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Metallic Marble Instructions

Personal Protection

It’s always recommended to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task at hand and follow your employer’s safety policy. Commonly known PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, respirators, etc, are recommended as needed.
For further information on OSHA requirements, visit osha.gov

Prep
Prime Coat
Marble Coat
Products & Coverages
Top Coat Options
Tools
Cost & Pricing
Benefits & Features
Tips & Tricks
Color Chart

Prep

(For in-depth instructions, see Prep Manual)

  1. Prep surface to be coated by shot blasting/grinding/acid washing, etc…
  2. Use appropriate TCP repair products to fill holes, cracks & control joints
  3. Thoroughly clean surface
  4. Protect surfaces not to be coated using specialty tape, paper, plastic, etc…

Prime Coat

  1. Set up mix station
  2. Pre-pigment desired amount of Epoxy Neat Coat Part A needed for project.  It is recommended to do this the day before (1 bottle of Metallic Pigment to every 1 – 2 gallons of Epoxy Neat Coat Part A)
  3. Thoroughly mix Epoxy Neat Coat Part B into pre-pigmented Epoxy Neat Coat Part A for 2-3 minutes (2 parts A to 1 part B)
  4. Pour mixed epoxy into a “job” bucket
  5. Mix for additional 10-15 seconds in “job” bucket
  6. When using multiple colors, for each color, refer to Step #2
  7. Using a magic trowel, notched squeegee, or roller, apply “prime coat”
  8. Let dry
  9. Address imperfections in “prime coat” by scraping, sanding, etc…

Marble Coat

  1. Thoroughly mix Epoxy Neat Coat Part B into pre-pigmented Epoxy Neat Coat Part A for 2-3 minutes (2 parts A to 1 part B)
  2. Pour mixed epoxy into a “job” bucket
  3. Mix for additional 10-15 seconds in “job” bucket
  4. When using multiple colors, for each color, refer to Step # 2 under Prime Coat section
  5. Using a magic trowel, notched squeegee, or roller, apply “marble coat”
  6. Let dry
  7. Remove all protective specialty tape, paper, plastic, etc…
  8. Apply top coat (optional)
  9. Make sure project area is clean, presentable, and free from debris

Products & Coverages

  1. Appropriate Concrete Protector repair products (see repair manual)
  2. Xylene – CT-1035    
  3. Epoxy Neat Coat (55-70 sq. ft. per gallon/ *Dry Time = 8-16 hrs.) – EN-6303
  4. CP Metallic Marble Pigments (1 bottle of Metallic Pigment to every 1-2 gallons of Epoxy Neat Coat Part A) – MQ-001/MQ-025  

Top Coat Options

  1. WB 421 Gloss** (175 – 500 sq. ft. per gal./ *Dry Time = 5-7 hrs.) – UT-4501
  2. WB 221 Satin** (175 – 500 sq. ft. per gal./ *Dry Time = 5-7 hrs.) – UT-4499 
  3. SLV Poly 90**(175 – 250 sq. ft. per gal./ *Dry Time = 4-8 hrs.) – UT-4513
  4. High Noon Acrylic Floor Finish** (1500-3000 sq. ft. per gal./ *Dry Time = 1-2 hrs.) – TJ-3113
  5. Satin Armor Acrylic Floor Finish**(1500-3000 sq. ft. per gal./ *Dry Time = 1-2 hrs.) – TJ-3125


* Coverages and dry times vary depending on application techniques and temperature. Estimations are based on 70 degrees, 30 percent relative humidity. For more information, refer to TDS sheets.

Tools

  1. 2” Green Specialty Tape – TP-7507
  2. Mixing Tarps – TL-7235
  3. Large Low Viscosity Wand – TL-7127
  4. ⅛” Notched Squeegee – ET-7255
  5. Magic Trowel (18” popular size) – TL-7103
  6. 4”, 9”, or 18” ⅜” Nap Roller Covers – RL-4323, RL-4341, RL-4313
  7. 4”, 9”, or 18” Roller Frames – RL-4325, RL-4335, RL-4319
  8. WTF Top Coat Roller – TCR-1001
  9. Roller End Caps – RL-4317
  10. 18” Paint Tray – RL-4309
  11. Threaded and Tapered Roller Poles – TL-7393, TL-7395
  12. Spiked Shoes – TL-7353, TL-7349  
  13. 2” Chip Brushes – RL-4343  
  14. Pail Opener – TL-7303  
  15. Gloves – ET-7323  
  16. Micro Fiber Frame, Pole and Pad – TJ-3100, TJ-3115, TJ-3119  
  17. 5 Gallon Mixing buckets
  18. Low-Speed Drill

Cost & Pricing

Benefits & Features

  1. Application temperatures between 55 F-85 F
  2. 1,000’s of color combinations
  3. Glow-in-the-Dark Options
  4. Holographic Option
  5. Commercial Grade Products


Above and beyond traditional concrete staining!  Our industrial strength clear epoxy combined with specially formulated metallic additives creates three-dimensional color, luster, and depth in your floor.

 

This popular process will amaze everyone that enters your business or home. Options include additional slip resistance, gloss or satin topcoats to simulate natural marble finishes. The results are amazing! The beauty of this floor will enhance your business or home like no other.

Tips & Tricks

The MOST IMPORTANT TIP: “OUT OF THE BUCKET AND ONTO THE FLOOR” Leaving the epoxy too long in the bucket will cause it to heat up and start smoking. DO NOT POUR HOT EPOXY ON YOUR PROJECT.