Perma-Top™ Cove
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Perma-Top™ Cove is a three-component 100% solids epoxy mortar designed to create a seamless cove prior to the application of an epoxy or urethane flooring system. This product has specially selected aggregate and ingredients to provide easy construction of cove bases with the use of a marginal trowel or other cove base application tools.
Product families
Applications
- Other Flooring & Surface Applications
Product Families
- Mortar & Gypsum Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Perma-Top
- Mixing
First, mix the liquids (Parts A & B) in an oversized container until streak-free.; Although not necessary, this blend can be used to lightly coat the wall where Perma-Top Cove will be applied.; After the liquids are thoroughly mixed, add aggregate Part C.; Mix with slow speed mixing equipment such as a jiffy mixer or rotating bucket/stationary mixing blade assembly.; Product must be mixed thoroughly to ensure aggregate is completely wetted out.; No induction time is necessary.; Improper mixing may result in product failure.
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Coverage
- Dependant on style/type of cove.
- Generally, 1 kit will 0.25 cf.
- Shelf LIfe
- 1 year (Unopened)
- Application
Apply the thoroughly mixed material using a marginal trowel, cove base trowel, or another suitable tool at a minimum of 1/8" thick.; Do not over-trowel the material as this may cause isolated blisters to form.; Use methanol or isopropanol on the trowel for easier application.; Maintain temperatures within the recommended ranges during the application and curing process.
- Precaution
Use with adequate ventilation; Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing, wear gloves or protective creams - if skin contact occurs, wash at the first opportunity with soap and water; Eye exposure or inhalation can result in serious medical problems - in the event of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with water and contact a physician; Keep out of the reach of children; For industrial use only
- Technology
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Floor Cleaning
Some cleaners may affect the color of the floor installed.. Test each cleaner in a small area, utilizing your cleaning technique beore cleaning the entire surface.
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Flammable
- Solvent-free
- Packaging (Kit)
- Part A, 0.45 gal.
- Part B, 0.23 gal.
- Part C, 26.5 lb.
- Product Storage
Continuous storage should be above 55°F to prevent crystallization.; Before using, allow product to reach room temperature.
- Curing Schedule
* Time varies depending on air temperature and humidity.
- Application Methods
- Trowel
Technical data
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9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Up | Use Xylol | — | — |
| Flexural Strength | 11500.0 | psi | ASTM D 790 |
| Tensile Strength | 9200.0 | psi | ASTM D 638 |
| Compressive Strength | 14575.0 | psi | ASTM D 695 |
| Heat Defelction Temperature | 144.0 | °F | ASTM D 648 |
| Curing Schedule* (Pot Life, 70°F) | 25 - 35 | minutes | — |
| Curing Schedule* (Recoat/Topcoat, 70°F) | 6 - 10 | hours | — |
| Curing Schedule* (Light Foot Traffic, 70°F) | 8 - 10 | hours | — |
| Curing Schedule* (Full Cure, 70°F) | 2 - 7 | days | — |
