FASTFLO™ 80/80X is a two-component, fast-curing polyaspartic basecoat and topcoat engineered for direct-to-concrete application. Professional concrete flooring contractors use these polyaspartic flooring systems in demanding environments like aviation hangars, automotive service bays, and pharmaceutical laboratories to deliver rapid return to service. The UV-stable formula provides exceptional protection against harsh chemical spills and heavy traffic while maintaining a high-gloss finish.
Intended Users and Applications
This system is designed for professional concrete flooring contractors and facility maintenance teams managing time-critical projects. Typical applications include aircraft hangars, automotive showrooms, commercial kitchens, hospitals, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses. FASTFLO™ 80/80X is formulated for indoor use on properly prepared concrete substrates or as a clearcoat over decorative systems. It requires a functional moisture barrier under the concrete slab.
Problems This Product Solves
- Prevents extended facility downtime by providing fast-return-to-service flooring products that accept light traffic in as little as four hours.
- Eliminates hot-tire pickup and surface degradation in automotive repair floors and commercial garages.
- Stops chemical damage from aviation fluids like Skydrol and aggressive medical solutions like betadine.
- Reduces UV degradation and yellowing when installed over decorative chip or metallic resinous flooring systems.
- Avoids compliance issues in food processing areas by meeting USDA, FDA, and Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.
Key Features and Benefits
- Fast-curing chemistry: Allows professional contractors to complete one-day system applications to minimize operational disruptions.
- Excellent chemical resistance: Protects industrial facilities and warehouses from harsh industrial chemicals, aviation fluids, and heavy-duty cleaners.
- UV-stable formulation: Maintains color clarity and resists yellowing over time to keep decorative floors looking new.
- High abrasion resistance: Withstands heavy foot traffic, forklift movement, and machinery without losing structural integrity.
- Low VOC content: Meets strict environmental regulations across all states and provinces to allow safe application in occupied healthcare facilities.
Performance Characteristics
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): <75 g/L
- Solids Content by Volume: 80 percent clear gloss, 81 percent pigmented
- Mix Ratio by Volume: 1:1
- Working Time: 15 minutes for the fast formulation or 30 minutes for the slow formulation
- Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4060): 0.02 grams
- Pencil Hardness (ASTM D3363): 2H
- Flexibility (ASTM D522): Passes 1/8 inch bend mandrel test
- Cure Time: Light traffic in four to six hours, vehicle traffic in one to two days
System Compatibility and Use Context
FASTFLO™ 80/80X integrates seamlessly within the SLABHARD® AutoShield System and other resinous flooring systems. It functions as a direct-to-concrete basecoat or a highly durable topcoat over SLABHARD® epoxy products. It requires a structurally sound concrete substrate free of curing agents, sealers, or other bond breakers. For existing concrete with high moisture vapor emission rates or severe contamination, contractors must apply SLABLOC® 50 or an appropriate moisture-mitigation system before applying FASTFLO™ 80/80X.
Installation and Application Overview
Professional resinous floor installation begins with concrete surface preparation to achieve an ICRI Concrete Surface Profile of CSP 2 or higher. The concrete must have a pH of nine or above and dry conditions verified by standard moisture testing. Installers should mix the A and B components separately before combining them with a low-speed drill and Jiffy impeller paddle for exactly two minutes. Apply the mixed material using a squeegee and back-roll it evenly across the surface to achieve a consistent wet film thickness.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does FASTFLO™ 80/80X take to cure?
The fast version accepts light traffic in four hours, while the slow version takes six hours. Full chemical resistance develops in seven days.
Can I use FASTFLO™ 80/80X over existing epoxy?
Yes, it bonds excellently to prepared SLABHARD epoxy systems to serve as a high-performance topcoat.
Is this product UV stable?
Yes, the polyaspartic formula is highly UV stable and resists yellowing when exposed to sunlight.
Does FASTFLO™ 80/80X resist aviation chemicals?
Yes, the cured coating offers excellent chemical-resistant flooring properties, including resistance to Skydrol and other harsh fluids.
Can I tint the clear gloss base?
Yes, contractors can use SLABHARD Polyaspartic PP Pigment Packs to create colored finishes.
What are the temperature requirements for application?
The product performs best when ambient and surface temperatures remain between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
FASTFLO™ 80/80X is a polyaspartic product 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 the SLABSEAL™ AutoShield system. For additional information, visit www.slabhard.com.