LABPOX 30 100% Solids Epoxy | Professional Flooring System LABPOX 30 is a professional grade, 100% solids epoxy engineered for installers who demand reliability and extended working time. Whether used as a base coat, body coat, or the foundation for metallic epoxy systems, LABPOX 30 delivers the consistency required for high performance industrial, commercial, and residential environments. The Professional Advantage: Unlike limited use epoxies that flash quickly, LABPOX 30 provides a balanced 45 to 60 minute working window, ensuring superior flow, pinhole mitigation, and a glass like finish even on large scale installations. Technical Performance Snapshot Property ASTM Standard / Value Mix Ratio 2 Parts A to 1 Part B Compressive Strength 13,000 psi Tensile Strength 8,500 psi Shore D Hardness 82 Elongation 14 percent VOC Content 9 to 10 g per L (Low VOC) Pot Life (72°F) 50 minutes Where LABPOX 30 Fits in a Flooring System 1. As a High Adhesion Base Coat Provides a consistent, durable foundation for solid color, flake, or quartz broadcast systems. LABPOX 30 is self priming and can be applied directly to properly prepared concrete under the right conditions. 2. As a Metallic Body Coat ("The Money Coat") Specifically optimized for metallic epoxy systems. The extended open time allows for intricate pigment movement and pattern development before the resin sets. 3. As an Intermediate Build Coat Increases overall system thickness and impact resistance in heavy traffic industrial or warehouse environments. Approximate Coverage Rates Application Type Square Feet Per Gallon (SFPG) Metallic Body Coat 50 SFPG Metallic Base Coat 80 to 135 SFPG Vinyl Flake Receiver Coat 133 to 150 SFPG Commercial/Industrial Solid Color 80 to 133 SFPG LABPOX 30 vs. Typical 100% Solids Epoxy Why professional installers choose LABPOX 30 over standard alternatives: Pinhole Mitigation: Advanced technology reduces surface defects by up to 98 percent in pre tinted versions. Extended Control: 60 minutes of working time vs. the standard 20 to 30 minutes of typical epoxies. Chemical Resistance: Superior resistance to amine blush and common site contamination. Cure Schedule (At 72°F) Working Time: 60 Minutes Tack Free: 9 Hours Recoat Window: 9 to 24 Hours Foot Traffic: 24 Hours Full Chemical Cure: 7 Days System Limitations LABPOX 30 requires a dry substrate. Moisture content must be below acceptable limits unless a moisture mitigation system is used. Not intended for exterior applications. Recommended System Setup For a guaranteed bond and long term finish, follow this professional stack: Primer: LAB Surface Epoxy Primer or LABPOX MVB Clear Fast for moisture vapor barriers. Base/Body: Apply LABPOX 30 (Solid Color or Metallic). Topcoat: Seal with LABFAST Xtra Time (Polyaspartic) or LABFENDER Polyurethane for maximum abrasion resistance. Mixing and Application Requirements Application Equipment 1/8 inch notched rubber squeegee 3/8 inch nap woven shed resistant roller cover 3 inch chip brush Mixing Instructions Precision in the mixing process is critical to ensure the chemical bond and structural integrity of the LABPOX 30 system. Combine Components: Pour 2 containers of Part A (Base) into a large mixing bucket, being careful not to pour material onto the sides of the larger bucket. Add Activator: Pour the Part B (Activator) directly into the center of the large bucket. Again, ensure no material gets on the sides of the Base bucket; failing to do so may leave unmixed resin that causes soft spots on your finished floor. Mixing Time: Mix full kits with a Box mixer for 2 minutes. Use a low-speed drill (300 to 450 RPM) to minimize air entrapment. Scrape Sides: During the mixing process, make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing container thoroughly so no unmixed material remains. Immediate Placement: Once the product is properly mixed, it needs to be immediately poured onto the floor. Leaving mixed material for too long in a mixing pail will create an exothermic reaction (rapid heat buildup), rendering the product unusable. Application Procedure Application Procedure Pour mixed material in a 20 foot long 12 inch wide ribbon Do not drain or scrape remaining material from the bucket onto the floor. Spread to uniform thickness with a notched squeegee and roll North South and back roll East West to achieve uniform coverage. Roller should be a 3/8 inch shed resistant epoxy roller cover. PRO TIP: For metallic floors, use the extended 60 minute window to manipulate your pigments with a 9/16 inch looped roller or notched squeegee to create depth and movement before the product begins its initial set. Frequently Asked Questions Is LABPOX 30 good for metallic epoxy floors?Yes. It is exceptionally well suited for metallic systems due to its 45 to 60 minute working time and excellent flow characteristics, allowing installers to create flawless designs with proper pigment movement. Can this be used as a base coat?Yes. LABPOX 30 works incredibly well as a dependable, high strength base coat for a wide variety of systems, including solid color, flake, and quartz. Is this product beginner friendly?Because of the extended working time, it is more forgiving than fast cure epoxies, but proper surface preparation and installation technique are still required. How long is the actual working time?You will have approximately 60 minutes of working time at 70°F and 45 minutes at 80°F. Humidity and surface temperature can also affect these windows. What is the mix ratio for LABPOX 30?It is a two component system with a precise mix ratio of 2 Parts A to 1 Part B (2A:1B) by volume. Can this be used for flake floors?Absolutely. It performs as a reliable receiver coat for broadcast flake systems, providing enough open time to ensure a consistent flake distribution. Why is the "Extended Working Time" so important?Standard epoxies can flash quickly in the bucket, leading to stress and mistakes. LABPOX 30 gives you a massive window to maintain a wet edge on large floors and execute intricate metallic designs without the product locking up prematurely. Does this require a topcoat?Yes. Like all 100 percent solids epoxies, a UV stable topcoat (like Polyaspartic or Urethane) is highly recommended to prevent ambering and provide long term scratch resistance.

Metallic Dream 100% Solids Epoxy for Custom Metallic Floors Metallic Dream Epoxy is a 100% solids epoxy formulated specifically for decorative metallic floors that require depth, movement, pigment suspension, and enough working time to create the design before the resin begins to lock up. This is not a standard clear epoxy with metallic pigment added to it. Metallic Dream is designed around the requirements of a true metallic flooring installation, including extended flow, substantial film build, and 60 minutes or more of working time on the floor under suitable conditions. In One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic flooring systems, Metallic Dream is applied at approximately 50 square feet per gallon. One 3 gallon kit covers approximately 150 square feet at this application rate and produces approximately 32.1 mils of theoretical film thickness. Free shipping to the 48 contiguous states, and most orders ship out the same or next business day. Quick Answer: Metallic Dream is a 100% solids epoxy designed specifically for the decorative body coat of a metallic flooring system. It provides 60 minutes of working time on the floor. In the One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic flooring system, Metallic Dream is applied at approximately 50 square feet per gallon. At that rate, one 3 gallon kit covers approximately 150 square feet and produces approximately 32.1 mils of theoretical film thickness. Why Metallic Dream Is Different From General Purpose Epoxy A metallic floor depends on more than adhesion and hardness. The epoxy must remain fluid long enough for the installer to place the material, add colors, manipulate the pattern, soften transitions, and allow the design to continue developing as the resin levels. Metallic Dream Characteristic Why It Matters 60 Minutes of Working Time Provides time to place the epoxy, introduce additional colors, manipulate the pattern, and allow the resin to continue developing before it becomes too tight to work. 100% Solids Creates the substantial film build required for metallic pigment movement and visual depth. 500 to 750 cps Mixed Viscosity Provides controlled flow while allowing metallic pigments to move through the resin. High Defoamer Content Helps control air in the thick metallic body coat. The resin may appear slightly whitish in the container but cures clear. High Gloss Clear Cure Allows the metallic pigments and underlying base color to remain visible through the decorative body coat. Why Our Professional Metallic Systems Use 50 Square Feet Per Gallon In One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic flooring systems, Metallic Dream is applied at approximately 50 square feet per gallon. The substantial thickness of the metallic body coat gives the pigments room to move, separate, and develop the depth associated with a professional metallic epoxy floor. Professional System Rate Approximate Film Thickness 3 Gallon Kit Coverage 50 square feet per gallon Approximately 32.1 mils Approximately 150 square feet Metallic Dream may be used at different coverage rates in other specifically designed flooring systems. Always follow the coverage rate specified for the complete flooring system being installed. Do Not Stretch the Professional Metallic System: When installing the One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic system, maintain a coverage rate of 50 square feet per gallon or less. If the floor is larger than the available material will cover at the specified rate, add material rather than spreading the body coat thinner. Contractor Tip: Metallic floors are one place where trying to gain a few extra square feet from a kit can noticeably change the finished appearance. When installing the professional grade system, calculate the floor before mixing and have enough Metallic Dream available to maintain the specified film build from beginning to end. The Complete Metallic Flooring System Metallic Dream is the decorative body coat. A professional metallic floor is built as a complete system around it. System Layer Purpose Concrete Preparation Mechanically prepares the concrete for adhesion and removes coatings, sealers, contamination, and weak surface material. Primer When Required Helps seal porous concrete and reduce bubbles and pinholes. One Stop WB Epoxy Primer is commonly used when pore sealing is needed. Solid Color Base Coat Creates the uniform background beneath the metallic body coat. Use Self Leveling 100% Solids Epoxy in the selected base color. Metallic Dream Body Coat Carries the metallic pigments and creates the movement, depth, color separation, and decorative design. Clear Topcoat Provides the final wear surface and helps protect the metallic design from scratches, wear, chemicals, and cleaning. Do not use 150 Fast Cure as the base coat beneath Metallic Dream. Professional metallic systems require an appropriate slower curing solid color epoxy base before the metallic body coat is installed. If you prefer to purchase the primary layers as a complete package, see the Metallic Epoxy Flooring System. The Base Coat Is Part of the Design The color beneath Metallic Dream becomes part of the finished appearance. Black is commonly used because it creates strong contrast behind many metallic pigment combinations, but it is not the only option. White, gray, tan, and other solid base colors can be selected intentionally to change the appearance of the metallic layer. The base color should be chosen as part of the complete design rather than treated as an automatic choice. The Base Coat Must Be Clean and Smooth: Bubbles, pinholes, debris, repairs, roller texture, and other imperfections in the base coat can remain visible through the metallic body coat. Correct imperfections before applying Metallic Dream. For best results, sand the entire smooth base coat even when applying the metallic layer inside the chemical recoat window. Choosing Metallic Pigments Metallic Dream is supplied as the clear epoxy resin. The final design is created by adding one or more Metallic Epoxy Pigments. A metallic floor can use one color, but many custom designs combine a dominant primary color with one or more accent colors. Changing the pigment combination, base color, placement technique, and manipulation method changes the finished appearance. No two metallic floors will be identical. The epoxy continues to flow and settle after placement, so even the same colors and application technique will create natural variation from floor to floor. 60 Minutes of Working Time Is Design Time Metallic Dream provides 60 minutes of working time on the floor under suitable conditions. That additional time is not simply there to make application easier. It gives the installer time to create and refine the design. During the working period, installers may place additional colors, soften transitions, move material with a Magic Trowel, create veins, blend adjoining pours, or allow the resin to continue developing naturally. Higher temperatures shorten working time. Material temperature, slab temperature, air temperature, batch size, and air movement can all affect how quickly the epoxy begins to tighten. Mixing Metallic Dream Metallic Dream is supplied as a 2 parts Part A to 1 part Part B by volume epoxy system. Add metallic pigment to Part A first. Completely disperse the metallic pigment into the Base before adding the Activator. Allow the pigmented Base to settle. Allowing the pigment to fully wet out and incorporated air to escape can help reduce pigment clumps and unwanted streaking in the finished floor. Add Part B. Pour the Activator directly into the center of Part A. Avoid pouring Activator onto the sides of the container. Use a Cage or Box style mixer for a full 3 gallon kit. Full kits require a mixer capable of moving the thick epoxy throughout the entire container. Mix according to material temperature. Mix for 2 full minutes at approximately 300 to 450 RPM when the material is above 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 3 full minutes when the material is below 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix it and GET IT OUT OF THE BUCKET. Metallic Dream is a 100% solids epoxy. Once Part A and Part B are completely mixed, immediately pour the material onto the floor. Leaving mixed epoxy concentrated in the bucket allows heat to build and reduces usable working time. Applying the Metallic Body Coat Metallic epoxy application is different from installing a conventional solid color roll coat. The objective is to place a thick, controlled resin layer and then create the design within that material. Pour immediately. Wearing spiked shoes, pour the mixed Metallic Dream onto the prepared base coat in controlled ribbons. Do not drain or scrape the mixing bucket onto the floor. Material remaining on the walls or bottom of the container may not be mixed as completely as the main batch. Follow the coverage rate specified for the flooring system. When installing the One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic system, apply Metallic Dream at approximately 50 square feet per gallon or less. Manipulate the design. Use an 18 Inch Magic Trowel or another appropriate metallic design tool to place and blend the material. Work with the resin, not against it. Metallic Dream will continue to move and level after the initial design work is complete. Avoid repeatedly working areas that have already begun to tighten. Protect the wet floor. Control dust, hair, insects, debris, excessive air movement, and unnecessary traffic while the body coat is curing. Contractor Tip: Build the entire color plan before mixing the first batch. Record the amount of each pigment used in every batch and determine where accent colors will be introduced. Metallic floors are much easier to keep visually consistent when the design is planned before the material reaches the floor. Topcoating Metallic Dream A clear topcoat is strongly recommended over a metallic floor. The Metallic Dream body coat creates the appearance, while the topcoat becomes the primary wear surface. Premera T2 Gloss is an excellent choice when scratch resistance and a high gloss appearance are priorities. Poly Gloss 85 Slow Go is another strong option when the installer wants substantially more topcoat working time on a metallic floor or a larger smooth surface. The topcoat should be selected based on desired gloss, scratch resistance, working time, odor, floor size, traction requirements, and how the finished space will be used. Metallic Dream Technical Specifications Specification Product Information Product Type Two component 100% solids metallic epoxy Solids by Volume 100% Mix Ratio 2 parts Part A to 1 part Part B by volume Mixed Kit Size 3 gallons Professional Metallic System Coverage Rate Approximately 50 square feet per gallon or less Coverage Per 3 Gallon Kit at 50 Square Feet Per Gallon Approximately 150 square feet Theoretical Film Thickness at 50 Square Feet Per Gallon Approximately 32.1 mils Working Time 60 minutes on the floor under suitable conditions Application Temperature Approximately 55 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit Mixed Viscosity 500 to 750 cps Shore D Hardness 89 to 91 Compressive Strength 16,500 psi Tensile Strength 3,850 psi Adhesion to Concrete 600 psi Flexural Modulus 4,700 psi Koenig Hardness 145 Taber Abrasion 22 mg loss VOC Less than 50 grams per liter Tack Free and Light Foot Traffic Approximately 12 to 18 hours depending on temperature and humidity Heavy Foot Traffic Approximately 48 hours Vehicle Traffic Approximately 72 hours Where Metallic Dream Fits Best Residential interior decorative floors Game rooms and entertainment spaces Showrooms and display areas Retail interiors Salons and studios Offices and reception areas Garage floors where appearance is the primary design goal Where Metallic Dream Is Not the Best Fit Metallic Dream is a decorative epoxy. It is not the right choice for every floor. Exterior exposed floors: Not recommended. Clear epoxy can amber when exposed to direct sunlight. Heavy industrial utility floors: A decorative metallic floor may not be the best choice where forklift traffic, severe impact, aggressive chemicals, or constant mechanical abuse are the primary concerns. Full flake broadcast floors: Use a resin designed specifically for the broadcast system. Basic solid color floors: Metallic Dream is intended to create a decorative metallic body coat, not a conventional solid color finish. Frequently Asked Questions What makes Metallic Dream different from regular 100% solids epoxy? Metallic Dream is formulated specifically as a metallic body coat. It provides 60 minutes of working time, controlled flow, pigment suspension, and the substantial film build needed for metallic movement and depth. How much working time does Metallic Dream provide? Metallic Dream provides approximately 60 minutes of working time on the floor under suitable conditions. Higher temperatures can shorten the available working time. How much Metallic Dream should I apply? Coverage depends on the flooring system being installed. In One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic flooring systems, Metallic Dream is applied at approximately 50 square feet per gallon or less, providing approximately 150 square feet from a 3 gallon kit at 50 square feet per gallon. Always follow the coverage rate specified for the complete flooring system. How many square feet does one 3 gallon kit cover in the professional metallic system? At 50 square feet per gallon, one 3 gallon kit covers approximately 150 square feet. If the professional system calls for a heavier application, actual coverage will be lower. Do I need a base coat under Metallic Dream? Yes. Metallic Dream should be installed over a properly prepared solid color epoxy base coat. The base creates a uniform background and prevents concrete color, repairs, and surface variation from interfering with the metallic design. Can I use 150 Fast Cure as the base coat? No. Do not use 150 Fast Cure as the base coat beneath Metallic Dream. For the professional metallic system, use an appropriate slower curing solid color epoxy such as One Stop Epoxy Self Leveling 100% Solids Epoxy. Does the base coat have to be black? No. Black creates strong contrast behind many metallic colors, but white, gray, tan, and other colors can be used intentionally to create different effects. Should I sand the base coat before applying Metallic Dream? For best results, yes. Even inside the chemical recoat window, sanding a smooth epoxy base coat helps remove imperfections and provides additional mechanical adhesion. Correct bubbles, pinholes, dust, and other defects before installing the metallic body coat. Can I use more than one metallic pigment? Yes. Many metallic floors use a primary color with one or more accent colors. The pigments, base color, placement method, and manipulation technique determine the final appearance. Will two Metallic Dream floors look exactly the same? No. Metallic Dream continues to flow and develop after placement. Natural variation in pigment movement makes every finished floor different. Is Metallic Dream beginner friendly? Metallic flooring requires more planning and technique than a conventional epoxy roll coat. New installers should practice pigment ratios, placement, and design techniques on sample boards before attempting a large professional grade metallic floor. What tool is used to create the metallic pattern? An 18 Inch Magic Trowel is commonly used to spread and manipulate Metallic Dream. Other techniques can also be used depending on the desired design. What topcoat should I use over Metallic Dream? Premera T2 Gloss is a strong choice when scratch resistance and gloss are priorities. Poly Gloss 85 Slow Go is another option when extended topcoat working time is important. Can Metallic Dream be used outdoors? No. Metallic Dream should not be used as an exposed exterior flooring surface. Clear epoxy can amber when exposed to direct sunlight. Build the Complete Metallic Floor Metallic Dream is the decorative body coat. A complete metallic flooring system may also require concrete preparation, primer, a solid color epoxy base, metallic pigments, application tools, and a clear topcoat. For a complete professional material package, see the Metallic Epoxy Flooring System. Technical Data and Safety Information: View One Stop Epoxy TDS and SDS Sheets

High Build 100% Solids Epoxy for Solid Color, Flake, Quartz, and Commercial Floors One Stop Epoxy Self Leveling 100% Solids Epoxy is a two component, high build resin designed for professional epoxy flooring systems. Use it as a solid color body coat, a pigmented receiver coat for vinyl flakes or quartz, a commercial epoxy layer, or a uniform solid color base beneath a metallic epoxy floor. This is a true 100% solids epoxy by volume. There is no water or added solvent that must leave the coating during cure. The material applied to the floor remains at approximately the thickness at which it was installed, allowing substantial film build in a single coat. Each kit produces 3 gallons of mixed epoxy at a 2 to 1 ratio. Choose Clear, Light Gray, Medium Gray, White, Tan, or Black. Pigmented kits arrive with the color already incorporated into Part A, eliminating the need to purchase and disperse a separate pigment pack. Free shipping to the 48 contiguous states, and most orders ship out the same or next business day. Quick Answer: This is the general purpose One Stop Epoxy 100% solids resin for solid color floors, partial and full flake receiver coats, quartz and sand broadcast systems, commercial floors, and metallic epoxy base coats. A full 3 gallon kit mixes at a 2 to 1 ratio. Use a Cage or Box style mixer for 2 minutes at 300 to 450 RPM. Working time on the floor is approximately 45 minutes at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures shorten working time. Once the epoxy is mixed, GET IT OUT OF THE BUCKET and onto the floor immediately. Where This 100% Solids Epoxy Fits This is one of the most versatile resins in the One Stop Epoxy line because the same epoxy can perform several different jobs depending on the flooring system and application thickness. Flooring System How This Epoxy Is Used Solid Color Epoxy Floor Used as the visible high build epoxy body coat for garages, shops, warehouses, showrooms, and commercial interiors. Partial Flake Floor Used as the pigmented receiver coat with a controlled decorative flake broadcast that leaves the epoxy color visible. Full Flake Floor Used as the pigmented receiver coat before broadcasting vinyl flakes to rejection. For the complete package, see our Full Flake Epoxy Floor Systems. Quartz or Sand Broadcast Used as the resin coat that receives aggregate in textured commercial and industrial flooring systems. Metallic Epoxy Base Coat Creates the solid, uniform background beneath a Metallic Dream Epoxy body coat. Commercial Epoxy Floor Provides a high build resin layer for properly designed commercial flooring systems. What 100% Solids Epoxy Actually Means Solids by volume describes how much of the applied liquid coating remains as cured film. This epoxy is 100% solids by volume, so there is no water or added solvent that must evaporate from the coating during cure. That makes coverage and film thickness directly related. Spread one gallon over fewer square feet and you create a thicker epoxy layer. Spread the same gallon over more square feet and the finished layer becomes thinner. One theoretical gallon of 100% solids epoxy produces approximately: Coverage Per Gallon Approximate Film Thickness 150 square feet 10.7 mils 135 square feet 11.9 mils 125 square feet 12.8 mils 100 square feet 16 mils These are theoretical film calculations. Actual coverage is affected by concrete profile, porosity, repairs, application technique, edges, tools, and normal material loss. What Self Leveling Means Self leveling describes how the resin flows and relaxes after it is spread at the proper thickness. This allows roller and squeegee marks to settle and helps create a smoother, more uniform epoxy surface. Self leveling does not mean the epoxy repairs damaged concrete or eliminates surface preparation. Cracks, spalls, open joints, deep pits, coating edges, and other defects must be addressed before the epoxy is installed. Contractor Tip: Do not stretch a self leveling epoxy too far and still expect it to flow like a high build coating. Film thickness affects flow, hiding, decorative broadcast acceptance, and the appearance of the finished floor. Why We Sell It as a 3 Gallon Short Fill Kit A complete kit contains 2 parts Base and 1 part Activator for a total of 3 mixed gallons. Part A is packaged in a container with enough room to receive the complete Part B Activator. That allows a full kit to be combined and mixed directly in the Part A container without purchasing a separate full size mixing pail. 2 to 1 mix ratio: The complete kit is already proportioned correctly. Full kit mixing in the original container: Add all of Part B directly into Part A. Pre pigmented colors: Light Gray, Medium Gray, White, Tan, and Black arrive with pigment already incorporated into Part A. Clear option: Clear is available when the flooring system requires an unpigmented resin. Color consistency: Pre pigmented kits remove the field variable of measuring and dispersing separate pigment packs. Available Colors Color Common Use Clear Systems requiring clear resin or custom pigmentation Light Gray Garage floors, commercial floors, and flake receiver coats Medium Gray Solid color, commercial, and decorative flooring systems White Decorative systems and selected metallic epoxy base coats Tan Garage floors, commercial floors, and warm color systems Black Solid color floors and selected metallic epoxy base coats Coverage Depends on What the Epoxy Is Doing There is no single correct coverage number for every installation. A receiver coat for vinyl flakes does not require the same film build as a heavier commercial or solid color epoxy layer. Application Coverage Per Gallon Coverage Per 3 Gallon Kit Flake Receiver Coat 133 to 150 square feet 399 to 450 square feet Higher Build Solid Color or Commercial Coat 100 to 135 square feet 300 to 405 square feet Metallic Epoxy Base Coat 135 to 150 square feet 405 to 450 square feet Important: Do not choose your coverage rate simply by trying to make one kit cover the entire floor. Coverage determines film thickness. Apply the epoxy at the rate required for the flooring system being installed. How Many 3 Gallon Kits Do You Need? The table below uses approximately 400 square feet per kit as a practical planning rate for a typical flake receiver coat. Heavier solid color and commercial applications require more material. Floor Area Approximate 3 Gallon Kits Up to 400 square feet 1 kit 401 to 800 square feet 2 kits 801 to 1,200 square feet 3 kits 1,201 to 1,600 square feet 4 kits 1,601 to 2,000 square feet 5 kits For a heavier solid color or commercial application, calculate the order using the required square foot per gallon rate instead of the receiver coat table. Concrete Preparation The performance of a 100% solids epoxy starts with the concrete underneath it. Self leveling refers to the way the resin flows. It does not replace proper surface preparation. Remove dirt, oil, grease, curing compounds, sealers, adhesive, and other contaminants. Remove loose, incompatible, or poorly bonded existing coatings. Mechanically prepare concrete to approximately CSP 3 unless the complete flooring system specifies otherwise. Vacuum the floor thoroughly after grinding or shot blasting. Repair cracks, pits, spalls, and damaged concrete before applying the epoxy. Evaluate concrete moisture before deciding whether this epoxy can be installed directly to the slab. Primer and Moisture Decisions Still Matter: This epoxy may be installed directly over suitable properly prepared concrete, but not every slab should receive the same system. Porous concrete can outgas through a high build coating, and excessive concrete moisture can cause flooring failures. Use a primer or moisture vapor barrier when the condition of the slab requires one. For primer and moisture control options, review our Primers and Moisture Vapor Barriers. If you are unsure whether the slab needs moisture protection, read our Moisture Testing Before Installing Epoxy Flooring Guide. Full 3 Gallon Kit Mixing Instructions A full kit contains a large volume of reactive 100% solids epoxy. Correct mixing is critical, and once mixing is complete the material should immediately leave the bucket. Premix Part A. Thoroughly mix the Base before adding the Activator, especially when using a pigmented kit. Add all of Part B. Pour the complete Activator directly into the center of Part A. Avoid pouring Activator onto the sides of the Base container. Use a Cage or Box style mixer. We recommend only a Cage or Box style mixer for a complete 3 gallon kit. Mix for 2 full minutes. Mix at approximately 300 to 450 RPM and move the mixer throughout the material. Immediately pour the epoxy onto the floor. Do not leave mixed material sitting in the bucket while you prepare tools, cut edges, or finish another area. Do not drain or scrape the remaining bucket residue onto the floor. Material remaining on the sides or bottom of the container may not be mixed as completely as the main batch. For full kit mixing, use a Box Mixer or equivalent Cage style mixer. Mix it and GET IT OUT OF THE BUCKET. This is a basic rule for One Stop Epoxy 100% solids products. The epoxy reaction creates heat. Keeping a mixed batch concentrated in the bucket allows that heat to build rapidly and can dramatically shorten usable working time. Once the batch is properly mixed, pour it onto the floor immediately. Bucket Time Is Not Floor Working Time This distinction matters with 100% solids epoxy. Condition Approximate Time at 75 Degrees Fahrenheit Mixed Material Left in Bucket Approximately 8 minutes Working Time After Placement on Floor Approximately 45 minutes Higher temperatures shorten working time. Material temperature, slab temperature, surrounding air temperature, direct sunlight, and the amount of mixed material remaining in mass can all accelerate the reaction. Do not plan an installation around receiving the full 45 minutes under every job condition. The 45 minute working time is referenced at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer conditions require faster placement, spreading, rolling, and broadcasting. Contractor Tip: Have the concrete prepared, edges ready, squeegees and rollers laid out, decorative media opened, and the crew in position before Part A and Part B are combined. The time to organize the job is before you mix the epoxy. Mixing Smaller Batches Partial batches must maintain the exact 2 parts Part A to 1 part Part B by volume ratio. Batch Recommended Mixer Mix Time Full 3 Gallon Kit Cage or Box style mixer at 300 to 450 RPM 2 minutes Properly Measured Smaller Batch Red paddle mixer 3 minutes For smaller batch mixing tools, see our Epoxy Mixers collection. Application Once mixing is complete, pour the epoxy immediately onto the prepared floor in ribbons. Spread and roll the material according to the coverage rate and film thickness required for the flooring system. Mix the epoxy completely. GET IT OUT OF THE BUCKET and onto the floor immediately. Spread the material with the appropriate notched squeegee for the required coverage rate and cover the floor completely Roll with a quality 3/8 inch shed resistant epoxy roller cover.Roll North South and then Backroll east West. Maintain consistent coverage and film thickness throughout the application. If installing vinyl flakes, quartz, or sand, broadcast the decorative media while the epoxy remains wet. Recoat Window and Return to Service Recoat timing matters because the next epoxy layer or topcoat must bond correctly to the cured surface. Stage Approximate Time Tack Free Approximately 8 to 10 hours at 75 degrees Fahrenheit Recoat Window Approximately 12 to 24 hours Light Foot Traffic Approximately 24 hours Heavy Foot Traffic Approximately 48 hours Vehicle Traffic Approximately 72 hours Full Chemical Cure Approximately 7 days Light sanding before applying additional epoxy or a finish coat is recommended. If the 24 hour recoat window has been exceeded, mechanically abrade the surface to a clean, uniformly dull finish before recoating. Temperature and job conditions affect cure time. Do not place the floor into service simply because the surface feels dry. Using It for a Full Flake Floor This epoxy is an excellent pigmented receiver coat for a full flake flooring system. Apply the epoxy at the required coverage rate and broadcast decorative vinyl flakes to rejection while the resin remains wet. After the epoxy cures, scrape the flake surface in multiple directions and vacuum thoroughly before installing the clear wear coat. Poly Gloss 85 Polyaspartic is a common final topcoat for One Stop Epoxy full flake systems. Select Regular or Slow Go based on floor size, temperature, working time requirements, and installer experience. If you want the epoxy, flakes, and topcoat already matched and calculated, see our Full Flake Epoxy Floor Systems. Using It for a Partial Flake Floor For a partial flake floor, use the pigmented epoxy as the visible body coat and broadcast a controlled amount of decorative flakes into the wet resin. Unlike a full broadcast floor, the epoxy color remains an important part of the finished appearance. After cure, seal the floor with the topcoat specified for the system. Using It as a Metallic Epoxy Base Coat Metallic epoxy floors normally begin with a solid color epoxy base. The base coat creates a consistent background and prevents raw concrete color and surface variation from interfering with the metallic design layer. Use the appropriate pigmented Self Leveling 100% Solids Epoxy as the base coat, then apply Metallic Dream Epoxy as the metallic body coat. Do not use this product as a substitute for a dedicated metallic body coat. Metallic Dream is formulated to provide the working time, movement, and visual characteristics required for metallic designs. Published Physical Properties The numbers below show why this product is used as a high build epoxy body coat instead of relying on generic terms such as heavy duty or industrial strength. Property Published Value Solids by Volume 100% Mix Ratio 2 parts Part A to 1 part Part B by volume Mixed Viscosity 500 to 750 cps Shore D Hardness 89 to 91 Compressive Strength 16,500 psi Tensile Strength 3,850 psi Adhesion to Concrete 600 psi Flexural Modulus 4,700 psi Taber Abrasion 22 mg loss VOC Less than 50 grams per liter Bucket Time Approximately 8 minutes at 75 degrees Fahrenheit Floor Working Time Approximately 45 minutes at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures shorten working time. Recoat Window Approximately 12 to 24 hours Heavy Foot Traffic Approximately 48 hours Vehicle Traffic Approximately 72 hours Full Chemical Cure Approximately 7 days Typical Flake Receiver Coverage 133 to 150 square feet per gallon Typical Higher Build Coverage 100 to 135 square feet per gallon Application Roller 3/8 inch shed resistant epoxy roller cover When Another Epoxy May Be the Better Choice Self Leveling 100% Solids Epoxy is the general purpose high build resin in the One Stop Epoxy line, but no single epoxy is right for every flooring system or exposure. High moisture concrete: Test the slab and use a suitable Moisture Vapor Barrier when moisture conditions exceed the limits of the planned flooring system. Metallic body coats: Use Metallic Dream Epoxy when the epoxy itself needs to provide metallic movement and design time. Aggressive chemical exposure: General purpose epoxy should not be selected simply because it is 100% solids. For battery acid, concentrated acids, chemical storage, containment, and other aggressive environments, review APF Epoxy Novolac 900 and confirm chemical resistance against the specific exposure. Frequently Asked Questions Is this a true 100% solids epoxy? Yes. This is a true 100% solids epoxy by volume. There is no water or added solvent that must evaporate from the coating during cure. What is this epoxy best used for? It is the general purpose high build One Stop Epoxy resin for solid color floors, partial and full flake receiver coats, quartz and sand broadcast systems, commercial floors, and solid color base coats beneath metallic epoxy. Is this a good epoxy for garage floors? Yes. It can be used as the visible body coat for a solid color garage floor or as the pigmented receiver coat beneath partial or full broadcast vinyl flakes. How much does one 3 gallon kit cover? Coverage depends on the system. A flake receiver coat typically covers approximately 399 to 450 square feet per 3 gallon kit. A heavier solid color or commercial application typically covers approximately 300 to 405 square feet per kit. Why does coverage change between flooring systems? Coverage determines film thickness. One gallon spread over 150 square feet produces a thinner epoxy layer than the same gallon spread over 100 square feet. Select the coverage rate based on the required film build rather than trying to stretch the material farther. Does the epoxy come pre pigmented? Yes. Light Gray, Medium Gray, White, Tan, and Black arrive pre pigmented. Clear is also available. What is the mix ratio? The mix ratio is 2 parts Part A to 1 part Part B by volume. How do I mix a full 3 gallon kit? Premix Part A, add the complete Part B, and mix the full kit for 2 minutes at 300 to 450 RPM using a Cage or Box style mixer. Then GET IT OUT OF THE BUCKET and onto the floor immediately. Can I use a red paddle mixer? Yes, for properly measured smaller batches. Mix smaller batches with the red paddle for 3 minutes. For a complete 3 gallon kit, use only a Cage or Box style mixer because it moves the full volume of material more effectively. How much time can the epoxy stay in the bucket? Approximately 8 minutes at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not treat that as usable installation time. Once mixing is complete, GET IT OUT OF THE BUCKET immediately. How much working time do I have on the floor? Working time on the floor is approximately 45 minutes at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures shorten working time. Why is working time longer on the floor than in the bucket? The epoxy reaction generates heat. A large amount of mixed resin sitting in a bucket holds that heat and causes the reaction to accelerate. Spreading the material across the floor allows heat to dissipate and provides substantially more usable application time. What roller should I use? Use a quality 3/8 inch shed resistant epoxy roller cover after spreading the material at the required coverage rate. When can I apply another coat or topcoat? The normal recoat window is approximately 12 to 24 hours. Light sanding before additional epoxy or finish coats is recommended. If more than 24 hours have passed, mechanically abrade the surface to a clean, uniformly dull finish before recoating. When can the floor handle vehicle traffic? Allow approximately 72 hours before vehicle traffic under normal curing conditions. Full chemical cure is approximately 7 days. Can this be used for a full flake floor? Yes. Apply the pigmented epoxy as the receiver coat and broadcast vinyl flakes to rejection while the epoxy remains wet. After cure, scrape and vacuum the floor before installing the clear topcoat. What topcoat should I use over a full flake floor? Poly Gloss 85 Polyaspartic is a common final topcoat for One Stop Epoxy full flake systems. Choose Regular or Slow Go based on the floor size, temperature, working time, and installer experience. Can I use this epoxy as the base for a metallic floor? Yes. Use the appropriate solid color as the base coat, then apply Metallic Dream Epoxy for the metallic design layer. Does self leveling epoxy eliminate the need to grind concrete? No. Self leveling describes how the epoxy flows after application. It does not replace concrete preparation. The slab still needs to be clean, mechanically profiled, repaired, vacuumed, and evaluated for moisture before coating. Can this epoxy be used outside? Do not use this epoxy as an exposed exterior finish. Epoxy can amber when exposed to direct sunlight. Exterior flooring systems must be designed so the epoxy is buried beneath a UV resistant broadcast and suitable UV resistant topcoat. Build the Complete Epoxy Flooring System The 100% solids epoxy body coat is only one layer of a complete floor. Depending on the slab and final use, the project may also require a primer, moisture vapor barrier, concrete repair products, decorative vinyl flakes or aggregate, and a compatible topcoat. If you prefer to purchase the components already matched and calculated for the project, compare our complete Epoxy Flooring Systems. Technical Data and Safety Information: View One Stop Epoxy TDS and SDS Sheets