News and Product Reviews

Industrial Flooring

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:16:00 GMT

Are You Searching For an Affordable, Non-Toxic, Durable, Sustainable, and Efficient Solution For Waterproofing Your Industrial Floors?

If so, you've come to the right place…

Most of us recognize just how critical it is that industrial floors need to e strong and durable; visually appealing; chemical, abrasion, and impact resistant; and easy to clean and maintain.

These are particularly important features in environments that are subjected to high foot traffic volumes, heavy machinery, manufacturing chemicals, and the like such as government facilities, office buildings, hospitals, schools, fire stations, warehouses, industrial kitchens, and factories. That’s why, it’s imperative that these types of floors are sealed and protected with top-notch, permanent industrial floor coating.

But anyone whose shopped around for floor sealers knows how challenging it can be to find one that gets the job done right, is affordable and non-toxic, and doesn’t require special application equipment or numerous primer and topcoats.

And solving these problems is exactly why we created ArmorGuard floor coatings…

"ArmorGuard Is The Only Coating Your Floor Will Ever Need"

For many years, our company’s founders worked as residential and commercial builders and remodelers. As such, they searched for “the perfect” industrial floor coating for their clients; that is, one that was easy to use, permanent, extremely durable, non-toxic and affordable. After coming up empty-handed, they decide to create their own product: ArmorGuard floor coating.

Since that time, this product has protected the floors of thousands of companies, government agencies, and organizations. And we’d like to do the same for yours…

Ready To Purchase Your ArmorGuard Floor Coating? No problem… Simply use our safe and secure shopping cart. Or, feel free to call us at 888-326-3769. One of our customer care consultants will be happy to answer your questions about our company, products and services, prices, discounts, shipping, and more.

What Makes ArmorGuard Floor Coating Work When
Other Water Sealers Fail?

We’re glad you asked. Simply put, the difference lays in the highly advanced science our team of scientists used to develop our product’s ingredients. For example, our ArmorGuard industrial floor coating is…

• Quick and easy to apply. Unlike other sealers, no primer coat is required, which means you’ll save application steps, time, and money. And our coating can be applied with any paint roller at 15 mils per application, which is 3-7 times thicker than standard paints.

• Extremely durable. All of our coatings have been independently tested and proven not to peel, flake, or chalk. The coating itself etches into ¼” into the concrete, fiberglass, wood, brick, or block surface and permanently bonds to
your floor.

• 100% waterproof. Our coating will not delaminate on floors and walls, and therefore it provides maximum waterproofing for most any type of industrial floor surface.

• Odorless and safe to use. Our floor coatings consist of100% solid thermosetting epoxy made from soybeans, beans and peanuts, and titanium and flex enhancers. As such they are completely non-toxic and odorless (they also contain no volatile organic compounds, or VOCs), so they’re safe to use in any room, even without additional ventilation. What’s more, they’ll block cancer-causing radon particles from penetrating your industrial floors.

• Bacteria resistant. Our topcoat contains anti-microbial compounds that stop the growth of dangerous molds and mildew.

• Backed up by our ironclad 10-year guarantee, against peeling, flaking, and chalking.

• Beautiful and sophisticated. Not only will our ArmorGuard coating waterproof your concrete, block, wood, stone, brick and fiberglass floors and walls, but you can also choose from eight designer colors (dark, medium, and light blues, tan, dark, medium and light greys, and white). Better yet, our semi-gloss finish ensures that your floor keeps its shine
and good looks.

Koi Pond Construction

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:19:00 GMT

Fiberglass Surface Preparation

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:33:00 GMT

STEP BY STEP PREPERATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIBERGLASS SURFACE

STEP 1 – If an epoxy coating or gelcoat is on the surface, remove all flaked, peeled or blistered areas by scraping, sanding or powerwashing. Then sand or grind the entire area with a 60 or 80 grit sand paper on a mechanical sander. ALL LATEX, RUBBER-BASED COATINGS MUST BE COMPLETELY REMOVED. If there are no existing coatings on the fiberglass shell, just sand it down with the 60 or 80 grit paper. Clean surface of dust with Denatured Alcohol.

STEP 2 - If fiberglass has NO cracks or holes move to step 3, if existing fiberglass has holes or cracks, sand around areas of concern with a 60-80 grit paper, then clean off dust with denatured alcohol. Then Fill holes or cracks with ArmorGuard Towel Mix.

STEP 3 – When Surface is completely dry. Apply ArmorGuard Color Top Coat per manufactures specifications, (a second coat can be applied within 15-24 hours, if over 24 hours you must sand between each coat with a 60-80 grit paper), 3/8 inch lint free roller and heads are recommended. Cut in hard to reach areas with brush then roll walls and floor working your way out. We strongly recommend you cast pumice, quartz or silca sand over coated areas while drying for a non slip finish.

TOP COAT RECOMMENDATIONS

Residential Pools – 1-2 Coats
Commercial Pools – 2 Coats
Ponds – 2 Coats
Aquariums – 2 coats
Tanks – 2 Coats
Basements – 1 Coat
Floors – 1 Coat
Animal Habitat – 1-2 Coats
Marine Usage – 1-2 Coats
Decks and Docks – 1 Coat
Laboratory and Clean Rooms – 1-2 Coats
Roofing – 1 Coat
Shower, Sink, Tub – 1-2 Coats

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 – Read labels thoroughly for mixing ratios, ArmorGuard has a 15 -20 minute pot life at 77 degrees F. (make sure all tools and crew are ready to work before mixing.

Step 2 – Mix Resin and hardener separately for approximately 2 minutes, use separate epoxy mixing paddles for each one.

Step 3 – If cutting in an area, a small amount of product is needed; carefully measure the correct amount by weighing or pouring into measuring cups. For example (2 to 1 ratio means 14 oz of resin to 7 oz of hardener) If not move to step 4

Step 4 – Pour Hardener into Resin bucket, mix together for 1-2 minutes, and make sure products are fully mixed.

Step 5 – After product is fully mixed pour into 2-3 clean buckets, equally full. Never give more than ¾ -1.5 gallons of product for each person to work with at a time. (Work fast, keep rollers moving or product will heat up and rollers will harden) cast quartz, pumice or silica sand over area while wet for a non-slip finish.

Attention: For first time users, mix small amounts of resin / hardener at a time. No more than ¾ of a gallon. (2 quarts of resin to 1 quart hardener) For small areas a quart and pint can be mixed.

Step 6 – Clean equipment, or hands etc. with denatured alcohol, if you spilled, clean spot with denatured alcohol as well.

NOTES:

• Do not coat if there is a threat of rain on the day you are coating, we recommend you coat early morning before heat rises or late afternoon when temperature drops. If dew is on surface, clean surface with multiple clean towels or wait until sun burns if off.

• Do not keep rolling the same area, once the area is covered move to another section, this is a coating not a paint.

• Never Coat a wet surface, Moisture content to be 20% or less prior to coating

• ALWAYS READ LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FIRST.

TOOLS NEEDED

• 9” and 4” roller handles and heads (3/8” lint free)
• Brushes for cutting in, if needed
• 4 – 5 Gallon Buckets,
• 4 Quart Size Buckets for cut in areas, if needed
• Heavy Duty Drill (Corded)
• 2- Epoxy mixing paddles (one for resin, 1 for hardener, you can use resin paddle when mixing together)
• Denatured Alcohol – for clean up
• Towels – for clean up or spills
• Quartz, pumice or Silica Sand- used to make an area non –slip, Eco Smart Epoxy Systems is not liable for slip and falls.

MIXING RATIOS

Always read mixing labels for mixing ratios FIRST
Always check labels for matching hardeners with resins.

ArmorGuard Cleaner – 1 lb mixed will cover 500 Square Feet; mix 1lb of powder to 1 gallon of water

ArmorGuard Trowel Mix – Mix 2 to 1 (2 gallons of resin to 1 gallon of hardener)
3 gallons will cover approx. 150 s.f.

ArmorGuard Color Top Coats - Mix 2 to 1 (2 gallons of resin to 1 gallon of hardener),
coverage is approx. 300-350 s.f.

Concrete Surface Preparation

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:28:00 GMT

STEP 1 – If an epoxy coating in on the surface remove all flaked, peeled or blistered areas by scraping, sanding or powerwashing. Then sand or grind the entire area with a 60 or 80 grit sand paper on a mechanical sander.
ALL LATEX, RUBBER-BASED COATINGS MUST BE COMPLETELY REMOVED.

STEP 2 - If substrate has NO cracking or degraded areas move to step 3, if substrate has degraded areas clean out voids completely and fill cracks/voids or tie holes with ArmorGuard Towel Mix.

STEP 3 – Clean substrates with ArmorGuard Concrete Cleaner to manufactures specifications, then wash again and wait until fully dry. (for Concrete or masonry surfaces only)

STEP 4 – When Completely dry. Apply ArmorGuard Color Top Coat per manufactures specifications, (a second coat can be applied within 24 hours, if over 24 hours, you must sand between each coat with a 60-80 grit sand paper.), 3/8 inch lint free roller and heads are recommended. Cut in hard to reach areas with brush then roll walls and floor working your way out. We strongly recommend you cast pumice, quartz or silca sand over coated areas while drying for a non slip finish.

TOP COAT RECOMMENDATIONS

Residential Pools – 1-2 Coats
Commercial Pools – 2 Coats
Ponds – 2 Coats
Aquariums – 2 coats
Tanks – 2 Coats
Basements – 1 Coat
Floors – 1 Coat
Animal Habitat – 1-2 Coats
Marine Usage – 1-2 Coats
Decks and Docks – 1 Coat
Laboratory and Clean Rooms – 1-2 Coats
Roofing – 1 Coat
Shower, Sink, Tub – 1-2 Coats

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 – Read labels thoroughly for mixing ratios, ArmorGuard has a 15 -20 minute pot life at 77 degrees F. (make sure all tools and crew are ready to work before mixing.

Step 2 – Mix Resin and hardener separately for approximately 2 minutes, use separate epoxy mixing paddles for each one.

Step 3 – If cutting in an area, a small amount of product is needed; carefully measure the correct amount by weighing or pouring into measuring cups. For example (2 to 1 ratio means 14 oz of resin to 7 oz of hardener) If not move to step 4

Step 4 – Pour Hardener into Resin bucket, mix together for 1-2 minutes, and make sure products are fully mixed.

Step 5 – After product is fully mixed pour into 2-3 clean buckets, equally full. Never give more than ¾ -1.5 gallons of product for each person to work with at a time. (Work fast, keep rollers moving or product will heat up and rollers will harden) cast quartz, pumice or silica sand over area while wet for a non-slip finish.

Attention: For first time users, mix small amounts of resin / hardener at a time. No more than ¾ of a gallon. (2 quarts of resin to 1 quart hardener) For small areas a quart and pint can be mixed.

Step 6 – Clean equipment, or hands etc. with denatured alcohol, if you spilled, clean spot with denatured alcohol as well.

NOTES:

• Do not coat if there is a threat of rain on the day you are coating, we recommend you coat early morning before heat rises or late afternoon when temperature drops. If dew is on surface, clean surface with multiple clean towels or wait until sun burns if off.

• Do not keep rolling the same area, once the area is covered move to another section, this is a coating not a paint.

• Never Coat a wet surface, moisture content must be 20% or less prior to coating

• ALWAYS READ LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FIRST.

TOOLS NEEDED

• 9” and 4” roller handles and heads (3/8” lint free)
• Brushes for cutting in, if needed
• 4 – 5 Gallon Buckets,
• 4 Quart Size Buckets for cut in areas, if needed
• Heavy Duty Drill (Corded)
• 2- Epoxy mixing paddles (one for resin, 1 for hardener, you can use resin paddle when mixing together)
• Denatured Alcohol – for clean up
• Towels – for clean up or spills
• Quartz, pumice or Silica Sand- used to make an area non –slip, Eco Smart Epoxy Systems is not liable for slip and falls.

MIXING RATIOS

Always read mixing labels for mixing ratios FIRST
Always check labels for matching hardeners with resins.

ArmorGuard Cleaner – 1 lb mixed will cover 500 Square Feet; mix 1lb of powder to 1 gallon of water

ArmorGuard Trowel Mix – Mix 2 to 1 (2 gallons of resin to 1 gallon of hardener)
3 gallons will cover approx. 150 s.f.

ArmorGuard Color Top Coats - Mix 2 to 1 (2 gallons of resin to 1 gallon of hardener),
coverage is approx. 300-350 s.f.

Brick, Stone and Block Preparation

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:03:00 GMT

STEP 1 – If an epoxy coating in on the surface remove all flaked, peeled or blistered areas by scraping, sanding or powerwashing. Then sand or grind the entire area with a 60 or 80 grit sand paper on a mechanical sander.
ALL LATEX, RUBBER-BASED COATINGS MUST BE COMPLETELY REMOVED.

STEP 2 - Repoint all areas of concern with a concrete mortar mix, hydraulic concrete can be used as well and sets up quickly. Be sure brick, stone or block is free of dust and debris before moving onto step 3

STEP 3 - If substrate has NO cracking or degraded areas move to step 4, if substrate has degraded areas clean out voids completely and fill cracks/voids or tie holes with ArmorGuard Towel Mix.

STEP 4 – Clean substrates with ArmorGuard Concrete Cleaner to manufactures specifications, then wash again and wait until fully dry. (for Concrete or masonry surfaces only)

STEP 5 – When completely dry, Apply ArmorGuard Color Top Coat per manufactures specifications, (a second coat can be applied within 24 hours, if over 24 hours, you must sand between each coat with a 60-80 grit sand paper.), 3/8 inch lint free roller and heads are recommended. Cut in hard to reach areas with brush then roll walls and floor working your way out. We strongly recommend you cast pumice, quartz or silca sand over coated areas while drying for a non slip finish.

TOP COAT RECOMMENDATIONS

Residential Pools – 1-2 Coats
Commercial Pools – 2 Coats
Ponds – 2 Coats
Aquariums – 2 coats
Tanks – 2 Coats
Basements – 1 Coat
Floors – 1 Coat
Animal Habitat – 1-2 Coats
Marine Usage – 1-2 Coats
Decks and Docks – 1 Coat
Laboratory and Clean Rooms – 1-2 Coats
Roofing – 1 Coat
Shower, Sink, Tub – 1-2 Coats

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 – Read labels thoroughly for mixing ratios, ArmorGuard has a 15 -20 minute pot life at 77 degrees F. (make sure all tools and crew are ready to work before mixing.

Step 2 – Mix Resin and hardener separately for approximately 2 minutes, use separate epoxy mixing paddles for each one.

Step 3 – If cutting in an area, a small amount of product is needed; carefully measure the correct amount by weighing or pouring into measuring cups. For example (2 to 1 ratio means 14 oz of resin to 7 oz of hardener) If not move to step 4

Step 4 – Pour Hardener into Resin bucket, mix together for 1-2 minutes, and make sure products are fully mixed.

Step 5 – After product is fully mixed pour into 2-3 clean buckets, equally full. Never give more than ¾ -1.5 gallons of product for each person to work with at a time. (Work fast, keep rollers moving or product will heat up and rollers will harden) cast quartz, pumice or silica sand over area while wet for a non-slip finish.

Attention: For first time users, mix small amounts of resin / hardener at a time. No more than ¾ of a gallon. (2 quarts of resin to 1 quart hardener) For small areas a quart and pint can be mixed.

Step 6 – Clean equipment, or hands etc. with denatured alcohol, if you spilled, clean spot with denatured alcohol as well.

NOTES:

• Do not coat if there is a threat of rain on the day you are coating, we recommend you coat early morning before heat rises or late afternoon when temperature drops. If dew is on surface, clean surface with multiple clean towels or wait until sun burns if off.

• Do not keep rolling the same area, once the area is covered move to another section, this is a coating not a paint.

• Never Coat a wet surface, surface must be under 20% moisture content prior to coating

• ALWAYS READ LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!

TOOLS NEEDED

• 9” and 4” roller handles and heads (3/8” lint free)
• Brushes for cutting in, if needed
• 4 – 5 Gallon Buckets,
• 4 Quart Size Buckets for cut in areas, if needed
• Heavy Duty Drill (Corded)
• 2- Epoxy mixing paddles (one for resin, 1 for hardener, you can use resin paddle when mixing together)
• Denatured Alcohol – for clean up
• Towels – for clean up or spills
• Quartz, pumice or Silica Sand- used to make an area non –slip, Eco Smart Epoxy Systems is not liable for slip and falls.

MIXING RATIOS

Always read mixing labels for mixing ratios FIRST
Always check labels for matching hardeners with resins.
ArmorGuard Cleaner – 1 lb mixed will cover 500 Square Feet; mix 1lb of powder to 1 gallon of water
ArmorGuard Trowel Mix – Mix 2 to 1 (2 gallons of resin to 1 gallon of hardener)
3 gallons will cover approx. 150 s.f.
ArmorGuard Color Top Coats - Mix 2 to 1 (2 gallons of resin to 1 gallon of hardener),
coverage is approx. 300-350 s.f.

Food and Water Containment

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:41:00 GMT

ArmorGuard® N.S.F Coatings are certified to use by the FDA, our NSF coatings comes in White and Gray and are safe to use for potable water containment, cisterns, underwater tanks, filtration tanks, above ground tanks, etc.

Due to regulations set forth by the government, our NSF coating is currently the only coating we have that has an MEK base, however, even with the MEK base the product has a mild odor and is less toxic than other MEK based coatings. We are currently working to have this formulation changed to our non-toxic, odorless formulation.

Please call or email us at info@ecosmartepoxysytems.com with any questions pertaining to these areas.

Commercial Showers and Locker Rooms

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:37:00 GMT

ArmorGuard Commerical Shower Coating is an industrial coating that is 100% SOLID, NON-TOXIC and ODORLESS. ArmorGuard is made to last and outperform other coatings, hands down. When using our coating there is no need for relocation of staff, prisoners, employees or personnel.

ArmorGuard will not peel, flake or chalk and cleans easily with simple green or other non-toxic detergents. ArmorGuard is resistant to mold, mildew and algae.

Benefits:

NO spray equipment needed, applies easily with a standard roller!
Clean off soap scum, wax or other residue easily.
NO relocation needed when coating is being applied.
NO fans or ventilation systems are needed when coating.
Heat Resistant
Can easily be made Slip Resistant by adding Pumice, Silica Sand or Quartz to mixture.
Mold and Mildew are NO longer a problem!

ArmorGuard Roofing

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:34:00 GMT

Eco Roofs are a certified GREEN build or rebuild system. Installed with our F.R.P (Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer) Process; Our Roofing system will create a one piece epoxy shell that will permanently stop water. Our Roofs are safe to walk on, give off NO VOCS, and are SRI Compliant. Our Roofs can withstand and exceed an F-5 hurricane. Our uplift test strengths are unmatched in the industries; please look at our test results for more information.

Benefits or our F.R.P Roofing System:

Our Roof Building System is FAIL PROOF.
Creates a one piece structural shell that fully encapsulates all areas of the roof. You will NEVER have to worry about our roofs leaking GUARANTEED!
Dries from the top down while the titanium fillers float to the surface leaving a 100% waterproof titanium shell.
Smooth surface with a non-slip additive so it is safe to walk on.
Freeze thaw resistant, chemical/stain resistant; it resists heat up to 400 Degrees and has more insulating properties than fiberglass insulation.
Will stand up to 50,000 psi of pressure leaving our roofs almost INDESTRUCTIBLE.
Our systems hurricane and flood tested and is used to coat tanks, wastewater treatments and reservoirs, so your roof is NO PROBLEM.
Leeds Compliant • Our roof system has a Solar Reflection Index (S.R.I) of .84
Will withstand & exceed an F-5 hurricane!
Will NEVER peel, Flake, Chalk or Crack!