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PREPARATION AND APPLICATION
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SURFACE
PREPARATION
All supporting surfaces shall be structurally
sound, solid, free of movement and well bonded.
Ensure underlying surface is free of
excess moisture and clean of any contaminants
such as dirt, wax, oil, paint, curing compounds,
sealers, solvent, oil products or any gypsum
materials or foreign matter that may interfere
with a proper bond.
When a proper bond is questionable,
perform a test patch in an inconspicuous area.
DO NOT PROCEED if dissatisfied with bond
and contact DEPENDABLE’s Technical Services.
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Concrete Floors -
Remove all foreign matter by mechanical
means.
Floor must be free of efflorescence and
excess
moisture. To check moisture test with a
calcium chloride test
(ASTM F1869-09) or the Relative humidity
RH (insitu probe) test
(ASTM F2170-09) to meet the requirements
of the final finished floor. To correct moisture
problems, including lack of proper under slab
vapor barrier, see DEPENDABLE’s CUTDOWN II or
VAPORSEAL DB.
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Wood Floors -
Ensure wood floors are free of movement
and excessive moisture.
Fasten any loose boards.
Stripwood floors should be covered with
underlayment grade quality board.
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Underlayment Board Joints -
To avoid “peaking,” do not butt sheets
tightly.
Leave a space the thickness of a
matchbook cover (approx. 1/32”) between sheets.
The installer may wish to seal the
joints, hammer-indents and other “raw” spots
with an appropriate brush coat of DEPENDABLE
Latex. This will keep the moisture in
FEATHERCRETE or the adhesive from being drawn
into the board, to cause swelling and/or
delamination.
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Vinyl Floors
Existing resilient floors shall be single layer,
fully adhered and well bonded.
Thoroughly clean all foreign matter such
as dirt, grease, oil, wax or any other
contaminates which may inhibit bond.
While floor is wet, use a cleaning pad
and remove any remaining wax or dirt, while
scuffing the surface.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water and
allow to dry.
New wear layers being sold can be
difficult to bond to.
While some wear layers may be bonded to
with just a thorough cleaning, others may
require abrading and/or priming the surface with
DEPENDABLE ACRYLIC EMBOSSING ADDITIVE.
ACRYLIC EMBOSSING ADDITIVE must be added
to the powdered product to increase bonding
characteristics.
The installer is advised to always
perform a test patch area over resilient goods
to assure acceptable bond.
Adhesive
Residue
Using mechanical means, remove loose,
brittle or thick/heavy accumulations to a
well-bonded residue.
Sweep or vacuum area.
If adhesive interaction and migration is
a concern, prime residue with DEPENDABLE ACRYLIC
EMBOSSING ADDITIVE and allow to become nearly
dry and tacky. Mix the Acrylic Embossing
Additive full strength with the powder.
Caution:
Cutback adhesive may contain asbestos.
Contact state or local authorities for
proper removal and disposal procedures.
Metal
Floors
Remove any rust or contaminants.
Wash and allow to dry completely.
Prime metal and mix FEATHERCRETE with
DEPENDABLE ACRYLIC EMBOSSING ADDITIVE.
Allow to nearly dry and become tacky.
Existing
Ceramic Tile, Quarry Tile, etc. (Not Vinyl– VCT
& VAT)
Must be well bonded.
The surface must be clean and free of
waxes and contaminants that might inhibit
bonding.
For best bond, prime with Acrylic
Embossing Additive.
Once primed, allow AEA to nearly dry and
become tacky before covering with FEATHERCRETE
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MIXING
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After preparing the surface, use a clean mixing
container. Add approximately 2 parts
FEATHERCRETE
to 1 part cool clean water.
Mix thoroughly to a lump-free trowelable
consistency.
To assure bonding over
resilient
(vinyl), adhesive residue, ceramic or metal
floors or when a primer is required, mix ACRYLIC
EMBOSSING ADDITIVE in place of water.
Mixture will remain workable for 20 minutes. Do
not mix more than you can place within 20
minutes.
Do not attempt to extend pot life by
later adding water.
Avoid floor mixing. Always use clean
containers and mixing implements, as leftover
residue can accelerate set and/or reduce pot
life of new mix. Mechanical mixing is
recommended.
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APPLICATION
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Using a smooth flat trowel, force
FEATHERCRETE into joints, cracks holes and
deeper fills bearing down on the trowel.
Smooth the surface to a thin covering
over the prepared substrate.
Build any thicker fills or transitions to
1/2” thick.
Deeper fills may be achieved with
multiple lifts.
Always allow prior lift to dry
completely.
When dry, sand or scrape smooth for a
perfect finish.
Vinyl
Floors—.
Mix to a lump free trowelable mix.
Apply using a flat smooth steel trowel
drawing material across the pattern to be filled
at angles to the pattern to ensure an even and
complete fill.
Material should remain workable for 20
minutes.
Allow to dry completely, at least two (2) hours before covering.
Metal
Floors—Apply
FEATHERCRETE
over the prepared surface.
To assure no chemical reaction and a good
bond, performing a test patch is recommended. If
dissatisfied with bond, contact DEPENDABLE
Technical Assistance
COVERAGE:
Coverage rate varies depending upon the
substrate and installation conditions.
Field installation on concrete floor
routinely covers 33 square feet @ 1/8”
thickness.
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LIMITATIONS
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Do not use…
· Where
hydrostatic pressure (water) exists or moisture
emissions exceed level permitted for installing
floorcovering.
· Where
surface or ambient temperature falls to or below
50ºF within 72 hours of installation
· Over
presswood, particle board, masonite, chipboard,
OSB, single layer stripwood floors, underlayment
board not of APA Underlayment (exterior) grade
or similar dimensionally unstable materials
susceptible to movement or swelling.
· Deeper
than 1/2” in a single layer
· Over
gypsum based patches or underlayment material
without priming, due to chemical reaction.
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WARNING
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CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
INJURIOUS TO EYES
Contains portland cement and silica.
Do not breathe dust.
Dust can cause delayed lung
injury (Silicosis).
Use in a well ventilated area
or wear a properly fitted NIOSH/MSHA
approved respirator.
Avoid eye contact.
In case of eye contact, flush
with water a minimum of 15 minutes.
Consult a physician
immediately.
Avoid prolonged contact with
skin.
Wash thoroughly after
handling.
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GUARANTEE
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Manufacturer guarantees its product to
be free of defects and the extent of its
warranty is limited to the purchase price of its
product only if proved defective when used as
directed.
There are no other warranties or
guarantees, express or implied, and no salesman,
agent, distributor or dealer has authority to
extend, alter or waive these provisions.
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