AFM Safecoat Deckote Concrete Floor Paint
AFM Safecoat Deckote is a low VOC, water-based concrete floor paint for floors made of concrete, masonry, stone or brick, indoors or outside. It forms a hard, semi-gloss film on walkways, breezeways, patios, playgrounds and tennis courts. AFM now sells it as Safecoat Concrete Floor Paint; it is the same product formerly sold as Safecoat Deckote.
The paint has a low odor, measures 22 g/L VOC with zero hazardous air pollutants, and is made without formaldehyde preservatives. If you are chemically sensitive, test a small amount first for personal tolerance.
Good results depend on preparation: the slab must be clean, fully aged and porous enough to take the paint (see the Specs tab for the water-drop and tape tests). Roll or brush on two or more thin coats, and cross-roll each coat so you don't leave lap marks or bare spots. Painted floors can be slippery when wet; AFM offers a slip-resistant additive, though it can shorten the life of the coating where foot traffic is heavy.
Colors
Search the Color IS color chart by color name or number, or open the chart and click a swatch: the color's number and name then show next to the size you chose. Colors are tinted in 1 gallon cans. You can also enter another brand's color code. We tint with the AFM base your color requires, and the price shown includes the tinting charge. Tinted paint is made to order, adds about 5-10 business days, and cannot be returned. Colors from other brands are matched by computer formula and are close, but not guaranteed to be exact. When one job uses several tinted gallons, AFM advises boxing them (pouring all cans of the same color together and mixing) before you start, so the color stays uniform.
Sheen
- Semi-gloss (sheen 60+ at 60°)
Sizes
- 1 quart (Pure White)
- 1 gallon (Pure White or tinted)
Use On
Concrete, masonry, brick and stone floors, inside or outdoors: patios, playgrounds, walkways, breezeways and tennis courts.
Do Not Use On
Garage floors that carry automobiles or trucks: hot tires pick up the coating. AFM's earlier (2016) Deckote sheet also rules out unprimed wood, unprimed metal, glass-like (vitreous) surfaces, surfaces with little or no profile, and areas exposed to standing water or strong hydrostatic pressure.
Coverage
Approximately 350 square feet per gallon.
Drying/Curing Time
Dry to the touch in 4-12 hours; allow 24 hours between coats. These times assume a dry surface, moving fresh air, moderate humidity and a temperature above 55°F. AFM's 2016 sheet adds that floors can usually return to light service in 12-24 hours, should be kept free of heavy traffic and washing for at least 7 days, and reach full durability about 3 weeks after painting.
Clean-Up
Wash brushes, rollers and other tools in warm soapy water before the paint dries on them.
Surface Preparation
Remove dirt, grease, mildew and oil. Let new concrete and other cement-based surfaces age at least 30 days, until the pH is below 10; a surface pH of 7-10 gives the best results. Very smooth floors with no profile may need acid etching for good adhesion: handle acid with great care, follow its label and safety data sheet, neutralize the floor completely afterward and remove every trace of acid residue. To check porosity, drop water on the dry floor; if it beads instead of soaking in quickly, the surface needs more work to open its profile. To check cleanliness, press strong tape (duct tape works) onto a cleaned area and pull it up. If the tape picks up dust, dirt or a white residue, scrub, rinse and, if needed, etch again until it comes away clean.
Application
Stir thoroughly before use and stir from time to time while you work. Apply the paint as supplied with a brush, pad or roller. Lay down two or more even, thin coats and cross-roll to prevent lap marks and holidays. Always provide adequate ventilation.
Physical Data
VOC: 22 g/L (material). HAPs: zero. Low odor, mildly alkaline, white. Volatile content 64.74% by volume and 54.90% by weight. Water dilutable. Sheen value at 60°: 60+.
Limitations
Do not apply when the indoor temperature is below 55°F. Keep from freezing, and do not contaminate the product. Coated floors may become slippery when wet.
Health Precautions
Store the can tightly sealed where children can't reach it, and never swallow the product. Work with good ventilation. People with chemical sensitivities should test their personal tolerance before using it.
Limited Liability
Safecoat products are guaranteed not to be defective when properly applied. Liability express or implied is limited to replacement of product or refund of purchase price and does not include liability for labor costs or consequential damages. Variable factors out of manufacturer's control, such as environmental conditions, application techniques, and surface conditions are critical to results obtained. Users are expected to exercise reasonable care to determine suitability of the product for each application. We particularly recommend that users always test in small inconspicuous areas before applying to the entire surface.
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