WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy —alternate adhesive—
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1. to the flooring 5 Allow the epoxy to cure to a minimum of 8 hours before walking on the floor The cure speed of the epoxy is temperature dependent warm temperatures speed the cure while low temperatures slow it Consult the WEST SYSTEM User Manual for detailed cure information For additional information and assistance please contact WEST SYSTEM at 866 937 8797 or at www westsystem com Revised 2 23 20152. LONSEAL WEST SYSTEM Epoxy alternate adhesive Lonseal Inc and Gougeon Brothers Inc have completed compatibility testing of WEST SYSTEM Epoxy with Lonseal sheet vinyl flooring products and the 105 System is approved for use with Lonseal flooring products in marine or specialty vehicle applications DISCLAIMER Use of WEST SYSTEM Epoxy with Lonseal sheet vinyl flooring is subject to the Gougeon Brothers Inc limited warranty This includes support for product performance claims and provisions on warranty coverage Lonseal does not sell or market WEST SYSTEM products nor is WEST SYSTEM Epoxy covered by Lonseal s warranty Application will be per WEST SYTEM requirements which are as follows Step Surface Prep All surfaces should be clean abraded and free of contaminates gt Wood Surfaces should be dry and sanded with 60 80 grit sandpaper gt Gelcoat surfaces should be sanded with 80 grit sandpaper with all the shine removed gt Aluminum should be sanded or sandblasted and etched using an aluminum etch kit Contact West System for their recommended kit gt Steel should be sanded or sandblasted and wiped with a solvent to remove any contaminating oils Step 2 Mixing WEST SYSTEM Epoxy Read the User Manual free from www westsystem com before beginning to become familiar with the safety mixing issues and product choices Either the 205 fast 206 slow or 209 extra slow hardener
3. s can be used with the 105 resin Dispense measure or weigh the desired volume of West System resin and hardener into a mixing container It is highly recommended to use the 300 Pump Set to accurately dispense the products at the proper ratio 2 Stir thoroughly taking care to scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing container A well mixed container of epoxy should appear as a homogeneous liquid without any visible swirls or dissimilar materials This generally takes 2 minutes 3 Once thoroughly mixed add enough 406 Colloidal Silica to create an adhesive paste with the consistency of mayonnaise Step 3 Application of the adhesive and flooring Using a notched trowel or spreader apply the thickened mixture over the area thinly and evenly 2 Lay the flooring into the mixture taking care not to get adhesive on the surface of the flooring Revised 2 23 2015 LONSEAL 3 Using moderate pressure press the flooring into the adhesive A dry paint roller works well for this 4 Clean any squeeze out from the edges Remove any uncured epoxy from the surface of the flooring with isopropyl alcohol 70 90 solution applied to a clean dry cloth Do not apply the isopropyl alcohol directly to the surface of the flooring and avoid using harsh solvents as these may permanently damage the surface of the flooring Do not allow the epoxy to cure on the surface as it will be impossible to remove without causing permanent damage
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