TREAD KOTE™

Recommended for Commercial and Industrial Flooring, Roof Top Walkways, Equestrian Flooring, Playgrounds, Outdoor Paths, Golf Courses and anywhere else a long term, hard wearing surface is required. TREAD KOTE™ is ideal for creating protected access paths on coated roof tops that are easily damaged by boot and shoe soles. It also makes an excellent flooring solution for stables and barns, cleanable, non-skid, and cushioned for animals hooves. TREAD KOTE™ has also proven useful in gyms and on playgrounds when it is desirable to provide a cushioned, non-skid, easy cleaning surface over hard surfaces such as concrete, brick and stone.

SURFACE PREPARATION:
For proper adhesion and penetration it is essential that the surface be properly prepared. Surface must be pressure washed with at least 1500 P.S.I. of pressure using a water and chlorine solution (approx. 1 qt. of chlorine to 5 gal. of water). Thoroughly remove all dirt, oil, grease, residues, mold, mildew, algae and any other surface contaminants. Severe mildew requires a stronger concentration of chlorine. TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate) should be used to clean oil and grease stains.

OPTIONAL PRIMER:
We strongly recommend ULTRA PRIME™ or PERMABOND™, adhesive bonding and penetrating primer for most uncoated and previously coated or stained surfaces, before applying TREAD KOTE™. See POROUS or UNCOATED SURFACES section below.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Stir well before using. Thinning not recommended, but if necessary use water sparingly. Do not apply when temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or when humidity is very high. Do not apply when coating will be subjected to rain or heavy dew before it has had enough time to dry (approx. 2 to 4 hours). Drying time will vary depending on temperature, humidity, location and thickness the product is applied. Apply uniformly, spread rate will vary depending on surface and thickness the product is applied.

POROUS or UNCOATED SURFACES:
We strongly recommend ULTRA PRIME™ or PERMABOND™, adhesive bonding and penetrating primer for most uncoated and previously coated or stained surfaces, before applying TREAD KOTE™. Prepare forms, if applicable, before applying primer. If ULTRA PRIME™ or PERMABOND™ is to be applied, follow the Surface Preparation and Application Procedure on their respective Data Sheets.

PREVIOUSLY COATED or PRIMED SURFACES:
Prepare forms, if applicable, to contain the pouring area as needed. Pour TREAD KOTE™ directly from the container onto the surface. The wet material should be smoothed to an even, level surface using a trowel, squeegee or other appropriate tool. The surface should be dry to touch in 2-4 hours and cured to walk on in 2 weeks. Apply a tintable colored topcoat after 12 hours.

FORMS:
If removable forms are to be used, apply a generous coat of car wax to the form surface to reduce or eliminate adhesion to the forms.

CLEAN UP:
Clean up all spills, tools and overspray immediately while the coating is still wet with warm soapy water.