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The Professional Safe Etch Solution is used to open the pores of the concrete, providing the proper adhesion required for a long-lasting floor. The etching is required on all uncoated concrete floors, old or new. Etching is not used to clean the concrete; cleaning is done prior to the etching using a professional grade degreaser available
at your local hardware store. Please be sure to wear the proper protective equipment and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Thoroughly sweep out all the dust and dirt on the floor and apply a mist of water to the surface. Lightly dampen the concrete with water using a garden hose and spray nozzle prior to etching. The concrete should accept the water evenly and consistently across the entire surface to be coated. If there are areas of beading on the surface, it represents a possible contaminate (oil, wax, or tire dressing). These areas need to be cleaned with a full concentrate or with a professional grade degreaser. Scrub the area with a stiff bristled broom, rinse, and inspect again. If water continues to bead on the surface, re-treat the stain and scrub again until water no longer beads in that area. Once you determine water is no longer beading, you are ready to etch the concrete (Please see recommended safety practices located on container). Wearing gloves and protective eye wear, slowly add one quart of the Professional Safe Etch Solution to 2 - 3 gallons of water in a plastic watering can (follow manufacturer’s directions). Working in a 10’ x 10’ section of the floor, pour the etching solution and scrub it in with a stiff bristle broom. The etching solution should fizz for about 4 - 5 minutes while being scrubbed. If the solution does not fizz, it means there is a sealer on the floor which must be removed with a diamond grinder as previously discussed. When the fizzing stops, hose off the solution and move on to the next section. When all sections are completed, rinse three times and scrub with a stiff bristle broom while rinsing again. A wet / dry vacuum should be used to eliminate excess water. To speed up the process, use a floor squeegee to push water to the center of the floor before vacuuming. Do not leave pooled water on the floor. Let the floor dry for at least two hours with a fan operating to move air over the surface. Note: See bottle for recommended disposal. It is imperative that the floor be completely dry before applying any coatings. Failure to follow this warning will create application issues and possible product failure. |