Americrete Sealer Description
A-1100 Clear Sealer for Concrete or Texture
- A-1100 is a Premium, Quick Drying, 100% Acrylic Pigmented Sealer formulated for sealing concrete and wood to provide resistance against water, alkalis, acids, ultra-violet light, and staining.
Americrete Sealer Details
Advantages
- UV Resistant
- Fast Drying
- Water Base
- Easy Clean-Up
- Chemical Resistant
- Alkali and Moisture Resistant
- Excellent Hide and Color Retention
- Passes ASTM D2047-82
- Resistant to Ponding Water
Uses
- Concrete Floors
- Pool Decks
- Patios
- A-16000 Waterproofing System
- A-9000 Waterproofing Deck System
- Wood decks and walkways
- Stucco
Finish & Surface Preparation
- Satin Sheen
- For maximum durability, the surface must be clean, free of dirt, oil, chalk and other foreign material.
Concrete, concrete decks, concrete floors and concrete walkways
- New concrete must age for a minimum of 30 days.
- Cool temperatures and high humidity may require a longer cure time.
- Remove all grease, oil, and wax with T.S.P. solution. (One pound of T.S.P. to 1 gallon of water.)
- Scrub with a stiff broom until the surface is thoroughly clean.
- Rinse thoroughly with clear water. If necessary, etch all unpainted cement with A-250 acid etching gel, let stand five minutes then rinse clean with water.
- After etching, neutralize the acid with baking soda or soda ash then rinse thoroughly with water. A properly etched concrete surface should resemble the texture of medium sandpaper. Let dry thoroughly before applying the coating.
Priming
- A-1100 may be used as its own primer.
- To use as a primer, add 1-pint water to 1 gallon A-1100.
Previously Painted Surfaces
- Clean all surfaces and roughen all glossy surfaces by sanding.
- Remove all peeling, loose or blistered paint by scraping and wire brushing.
- Remove all chlorinated rubber and hydrocarbon finishes by sandblasting.
- Clean all surfaces thoroughly with a T.S.P solution and then rinse thoroughly with water.
Glossy Surfaces
- Roughen gloss by sanding; then wash with a T.S.P. solution and rinse thoroughly with water.
Coverage
- A-1100 may be rolled, brushed or sprayed.
- The coverage will vary, up to 300 square feet per gallon on a smooth surface and between 150-250 square feet per gallon on a rough or textured surface. (Product may be thinned with a small amount of water, 2 coats are recommended.)
Application
- Box and mix all containers together to ensure consistent color.
- Neatly cut-in all edges with a brush and roll the main area using a 1/2″ nap, good quality roller cover.
- Be sure to spread evenly in a “V” pattern, rolling in both directions.
- It is best not to apply in the hot sun or above 95 degrees.
- Thinning slightly with water and applying thin coats will help avoid streaks in direct sun.
Drying Time
- Allow four (4) hours between coats and light foot traffic.
- Normal foot traffic after twenty-four (24) hours.
- No vehicle traffic without sealer.
- Allow forty-eight (48) hours before placing heavy objects on the surface.
Clean-up
- Warm water and soap.
Temperature/Weather
- Do not install any Americrete product if the temperature is below 55 degrees or in extreme heat.
- Rain may damage uncured Americrete products.
- If inclement weather threatens, cover deck to protect the new application.
- Do not allow any Americrete product to FREEZE.
Maintenance
- Most Stains will clean-up with T.S.P, a brush, and water.
- We recommend a re-coat every 3-5 years,