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	SECTION 03360
	CONCRETE FINISHES
	Copyright 2009 - 2009 ARCAT, Inc. - All rights reserved
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Epmar Corporation; concrete floor systems and high performance coatings. . This section is based on the products of Epmar Corporation, which is located at:
	13240 E. Barton Circle Whittier, CA 90605-3254 Tel: (562) 946-8781 Fax: (562) 944-9958 E-mail: epmar@quakerchem.com Web: www.epmar.com Web: www.kemiko.com [ Click Here ] for additional information.
	Epmar Corporation has been working to provide high quality advantaged products to companies in a variety of industries since 1980. Our staff of highly educated and experienced chemists, field engineers and support staff have a record of proven performance in developing and commercializing technically advantaged custom formulations used in Aerospace, bathware, environmental, electronics, marine, concrete and construction industries. Epmar as an industry leader in the development and sale of low and zero VOC coatings is committed to creating technically advantaged products that are also environmentally friendly. AC Products is also a subsidiary of Quaker Chemical Corporation and is the global leader in temporary protective chemical milling coatings (maskants) used in the Aerospace industry.
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	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Decorative concrete floor finish system as specified or scheduled.
			1.	Polymer stain for interior and exterior horizontal and vertical surfaces as specified or scheduled.
			2.	Wax for interior concrete floor surfaces as specified or scheduled.
			3.	Acrylic polymer wax for interior concrete floor surfaces as specified or scheduled.
			4.	Concrete floor sealer as specified or scheduled.
			5.	Clear topcoats for concrete finishes as specified or scheduled.
			6.	Clear penetrant for concrete finishes as specified or scheduled.
			7.	UV cured floor coating finish for interior concrete floors.
			8.	Cleaners and strippers for surface preparation as required.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
		B.	Section 09960 - High Performance Coatings.
	1.3	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
			1.	Surface preparation instructions and recommendations.
			2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
			3.	Installation methods.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
		C.	Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.
		D.	Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the installer's project references submittal if not required.
		E.	Installer's Project References: Submit list of successfully completed projects, including project name and location, name of architect, and type and quantity of decorative concrete floor finish systems applied.
		F.	Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer's maintenance and cleaning instructions.
	1.4	QUALITY ASSURANCE
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete installer's qualifications if not required.
		A.	Installer Qualifications:
			1.	Successful experience in application of similar decorative concrete floor finish systems.
			2.	Employ persons trained for application of decorative concrete floor finish systems.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.
		B.	Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
			1.	Finish areas designated by Architect.
			2.	Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.
			3.	Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
		C.	Single Source Responsibility: Concrete floor finish materials shall be products of a single manufacturer.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Describe requirements for a meeting to coordinate the application of the concrete floor finish system. Delete if not required.
		D.	-installation Meeting: Convene a meeting before the start of the application of concrete floor finish system. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section, including Contractor, Architect, and applicator. Review surface preparation, application, protection, and coordination with other work.
	1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
		B.	Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use and edit the following sentence if concrete floor wax or concrete floor sealer is to be applied over the concrete floor stain. Delete if not required.
		C.	Concrete Floor Wax and Concrete Floor Sealer: Keep away from ignition sources. Do not allow to freeze.
		D.	Handling: Protect materials during handling and application to prevent damage or contamination.
	1.6	PROJECT CONDITIONS
		A.	Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
		B.	Exterior Surfaces: Do not apply materials in wet weather.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use the following sentence if concrete floor wax is to be applied over the concrete floor stain. Delete if not required.
		C.	Concrete Floor Wax: Do not apply when air or surface temperature is below 55 degrees F (13 degrees C).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use the following sentence if concrete floor stain is to be applied. Delete if not required.
		D.	Concrete Floor Stain: Do not apply when air or surface temperature is below 40 degrees F (4 degrees C).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use the following sentence if concrete floor sealer is to be applied over the concrete floor stain. Use 55 degrees F when specifying Kemiko Stone Tone Sealer II. Verify temperature for other sealers. Delete if not required.
		E.	Concrete Floor Sealer: Do not apply when air or surface temperature is below 55 degrees F (13 degrees C).
	1.7	SEQUENCING
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following sentence describes an optimum execution, but it is not mandatory. Edit as required for the specific application. Delete if not required.
		A.	Prepare surface and apply concrete floor stain after other interior finish work is completed and before baseboards and trim are installed.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: EPMAR Corporation, which is located at: 13240 Barton Circle ; Whittier, CA 90605-3254; Tel: 562-236-1175; Email: request info; Web: www.epmar.com
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	2.2	CONCRETE FLOOR STAIN
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
		A.	Product: Kemiko Stone Tone Stain as manufactured by Epmar Corporation.
			1.	Type: Combination of acid solution, wetting agents, and metallic ions. When mixed with water, chemically combines with Portland cement to form permanent colors.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete colors not required.
			2.	Color: Malay Tan.
			3.	Color: Green Lawn.
			4.	Color: Black.
			5.	Color: Cola.
			6.	Color: English Red.
			7.	Color: Aqua Blue.
			8.	Color: Golden Wheat.
			9.	Color: Vintage Umber.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Kemiko "Rembrandt Polymer Stain" for application to properly prepared interior and exterior, horizontal and vertical concrete, plaster, polymer cement, and wood surfaces. Delete if not required.
	2.3	POLYMER STAIN
		A.	Polymer Stain: Rembrandt Polymer Stain as manufactured by Epmar Corporation.
			1.	: Water-extended, acrylic urethane polymer solution with added pigments.
			2.	Volume Solids: 20 percent.
			3.	VOC: Less than 30 g/L. Meets final SCAQMD Rule 13 (2008).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete base and final colors not required.
			4.	Base Color: Adobe.
			5.	Base Color: Black.
			6.	Base Color: Oyster.
			7.	Base Color: Sand.
			8.	Base Color: Tweed.
			9.	Base Color: White.
			10.	Color: Phthalo Blue.
			11.	Color: Medium Yellow.
			12.	Color: Yellow Oxide.
			13.	Color: Monoazo Red.
			14.	Color: Red Oxide.
			15.	Color: Orange.
			16.	Color: Phthalo Green.
			17.	Color: Raw Umber.
			18.	Color: Raw Sienna.
			19.	Color: Burnt Umber.
			20.	Color: Burnt Sienna.
			21.	Color: Violet.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	2.4	CONCRETE FLOOR FINISH
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Apply concrete floor wax over the concrete floor stain. Consult Kemiko for additional information. Delete if not required.
		A.	Floor Wax: Kemiko Stone Tone Buff On Wax II as manufactured by Epmar Corporation.
			1.	Type: Aliphatic petroleum wax.
			2.	Non-yellowing.
			3.	Fast drying.
			4.	Satin finish.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Kemiko Easy Shine is applied to properly prepared Kemiko or Rembrandt stained floors sealed with Kemiko StoneTone Sealer II, Kemiko (Sta-Crete) 100% Solids and Water Base Epoxies, Kemiko SS2700 WB Polyurethane, Kemiko SS3300 Aliphatic Polyaspartic and is compatible with many other sealed concrete products. Typical applications include commercial kitchens, grocery stores, restaurants, showroom floors, walkways, and many other interior surfaces requiring additional protection. Excellent replacement product for high VOC solvent base water repellents and sealers with excellent wetting properties. Delete if not required.
		B.	Acrylic Polymer Wax: Kemiko Easy Shine Mop On as manufactured by Epmar Corporation.
			1.	Type: A low-VOC single component waterborne acrylic polymer wax. Designed to repel water, reduce scuffing and marring, allows substrate to breath, is low odor, and produces a deep rich shine.
			2.	Clear gloss.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
		C.	Floor Sealer: Kemiko Stone Tone Sealer II as manufactured by Epmar Corporation.
			1.	Type: Acrylic water-based urethane clear sealer.
			2.	Solids Content: 30 percent.
			3.	Non-yellowing.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Blushing refers to the formation of white areas on fully dried sealer coats when water is allowed to stand on the coating. Kemiko Stone Tone Sealer II is highly resistant to blush, but it can occur. If blush does occur, it will disappear when the surface dries out.
			4.	Resistant to blush.
			5.	Clear gloss.
			6.	VOC compliant.
			7.	Quick drying.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Rembrandt polymer stain shall be top coated with one of the following clear topcoat. Consult Kemiko for additional information. Delete if not required.
		D.	Clear Topcoat: Clear Polyurethane.
			1.	Product: Kemiko SS2700.
			2.	: Two component, waterborne, high-solids, aliphatic polyurethane coating.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete color not required. This coating is used primarily as a clear topcoat, but it is also available in white. Consult Kemiko for additional information.
			3.	Color: Clear.
			4.	Color: White.
			5.	Color: Gloss.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Kemiko SS2700 Series is self-priming or specify the desired primer and delete the others. Consult Kemiko for additional information.
			6.	Primer: Self-priming.
			7.	Primer: Kemiko SS1600.
			8.	Primer: Kemiko SS3700.
			9.	Primer: Kemiko SS3800.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Rembrandt polymer stain shall be top coated with one of the following clear topcoats. Consult Kemiko for additional information. Delete if not required.
		E.	Clear Topcoat: High Gloss Clear Epoxy.
			1.	Product: Kemiko SS3700 WB.
			2.	Type: High-gloss, quick-dry, amine-cured, water-extended, epoxy coating.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** This coating is used primarily as a clear topcoat, but it is also available in colors. Consult Kemiko for additional information. Select the desired color and delete the others.
			3.	Color: Clear.
			4.	Color: White.
			5.	Color: Gray.
			6.	Color: Tan.
			7.	Color: Spanish Red.
			8.	Color: Light Gray.
			9.	Color: Beige.
			10.	Color: Diego Blue.
			11.	Color: Yellow.
			12.	Color: Navajo White.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Kemiko Sta-Natural is applied to properly prepared stained and bare concrete, new and existing stucco finishes, fired clay brick, and many other cementitious mortars. Typical applications include commercial and residential driveways, walkways, facades, pool decks, stamped and stained concrete, new architectural poured in place and precast concrete, and many other horizontal and vertical above grade exterior surfaces requiring additional protection. Excellent replacement product for high VOC solvent base water repellents and sealers with excellent wetting properties. Delete if not required.
		F.	Clear Penetrant: Kemiko Sta-Natural as manufactured by Epmar Corporation.
			1.	Type: A water viscosity, single component zero VOC waterborne silane/siloxane emulsion designed to repel water, reduces efflorescence and frost damage, allows substrate to breathe, with very little or no odor. Does not contain solvents, and preserves stained concrete color. Resistant to UV and high alkalinity exposure.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** RapidShield with QV Technology is a unique, proprietary blend of oligomers, monomers, additives, photoinitiators and pigments that provide a long-lasting, tough finish for industrial floors. This unique, proprietary blend results in a film with cross-link density that provides a perfect balance of hardness and flexibility. It also provides chemical resistance that is superior to most traditional industrial floor coatings. Unlike many of these traditional industrial coatings, RapidShield may be used on floors that are exposed to direct sunlight without experiencing the usual rapid loss of gloss or discoloration. Delete if not required.
		G.	UV Cured Floor Finish: Field applied high-performance polyester UV-curable floor coating system for new or existing concrete floor. The one-component formulation shall be applied by roller or squeegee. A mobile UV Floor Curing Lamp shall be used to cure the system.
			1.	Product: RapidShield as manufactured by Quaker Chemical.
			2.	Color: Refer to drawing for schedule of floor and marking locations and colors.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The availability of clear or any color means you can use it to mark walkways, to create safety striping and signs, or simply, to coordinate facility colors to create a pleasing work environment. Delete color not required.
			3.	Color: QV 0007 - Clear (Seal coat and primer).
			4.	Color: Clear (Seal coat) with glossy finish.
			5.	Color: Clear (Seal coat) with matt finish.
			6.	Color: QV 0604 - Safety Yellow.
			7.	Color: QV 0008 - High Build Sealer.
			8.	Color: QV 0202 - White.
			9.	Color: QV 0404 - Quaker Blue.
			10.	Color: QV 0304 - Light Grey.
			11.	Color: QV 0501 - Safety Green.
			12.	Color: QV 0305 - Pewter Grey.
			13.	Color: QV 0902 - Safety Red.
			14.	Technical Data:
				a.	Gloss: 80+.
				b.	Theoretical VOC: 0 lb/gallon.
				c.	Pencil Hardness: 2H+.
				d.	Chemical Resistance: 100 MEK double rubs; no failure.
				e.	Application: 4-8 mils (0.1 mm to 0.2 mm) DFT.
				f.	Viscosity (#3 Zahn Cup at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).QRS0007 Clear: 18-22 second.QRS0008 Sealer: 60-80 second.Colors: 45-55 second.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	2.5	CLEANER/ STRIPPER
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Kemiko Easy Strip is typically applied to concrete substrates, which have received Kemiko Stone Tone Stain, and top coated with Kemiko Stone Tone Sealer II, Kemiko SS1600 Epoxy or Kemiko SS2700 Polyurethane, followed by Easy Shine Mop On wax product. Kemiko Easy Strip is applied with commercially available low-pressure sprayers or simply poured onto floor and worked into the surface with a stiff bristle brush, pads, or floor machine. Typical applications include domestic and commercial kitchens, grocery stores, restaurants, showroom floors, walkways, and many other interior and exterior surfaces requiring removal of wax build up. Delete if not required.
		A.	Heavy Duty Water Base Stripper: Kemiko Easy Strip as manufactured by Epmar Corporation.
			1.	Type: High performance Ammonia/Alkaline concentrate in water base wax stripper designed specifically for removing Kemiko Stone Tone and Kemiko Easy Shine waxes.
			2.	Biodegradable with low ammonia odor.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Kemiko Neutra Clean is typically applied to concrete substrates to remove deleterious matter such as grease, grime, soil, wall plaster, and other construction related residue. Kemiko Neutra Clean is applied with commercially available pressure sprayers, steam cleaners, or simply poured onto floor and worked into the surface with a stiff bristle brush or floor machine. Typical applications include commercial kitchens, grocery stores, restaurants, showroom floors, walkways, and many other interior and exterior surfaces requiring cleaning. Delete if not required.
		B.	Water Base Cleaner (alkaline concentrate in water): Kemiko Neutra Clean as manufactured by Epmar Corporation.
			1.	Type: Industrial strength, low VOC, high performance water base sodium metasilicate cleaner for the preparation of bare concrete and coated substrates.
			2.	Biodegradable with low odor.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
		B.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
		B.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
		C.	Protection:
			1.	Protect walls and surrounding surfaces not to receive decorative concrete floor finish.
			2.	Do not allow products to come in contact with wood or metal surfaces.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify the following paragraph for new concrete surfaces. Delete if not required.
		D.	Concrete shall be as specified in Section 03300. Verify concrete is a minimum of 28 days old.
		E.	Confirm that concrete surface is clean, dry, structurally sound, and free from dirt, dust, oil, grease, solvents, paint, wax, asphalt, concrete curing compounds, sealing compounds, surface hardeners, bond breakers, adhesive residue, and other surface contaminants.
		F.	Do not acid wash or use heavy alkali cleaners.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	3.3	STRIPPING
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
		A.	Bare Concrete: Apply water base stripper to substrate and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Work into surface with brooms, brushes or floor scrubbing machines. Do not allow stripper to dry on floor. Rinse with clean water and repeat stripping operation until surface is free of wax contaminants. Substrate shall be allowed to dry thoroughly prior to re-coating application.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Acrylic sealers may be compromised or destroyed with Kemiko Easy Strip. Apply Kemiko Easy Strip diluted 1x-2x with water on acrylic or Rembrandt stained floors. Delete if not required.
		B.	Existing Coatings/Sealers: Apply water base stripper to substrate and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not allow cleaner to dry on floor. Rinse with clean water and repeat cleaning operation until substrate is free of contaminants. Substrate shall be allowed to dry thoroughly prior to coating application. Stripping of acrylic sealers may result from stripping operation. Test compatibility with existing sealers if scheduled to remain.
		C.	Reduction:
			1.	Light Duty: 1 part Kemiko East Strip to 2 part water.
			2.	Medium Duty: 1 part Kemiko East Strip to 1 part water.
			3.	Heavy Duty: Applied without dilution.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	3.4	CLEANING
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
		A.	Bare Concrete: Apply water base cleaner to substrate and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Work into surface with brooms, brushes or floor scrubbing machines. Do not allow cleaner to dry on floor. Rinse with clean water and repeat cleaning operation until substrate is free of contaminants. Substrate shall be allowed to dry thoroughly prior to coating application.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
		B.	Existing Coatings/Sealers: Apply water base cleaner to substrate and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not allow cleaner to dry on floor. Rinse with clean water and repeat cleaning operation until substrate is free of contaminants. Substrate shall be allowed to dry thoroughly prior to coating application. Stripping of acrylic sealers may result from cleaning operation. Test compatibility with existing sealers if scheduled to remain.
		C.	Reduction:
			1.	Light Duty: 1 part Kemiko Neutra Clean to 10 part water.
			2.	Medium Duty: 1 part Kemiko Neutra Clean to 5 part water.
			3.	Heavy Duty: 1 part Kemiko Neutra Clean to 2 part water.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	3.5	STAIN APPLICATION
		A.	Apply concrete floor stain in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at locations indicated on the drawings.
		B.	Control depth of color by adjusting volume of stain applied to floor.
		C.	Apply 2 applications of concrete floor stain. Allow floor to completely dry after each application. Do not scrub clean between applications.
		D.	After floor has completely dried, scrub off stain residue in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Allow floor to completely dry.
		E.	Keep material containers closed when not in use to avoid contamination.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	3.6	POLYMER STAIN APPLICATION
		A.	Apply polymer stain in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at locations indicated on the drawings.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
		B.	Concrete, Plaster, and Polymer Cement Substrate:
			1.	Remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, and other surface contaminants before abrasive surface preparation, acid etching, and water washing.
			2.	Confirm surfaces are cured, dry, and free from alkali stain and laitance.
			3.	Verify concrete is a minimum of 28 days old.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
		C.	Wood Substrate: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from mildew, organic matter, and surface contaminants.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete application finish technique not required.
		D.	Apply polymer stain as a stain finish.
		E.	Apply polymer stain as a wash finish.
		F.	Apply polymer stain as a faux finish.
		G.	Do not add thinners or dilute polymer stain.
		H.	Keep material containers closed when not in use to avoid contamination.
		I.	Use application equipment, tools, pressure settings, and techniques in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		J.	Apply polymer stain to be free of film characteristics and defects that would adversely affect performance or appearance.
		K.	Apply clear topcoat over polymer stain in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the concrete floor sealer if not required. Apply concrete floor sealer over the concrete floor stain. Consult Kemiko for additional information. Delete if not required.
	3.7	FLOOR SEALER APPLICATION
		A.	Apply sealer in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at locations indicated on the drawings.
		B.	Do not dilute sealer.
		C.	Apply sealer in a thin uniform film.
		D.	Apply second coat of sealer if required by manufacturer's instructions. Apply second coat after first coat is dry.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following sentence when the sealer will be applied to surfaces such as pool decks, sloped driveways, or other surfaces subjected to water. These surfaces may become slippery if coated with the sealer.
		E.	Keep sealer film build-up to a minimum.
		F.	Keep material containers closed when not in use to avoid contamination.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	3.8	CLEAR PENETRANT APPLICATION
		A.	Surface Preparation - Concrete: All visible oil, grease, sludge, stain residue and any other contaminants shall be removed prior to any Kemiko Sta-Natural application. Surface shall be cured, dry and free from alkali stain and laitance. Mask all glass and metal surfaces - these surfaces shall be protected from contact with this product.
		B.	Apply between 50 degree F and 100 degree F (10 degrees C and 38 degrees C) with temperature 5 degree above dew point. Do not store in direct sunlight. Protect from freezing. Do not apply if rain is forecast within 24-hours of application. Do not apply to asphalt, glazed brick or glazed tile. Do not apply to wet or frosted surfaces.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Apply concrete floor wax over the concrete floor stain. Consult Kemiko for additional information. Delete if not required.
	3.9	FLOOR WAX APPLICATION
		A.	Apply and buff wax in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at locations indicated on the drawings.
		B.	Keep material containers closed when not in use to avoid contamination.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
	3.10	UV CURED FLOOR FINISH
		A.	Preparation: Completely remove any existing coating.
		B.	Environment: The minimum floor application temperature color shall be 23 degrees F (-5 degrees C) and 3 degrees above dew point. Optimum application temperature is 68 degrees F (20 degrees C). Maximum relative humidity is 85%.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.
		C.	Concrete Substrates: Prepare according to ASTM F-710.
			1.	Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, and hardeners.
			2.	Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing.
			3.	Moisture Testing:
				a.	Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, ASTM F-1869. Proceed with installation only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of 3 lb of water/1000 sf (.015 kg/sm) in 24 hours.
				b.	Perform tests recommended by manufacturer. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing.
		D.	Application: With the floor ground and shot blasted apply the product to required thickness by either roller or squeegee. The product shall be cured using a driven UV Floor Curing Lamp that cures the coating instantly.
		E.	Color Coat: Colors shall only be applied directly to a clear coat of the product (applied as a primer/sealer) or to the high build sealer for purposes such as demarcation lines, designation of safety areas, truck traffic ways and walkways.
			1.	Application Rate: 2.5 mils to 3.5 mils (.06 mm to .09 mm) per coat.
			2.	Multiple coats shall be applied to obtain the required opacity.
			3.	A clear top coat shall be applied over the color coats to provide optimum cleaning and durability.
	3.11	PROTECTION
		A.	Protect decorative concrete floor finishes from damage during construction.
		B.	Protect concrete surfaces from foot traffic for a minimum of 24 hours.
		C.	Avoid washing concrete surfaces for a minimum of 48 hours.
		D.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
	END OF SECTION