Miracote®
Installation Guideline
CQ Clear Decorative Colored Quartz Double Broadcast
Chemical and Skid Resistant 1/12 – 1/8 Inch System
INSTALLATION
GUIDELINE
INSTALLATION
METHODS
PRODUCTS
AND
MIX RATIOS
STEP 1
Optional
Epoxy Primer Clear
or
Epoxy Primer
Pigmented
Roller
or
Squeegee/Roller
STEP 2
Epoxy Receiving
Coat
Notched Squeegee
and Backroll Epoxy
Receiving Coat
Note: Carefully
Pre-Mix Each
Component
Hand and/or
Mechanically Seed
with Approved
Colored Quartz
CQ Matrix Clear
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B)
Pot Life 20 Minutes
or
CQ Matrix Pigmented
(CQ Matrix Clear 3 Gal
Mixed to 1 QT
ColorPax-E)
(Mix Ratio
2A:1B:0.25C)
Pot Life 20 Minutes
CQ Matrix Clear
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B)
Pot Life 20 Minutes
STEP 3
Broadcast Miracote
Colored Quartz
Aggregate
STEP 4
Remove Excess
Aggregate
Step 5
Grout Coat and
Receiving Coat
Note: Carefully
Pre-Mix Each
Component
After Cure
Remove Excess
Aggregate by
Broom or Vacuum
Squeegee
and Backroll
COVERAGE RATE 1000
sq/ft PER
USA ALLON/POUND
(APPROXIMATE)
250 sq/ft per gal
4 gal mixed per 1000 sq/ft
(6.4 mils WFT)
or
250 sq/ft per gal
4 gal mixed per 1000 sq/ft
(6.4 mils WFT)
160 sq/ft per gal
6.25 gal mixed per 1000 sq/ft
Miracote Colored
Quartz Aggregate
0.4 lb per sq/ft
400 lb per 1000 sq/ft
Recovery of Excess
Aggregate is Normally
35 to 40 Percent
Re-Use Excess Aggregate
Provided it is Clean and Free
of Contaminates
CQ Matrix Clear
(Mix Ratio A2:B1)
Pot Life 20 Minutes
66.7 sq/ft per gal
15 gal per 1000 sq/ft
Note: Carefully
Pre-Mix Each
Component
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Miracote is a registered trade name of Crossfield Products Corp.
IEH 301b 001/02
Miracote®
Installation Guideline
INSTALLATION
GUIDELINE
INSTALLATION
METHODS
PRODUCTS
AND
MIX RATIOS
Step 6
Broadcast
Colored quartz
Hand
and/or
Mechanically Seed
Miracote Colored Quartz
Aggregate
STEP 7
Epoxy Grout
Coat/Lockcoat
Spring Steel Trowel
and Backroll
or
Squeegee and
Backroll
CQ Matrix Clear
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B)
Pot Life 20 Minutes
Note: Carefully
Pre-Mix Each
Component
STEP 8
Lightly Sand
STEP 9
Topcoat
If required, Lightly
Sand or Screen and
Remove Residue
Squeegee
and Backroll
(1/8 Inch 12 – 15
Gallons)
(1/12 Inch 8 – 9 Gallons)
CQ Matrix Clear
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B)
Pot Life 20 Minutes
COVERAGE RATE
1000 sq/ft PER
USA GALLON/POUND
(APPROXIMATE)
0.3 lb sq/ft
(net)
300 lb per 1000 sq/ft
Recovery of Excess
Aggregate is Normally
35 to 40 Percent
Spring Steel
67 sq/ft per gal
15 gal per 1000 sq/ft
or
Squeegee
85 sq/ft per gal
12 gal per 1000 sq/ft
or
Flat Squeegee Tight
115 sq/ft per gal
8.7 gal per 1000 sq/ft
250 sq/ft per gal
4 gal mixed per 1000 sq/ft
(6.4 mils WFT)
Note: Carefully
Pre-Mix Each
Component
OPTIONAL FINISH COAT ALIPHATIC POLYESTER URETHANE FINISHCOAT
STEP 10
If required, Lightly
Lightly Sand
Sand or Screen and
Remove Residue
STEP 11
Squeegee
APU Clear Matte or
400 sq ft per gal
Finish Coat
and Backroll
APU Clear Gloss
2.5 gal per 1000 sq/ft
(Mix Ratio 1A:1B)
(4 mils WFT)
Note: Carefully
Pot Life 25 Minutes
Pre-Mix Each
Component
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Miracote is a registered trade name of Crossfield Products Corp.
IEH 301b 001/02
Miracote®
Installation Guideline
NOTE:
Prior to starting the installation of any Miracote Product or System be sure to read
the Installation Guideline Manual, Appendices, MSDS and other pertinent
documents.
Pay special attention to substrate moisture content, physical condition of the
substrate, method(s) of surface preparation, restoration, detailing of cracks/joints,
transitions, terminations and specification. Review carefully for unknown site
conditions or defects.
The Installation Guideline numbers are for estimating purposes only. Wastage,
uneven substrate and other unforeseen site conditions may affect the actual yields.
See Crossfield Products Corp., Miracote Installation Guideline Manual, Product
or System Information Sheet and Price Book for Limitations, Disclaimers and
Limited Warranty.
PRECAUTIONS:
Review and Follow Precautions Listed in the Miracote Installation Guideline prior
to execution of work.
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Miracote is a registered trade name of Crossfield Products Corp.
IEH 301b 001/02