Preparation

Protect all people, property, and plants in case splash and wind drift could occur. Do not apply to any surface that is dirty, frozen, or heavily saturated or flooded with water. Surface must be clean and free of all debris, dry, and absorbent. Mist water in a small area to test the surface for absorbency. Any surface to be treated should uniformly wet out. If the surface to be treated does not wet out uniformly, it is then recommended to prepare the surface mechanically to remove any remaining surface contaminants.

Application

New (Uncured) Concrete: It is not traditionally recommended to apply Armor S2000 to concrete earlier than 7 days. If this application is necessary, ensure the removal of all soft cut saw debris prior to application. Apply after final troweling at a rate of 300-400 sq. ft. per gallon using an commercial grade pump sprayer with a 0.3-0.5 gal./min. cone tip, lint free mop, or soft bristle push broom. Ensure floor saturation, removing any puddle areas with a soft bristle push broom or mop. Apply more Armor S2000 to areas that appear to be more porous and are absorbing the material more. If excess Armor S2000 is allowed to dry on the concrete surface, a white residue may form and can only be removed by mechanical means such as sanding or grinding process.

Existing Concrete: Apply at a rate of 200-300 sq. ft. per gallon using an commercial grade pump sprayer with a 0.3-0.5 gal./min. cone tip. Ensure floor saturation, removing any puddle areas with a soft bristle push broom. Apply more Armor S2000 to areas that appear to be more porous and are absorbing the material more. Rework any excess material with a soft bristle broom. If excess Armor S2000 is allowed to dry on the concrete surface, a white residue may form and can only be removed by mechanical means such as sanding or grinding process.

Polished Concrete: After completing the 400 grit stage of polishing, apply a uniform coat of Armor S2000 at a rate of 200-300 sq. ft. per gallon using an commercial grade pump sprayer with a 0.3-0.5 gal./min. cone tip, lint free mop, or soft bristle push broom, ensuring floor saturation. Do not allow to puddle. If excess Armor S2000 is allowed to dry on the concrete surface, a white residue may form and can only be removed by mechanical means such as sanding or grinding process. Follow through with additional polishing steps until desired appearance is achieved. Additional applications of Armor S2000 can be added at any stage before the final polishing phase is done if necessary at a rate of 200-300 sq. ft. per gallon. Remove any excess residue with polishing diamonds or polishing pads. Flushing with water is not necessary. Note: For softer concrete an initial application of Armor S2000 can be applied after the 80 grit stage prior to the standard polishing steps to achieve a harder surface.

Clean-Up

Use warm water and soap. Dispose of containers in accordance with local and federal regulations.

Product Removal

Once the Calcium Silicate Structure (CSH) has hardened within the pores it can not be removed unless the concrete itself is removed.

Porous Surfaces:  up to 200 FT2 in one coat.

Smooth Surfaces (once properly prepped): up to 400 FT2 in one coat.

Coverage will vary depending on porosity, surface condition, application method, and the amount of material applied by the applicator. The above coverage rates are estimates and will vary.

The Armor S2000 is designed specifically for use on unsealed concrete surfaces. It should not be applied to pavers, brick, stone, masonry, or any material other than concrete. It can’t be applied over any existing sealers or coatings.

The Armor S2000 is designed to work entirely below the surface. It will not change the look or color of the substrate and it will not leave a visible surface film.

The Armor S2000 is not a water repellent sealer and doesn’t offer any water repellency benefits. If you are looking for a water repellent sealer, instead consider the Armor SC25 or Armor SX5000 WB. If you are looking for a wet look, low gloss, or high gloss, consider instead the Armor WL550 for a matte wet look, the Armor AR350 for a low gloss wet look, or the Armor AR500 for a high gloss wet look.

The calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) formed from the chemical reaction between the free lime and calcium in the pores of the concrete and the S2000 will never break down. Calcium silicate hydrate is the same thing that forms when concrete is originally cured. The Armor S2000 simply takes the unreacted free lime and calcium and uses it to fill gaps in the concrete with a crystalline barrier (CSH).

The size of the barrier formed is dependent on several factors including 1) how much free lime and calcium is present in the concrete, 2) the porosity of the concrete, 3) the amount of material applied to concrete, by who and how. The size of the barrier formed will ultimately determine the actual strength and density increase.

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