DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Urethanes

Product Type

Primer

Technologies

Ready-to-Use Products

Product Families

Ready-to-Use Products — Paints & Coatings

Primers & Sealers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

VOC-free

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Low Odor

Benefits

• VOC Compliant
• Low Odor

Applications & Uses

Application Method

Brush,

Roller,

Wipe

Application

Application Method

DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER is applied with a 1/8” notch or 12” window flat squeegee followed by a back roll using a 3/8” nap roller. DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER system comes in premeasured kits consisting of DUR-A-TEX UM resin, DUR-A-TEX UM hardener, and DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER aggregate. When applying DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER moisture levels should be no greater than 85% RH (Relative Humidity).

Surface Preparation

Surface must be profiled, clean, sound, dry and free of all oil, grease, detergent film, sealers and/or curing compound. Please refer to the DUR-A-FLEX Surface Preparation Guide on our website for detailed instructions.

Mixing Area

Select a convenient mix area and protect the surface from spillage by covering with a layer of cardboard over a sheet of plastic. Be generous with the amount of space allocated for this function. Do not mix until ready for immediate use. 

• A. Equipment needed:

1. 2 Gallon Mix Container
2. 12” Paint Stick
3. 3.5” Jiffler Blade
4. High Speed Drill
5. 3/8”Nap Roller (9” and 18”)
6. 12” Window Flat Squeegee
7. 1/8”Notch Squeegee
8. 3” Brush
9. Duct Tape and Blue Tape
10. Spiked Shoes
11. Timer
12. Personal Protection Equipment
    1. i. Long Sleeved Shirt
       ii. Long Pants
       iii. Work Boots
       iv. Safety Hat (if needed)
       v. Latex Gloves or similar
       vi. Dust Mask (3M N95)
       vii. Safety Goggles

• Pour resin into the 2 gallon mix container.
• Scrape the sides of the resin container with a paint stick making sure no amount of residue remains.

• Wipe excessive material from paint stick on rim of resin bucket – DO NOT wipe excessive material from stick on the rim of the mixing bucket

• Add hardener, same as steps C and D, scrape the sides of the hardener container with paint stick and wipe excessive material from the stick on rim of hardener bucket.
• Use a High Speed Drill with a 3.5-inch Jiffler blade.
• Thoroughly mix resin and hardener for 30 seconds.
• To avoid any possible clumping, add DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER Aggregate while mixing the resin and hardener.
• Thoroughly mix resin, hardener and aggregate for 60 seconds.
• Make sure there are no clumps in the mixed material.
• Pour the entire mixed material onto the floor in 4-inch ribbons. L. Wet out rollers in puddle area prior to using
  • Using a 1/8-inch notch squeegee pull east to west to spread the materials uniformly.
  • Back roll north to south to level the material.
  • Cross roll east to west to eliminate any roller lines overlapping 4-inches in between each cross roll.

Limitations

Exposure to heat will speed the cure of DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER. Contact the Dur-A-Flex, Inc. Technical Department for any additional information. This product is best suited for application in temperatures between 50°F and 85°F. Substrate must be clean, sound and dry.

• Do not apply materials in temperatures greater than 85ºF or below 50ºF.
• Do not apply when Relative Humidity is greater than 85%.
• Do not apply materials below 8 mils thickness or greater than 40 mils thickness.
• Do not use a flat squeegee over smooth surface.
• Do not use dip and roll method to apply.
• Do not use DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER aggregate if the bag is broken or wet.
• Do not apply within 5º of the Dew Point. Refer to Dew Point Calculation Chart in the “Master Price Guide”.

Tool Cleaning Guidelines

• Use a slow evaporating solvent like Xylene or Toluene.
• Immediately clean equipment after use.

Spread Rate

Each kit yields 0.80 gallon. The spread rate is approximately 90 Sq Ft per kit at 8 mils thickness.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

DUR-A-TEX UM hardener and DUR-A-TEX UM PRIMER aggregate powder must be stored dry at ambient temperature. When exposed to water or high moisture, the aggregate powder will clump and reduce its active content. Exposure of the hardener to water or high moisture will generate carbon dioxide leading to a build up in pressure and loss of its active content and gelling. Do not reseal containers contaminated with moisture. The shelf life is 6 months from ship date in the original unopened container.