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Applying Epoxy The First Coat. Epoxy Floor Application Instructions. Instructions applying epoxy.

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What happens here

After mixing Part A and B, add the 'Reducer 54' thinner. For the first coat of epoxy, it is recommended to reduce it by about 10%. For four gallons of epoxy (two kits), add two pints of Reducer 54. This thins the epoxy enough to allow for better absorption into the concrete, which is crucial for the first coat. The second coat does not require any thinner.

Goal: Thin the epoxy mixture for optimal concrete absorption.

Tools and materials

  • Measuring Cup — Measuring the thinner
  • Mixed Two-Part Epoxy — The base epoxy mixture
  • Reducer 54 — Thinner for the epoxy

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[Music] Now I'm going to begin adding my thinning compound, which is reducer 54. And I like to uh typically reduce it about 10%. And what I'm going to do is I got uh four gallons in here, which is two kits of epoxy. And I'm going to add in what I like to do is typically add in two pints of reducer 54. And that's going to make it thin enough to absorb a little bit better into your concrete on your first coat. On your second coat, I don't add any thinner or reduce my epoxy at all. I'm going to begin mixing it up with my drill. Got a drill with a mixer right here.

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