EASYFLO™ 88 VOC is a clear two-component polyaspartic topcoat engineered for professional concrete flooring contractors. This high-solids solvent-based coating delivers an extended working time and serves as a durable final layer for aircraft hangars, commercial kitchens, manufacturing facilities and automotive showrooms. The advanced UV-stable formula protects underlying systems while providing exceptional chemical and abrasion resistance for high-traffic environments.
Intended Users and Applications
Professional resinous floor installers and concrete coating contractors rely on this system for demanding commercial and industrial projects. The product performs exceptionally well in aircraft maintenance floors, commercial bakeries, food processing facilities, hospitals, laboratories and warehouses. It is designed for new concrete slabs and resurfacing existing floors. Installers must use proper priming when applying the coating directly to bare concrete or cementitious overlays.
Problems This Product Solves
- Short working times during installation. The formula provides 40 minutes of pot life to reduce material waste and application stress.
- Ultraviolet light degradation. The coating maintains a clear gloss finish without yellowing or chalking over time.
- Harsh chemical exposure. The cured surface resists damage from industrial chemicals, oils and automotive fluids.
- Regulatory compliance restrictions. The product meets strict VOC limits across all North American states and provinces.
- High traffic wear and tear. The system delivers superior abrasion resistance to withstand heavy foot traffic and forklift movement.
Key Features and Benefits
- Extended Pot Life: Gives installation crews up to 40 minutes of working time to ensure smooth application and minimize lap lines.
- High-Solids Chemistry: Creates a robust barrier that extends the longevity of underlying epoxy systems.
- UV Stability: Preserves the aesthetic quality of decorative systems by preventing discoloration from sunlight exposure.
- Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance: Allows contractors to confidently bid on projects requiring USDA, FDA and LEED certifications.
- Exceptional Abrasion Resistance: Protects the concrete substrate from mechanical wear in demanding industrial facilities.
Performance Characteristics
- Volatile organic compounds: Less than 50 grams per liter
- Solids content by volume: 88 percent
- Pot life: 40 minutes for a 100 gram mass
- Mix ratio by volume: Two parts A to one part B
- Tensile strength: 5,400 psi
- Tensile elongation: 15 to 20 percent
- Gloss index: 90 to 95 at 60 degrees
- Coverage rate: 200 to 260 square feet per gallon
System Compatibility and Use Context
EASYFLO™ 88 VOC serves as the ultimate protective clear coat over SLABHARD® decorative systems, metallic floors and broadcast aggregate finishes. It works seamlessly over SLABREZ® epoxy systems to provide long-term durability. Direct application to bare concrete requires a dedicated primer. If field tests reveal existing concrete contains unreacted silicates or bond-breaking contaminants, installers must use SLABLOC® 50 prior to topcoat application. Do not apply the coating when relative humidity exceeds 85 percent.
Installation and Application Overview
Concrete must be structurally sound and free of curing agents, sealers or other bond breakers. The substrate pH should measure nine or above. Material and floor temperature must remain between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit during application. Ensure the dew point is at least five degrees below the surface temperature. Pre-mix part A and part B separately before combining at a two-to-one ratio. Pour the mixed material in ribbons and spread evenly using a squeegee followed by back-rolling. The surface dries to the touch in six to eight hours. It supports light foot traffic after 24 hours and vehicle traffic after three days. The system reaches full chemical resistance in five days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pot life of EASYFLO 88 VOC?
This polyaspartic topcoat provides a pot life of 40 minutes at 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures will reduce this working time.
Can I apply this coating directly to bare concrete?
Direct application to bare concrete or cementitious overlays requires a suitable primer to ensure proper adhesion.
Is this product compliant with food safety regulations?
Yes. It complies with USDA, FDA and Food Safety Modernization Act requirements for use in food and beverage facilities.
How long does the floor take to cure before allowing vehicle traffic?
The floor can accept light foot traffic in 24 hours but requires three days of curing time before it can support vehicle traffic.
What are the environmental restrictions during installation?
Installers should only apply the coating when temperatures are between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity remains below 85 percent.
Does this topcoat resist ultraviolet light discoloration?
Yes. The UV-stable formula prevents yellowing and maintains a clear gloss finish over time.
EASYFLO™ is a product family within the SLABHARD® product brand portfolio. SLABHARD® is a shared product brand of Star Step Performance Coatings Group available through both Desert Polymer Flooring and Alta Paints & Coatings, delivering high-performance flooring materials and systems. For additional information, visit www.slabhard.com.