Overview:
Sure Step® Anti-Slip Coating provides a durable skid resistant finish for interior or exterior application. Imparts excellent colour retention, abrasion resistance and resistance to ponding water. Sure Step® is water reduced which allows for fast dry plus easy application and clean up. Available in 6 ready mixed colours and
white. Sure Step® can be exposed to light foot traffic 24 hours after application of the final coat. Allow 4-5 days for heavier or continuous foot traffic. Sure Step® coating is formulated to have high slip resistance for areas that require extra skid resistance.
Application:
- Sure Step® may be easily applied by roller, brush or squeegee.
- Stir contents thoroughly to assure even dispersion of pigment.
- Apply product at a rate of 7.4 – 11.2 sq. m. per 3.79 L (80 to 120 square feet per gallon).
- May be recoated in 8 hours under good drying conditions. Two coats of Sure Step™ are required for proper performance.
- Do not apply if rain is threatening. Apply when surface and ambient temperature are above 12.8 °C (55 °F) and below 32.2 °C (90 °F).
- Avoid paint application outside when weather conditions are threatening, and late in the afternoon when there is a threat of moisture condensing on wet paint.
- Do not paint if surface temperature is within 5 degrees of the dew point.
Squeegee Application:
Probably the fastest, most efficient method of application is with a 76 cm (30”) squeegee. Begin by pouring out a 76.2 mm – 127 mm (3” - 5”) wide row of Sure Step™ most of the length of the area to be coated. Using moderate pressure, pull the squeegee down the entire length of the area. Be sure not to lift the squeegee from
the surface during the pass as this will create marks in the dry film. At the end of the pass, rotate the squeegee in an arc without lifting the squeegee from the surface. A new line of paint should be poured and the process continued. Overlap the first pass by 101.6 mm to 152.4 mm (4 to 6 inches). For best results work in 2 or 3 person crews. The second coat should be applied at right angles (90 degrees) to the first coat
Roller Application:
Use a 12.7 mm – 19.1 mm (½” to ¾”) roller cover on a 228.6 mm (9.5”) frame with an extension handle. Work in areas approximately 1.5 m x 2.1 m (5’ x 7’). Pour about 1/3 of a 3.79 L/gallon out in a looping “S” pattern down the middle of the 1.5 m x 2.1 m (5’ x 7’) area. Next, evenly distribute the paint by lightly rolling the Sure Step™ back and forth in slow, smooth strokes. Then, roll at right angles to your previous pass to completely even out the paint film thickness. The last step is the finishing stroke. Starting in the far upper corner set the roller down and with no pressure applied draw it back toward you to the end of the painted area. Then pick up the roller and overlapping your last stroke and continue with the finishing process until the entire 1.5 m x 2.1 m (5’ x 7’) area is covered. Continue by following the same technique with another 1.5 m x 2.1 m (5’ x 7’) area until the job is completed. If Sure Step™ sets too quickly (application on a hot, dry day) it may be advisable to thin with water or pre-wet the surface with a hose.
Brush Application:
Sure Step® can be applied by brush. This type of application should be limited to small areas such as steps or trimming out the edges of larger areas before using a squeegee or roller.
Surface Preparation:
Concrete & Uncoated Concrete:
All fully cured and uncoated concrete must be clean, dry and free of oil, grease, dirt, curing compounds or other foreign matter that could interfere with penetration and adhesion. Grease, release agents and dirt can be removed by scrubbing the surfacewith an Oil and Grease Emulsifier. Rinse well with clean water. To neutralize uncoated concrete, etch the surface with a concrete etcher. Follow all label instructions carefully. A properly etched concrete surface should exhibit the texture of fine sandpaper.
Previously Coated Concrete:
Remove all oil, grease, dirt or other foreign matter by scrubbing the surface with an Oil and Grease Emulsifier. Rinse well with clean water and allow it to dry. Remove loose, flaking paint by scraping or power washing. Glossy surfaces must be dulled by sanding.
Asphalt & UncoatedSAsphalt:
Newly laid asphalt surfaces should be allowed to cure 45 to 60 days before coating. This curing time frame is necessary for all the solvents in the asphalt to evaporate. The surface must be free of dirt, loose gravel, oil or other foreign matter that could be detrimental to coating adhesion. Any oil or grease spots must be treated with an Oil and Grease Emulsifier. Best results for general preparation will be obtained by power washing; however, conscientious sweeping and water hose rinsing may suffice. Sure Step® is self-priming on bare asphalt.
Previously Coated Asphalt:
All dirt, dust, mildew, loose gravel and flaking paint should be removed by power washing. Any oil or grease spots must be treated with an Oil and Grease Emulsifier. Repairs should be made to cracked, crumbling or delaminating asphalt surfaces.
Wood & Uncoated Wood:
Remove all dirt, dust, mildew or loose wood fibers by power washing. Allow surface to dry thoroughly. Prime uncoated wood with an oil based primer. Prime uncoated plywood with an acrylic water based primer.
Previously Coated Wood:
Remove all dirt, dust, chalk, mildew or flaking paint by power washing. An alternate method is to scrape, wire brush, wash the surface with a solution of one part bleach* to three parts water, then rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow it to dry. *Follow bleach manufacturer’s instructions for safe handling and use of bleach solution.
Ferrous Metal & Uncoated Metal:
Surface must be clean, dry and free of form oils, rust and mill scale. Any oily residue must be removed by solvent washing. Rust and mill scale must be removed by aggregate blasting or conscientious power hand tool cleaning. Prime uncoated metal with Corotech® V110 Acrylic Metal Primer.
Previously Coated Metal:
Surface must be clean, dry and free of dirt, dust, chalk, rust, mill scale and flaking paint. Commercial blast cleaning SSPC-SP 6 or power tool method SSPC-SP 2 are acceptable. Any tight adhering paint, with a gloss or semi-gloss sheen, must be dulled by sanding. Spot prime bare areas.
