Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Benefits/Features
- Breathable, UV resistant
- Reduces deterioration caused by surface abrasion
- Reduces the formation of mold, mildew, and algae
- Reduces surface stains
- Easy to apply, maintain, and recoat
- Made from US Manufactured non-recycled resins
- Will darken the surface to make it look wet
- Can be applied to unsealed surfaces, and surfaces previously sealed with a solvent based acrylic sealer
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Method
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Suggested Applications
- Poured, broom finished, and stamped concrete.
- Concrete pavers.
- Exposed aggregate concrete.
- Driveways, walkways, and stairs.
- Pool decks and patios.
- Garage, warehouse, and basement floors.
- Car ports, pole barns, retail and restaurant floors.
- Coverage
Note: Coverage will vary depending on porosity, surface condition, application method, and the amount of material applied by the applicator. Two coats are suggested for even coverage and appearance.
- Clean Up
Use Xylene. Dispose of containers in accordance with local and federal regulations.
- Product Removal
Dried, cured sealer may be removed with a commercial paint stripper, or by using a diamond grinding method, sandblasting method or similar mechanical action.
Properties
- Dry Appearance
- High gloss
- Wet Appearance
- Clear
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alkalinity Resistance | Minimal | — | — |
| Application Temp | 45 - 85 | °F | — |
| Blush Resistance | Good | — | — |
| Concrete Adhesion | Excellent | — | — |
| Coverage (Porous Surfaces) | max. 175 | Ft²/Gallon | — |
| Coverage (Smooth Surfaces) | max. 200 - 225 | Ft²/Gallon | — |
| Drying Time | 1 - 2 | hours | — |
| Foot Traffic | 24.0 | hours | — |
| Re-Coat Time | 24.0 | hours | — |
| Solids | 25.0 | % | — |
| VOC Content | Low | — | — |
| Wheel Traffic | 24 - 48 | hours | — |
Safety & Health
- Precautions and Limitations
- If applying indoors, room should be properly ventilated to allow for solvents to evaporate.
- Keep away from open flames. Sealer is flammable and is susceptible to ignition.
- Do not apply over floor adhesives, paints, water based coatings, or incompatible sealers.
- Coverage rates depend upon many conditions including application method, surface porosity, and applicator.
- Please be aware that this product when cured may be slippery when wet. Consider adding Armor Non Slip Additive into the top coat.
- Sealer is not resistant to brake fluid, gasoline, and many other similar products.
- It is not recommended to thin or cut sealer with any other products.
- Sealer will darken the surface in order to enhance dull or faded surfaces.
- White spots (blushing) and premature delamination or failure may occur if applied to wet surfaces, surfaces with moisture issues, surfaces that get wet before the sealer has fully cured, or surfaces that currently have an incompatible sealer or coating down.
- If applying sealer to pavers less than one year old, verify with paver manufacturer that pavers are able to be sealed. Sealing before suggested guidelines can result in coating failure.
- Sealer should be applied to concrete that has had 28 days to cure.
- Do not apply in the morning or middle of the day to avoid hazing and bubbling.
- Store product in an area where the temperature is between 50-80 degrees F, and not in direct sunlight.
- It is recommended to wear the proper personal protective equipment when applying this product.
- Properly protect and cover any areas not intended or suggested to be sealed during application.
- Do not apply over water based acrylics, acrylic latex, paint, or any other film-forming coating other than a solvent based acrylic. Apply to a test area before sealing to verify compatibility.
- This product does not stop hot tire pickup. Hot tire pickup happens when the rubber/asphalt from the hot tire comes off of the tire onto the surface where the tire comes into contact with. There is physically no way to stop the rubber/asphalt from coming off of the tire.
- Plasticizers in rubber mats and rubber based materials may react and bond to cured coating.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
The Armor AR500 is available in a 16 OZ Sample, 1 Gallon Bottle, 5 Gallon Pail, and 55 Gallon Drum.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
When properly sealed and stored, the shelf life of the Armor AR500 is up to 1 year.