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A PermaCrete surface is a three-part, acrylic polymer cementitious resurfacing system of over 6000 PSI compressive strength that provides an architectural, load-bearing surface. It's sealed and non-porous, resists chemicals and withstands freeze-thaw cycles as well as intense heat and ultraviolet sun rays. It can easily be applied over such existing surfaces as concrete, aggregate, masonry, steel, asphalt, or foam.
The three parts of a PermaCrete system are:
- A Matrix Mix of high early-strength concrete compounds and specially blended additives which are mixed with one of many standard, or other custom, water-base pigment dispersion Colorants.
- A chemical Bonding Additive which is a high solids, water soluble acrylic polymer resin that is mixed with the Matrix Mixture and especially designed to provide enormous surface strength and lasting adherence to the surface.
- Two applications of an acrylic resin PermaSeal Sealer (waterbase) formulated with special acrylic polymers, chlorinated rubber, epoxy resin and quick evaporating ingredients in a color complementary to the Matrix Mixture in one of over 170 standard or other custom colors to provide additional strength and continued protection for the Matrix Mix application.
Resurfacing with PermaCrete renews instead of removes; enhances property values; and, is a cost effective way of addressing the continual problems of existing surface deterioration and ongoing surface maintenance which is so prevalent in high traffic and commercial surface areas. New surface projects are equally benefited by the strong, durable and attractive finish with lasting protection which is assured from PermaCrete. Even underwater surfaces provide superb applications!
If previous coatings of paint, glue or varnish are present, they're removed with PermaStrip Remover. The PermaCrete surface application begins with a thorough cleaning of the surface area using Blue Nitro Cleaner or Orange Power Degreaser high concentrate, liquid cleaning compounds applied as necessary for the exact condition of each surface. Cracks are then repaired by sawing out each crack slightly deeper than its existing depth. This ensures good bonding for repair with PermaBond Crack Repair methacrylate or PermaGel Epoxy resin. If severe spalling, surface deterioration, or low areas exist, these are leveled as needed with a non-colored skim coat of the Matrix Mix and usually applied by using squeegees or a spray rig and hopper gun assembly.
The colored texture coat of Matrix Mix is then applied with the spray hopper and hand troweled to achieve the desired, textured finish. After all expansion joints have been caulked with PermaCaulk Sealant, two coats of PermaSeal Stain Sealer are then applied to the textured finish which completely seals the surface and enhances the existing Matrix Mix color. Tile and brick patterns or other designs can be achieved by taping the pattern design after the skim coat and then applying a texture coat. PermaSeal Stain Sealer is applied during each separate application of a two-color Matrix design system.
The result is an outstanding, durable and attractive surface which is amazingly easy to maintain with normal household detergents. Safety considerations are enhanced by the increased slip resistance of PermaCrete surfaces. Independent testing has determined that PermaCrete surfaces are over 50% more slip-resistant than the minimum Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requirement for an FTC designation as a slip-resistant surface!
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| Test |
Method |
Results |
| Compressive
Strength |
ASTM
C-109 |
5690
PSI* |
| Flexural
Strength |
ASTM
C-348 |
1835
PSI |
| Tensile
Strength |
ASTM
C-190 |
855
PSI |
| Shear
Bond Adhesion |
ASTM
C-882 |
>550
PSI |
| Impact
Strength |
LAB
METHOD |
22in./lb. |
| Abrasion
Resistance |
ASTM
C-944 |
1.57%
Wt. Loss |
| Slip
Resistance |
ASTM
D-2047 |
0.74
Wet |
| Slip
Resistance |
ASTM
D-2047 |
0.78
Dry |
| Water
Absorption |
ASTM
C-642 |
6.5%
(72 Hrs.) |
| Weight
(Cured) |
1/8"
Typical Thickness |
1.12
lbs./ft. |
| Freeze-Thaw |
ASTM
C-666 |
<0.5%
Wt. Loss |
| Accelerated
Weathering |
ASTM
G-23 |
Unaffected
(4000 Hrs.) |
| Chemical
Resistance |
ASTM
D-2299 |
Unaffected |
| Fire
Resistance |
ASTM
E-108 |
Class
A |
| Fire
Resistance |
UBC
32-7 |
Class
A |
| Flame
Spread |
ASTM
E-84 |
Exceeds
Std. |
| Fire
Resistance |
ASTM
E-119 |
Passed
@ 1 Hour |
| Wind
Uplift |
FM
I-52 |
Exceeds
Std. |
| Moisture
Resistance |
ASTM
D2247 |
Unaffected
@ 6 Wks |
| Mildew
Resistance |
ASTM
G-21 |
Class
A |
| Mildew
Resistance |
Mil
810-B |
No
Growth @ 6 Wks |
| Wind
Driven Rain |
TTC-555B |
No
Penetration |
| Shrinkage |
ASTM
C-596 |
Exceeds
Std. |
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6000+ PSI compressive strength is achieved after final applications
of PermaCrete Acrylic Sealers.
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| Primary
Products |
Type
Package |
Coverage
Rates* |
| Matrix
Mix |
40
lb. Bag |
140
sq. ft. (Texture) |
| Matrix
Mix |
40
lb. Bag |
50-100
sq. ft. (Skim) |
| Bonding
Additive |
5
Gal. Pail |
1-1 1/4
gal. per Bag |
| Colorant |
Quart
Bottle |
4 - 8
ozs. per Bag (varies) |
| Perma·Seal
Sealer (H2O) |
5
Gal. Pail |
1,300
sq. ft. |
| Blue
Nitro Cleaner |
5
Gal. Pail |
1,000
sq. ft. |
| Perma·Bond
Crack Rep. |
1
Pint Kit |
75'l
x 1/8"w x 1/4"d |
| Perma·Poxy
Enamel |
3
Gal. Kit |
480
sq. ft. (10 Mils) |
| Perma·Strip
Remover |
5
Gal. Can |
500
sq. ft. (varies) |
| Orange
Power Degreaser |
5
Gal. Pail |
1,000
sq. ft. |
| Perma·Caulk
Sealant |
Pt. & Qt.
Tubes |
Varies
w/ App. |
| Perma·Thane
CRU-750
|
5
Gal. Kit |
760
sq. ft. (6 Mils) |
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Coverage rates are approximate depending upon applicator
and type of surface application.
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WARRANTY:
Issued by the independent, installing Dealer to his retail customer
and normally for a period of one (1) year. Additionally, a Dealer
may, at his option, issue an extended warranty and/or an annual
maintenance agreement. Note: All PERMA•CRETE®
Dealers are independently owned and operated, and all product
installations are the sole responsibility of the independent Dealer.
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CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF PERMA·CRETE®
ACRYLIC SEALERS & EPOXY/URETHANE COATINGS*
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| COMMERCIAL
DESCRIPTION |
CONCENTRATED
REAGENT |
PERMA·SEAL
Acrylic Sealers |
PERMA·POXY
Epoxy Coatings |
PERMA·THANE
Urethane Coatings |
| Splash
Exp. |
Continuous
Exposure |
Splash
Exp. |
Continuous
Exposure |
Splash
Exp. |
Continuous
Exposure
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| ACIDS |
| Acetic
10% |
CH3COOH |
10 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
| Citric 10% |
HOC(CH2CO2H)2CO2H |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Hydrochloric
27% |
HCL |
10 |
5 |
10 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
| Nitric
10% |
HNO3 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
| Phosphoric 50% |
H3PO4 |
7 |
5 |
10 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
| Sodium Choloride
20% |
NaCl |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Sulfuric 37% |
H2SO4 |
10 |
7 |
10 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
| Uric
10% |
C5H4N4O3 |
10 |
6 |
10 |
8 |
10 |
9
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| ALKALIES |
| Ammonium Hydroxide
10% |
NH4OH |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Potassium
Hydroxide 50% |
KOH |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Lime 50% |
CaO |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Soda Ash 50% |
Na2CO3 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Sodium
Hydroxide 50% |
NaOH |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10
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| SOLVENTS |
| Brake Cleaner |
Hydrocarbons |
9 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Brake Fluid |
Hydrocarbons |
10 |
4 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
| Diesel
Fuel |
Hydrocarbons |
10 |
4 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| MEK |
CH3CH2COCH2 |
9 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| MIBK |
C4H9COCH3 |
9 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Racing Fuel |
Hydrocarbons |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Skydrol |
Hydrocarbons |
8 |
2 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
| Toluene |
C6H5CH3 |
9 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Xylene |
C6H4CH3CH3 |
9 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
8
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| STAINS |
| Coffee |
Mixture |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Cola |
Mixture |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Grape
Juice |
Mixture |
10 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Mustard |
Mixture |
10 |
7 |
10 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
| Red
Ink |
Mixture |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10
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*Surface
Cured 3 Days, 75°F.
NOTE: Less surface cure may show reduced chemical resistance.
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WARRANTY: Issued by the independent, installing
Dealer to his retail customer and normally for a period of one (1)
year. Additionally, a Dealer may, at his option, issue an extended
warranty along with an annual maintenance agreement. Note:
All PermaCrete Dealers are independently
owned and operated, and all product installations are the sole responsibility
of the independent Dealer. |
RELATIVE
SCALE: 0 = Removed ·
3 = Lt. Soft · 6 = Lt. Stain · 10 = Unaffected
NOTE: All chemical stains may be easily removed with PermaStrip
Remover |
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