SUGGESTED INSTALLATION STEPS
Test FloorPix® material in your shop using your epoxies and the instructions below. This is the most critical part of the process and your best way to insure a successful installation!
Basic Floor Prep: Bead blast the fully cured concrete slab. Patch any holes and expansion joint or saw cuts with a quality joint filler.
Apply a 5 to 10 mil primer coat of clear or colored epoxy over the prepped floor and allow the primer to cure. We recommend using a colored primer to cover any patch work and to help conceal any gaps that may show up when butting FloorPix® panels.
Lay FloorPix® material down onto the fully cured primer coat and position material in place, cutting in walls, posts, cabinets or any other obstructions if required. FloorPix® panels should be butted up to one another, as overlapping the material will cause puckering. No glue or tape is required to hold panels in place.
1st Top Coat: Pour a 16-mil coat of epoxy over the FloorPix® material and roll evenly. The epoxy will migrate through the FloorPix® perforations and bond to the primer coat.
2nd Top Coat: Before applying the 2nd top coat, examine the FloorPix® and floor for any air pockets or irregularities. If air pockets are found, backfill them with a hypodermic needle or cut them with scissors followed by back coating them before applying the 2nd 16-mil coat. The 2nd top coat can be rolled or troweled.
3rd Top Coat: Apply another 16-mil coat of epoxy for the final layer. Please note: the thicker the layers, the better the result will be. We recommend using a non-skid or orange peel finish to be applied in conjunction with the 3rd coat. Choosing a matte finish will minimize the appearance of marks, dust and dirt.
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