed to provide a seal coat to unsealed concrete. The resin system has zero
VOC’s and serves as a primer for CeRam-Floor - Self Leveling Ceramic Slurry, or CeRam-Kote epoxies.
Suggested Uses: As a seal coat for concrete
TECHNICAL DATA
Number of Coats: One (1)
Volume Solids: 100%
Dry Film CeRam-Floor - Primer - may be applied to unsealed floors at a minimum thickness of 2 mils (50
Thickness: microns). Contact Freecom for coating recommendations.
Coverage: Theoretical coverage of CeRam-Floor - Primer is 800 sq. ft. (74.32 sq. meters) per gallon at 2 mils (50
microns).
Cure Time: CeRam-Floor - Primer should cure in eighteen (18) hours at ambient temperature (72°F / 22.2°C) prior to
topcoating with CeRam-Floor - Self-Leveling Ceramic Slurry or a recommended topcoat. Contact Freecom for
more information.
Surface Preparation: Concrete: Concrete surfaces shall be abrasive blasted to remove all surface contaminants and laitance. The
prepared concrete must have a surface profile equal to 40-60 grit sandpaper.
After initial preparation has occurred, inspect the concrete for bug holes, voids, fins and other imperfections.
Protrusions shall be ground smooth while voids shall be filled with system compatible filler. For
recommendations, contact Freecom’s Technical Support.
Unsealed floors must be primed with CeRam-Floor primer. Prepare the surface with a scarifier or by grinding.
The substrate should be free of oil, grease and salt/chloride contaminants. Cleanliness is the mort important
step to produce a surface that will perform or last.
Mixing and Application: Add 2.5 parts Primer Component A (resin) to 1 part Primer Component B (curing agent) by volume. Mix with
low speed drill and paddle mixer for three minutes and until uniform, exercising caution not to whip too much
air into the material.
Pour mixed primer onto concrete. If catalyzed product is allowed to set inside of supplied paint can,
excessive heat build-up will occur. Once this reaction has occurred, the coating will generate so much heat, it
could solidify in the can within 15-minutes. Use a flat squeegee to distribute primer with enough material to
wet the concrete. DFT will vary depending on surface preparation. Allow eighteen (18) hours to cure prior to
applying the CeRam-Floor - Self Leveling Ceramic Slurry or recommended topcoat.
Mixing Ratio: Two and one-half (2.5) parts Component A to one (1) part Component B by volume.
Climate: Throughout the application process, substrate temperature should be 50°F - 90°F (10°C - 32.2°C). Substrate
must be at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point. Applications on concrete substrate should occur while
temperature is falling to lessen outgassing. The material should not be applied in direct sunlight, if possible.
Repairs: Call Freecom Technical Support for repair recommendations.
Shelf Life: Store materials in a temperature controlled environment 50°F - 90°F (10°C - 32.2°C) and out of direct sunlight.
Keep resins, hardeners and solvents separated from each other and away from sources of ignition. One-year
shelf life is expected for products stored between 50°F - 90°F (10°C - 32.2°C).
Cleanup: Clean up mixing and application equipment immediately after use. Use CeRam-Kote Thinner 3. Observe all
fire and health precautions when handling or storing solvents.
Safety: MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) must be read and understood by personnel responsible for supervision and
installation of CeRam-Floor materials. In particular, personal protection data should be consulted to insure safe
handling. All applicable federal, state, local and particular plant safety guidelines must be followed during the
handling and installation and cure of these materials.
Safe and proper disposal of excess materials shall be done in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
codes.
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