Dur-A-Flex, Inc.
95 Goodwin St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
1-800-253-3539

WHY A 2:1 EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM BY DUR-A-FLEX, INC.

Dur-A-Flex, Inc. has set the standard for versatility. As Pioneers in epoxy technology since 1966, Dur-A-Flex, Inc. has experienced consistent growth bringing it to its current standing as an industry leader. Our unfailing commitment to improving today’s flooring and coating products has resulted in a well balanced, uniquely versatile line of top quality, time proven polymer products.

The Dur-A-Flex installer network spans the United States, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. Highly skilled flooring professionals are equipped to handle any size installation, and are available to meet your tightest scheduling needs.

Why are Dur-A-Flex, Inc. epoxy systems selected for many applications rather than other types of resins? Some of the major reasons for selecting Dur-A-Flex, Inc. 2:1 epoxy systems are given below:

COMPOUNDING VERSATILITY - Dur-A-Flex, Inc. 100% solids 2:1 epoxy systems can be varied in a multitude of ways for specific applications. A simple approach to presenting our products was adopted to help architects, engineers, planners and installers quickly become knowledgeable in the specification and application of products in 5 simple categories (see Generic Categories below).

GOOD SURFACE WETTER - Before an epoxy can bond to a surface, it must come into intimate contact with that surface. Dur-A-Flex, Inc. 100% solids, 2:1 epoxy systems have a universal viscosity which enables them to easily bond to concrete and plywood substrates. Super-Stick, a bond additive, may also be specified to increase the bond strength to existing epoxy floors, quarry or ceramic tile and steel.

NON-VOLATILE LIQUID - On many flooring installations it is necessary to rely on the product to fill and level surface imperfections. Solvent based materials will tend to "skin" over, trapping these volatile materials and impairing the bond. Dur-A-Flex, Inc. 100% solids, 2:1 epoxy systems use no solvents.

DOES NOT SHRINK DURING CURE - Dur-A-Flex epoxies convert from a liquid to a solid with negligible shrinkage. This makes them positive gap fillers and there are no stresses set up in the bond line due to shrinkage. Polyurethane, polyester and methylmethacrylate resins, for example, shrink during cure causing stress which will lead to delamination. 100% solids, 2:1 epoxy systems by Dur-A-Flex, Inc. set up no stresses for bond breaking.

STRENGTH - Cured epoxies are strong and shrink resistant. On rigid structural members, strengths exceeding 10,000 psi can be realized, given proper design and adhesive selection, with Dur-A-Flex, Inc. 100% solids 2:1 epoxy systems.

PERMANENCE - In general, after curing, Dur-A-Flex, Inc. 100% solids 2:1 epoxy systems resist moisture, heat, and weathering and they are inert to most chemical exposure, bacteria and fungus.

Generic Product Categories/Names

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Dur-A-Flex Categories & Product Names – Generic Description

1. PRIMER / SEALERS
Dur-A-Shield Epoxy Floor Sealer – Epoxy, Solvent-borne, Primer dustproofer
Dur-A-Poxy High Gloss – Epoxy, Water-borne, Primer dustproofer
Dur-A-Glaze Tie Coat – Epoxy, Solvent-borne, Tile/Steel/existing epoxy primer

2. MEMBRANE / CRACK & JOINT FILLER
Elast-O-Coat Membrane – Epoxy, 100% Solids, Fluid applied membrane
Dur-A-Filler #2 – Epoxy, 100% Solids, Semi-rigid filler

3. COATINGS / FLOOR & WALL
Dur-A-Gard Epoxy Coating – Epoxy, 100% Solids, High build coating
Dur-A-Glaze #4 – Epoxy, 100% Solids, Coating/binder
Dur-A-Glaze CR4 – Epoxy, 100% Solids, Chemical resistant coating/binder
Dur-A-Glaze UV – Epoxy, 100% Solids, UV Resistant coating/binder
Dur-A-Glaze Kitchen Formula – Epoxy, 100% Solids, Kitchen Coating/binder
Dur-A-Glaze Novolac Epoxy – Epoxy, Novolac100%, Harsh chemical resistant coating/binder
Dur-A-Poxy Formulations – Epoxy, Water-borne, Light duty epoxy coating
Dur-A-Flex Epoxy Flooring with Antimicrobial – EPA Registered additive can be used in any Dur-A-Flex, Inc. 100% solids coating and flooring systems.

4. RESURFACERS / DECORATIVE & INDUSTRIAL
Dur-A-Quartz, Dur-A-Quartz UV, Dur-A-Quartz Kitchen – Seamless, multi-color, broadcast applied, epoxy/quartz institutional flooring

Shop Floor, Shop Floor CR4, Firehouse Shop Floor, Novolac Shop Floor – Seamless, solid-color, slurry or broadcast applied, epoxy/quartz industrial flooring

Dur-A-Crete, Dur-A-Crete CR4, Novolac Dur-A-Crete – Seamless, solid-color, trowel applied, heavy duty, trowel applied epoxy aggregate flooring

Dur-A-Tex Polyacrylate Flooring – Seamless, polymer modified cement, trowel applied, patching and sloping material

5. PERFORMANCE TOPCOATS
Poly-Thane – Clear Urethane, chemical, stain and scratch resistant topcoat
Poly-Thanes 2 & 3 – Clear or Pigmented Urethane, chemical resistant, non-ambering topcoat
Dur-A-Thane Hi-Gloss – Clear Urethane, UV resistant, glossy, exterior topcoat
Dur-A-Thane Lo-Sheet – Clear Urethane, UV resistant, satin, exterior topcoat
Dur-A-Glaze #1 – Clear or Pigmented Urethane, abrasion resistant topcoat
Dur-A-Glaze #2 – Clear or Pigmented Urethane, non-ambering, abrasion resistant topcoat

Have Questions, call us at Dur-A-Flex, Inc. 1-800-253-3539

DUR-A-FLEX, INC. EPOXY FLOORING MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS

Dur-A-Flex, Inc. Epoxy Flooring Systems are a combination of epoxy resins and special aggregates and pigments, applied as a seamless, monolithic surface topping. These systems cure into a glossy non-porous surface that is chemical and abrasion resistant and requires very little maintenance. You can keep it looking "like new" by observing the following suggestions.

METHOD OF CLEANING
Dur-A-Flex, Inc. Epoxy Flooring Systems are used in many environments requiring surface textures of "Standard" (standard skid resistance), "Orange Peel" (moderate skid resistance), and "Smooth" (minimal skid resistance, .05 coefficient of friction). A "Smooth" floor may be slippery when wet, but it is very easy to keep clean using normal floor maintenance methods: sweeping, buffing, mopping, etc. An "Orange Peel" or "Standard" texture floor offers foot-safety but may require some special cleaning procedures depending on what type of soil and/or contaminants.

1. Self-contained mechanical scrubbers are the most efficient and cost effective method.

2. Spray cleaning with hose is very effective in areas that have drains.

3. Deck brush or push broom agitation works well in small areas.

Most contaminants will normally only lay on top of this surface. When dirt, grease and other matter are dropped onto the floor, prompt removal will make cleaning easy and prevent staining by some strong chemicals. Use mild alkaline cleaners that rinse freely.

1. When mopping and scrubbing light soil by hand, use a neutral base cleaner. Change water frequently and rinse mops often. For best results, allow a mild detergent solution to soak on the floor long enough to loosen the dirt before scrubbing with brushes. Residue can be either hosed into drains or picked up with a vacuum followed by a clean water rinse.

2. When cleaning a lightly soiled surface with machine scrubbers, use hot water containing a mild detergent. Change water frequently. Dirty rinse water will leave a haze that may be quite noticeable on a glossy surface.

3. When machine scrubbing a badly soiled surface use a heavy duty alkaline cleaner.
Note: Always follow detergent manufacturer’s instructions.

4. There is generally no need to wax this type of floor but it may be used if desired. A preferred method in obtaining a fresh new look is to use a low solids acrylic wax, which applies easily and does not need to be stripped.

PARTIAL LIST OF SATISFIED USERS

Wal-Mart Super Centers
Nestle Company
Reynolds Aluminum
New England Air Museum
Oscar Meyer
General Motors
Digital Equipment Co.
Frito-Lay Potato Chips
Duracell
Coca-Cola USA
Detroit Diesel Technology Corp.
Amoco Oil-Trinidad
Mid-South Manufacturing
Federal Aviation Administration
Sam’s Wholesale Clubs
Chevron Oil-Nigeria
Combustion Engineering
Texas Christian University
GM Service-Parts Operations
Firestone
Dow Chemical USA
United Technologies
Miles Laboratory
US Navy
Uncle Ben’s
TRW Steering & Suspension Div.
Wise Potato Chips
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Hooters
Big Y Supermarkets
Land-O-Lakes, Inc.
Disney World
American Bag Corporation
Madawaska School
Ragu Foods
General Electric Co.
Allied Chemical
Parke-Davis Company
Planters Peanuts
General Mills
Sealtest
Ford Motor Company
Cooper Oil
Kimberly-Clark
Elm City Cheese
Owen Corning Fiberglass
State of Florida Hospital
Millstone Atomic Power Plant
Jacobs Manufacturing
Finast Bakery
7-Up Bottling
Lederle Laboratory
Weight Watchers Foods
Boise Cascade
Colonial Sugar
Mechanicos Componentes/Mexico
Philip Morris Company
Red Lobster Restaurant
Shell Oil Co.
Holiday Inns
Rinke Pontiac - GMC
Sears
Okemo Ski Resort
Kennedy Space Center
Proctor & Gamble
Dixie Wire Company
Jeno’s Frozen Foods
Bay Area Medical Center
Textron Aerostructures
Cumberland Dairy
Ralston Purina
Safeway Stores
Staples Office Superstore
Kaman Aircraft
Southern NE Telephone
AVO Multi-Amp
Kellogg’s
Benson Motors
Bendix Automotive Systems, NA
Mt. Snow Ski Resort
Dana Corp.
Saturn of Rivergate
IBM
Huntsville Hospital
Avon Products
Waterbury Hospital
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Killington Ski Resort
Eastman Kodak
Dallas Country Club
Martin Marietta
Grand Union Stores
Yellowstone National Park
US Army West Point
Rutgers University
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream
Ulsaker Studio
Dell Computer
Shop Rite
Lockheed
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Northstar Engine Plant
BASF Corporation
Johnson Electrical Coil
Cumberland Swan
National Institute of Health
Blue Angel’s Hangar
Salisbury School
Pitney Bowes
Borden Foods
Bassett Furniture
I.E. Dupont
Ludlow Safety Complex
International Paper
Milford Fire Department
Middletown Fire Dept.
Pfizer
Etonic
BJ’s Wholesale Club
US Air Force Academy
Ben & Jerry’s
Signature Flight Support
Coors Field
Honeywell
United Desiccants