Method Statement

X-Tech DeckCoat CP - General Use

1.0 Labor
Application of coatings is a skilled trade and should only be carried out by
experienced painters. Application by unskilled labor may result in a poor surface
finish, variable thickness and high wastage.
2.0 Surface Preparation
Attention to full and proper preparation of the substrate is essential for complete
repair adhesion.
New concrete, or cementitious substrates should be at least 28 days old and have
moisture content not exceeding 5%.
Existing concrete floors, which require refurbishment, must be prepared to ensure a
strong adhesive bond between the flooring system and the existing floor.
The substrate (new or existing) should be clean, sound and free from
contamination such as mortar and paint splashes curing compounds, oil and grease.
Excess laitence deposits are best removed by light mechanical scabbling, grinding
or grit/captive blasting followed by vacuum cleaning to remove dust debris. All
preparation equipment should be of a type approved by X-Calibur.
All blowholes and other surface undulations greater than 1 mm in depth should be
repaired using X-Shield BugFill.
Oil and grease contamination must be completely removed by grinding down to
sound, clean concrete. Alternatively, captive/grit-blasting techniques can be used to
provide the required substrate.
Where these methods are considered impracticable, alternative methods may be
considered but a clean, sound and dry substrate must still result. In particular it is
essential that the substrate does not suffer from conditions of rising damp. Any
alternative preparations must be approved by X-Calibur prior to commencement of
work, as X-Calibur will not accept responsibility under any other condition.

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3.0 Substrate Priming

Immediately prior to priming, the substrate should be thoroughly cleaned to
remove any remaining traces of dust or other loose material. Apply X-Tech
DeckCoat CP Primer to the prepared surface at a wet film thickness of 150 to 200
microns this will equate to a theoretical coverage rate of 5m2/liter. Whilst X-Tech
DeckCoat CP Primer is still wet, seed with X-Shield Anti Skid Grains at 0.5 to 1.0
kg/m2 and allow to cure for 12 hours at 30C. If Anti Skid Grains are not used then
follow min recoat times below.
X-Tech DeckCoat CP Primer
Pot Life
Touch Dry
Min. Recoat Time
Max. Recoat Time

20C
2h
4h
8h
48h

30C
1h
3h
6h
24h

40C
30min
2h
4h
18h

4.0 X-Tech DeckCoat CP Anti Skid Coat

Mix as for the X-Tech DeckCoat CP Primer. Apply in a single coat of 200 to 400
microns wet film thickness using brush, roller or airless spray. Apply X-Tech
DeckCoat CP Top Coat after 4 to 36 hours at 30oC.
X-Tech DeckCoat CP Anti Skid Coat
20C
Pot Life
3h
Touch Dry
5h
Min. Recoat Time
6h
Max. Recoat Time
48h

30C
2h
3h
4h
36h

40C
1h
1.5h
3h
24h

5.0 X-Tech DeckCoat CP Top Coat

Mix as for the X-Tech DeckCoat Primer. Apply in a single coat of 200 to 400 microns
wet film thickness using brush, roller or airless spray.
X-Tech DeckCoat CP Top Coat
20C
Pot Life
6h
Touch Dry
8h
Min. Recoat Time
18h
Max. Recoat Time
36h

30C
3h
6h
12h
24h

40C
1.5h
3h
6h
18h

Note: The actual thickness of the Anti Skid Coat and Top Coat will be dependent
upon the final texture and finish required.

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6.0 Traffic Line Marking Paint

After five days of completing application of X-Shield LMP in two coats. Allow to cure
for 48 hours, prior to trafficking.
7.0 Clean Up
Clean hands and skin immediately with industrial hand cleaner. Clean tools and
equipment immediately after use with X-Shield Solvent.
8.0 Safety
This product is for industrial use only by trained operatives.
This product is potentially hazardous if not used correctly.
Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Painters should use barrier creams when handling coatings.
Care should be taken not to spill the coating or allow it come into contact with skin.
Painters should use the following personal protection equipment:
Eye protection
Gloves
Rubber soled safety shoes
Coveralls
Solvent mask when applying primer
When using electrical equipment such as mixers ensures that they are properly
fused and earthed with the correct plug and sockets fitted.
Do not use electrical equipment if it will come into contact with water.
When using airless spray equipment the operators must have been fully trained by
the manufacturer of the equipment.
9.0 Limitations
Do not apply below 5C or within 3C of the dew point.
Do not add solvent to any of the products.
Avoid excessive application.
Do not discard into the water system.
Apply only on to ground slabs that have a vapor barrier installed in order to prevent
blistering due to osmosis or use X-Shield VaporStop primer.
10.0 Authorized Technical Specialist
Please note only X-Calibur Authorized Technical Specialists (ATS) are permitted to
change any of the information in this method sheet or to provide written
recommendations concerning the use of this product.

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11.0 Warranties
X-Calibur supplies products that comply with the properties shown on the current
datasheet. In the unlikely event that products supplied are proved not to comply
with the properties, then we will replace the non-compliant product or refund the
purchase price.
X-Calibur does not warrant or guarantee the installation of the products, as it does
not have control of the installation or end use of the product. Any suspected
defects must be reported to X-Calibur in writing within five working days of being
detected.
X-Calibur Construction Systems Inc. makes no warranty as to merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose and this warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties express or implied. X-Calibur Construction Systems Inc. shall not be
liable for damages of any sort including remote or consequential damages, down
time, or delay.

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