Tarkseal

Use Instructions

Site environmental conditions, substrate conditions and construction have a major effect on product selection, application methods, procedures and rates, appearance and performance. Product literature provides general information applicable to some or most conditions. However, an adequate site test application by the purchaser or installer in advance of field scale use is mandatory, to verify that product and quantities can be satisfactorily applied and will achieve desired appearance and performance under intended use conditions.

Low pressure spray application provides the best results, however, product can be applies with brushes or rollers. Spray apparatus should be equipped with chemically resistant hoses and gaskets. Larger areas are most economically treated with power sprayers.

Do not thin or dilute

Applications

Application rates vary with substrate conditions.

Approximate rates for curing is 250 square feet per gallon

Approximate rate for sealing is 300 square feet per gallon

Application equipment should be cleaned with solvents ( Tarksol Biomass 60 or Tarksol HTF-85B environmental solvents is suggested

Freshly Placed Concrete	Previously Cured Concrete	Maintenance
Apply immediately following finial finish and disappearance of surface water sheen	Remove all dirt, oil, grease, paint or foreign cure residue with Tarksol Super Strip or Tarksol Oilsolv (environmental cleaners) and clean with a 10% caustic solution.	Wipe up all chemical, solvent or petroleum spills as soon as possible
Apply to the point of saturation and appearance of continuous surface film	Rinse thoroughly with clean water and squeegee off excess water.	Remove all dirt and debris by sweeping
Concrete should be damp but not wet. Avoid over application, puddles or runs	Allow surface to dry 24-48 hours prior to first application	Wash and buff periodically to help maintain surface luster
For maximum sealing and dustproffing benefits, apply a second coat of Tarksol Tarksealafter finial clean-up and concrete is dry	Use moisture meter or adequate material test to verify satisfactory adhesion and appearance	Clean damaged coating areas promptly and recoat
	Apply a second application in 24 hours

Precautions

Do not use on concrete slabs with inadequately drained subgrade, Treated surfaces to be covered with concrete or plaster, and/or surfaces subject to hydrostatic water pressures.

Coating delamination (blistering) may occur if applied prior to allowing all surface bleed water to fully evaporate. Moisture saturated subgrade or a moisture barrier placed beneath the slab to be cured and/or sealed may increase the risk of coating delamination.

Do not use with other floor sealers, treatments, bondbreakers or adhesives without prior site test to determine compatibility and adhesion.

Any variations in concrete surface density may be highlighted by surface mottling after product application. Make test application to determine performance and appearance acceptability

Do not use around sparks or open flame. Provide adequate ventilation.

Treated surfaces may be slippery prior to drying and when wet with water or liquids after drying.

When used in exterior applications, coated surfaces will slowly oxidize in time, necessitating reapplication.

Patent Notice

Tarksol 97 is made under U.S. Patent numbers 5,112,516, 5,393,451, and 5,498,805. Tarksone is made under patent pending.

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Last modified: January 16, 2008