Vapor Seal Thin Film Epoxy System

A Life Deck Specialty Coatings system for residential, commercial, and industrial use.

INDUSTRIAL GRADE VAPOR PRESSURE BLOCKING PRIMER + DURABLE 100% SOLIDS TOP COAT

Overview: Life Deck Specialty Coatings Vapor Seal Thin Film Epoxy interior floor system is a pigmented finish, 2 component, low odor, low viscosity 100% solids cyclo-aliphatic for use in areas where vapor emissions are higher than normal. This system can reduce hydrostatic pressure from 12 pounds per 1000 square feet to less than one pound in one coat, and significantly more with two coats. Vapor Seal is extremely popular as a primer for industrial grade and residential applications where a vapor blocking primer is needed to block vapor pressure.

Uses & Recommended Surfaces: For interior use only unless protected by another product with a UV inhibitor such as our aliphatic urethane. Uses include industrial floors in factories, restaurant kitchens, schools, hospitals, food processing, garage floors, dairies and warehouses. Vapor seal primer and durable epoxy create a layer of commercial grade protection for easy maintenance.

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Product & Download Link	Description
LD-12 Vapor	Vapor Seal Solids Epoxy Primer
LD33	100% Solids Epoxy 2:1
LD 7200	100% Solids Crack Filler/Patching
LD 31-96	Optional: Clear water based epoxy
LD-2003 \| LD-2004	Optional: Chemical Resistant Urethane (CRU)
LD-2009	Optional: Polyurea

Product & Download Link	Description
LD-12 Vapor Resin SDS	100% Solids Epoxy Primer
LD-12 Vapor Hardner SDS	100% Solids Epoxy Primer
LD33 Resin SDS	100% Solids Epoxy 2:1
LD 7200 Resin SDS	100% Solids Crack Filler/Patching
LD 7200 Hardner SDS	100% Solids Crack Filler/Patching
LD 31-96 SDS	Optional: Clear water based epoxy
LD-2003 Resin - SDS	Optional: Chemical Resistant Urethane (CRU)
LD-2003 Isocyanate - SDS	Optional: Chemical Resistant Urethane (CRU)
LD-2009 Resin SDS	Optional: Polyurea
LD-2009 Isocyanate SDS	Optional: Polyurea

How to prepare and clean surface for Life Specialty Coatings Vapor Seal Thin Film Epoxy System?

Inspection

Surface must be structurally sound, dry and free of oil, grease, curing agents, dirt, dust or other foreign material that may prevent proper adhesion. Surface must be porous and profiled (See Preparation section.) The concrete should be at least 2500 psi and feel like 30-grit sandpaper. The concrete should be porous and be able to absorb water. A minimum of 28 days cured is required on all concrete. Relative humidity in the concrete floor slab should be below 80% (per ASTMF-2170).
Before starting flooring work, test existing concrete slab to make sure there is no efflorescence, moisture and/or high levels of alkalinity.
Calcium chloride tests should be conducted to determine if the concrete is sufficiently dry for an epoxy flooring installation in accordance with the latest edition of ASTM F 1869, Standard Test Method for Measuring Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride.
Failing to adhere to these strict guidelines can result in product delamination, discoloration, blistering, or all together failure of the coating system. Testing is the responsibility of the applicator. Life Specialty Coatings bears no responsibility for failures due to any of the above conditions.

Surface Preparation + Cleaning
Clean surface entirely with TSP and rinse completely with water several times. Remove mildew or algae using 50/50 blend of household bleach and water. (Do not allow bleach to come into contact with acid). Read bleach instructions and warnings carefully before using. Rinse thoroughly and allow to completely dry.

Crack Preparation
Use a concrete diamond blade to cut out all cracks and joints to 1/4 inch width and 1/4 inch depth. Clean joints thoroughly and remove all concrete dust and debris.
Etching

Clean surface entirely with TSP and rinse completely with water several times. Remove mildew or algae using 50/50 blend of household bleach and water. (Do not allow bleach to come into contact with acid). Read bleach instructions and warnings carefully before using. Rinse thoroughly. The surface must be porous enough to allow the product to soak in. Surface should feel like 30 grit sandpaper.
Prepare surface by either shotblasting, grinding, Liquid GrindTM (approved liquid etch) or, if a previous coating is currently installed, sanding. Prepare concrete profile equal to CSP 2-3 as specified by ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute. When using a mechanical method, be sure not to be too aggressive leaving behind grind marks or grinding it to a smooth surface.

Using LD7200 Crack Patch, mix paste by equal volume 1:1. LD7200 is mixed thoroughly when combined product is completely gray. Apply to crack, joint, or spalled area using a putty knife or trowel, completely filling the space, scraping off extra LD7200 to leave a uniform, level finish. When dry, sand or grind smooth if overfilled. Surface will be ready to prime in 4-6 hours.

Note

When working with epoxies, subsequent coats, or recoats, must be completed before 48 hours after the previous application. If not, sanding of the cured application is recommended to ensure subsequent coat adhesion

How to install Life Specialty Coatings Vapor Seal Thin Film Epoxy System?

Primer

In a clean and dry bucket, thoroughly mix two parts A with one part B of LD12VAPOR-Clear Series epoxy together by volume. Combine using an agitator, jiffy mixer or stir stick. Mix for at least 2 minutes or until completely combined, scraping the sides and bottom of mixing bucket. Only prepare the amount you can use in 25 minutes or less (larger batches than 1.5 gallons may short pot life.) The primer is ready to be applied by brush, roller, or squeegee. If using a squeegee, be sure to back roll for uniform coverage. Coverage should be approximately 200 sq. ft. per gallon. If hydrostatic is greater than 8 lbs/1000 sq ft/24 hours, two coats of the LD12VAPOR-Clear should be applied at a rate of 200 square feet per gallon. Each coat will be ready for subsequent coats in 8 hours.

Top Coat

In a clean and dry bucket, thoroughly mix two parts A with one part B of LD 33 Series epoxy together by volume. Combine using an agitator, jiffy mixer or stir stick. Mix for at least 2 minutes or until completely combined, scraping the sides and bottom of mixing bucket. Only prepare the amount you can use in 25 minutes or less (larger batches than 1.5 gallons may short pot life.) The top coat is ready to be applied by brush, roller, or squeegee. If using a squeegee, be sure to back roll for uniform coverage. Coverage should be approximately 200-300 sq. ft. per gallon.

100% Solids epoxy may be thinned up to 1 quart of a solvent such as acetone or xylene for ease of application.

For a faster dry time of the Top Coat, the LD 31 Series can be used in direct replacement of the LD 33 Series.

31-96 Clear water based epoxy. Adds extra durability and protection to final color coat.
LD2003 CRU Chemical Resistant Urethane. Adds superior chemical resistance, abrasion tolerance, scratch resistance, UV protection and damage protection to the final color coat. Available in gloss (LD2003) or satin (LD2004).
LD2009 Polyurea. Adds chemical and abrasion resistance, protects final color coat from damage and UV resistance. Available in a 2 hour (LD2009), 4 hour (LD9750), or 12
hour (9790) dry time.

Anti-Slip

n Safe T Grip. Adds a soft, light texture to help prevent slip. (3 oz by weight per gallon.)
n E263. Adds a more aggressive texture to help prevent slip even while wet. (1 pound by weight per gallon.)
n While mixing components A & B of the final coat, add anti-slip aggregate by mixing the appropriate amount.

Note

n Please refer to individual product technical sheets for more detailed product information on all products within this specification.

Uncured material can be removed with a solvent. Cured material can only be removed mechanically.

Limitations

Temperature/Weather: Do not install if the temperature is below 55 degrees.
Water will ruin uncured Pebblebond products. If inclement weather threatens, cover deck to protect new application.
Do not allow any Life Deck product to FREEZE while in container.

Maintenance Tips

Floors should be inspected during use for inconsequential damage and wear. Damage areas should be remediated as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the area(s). To repair, remove any loose coating and refer to this specification; repeat process in affected area.
Clean daily using a dry soft bristled broom, dry mop, or wet mop with a floor/tile cleaner, to retain the epoxy looking new.

Refer to individual product container labels, individual product technical data sheets, and SDS for health, protection, and safety precautions.