Tips for using epoxy coatings in warm weather.

Epoxy coatings can be utilized to create a heavy-duty floor covering on your concrete, shop or garage, floor.  Epoxy-Urethane flooring coating systems are among the most chemical/wear resistant and resilient concrete garage floor coatings available.  However a user still must consider the changes he will have to make when using a product that relies on an exothermic reaction to properly cure in a hot climate.

It should be noted that these coatings can be and are used in the hottest of climates including South-Florida and the Caribbean everyday with excellent results.  These tips are not a warning but only a helpful reminder so that your floor project comes out great!!  Good luck!

• Plan your system installation 
• ie: Friday evening prime, Saturday base coat, etc...
• Know your products data
•  ie: cures in 7 hours at 70 degrees f., 30 min. pot-life, etc...
• Talk to the manufacture about any questions you may have
• Are there any temperature or humidity limitations?
• Check the weather
• Don't coat when rain is imminent
• Don't coat if the temperature is outside the products temperature range
• In very hot weather, store coatings in your conditioned home or basement
• If conditioned areas are not available, place in a shallow tub of cool water
• Add hands for easier work
• Solicit a co-worker or neighbor to help you get the job done
• Start early or late
• Working in the hot afternoon is not advisable, go early or late for a better experience
• Work expeditiously
• Get the coatings mixed and down, no coffee breaks or chit-chats
• Don't leave it in the bucket
• Exothermic coatings left in a mixing bucket will heat up fast and begin to cure prematurely
• Legacy Industrial customers know they can call anytime for help if they need it!!