Ames LG5PS User manual

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Model: LG5PS

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Five Gallons (18.925 Liters)

What is Liquid Granite?

Ames® Liquid Granite® is a strong, water-base, liquid acrylic plastic,

elastomeric coating fused with a multi-color blend of decorative chips.

It seals and protects by substantially increasing the strength of the

surface through adhesion. The resulting finish is a beautiful seamless

floor or wall with a semi-gloss 'granite-like' appearance that is

waterproof and slip-resistant. Both professional and DIY painters can

restore old and worn surfaces to better than new condition with Liquid

Granite.

Liquid Granite® is a high performance architectural coating ideal for

floors, porches, patios, walkways, stairways, wheelchair ramps, decks,

roof decks, basement walls, and laundries. It has many other decorative

applications on concrete, metal and wood that is only limited by your

imagination.

Liquid Granite® is a one-component, strong resurfacer which may be

applied to most any shape or contour using a trowel or squeegee. It has

excellent adhesion and bonds permanently to most types of sound

substrate including wood, concrete, metal, asphalt and fiberglass. Liquid

Granite® fills small cracks and imperfections in floors and walls. It

penetrates, seals, and reinforces concrete floors and helps restore

eroded concrete. It provides a waterproof, slip-resistant surface that is

extremely durable and easy to clean.

Liquid Granite® is environmentally safe and user friendly. It dries rapidly

for minimal down time, is low odor, non-flammable and water clean-up.

It is chemical resistant and easy to clean.

Application Suggestions

Applying Liquid Granite® is a creative process. Application rate and

method will vary depending upon the condition and type of surface.

Some surfaces may require priming with Ames® Super Primer™, Super

Elasto-Barrier®, or Blue Max® Trowel Grade. For additional application

tips and suggestions, please visit our website: www.amesresearch.com.

Do-It-Yourself in 3 Easy Steps

1. Surface Preparation

Be sure that surfaces are clean and dry before the coating application.

Caulk all cracks greater than 1/8" wide with Blue Max trowel grade.

Install adequate drains to drain flat roofs. Shot blast concrete in severe

situations as needed. Always run a test patch first in an inconspicuous

area. This is to ensure that there is proper adhesion and drying, and that

the product performs to your satisfaction. Check our website at

www.amesresearch.com for the latest updates before proceeding with

the application.

2. Seam Tape Cracks, Joints and Seams

Surfaces with joints, cracks, flashings, vents, parapet wall flashings or

where two unlike surfaces come together require seam tape.

Werecommend Ames' Peel & Stick™ Seam Tape (PS250, PS450 or

PS650) to provide some additional strength and reinforcement on these

surfaces. Prime all surfaces generously with Super

Elasto-Barrier prior to setting the Seam Tape in place. (See Seam Tape

label for instructions.) Apply a liberal topcoat of Super Elasto-Barrier

over the Seam Tape and allow to cure. Smooth concrete surfaces may

need to be primed with Super Primer for better adhesion. Some

surfaces may require priming with both Super Primer and Super

Elasto-Barrier.

3. Topcoat with Liquid Granite

Apply Liquid Granite® to the surface. We recommend 1 to 2 coats of

Liquid Granite as needed to properly seal the surface for a watertight

system. A trowel works best when applying Liquid Granite®.

Horizontal / Flat Surface Application Suggestions

One may start applying Liquid Granite® by pouring 1 to 2 quarts of the

product onto the surface to be coated. We recommend working in

small manageable increments as to let the applicator reach the whole

section being covered. This suggested area would be roughly 2 feet

wide by 6 feet long. Decrease this area if you are working in direct

sunlight on a warm day as the coating’s dry time will be faster. Spread

the Liquid Granite® evenly with a 8" to 12" trowel. After a uniform

coating has been applied you can smooth out the surface with a large

cement/concrete trowel to give it a smooth finish. You may also

sprinkle a little water on the Liquid Granite® or wet your trowel to help

aid in creating your smoother finish. Then just repeat this process until

the desired area is completed and let it cure. A second coat may be

required depending on application thickness and uniformity.

Vertical Surfaces Application Suggestions

Liquid Granite may be applied to a vertical surface using a large trowel

as you would apply stucco to a wall. Or you may use a drywall mud

taping knife. After a uniform coating has been applied you can smooth

it out with your trowel to give it a smooth finish. You can sprinkle a little

water on Liquid Granite or wet your trowel to help aid in creating your

smooth finish. Then just repeat this process until the desired area is

completed and let it cure. A second coat may be required depending

on application thickness and uniformity. Tip: apply a light initial coat to

provide “traction” for a second coat. This will help prevent “sag”.

Application Tools

Liquid Granite may require one or more of the following:

Coverage

Standard product coverage is approximately five gallon per 100 sq. feet

per coat. Rough surfaces may require additional coating. Most surfaces

will only require one coat. Second coat may be required in some

applications.

Wood Decks

Sand or wire brush any areas that have loose material or are dirty. Prime

as much of the wood surface as possible with Super Elasto-Barrier liquid

rubber primer and sealer. On new deck construction, when possible,

apply Super Elasto-Barrier® to all surfaces, sides and ends of the wood

before constructing deck. Allow to dry. Topcoat with one or more coats

of Liquid Granite® and allow proper drying between coats.

Plywood (Decks and Ramps)

Seam tape and seal all seams, joints, flashings or drip edges with Super

Elasto-Barrier® and Seam Tape. Use outdoor, waterproof, 1/2-inch or

better plywood. Prime entire surface with one or more coats of Super

Elasto-Barrier and allow to dry. On new deck construction, apply Super

Elasto-Barrier to all surfaces, sides and ends of the board before

constructing deck. Ames® Contouring Roof Fabric™ (CRF-250) is

generally used in roof deck applications. Topcoat with one or more

coats of Liquid Granite®.

Concrete Surfaces

Concrete surfaces should be wire brushed or pressure washed to

remove any loose dirt or debris. Do not apply Liquid Granite® over

damp or severely decomposing concrete. Repair the concrete and allow

to cure for up to 30 days prior to application of Liquid Granite. Concrete

should be approximately 6 inches above ground water. Apply Super

Primer™ on areas with heavy use and in commercial applications.

Topcoat with one or more coats of Liquid Granite. Areas where standing

water may occur may require annual maintenance or cleaning.

Some surfaces may require maintenance because of potentially severe

weather conditions or excessive wear and tear. Other surfaces may

require priming with Super Elasto-Barrier. For roof deck applications see

our roof deck specifications.

Cleanup, Storage & Disposal

Clean tools and small spills with water. Store

unused product in its original can, tightly

sealed and protected from freezing. Dispose

of this product in accordance with local, state,

or federal requirements.

Weather & Drying Guidelines

For exterior applications Liquid Granite® is best applied between 50

to 90 degrees F (10 to 32 degrees C) on warm dry surfaces. Be sure

humidity is less than 50% and dew point and temperature have a

good spread. Liquid Granite® will begin to dry in 30 minutes to 2

hours depending upon thickness of application and weather. It

continues to cure for up to 2 weeks. Liquid Granite may be recoated

when it is dry to the touch.

IMPORTANT: For exterior applications check your local weather

forecast and follow our Ames® Weather Rule: apply when the

streets are dry, the sun is in the sky, and no inclement weather is

forecast for 24 hours. The best work window during winter months

is usually between 10 am and 2 pm. Low temperatures, high

humidity and evening and morning dew will require increased

drying/curing time.

First Aid / Caution

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.

Give milk or water and seek medical attention immediately. In case

of contact with eyes, flush thoroughly with water and call a doctor or

poison control center. This product contains a unique combination

of water base acrylic co-polymers. Call 911 for the poison control

center. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may produce

irritation or sensitivity. Use gloves. Water cleanup.

Warning: If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you may release

lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUSTCAN CAUSE

SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLYIN

CHILDREN. PREGNANTWOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE.

Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean

up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start,

find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the

National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to

www.epa.gov/lead.

CA Prop 65: This product may contain chemical(s) known to the state of

California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm

Manufactured by: Ames Research Laboratories, Inc.

1891 16th St SE, Salem, OR 97302

Toll-Free: 1-888-345-0809

Phone: 1-503-588-3330

Fax: 1-503-364-2380

Email: [email protected]

Visit our website at www.amesresearch.com.

Ames®, Blue Max®Trowel Grade, Contouring Roof Fabric™, Liquid

Granite®,Peel & Stick™ Seam Tape, Super Elasto-Barrier®, Super Primer™, is

2008-2017 by Ames Research Laboratories, Inc. All illustrations and diagrams

Protect From Freezing

Store Above 50° F

Ames’

Peel & Stick

Seam Tape

Squeegee

Scissors or

Utility Knife

8”-12” Trowel

Suggested Application

For A Roof Deck

Liquid Granite

Super Elasto-Barrier

(2nd coat)

Super Elasto-Barrier

(embedding layer)

Contouring

Roof Fabric

(CRF250)

Ames® Peel & Stick Seam Tape

(PS250, PS450, PS650)

Plywood Deck

Water Clean-Up

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