T-Rx Directions - T-Rx Complete Terrazzo Solution

PREP:

Strip conventional floor finish using Xlerate™ Stripper (#2917FX) following product package directions.
If the floor is coated with anything other than conventional finish, contact Essential Industries at (800) 593-1021. These include:
a. OMU
b. Sealer
c. Permanent coating
(OPTIONAL*): When floor is dry, polish the floor using a 6000 grit or greater diamond polishing pad on a high speed machine (1500 RPM or higher).
Do NOT apply T-Rx to a coated surface.

* OPTIONAL instructions are NOT necessary, but they improve final gloss of the coating.

IMPORTANT! Read Before Proceeding:

Pot Life is 3 hours – DO NOT mix more product than you will use in 3 hours.
This product is NOT strippable.
Do NOT blend different batches of material together.
Application vessel and mop heads should be washed between batches of newly mixed material.
Apply no more than 3 coats in a 24 hour period.
Allow 6 hours of cure time before allowing traffic on the floor.
Coverage – 1500 – 2500 sq. ft.

MIXING:

Equipment and Materials:

Directions:

*NOTE: When following the mixing instructions use:

Read all directions and cautions carefully prior to mixing product.
Equip drill with drill paddle.
Pour all of Part A into a clean mixing pail.
Begin agitating part A with drill equipped with drill paddle before adding Part B. Hold paddle at a 45 degree angle with the paddle close to the far edge of the pail when agitating.
*(See Note Above) Next, slowly pour all of Part B liquid into Part A in a stream no wider than the diameter of a pencil. Make note of the time: This should take at least 90 seconds. Ensure Part B container is completely empty.
Continue to agitate mixed material for an additional 2 minutes.
Allow material to rest for 5 minutes or until bubbles subside in the pail.
Rinse empty product packaging with water and dispose of packaging properly.
Wash drill paddle thoroughly with water to avoid product drying on the paddle.

APPLICATION:

Equipment and Materials:

Properly mixed T-Rx material (see Mixing Directions)
Application vessel
- Kai-Motion bucket – for large jobs
- Watering can – for small to medium jobs
Flat mop equipped with a short-nap, microfiber mop head/pad
Fresh water source

Directions:

Read all directions and cautions carefully before proceeding.
Eliminate air flow from work area by closing windows and doors and turning off fans or HVAC system.
Pour freshly mixed T-Rx into application vessel.
Apply T-Rx using a Kai-Motion bucket or a watering can: Apply a thin bead (4”- 6”) working in sections of 300 sq. ft.
Using the flat mop applicator, coat the floor as you would with a conventional floor finish.
Floor must dry for at least 1 hour prior to recoating. If floor appears dry after an hour, conduct a Paper Test to confirm prior to recoating.
Rinse mop pad with fresh water thoroughly between coats.
Wait 90 minutes after applying the last coat. Conduct the paper test to insure floor is dry, and polish the floor with a white polishing pad to accelerate the drying process.
Polish the floor using a 6000 grit diamond pad on a high speed machine (1500 RPM or higher).
Polish the floor again with a white polishing pad to even out appearance.

MAINTENANCE:

Equipment and Materials:

If applying additional thin coats of T-Rx to traffic lanes (step 3 below):

Directions:

DAILY: Sweep or dust mop as necessary to remove gritty soil.
DIRTY FLOORS: Clean with Blue Concentrate or Blue Concentrate SC. Follow package directions for proper dilution rates. Rinse and let dry.
TRAFFIC AREA: Clean with Blue Concentrate or Blue Concentrate SC. Follow package directions for best results. Rinse and let dry. Apply additional thin coats of T-Rx to traffic lanes as needed.

SCRUB AND RECOAT:

Equipment and Materials:

Auto scrubber
Blue pad
Mop and bucket
Blue Concentrate (2085FC) or Blue Concentrate SC (4085FC)
Properly mixed T-Rx material (see Mixing Directions)
Application vessel
- Kai-Motion bucket – for large jobs
- Watering can – for small to medium jobs
Flat mop equipped with a short-nap, microfiber mop head/pad

OPTIONAL* Equipment and Materials:

* OPTIONAL equipment and materials are NOT necessary, but they improve final gloss of the coating.

Directions:

Deep clean floor using Blue Concentrate (2 oz per gallon) or Blue Concentrate SC (1 oz per 2 gallons) and an auto scrubber using a blue pad.
(OPTIONAL*): When floor is dry, polish the floor using a 6000 grit diamond pad on a high speed machine (1500 RPM or higher).
Damp mop or autoscrub with Blue Concentrate (2 oz per gallon) or Blue Concentrate SC (1 oz per 2 gallons) to pick up dust and debris.
Apply 2 coats of T-Rx, waiting at least an hour and making sure the 1st coat is dry before applying 2nd coat.
Wait 90 minutes after applying the last coat. Conduct the paper test to ensure floor is dry, and polish floor with a white polishing pad to accelerate the drying process.
Polish the floor using a 6000 grit diamond pad on a high speed machine (1500 RPM or higher).
Polish the floor again with a white polishing pad to even out appearance.

*OPTIONAL instructions are NOT necessary, but they improve final gloss of the coating.

Cleaning and Restoration:

Use 525 Citrus Scrub N Shine (525FR), diluted at 3 to 4 ounces, in a spray bottle.
Spray and let sit for 5 minutes.
Buff the floor with an 8,000 grit diamond pad. The floor can be a little damp when buffing starts. It should haze slightly, and then become clear.
Polish with a white pad for clarity.