Miracote®
Installation Guideline
CQ Pigmented Single Broadcast Chemical and Skid
Resistant 1/20 to 1/16 Inch Flooring System
INSTALLATION
GUIDELINE
INSTALLATION
METHODS
STEP 1
Epoxy Primer
Clear
or
Epoxy Primer
Pigmented
Roller
or
Squeegee/Roller
STEP 2A
Epoxy Receiving
Coat
Notched Squeegee
and Backroll Epoxy
Receiving Coat
STEP 2B
Broadcast
Aggregate
STEP 3
Remove Excess
Aggregate
Note: Carefully
Pre-Mix Each
Component
PRODUCTS
AND
VOLUMETRIC
MIX RATIOS
CQ Matrix Clear
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B)
Pot Life 20 Minutes
or
CQ Matrix Clear, plus
ColorPax-E
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B:0.25C)
Pot Life 30 Minutes
CQ Matrix Clear, plus
ColorPax-E
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B:0.25C)
Pot Life 30 Minutes
COVERAGE RATE
1000 sq/ft PER
USA GALLON/POUND
(APPROXIMATE)
250 sq/ft per gal
4 gal mixed per 1000 sq/ft
(6.4 mils WFT)
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
(10 mils WFT)
Note: Carefully
Pre-Mix Each
Component
Hand and/or
Mechanically Seed
with Approved
Aggregate
Round Uniform Size,
0.4 lb per sq/ft
Washed, Dried and Bagged
400 lb per 1000 sq/ft
Aggregate,
Recovery of Excess
such as Flt. Sil. 13 or
Aggregate is Normally
Flt. Sil 12 or
35 to 40 Percent
Angular SR (Aluminum
Oxide) Aggregate
After Cure Remove Excess Aggregate by Broom or Vacuum. Re-Use Excess
Aggregate Provided it is Clean and Free of Contaminates
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Miracote is a registered trade name of Crossfield Products Corp.
ColorPax, CQ and Mirathane are registered trade mark of Crossfield Products Corp.
IEH 311a 001/02
Miracote®
Installation Guideline
INSTALLATION
GUIDELINE
INSTALLATION
METHODS
PRODUCTS
AND
VOLUMETRIC
MIX RATIOS
CQ Matrix Clear,
plus ColorPack-E
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B:0.25C)
Pot Life 30 Minutes
COVERAGE RATE 1000
sq/ft PER
USA GALLON/POUND
(APPROXIMATE)
STEP 4
Spring Steel Trowel
Smooth Texture Spring Steel
Epoxy Groutcoat
and Backroll
67 sq/ft per gal
Lockcoat
or
15 gal per 1000 sq/ft
Squeegee and
or
Backroll
Medium Texture Squeegee
(1/16 Inch 12 – 15
85 sq/ft per gal
Note: Carefully
Gallons)
12 gal per 1000 sq/ft
Pre-Mix Each
or
Component
Aggressive Texture
(I/20 Inch 8 – 9 Gallons)
Flat Squeegee Tight
115 sq/ft per gal
8.7 gal per 1000 sq/ft
STEP 5
After Cure Remove Excess Aggregate by Broom or Vacuum. Re-Use Excess
Lightly Sand
Aggregate Provided it is Clean and Free of Contaminates
STEP 6
Squeegee
CQ Matrix Clear, plus
250 sq/ft per gal
Topcoat
and Backroll
ColorPax-E
4 gal mixed per 1000 sq/ft
(Mix Ratio 2A:1B:0.25C)
(6.4 mils WFT)
Note: Carefully
Pot Life 30 Minutes
Pre-Mix Each
Component
OPTIONAL ALIPHATIC POLYESTER URETHANE FINISHCOAT
STEP 7
If required, Lightly Sand or Screen and Remove Residue
Lightly Sand
STEP 8
Squeegee
Mirathane APU
400 sq/ft per gal
1st Finishcoat
and Backroll
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
STEP 9
Squeegee
Mirathane APU
400 sq/ft per gal
nd
2 Finishcoat
and Backroll
Clear Gloss or
2.5 gal per 1000 sq/ft
Mirathane APU
(4 mils WFT)
Note: Carefully
Clear Matte
Pre-Mix Each
(Mix Ratio 1A:1B)
Component
Pot Life 25 Minutes
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Miracote is a registered trade name of Crossfield Products Corp.
ColorPax, CQ and Mirathane are registered trade mark of Crossfield Products Corp.
IEH 311a 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.
ColorPax, CQ and Mirathane are registered trade mark of Crossfield Products Corp.
IEH 311a 001/02