Extremely dry conditions: Applications in very dry environments, over a very dry slab, will lead to pre-mature drying.  In this case the product does not develop a proper bond or film.  When these conditions exist, it is recommended to pre-dampen the concrete with water.  Soak the concrete with water by mop, broom or other apparatus.  Be sure to maintain a damp (with no standing water) slab while installing CUTDOWN II.  This will allow the product to dry at its normal rate.

APPLICATION COVERAGE/MILS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY –
A mil is a thousandth of an inch.  Mils may be measured with a wet film gauge (available through Dependable distribution or local professional paint stores).  Approximate mils can be achieved by using the required coverage rate.  To ensure proper coverage, mark out the area of the floor that a gallon should cover.

Mark with tape or otherwise measure out the area of floor intended to be covered by the container or containers mixed.  Film gauges are also useful to check the thickness of the wet material.  Dry mil thickness must be equal to lbs. MVER. to be abated up to 12 mils for warranty.  Assure that sufficient material is used to achieve minimum mils of application required.

TWO COAT APPLICATION (8 lb. MVER and less)
With a coverage rate of 200 – 350 square feet per gallon, wet film thickness should be about 5 – 8 mils per application, which may vary with surface porosity. CUTDOWN II is normally applied with a 3/8” nap roller. Nap size will depend upon the texture and porosity of the surface. Either dip the roller into the pail or a paint pan or pour one width strip directly onto surface. Roll with even and consistent strokes, keeping all application back and forth in the same direction, to ensure even application. Allow the first coat to dry 2 – 3 hours before beginning the second application. Apply the second coat in the opposite direction to the first or on a diagonal. Final dry film thickness should be 4 mils or more. Allow 24-48 hours prior to application of floor covering.

THREE COAT APPLICATION (Where MVER may exceed 8 lb.)
Whenever CUTDOWN II is used to mitigate moisture, the coverage and resulting depth of the coating is critical.  In order to assure enough mils of membrane (12 dry mils), the first coat should be a double wet applied coat totally at least 9 wet mils and the area intended to be covered by one gallon (160 square feet on the first coat) should be marked off.  In the measured area, using a 3/8 or 1/2” nap roller, roll the product liberally onto the floor from a pan or material poured on the floor across one width.  While that application is still wet, roll a second wet application of CUTDOWN II over the initial wet coat.  Depending upon the porosity of the substrate, the material may be dry to the touch when re-applying.
If applying by pouring on to the substrate, lightly pre-dampen the floor with water.  Use a mop or broom to spread the water on the floor.  Make sure there is no standing water --that the surface does not glisten-- prior to installing CUTDOWN II.
Allow to dry 2 hours before applying second or third coats.  Apply the second coat across the grain or perpendicular to the first coat. Apply third coat in the same direction as the first coat.  Allow a minimum of 24 up to 48 hours cure time without traffic on the floor before patching or covering, depending on temperature and humidity.  Full cure is at 48 hours.

FLOORING APPLICATION
Most adhesives (including latex, urethane, epoxy and thin set mortars) and leveling compounds may be applied directly to the surface.   For coatings and other covering materials, consult Technical Services. Testing the adhesive for acceptable bond is always advisable.  Exercise care to protect cleanliness of CUTDOWN II and avoid traffic during curing until covered.

• SHELF LIFE—CUTDOWN II should be used within 12 months of manufacture and should be stored in cool, shaded areas.  Protect from heat, direct sun and freezing.  Temperatures above 75°F will significantly shorten shelf life.  Do not store above 90° or allow to freeze.
• Not for use over new concrete or where epoxy floor coatings are applied directly over membrane. Consider DEPENDABLE VAPORSEAL products.
• Application area should be conditioned at 70°F with maximum humidity of 60% for 48 hrs. prior to and 72 hrs. after application.  Concrete slab temp. must be minimum of 55°F..  Do not apply over existing coatings, sealers or floor coverings.
• Extreme care should be taken with any operations on the CUTDOWN II membrane so as not to damage or de-bond the membrane..
• Cover CUTDOWN II within 48-72 hours.
• Do not use over soft, heavy cutback or other spongy surfaces, as film will crack and isolation will fail.
• Do not nail into or penetrate CUTDOWN II membrane.
• Not recommended where high alkalinity exists. If pH exceeds 12, take measures to reduce it.
• Not an adhesive, wear layer or topping

• Not warranted to reduce emission levels greater than 15 lbs. MVER or relative humidity in slab exceeding 90% at any time during service life (5 years).  If subsequent moisture levels may be higher or hydrostatic water (liquid) may occur, use VAPORSEAL products, not CUTDOWN II.

• Not designed to have regular contact with liquid water.
• Not warranted for use on residential wood floors
  
  

Dependable Chemical Co., Inc. warrants and guarantees to the original owner of the installation that DEPENDABLE CUTDOWN II, when used in ac5ordance with the current instructions and technical bulletins, will reduce moisture emission rates (MVER) up to 15 lbs. per 24 hours per 1000 square feet or relative humidity of 90% to a moisture emission rate of less than 3 lbs. or such higher value as required by the manufacturer of the floor covering used in the installation, PROVIDED
• a proper moisture test is performed immediately prior to installation of CUTDOWN II to establish that the moisture level does not exceed the maximum allowable;
• the dry or cured mils applied to the floor are equal to or exceed the maximum moisture level that is required to be mitigated;
• DEPENDABLE is notified of any claim of failure and given proper opportunity to inspect and test for moisture prior to the membrane being disturbed or removed;
• Tests at the time of failure establish that moisture under CUTDOWN II in the slab is less than the maximum permissible, and that moisture transmitted through CUTDOWN II exceeds 3 lbs. MVER or that CUTDOWN II will provide a barrier to transmission of cutback adhesive to a new floor covering where applied to a hard, well bonded adhesive residue. In the event of damage or failure of flooring caused by excessive moisture emissions or due to migration of adhesive residues under this warranty, DEPENDABLE shall provide all labor and material to repair or remove and replace the floorcovering placed over CUTDOWN II (including any costs of removal of old material) with a floor of similar quality for the same period of time and at the same proportion of replacement cost coverage as the manufacturer of the original floor covering material placed over CUTDOWN II offers for the replacement of its product, provided that DEPENDABLE is given proof of application of sufficient CUTDOWN II to provide the recommended coverage rate on the installed floor. This warranty is limited to five (5) years after installation and conditioned upon DEPENDABLE being given notice of such failure within 5 years after the initial installation of CUTDOWN II and within 30 days after the first discovery of the defect attributed to such installation, whichever occurs first.
DEPENDABLE makes no warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular use and this limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and no salesman, agent, distributor, or dealer has authority to expand, alter or waive these provisions.