KromaPolish™ Product Application

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KromaPolish™ is designed for interior use only, to be applied with Harden X™ and one of the following DuraGloss™ formulations indicated below:

DuraGloss 50+™ Interior Surfaces / 24-hour cure time / High Gloss

DuraGloss 30+™ Interior Surfaces / 72-hour cure time / Satin Finish

If salt protection is desired, Harden X SI™ may be used in place of Harden X™.

Please note that the performance of KromaPolish™ does not require polishing.

Proper surface preparation and product application is essential to performance. For optimum results, please read instructions in full and contact our Technical Support department at (800) 305-9144 for additional customized instructions prior to application.

NOTE: When applied to surface, color may vary from SealSource® brochures or website.
It is recommended to apply a physical sample prior to treatment. KromaPolish colors may be layered for a mottled, multi-colored appearance.

Equipment Needed for KromaPolish Application

• Mechanical mixer
• Spray Method: HVLP, pump-up, airless backpack, or mechanical sprayer
• Roller Method: roller with 3/4″ nap
• 100% polyester microfiber pads

KromaPolish Surface Preparation

1. 1. Thoroughly clean surface to be treated, removing any membrane-forming materials, dirt, debris, wax, paint, curing compounds, coatings, or other substance that may impede penetration.
2. 2. Patch or fill any cracks or other surface damage.
3. 3. Shot blast or mechanically prepare the surface at a 100 resin grit level to allow proper penetration of color. (Depending on the condition of the concrete, several steps of metal grinding may be necessary.) Mechanical surface preparation is preferred; however older concrete may require more aggressive preparation. If using acid etch or other chemical preparation, the surface MUST be neutralized with a pH neutral cleanser and rinsed with water to prevent whiting.
4. 4. Sweep area to be treated and scrub clean with water to remove any remaining contaminants, dirt, and dust caused by grinding.
5. 5. Allow surface to dry completely prior to application.

KromaPolish Product Application

Please note that coverage rates may vary depending on surface porosity. Additional applications may be necessary to achieve desired results. KromaPolish™ colors may be layered for a mottled, multi-colored appearance. For artistic designs, apply KromaPolish™ with microfiber pads as described below.

1. 1. Agitate material thoroughly with a mechanical mixer to ensure redistribution of pigment that may have settled, then apply to surface using one of the following methods:
2. Spray Method: Using a HVLP, pump-up, airless, backpack, or mechanical sprayer, apply material evenly at 400-600 sq/ft per gallon (10-15 m2 per liter) maintaining a consistent, even spray. Do not allow material to puddle.
3. Roller Method: Roll material evenly onto surface at 800-1000 sq/ft per gallon (20-25 m2 per liter) with a nap pad no larger than ¾ inch.
4. Pad Method: Apply evenly onto surface at 800-1000 sq/ft per gallon (20-25 m2 per liter) with a 100% polyester microfiber pad.
5. 2. Allow material to dry for a minimum of 2 hours, then spray surface with a thin, even coat of Harden X™ at 600 sq/ft per gallon (15 m2 per liter) or apply with a 100% polyester microfiber pad at approximately 700 sq/ft per gallon (17 m2 per liter). If spraying, use a microfiber pad to distribute any pooled material. If Harden X™ is pooling in any area, use a microfiber pad to distribute the material.
6. 3. Allow Harden X™ to dry, then apply a second coat of KromaPolish™ as above. (For a mottled look, a second SS KromaPolish™ color may be used for this application.)
7. 4. Allow second coat of KromaPolish™ to dry for 2 hours, then apply a second thin coat of Harden X™ as above.
8. 5. Allow second coat of Harden X™ to cure for a minimum of 2 hours (longer cure time will increase surface hardness for greater shine). Surface must at least be dry to the touch before resuming the polishing process. When surface has cured for the desired length of time, polish surface to a 200 resin grit level (continue polishing for a deeper shine).
9. 6. When polishing is complete, dust mop the surface thoroughly to remove any dust.
10. 7. Allow surface to dry completely, then apply DuraGloss™ with sprayer at 1,500-2,000 sq/ft per gallon (40-50 m2 per liter). Spread material evenly over surface with a 100% polyester microfiber pad to achieve a consistent, wet appearance. (A thin application may streak; a heavy coat will appear milky or cloudy.)
11. 8. Wet out a 100% polyester microfiber applicator pad with the material to avoid streaking, then spread material evenly over surface to achieve a consistent, wet appearance. (If the material appears to be streaking, spray on additional material. If the material has a blue, milky/cloudy appearance, continue to pull out material until it no longer appears blue.)
12. 9. Allow surface to dry, then burnish with SealSource® diamond-impregnated pads at 1,500-3,000 grit level using a high-speed floor burnisher (minimum of 1,500 RPMs).
13. 10. Apply a second coat of DuraGloss™ as above and burnish when surface is dry. If a higher gloss is desired, apply additional applications of DuraGloss™ until desired gloss is achieved, allowing each application to dry thoroughly before burnishing.
14. 11. Keep surface dry following treatment for the cure time recommended by manufacturer to allow it to cure properly.

KromaPolish Application in High Humidity

Apply as above, but increase cure time to three hours between coats of KromaPolish™ and Harden X™. Allow a minimum of four hours after final coat of Harden X™ prior to polishing.

Product Disclaimers

The fast-drying and durable bonding properties of DuraGloss™ cause it to permanently bond to a variety of surfaces. The material is extremely difficult to remove once it has cured, so it is strongly recommended that areas which could be affected by splatters, splashes, or overspray be masked and protected prior to treatment.

Application and coverage rates are estimated and may vary depending on the porosity of substrate, the desired intensity of color and shine, and environmental conditions present during application. For precise coverage rates, a pre-application field test should be performed. Proper application is the responsibility of the user.

It is highly recommended that the installer contact our Technical Support department at (800) 305-9144 for customized instructions prior to application. Proper application is the responsibility of the user.

DO NOT ALLOW SEALSOURCE® PRODUCTS TO FREEZE