Case Studies & Applications
Correctional Facilities
Correctional facility floor coating must stand up to some unique conditions. From human waste to makeshift weapons, Freedom’s polyurea’s offer proven solutions for these conditions.
US Coast Guard Facility
Sub Contractor: Innovative Painting and Waterproofing
Job description: Renovation Project
Guardian-PW™
FREEDOMTUFF® GUARDIAN-PW Certified by Truesdale Labs as NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water applications utilizes an epoxy primer and FreedomTuff® 2210-PW™ a two-component spray applied 100% solids pure aromatic polyurea coating. FT-2210-PW™ is flexible, abrasion resistant, impact resistant and forms a continuous seamless membrane of a desired thickness on concrete, metal, fiberglass and geotextile fabrics. Its quick gel and set time allow for single or multiple applications without appreciable sagging and is relatively insensitive to moisture, allowing application in most temperatures.
One California Plaza, LA
Contractor: Angelus Waterproofing Huntington Beach
Job description: multiple waterfeatures
GuardianGreen™
FREEDOMTUFF® GUARDIANGREEN™ is an integrative group of coatings that utilizes an epoxy primer, FreedomTuff® 2190 (use FreedomTuff® 2550-FR for fire rating, Class A) a two-component instant setting seamless spray applied membrane that provides an elastomeric waterproof coating. Its 100% solids, solvent free and odorless, applied on vertical and horizontal surfaces forming a continuous membrane that is primarily used on concrete surfaces for garden and green roofs.
Us Department of Interior
Contractor: Innovative Painting & Waterproofing
Job description: secondary containment
ADVANTAGES
- Can withstand constant water immersion
- Meets USDA criteria
- No noxious odors
- Excellent chemical resistance
- USGBC LEED, EQ Credit 4.2 AND 4.3: Low-emitting VOC Compliant Materials
USE
- Beverage/Food Processing Plant/Cold Storage Facilities
- Flooring
- Walls and Floors
APPLICATION
Throughout the application the sanded surface must be clean and dry. For optimum results proceed with application while air and substrate temperatures are between 32º F (0° C) and 104° F (40° C) 6º (-14.44º C) above the dew point and rising.
STEP ONE:
The substrate may require more than one coat of FreedomTuff® primer. After selection of primer, mix and immediately pour primer onto the substrate at a rate of 100 to 200 square feet per gallon (9.29030m² to 18.5806m² per liter) in enough quantity to obtain a minimum theoretical dry film thickness of 8 mils (203.2 microns) per coat.Apply polyurea coating over primer within eighteen (18) hours. If not coated within the time allotted, contact Freedom® Chemical orporation.
Allow Step One (1) primer to become tack free prior to application of FreedomTuff® polyurea.
STEP TWO:
Prior to application of FreedomTuff® polyurea precondition both Part-A and Part-B to 75º F (23.88º C) – 80º F (26.66º C) before applying. Adequately blend FreedomTuff® polyurea Part-B (Resin) making sure not to encapsulate any air until the mixture and color is consistent. Fit Part-A with a desiccant drying device.
Apply FreedomTuff® polyurea using a plural component, high pressure 1:1 ratio heated, spray equipment.
Proportioner Conditions:
- Capacity minimum 20 lbs. per minute
- Static pressure 2800 – 3000psi
- Spraying pressure 2500psi minimum
- Pressure balance 100 variance desirable
- 300 psi variance maximum
- Temperatures preheaters & hose 170º F (76.66º C) each
Spray apply FreedomTuff® polyurea at a minimum of 4 (15.14165 liters) to 6.25 gallons (23.65882 liters) per 100 square feet (9.290 m²) to the substrate, to achieve a theoretical dry film thickness between 64 mils (1625.6 microns) to 100 dry mils (2540 microns) over the entire surface. FreedomTuff® polyurea should be sprayed in a smooth pattern, to establish uniform thickness and appearance (crosshatch pattern). Re-coat FreedomTuff® polyurea within 0 – 6 hours of previous coat.
The FreedomTuff® product line is a revelation of what Polyureas, Polyurethanes, Polyaspartics and Epoxies are about. When so many products have been “made” for maximum impact, at Freedom® Chemical Corporation we’ve been content to let our products speak quietly. No need to shout when you have something special to say.