CCS Decrathane Gloss

• High traffic areas
• Honed or polished concrete
• Domestic and retail flooring
• A UV stable top coat for CCS Ultra Epoxy floor coatings
• Over Epoxies
• Garage and workshop floors
• Anywhere a gloss, low VOC coating is required

All surfaces to be treated should be structurally sound. All previous coatings, adhesives and efflorescence or laitance should be removed by mechanical grinding or abrasive blast cleaning, high pressure water blasting, mechanical scrubbing or other suitable means.

Holes, non-structural cracks and other surface deformities should be repaired using the CCS Epoxy Repair Kit in accordance with the technical data sheet. New concrete floors should be at least 28 days old before applying CCS Decrathane Gloss.

CCS Decrathane Gloss should be applied with a lambswool, mohair or 10–12mm nap roller, brush or airless sprayer.

A cross-hatching method of application should be used to avoid lap marks.

WARNING – If not mixing a complete kit it is critical that the correct volumes of Part A and Part B are used (4:1).

1. Using a mechanical mixer, premix each individual component (i.e. Part A and Part B) until homogeneous. Ensure the mixer is thoroughly cleaned between each component to eliminate cross contamination and cured product being mixed with new batches.
2. Add Part B (Hardener) to Part A (Base) and mechanically mix for 1–2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the  container and mechanically mix for a further 1–2 minutes.
3. Add 20% water to the mixed product, i.e. 200ml of water to every 1 litre of mixed together Part A & Part B. This will assist to maintain a wet edge.
4. Mechanically mix for a further 1–2 minutes.
5. Leave material to stand for 5 minutes prior to application. Only mix as much material as you are going to use within the pot life of the product (approximately 3 hours depending on climatic conditions).
6. Apply the first coat of CCS Decrathane Gloss at a rate of 7–9m² per litre. If applying with a roller use a cross-hatching method of application to avoid lap marks.
7. Ensure the first coat is dry before application of a second coat. Curing time for the first coat is usually between 3-6 hours depending on climatic conditions and whether the project is located indoors or outdoors.

WARNING – The second coat must be applied within 24 hours of the first coat to ensure that the second coat will key into the first coat. If the second coat is not applied within 24 hours the first coat will require light sanding or softening prior to application of a second coat. Contact your CCS representative for advice.

1. Ensure that a clean bucket and mixer is used before commencing mixing and application of the second coat.
2. Mix the second coat in the same manner as the first together with 10–20% water.
3. Apply the second coat of CCS Decrathane Gloss by roller at a rate of 8–10m² per litre. If applying with a roller use a cross-hatching method of application to avoid lap marks.

WARNING – The second coat must be applied within 24 hours of the first coat to ensure that the second coat will key into the first coat. If the second coat is not applied within 24 hours the first coat will require light sanding or softening prior to application of a second coat. Contact your CCS representative for advice.

As a general statement, the application of a coating to concrete will reduce the existing slip resistance of that surface. Consequently, care must be taken before sealing concrete to ensure that the surface texture has sufficient profile to provide adequate traction. However, as the sealer wears, the traction additives will also diminish in effectiveness.

CCS Glass Beads can also be added to aid traction. CCS Glass Beads should be applied during the application of the first coat by casting it onto the surface in a uniform manner.

A second coat of CCS Decrathane Gloss should then be applied over the glass beads within 24 hours.

Allow the sealer to cure for at least 24 hours before subjecting to pedestrian traffic and 7 days for vehicular traffic or any other equipment that could impact, mark or damage the surface.

CCS Decrathane Gloss should not be applied to surfaces subject to hydro static pressure or rising dampness. Prior to using CCS Decrathane Gloss the manufacturer should be consulted if the following conditions exist:

• The concrete substrate is porous or in poor condition
• The surface is subjected to unusually cold conditions (i.e. below 10ºC)
• The surface is subjected to unusually high temperature above ambient temperatures whilst in service (e.g. floors subjected to hot or boiling water)
• The floor is subjected to severe chemical attack.

Other Precautions

• The pot life is approximately 3 hours. Discard any leftover mixed material after this time.
• Do not apply when relative humidity exceeds 85%.
• Do not apply when temperature exceeds 32 degrees or onto a hot substrate
• Do not re-seal mixed product as pressure build up may occur.

Wash all equipment in water or a water/detergent mix immediately on completion of application and mixing.

Store between 10ºC and 30ºC away from direct sunlight. Partly used containers must be sealed tightly when not in use.