Surfaces
• Envicoat® can be safely used for interior and exterior commercial and residential surfaces.
• Envicoat® can be safely used on all glass surfaces, mirrors, non-ferrous metals, porcelain, fiberglass, non-vitreous tiles, and most plastic materials.
• Envicoat® may also be used on polished natural stone surfaces, but careful consideration must be given to the possible effects of it forming a moisture barrier.
• Envicoat® is also chemically compatible with nearly all anodized, siliconized, epoxy enamel, polyurethane and fluoropolymer coatings.
Surface Preparation
Coating performance is proportional to the degree of surface preparation. Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of contaminants such as dust, dirt, grease, or oil. Many cleaning solutions leave a residue, which may impact performance. For general surface cleaning, it is recommended to use rubbing alcohol to remove fingerprints or any residue left from cleaning solutions.
Surface Preparation &
Application Methods
Application Procedure
1) Ensure the surface to be coated is clean and dry.
2) Spread the liquid evenly over the surface to achieve a smooth, uniform coat. See Applications Methods and Equipment below.
3) Allow to dry/cure for three minutes. See Curing below.
4) If necessary, apply a second coat, using Envicoat® sparingly. Allow the second coat to dry/cure for three minutes.
5) Buff off the remaining haze with a microfiber towel and rinse with water. Dry until crystal clear. See Buffing below.
Application Methods and Equipment
Wet coatings can be applied using a variety of methods, including dip coating, spray coating, flow coating, spin coating, capillary coating, manual coating, and roll coating–to name just a few. The methods and equipment chosen depend upon the desired controlled environment (interior, exterior, laboratory, public, etc.), the area to be covered, application times, coverage rates, and coverage efficiency. Regardless of the method and equipment chosen, the goal is to spread the liquid evenly over the surface in order to achieve a smooth, uniform coat.
Manual Application
Apply Envicoat® to a microfiber towel, microfiber applicator, or buffing towel and spread the liquid evenly over the surface to achieve a smooth, uniform coat.
Mechanical Application
Atomizers, misters, handheld pump sprayers, mechanical sprayers, and other equipment can be used to apply Envicoat® directly to the surface or to a microfiber towel, microfiber applicator, or buffing towel prior to spreading the liquid evenly over the surface in order to achieve a smooth, uniform coat. Atomizing the coating speeds the application process and increases coverage rates. Mechanical methods including containers, spray bottles, and pressurized pump sprayers require the following safety precautions:
Directions for Use
Inspect sprayer for damage and/or plugged nozzle prior to use. Do not use sprayer if damaged or if nozzle is not clear. Use only in well ventilated area. Wear eye protection to keep mist out of eyes.
Precautions
Do not attempt exterior application where there is wind velocity or where temperatures are in excess of 85°F. These conditions may accelerate the cure rate, making it difficult to achieve the desired result. Avoid direct sunlight when possible and apply in the shade when the surface is cool.
Warning: Excessive pressure can damage the pump sprayer and increase the risk of overspray and personal harm.
Curing
Envicoat® cures quickly. During this short period, the Envicoat® polymers align themselves to the surface and electrically densify to create a hydrophobic (non-polar, water repellant) coating. As the carrier evaporates, the Envicoat® coating first appears as a buffable haze. Let the haze sit at least three minutes in order to cure.