DRYLOK® Latex Concrete Floor Paint (New Low VOC Formula)

• Garage floors
• Basement floors
• Brick patios
• Poured concrete and block patios
• Wood steps

Remove all dirt, wax, dust, mildew, and loose or scaling material with a scraper, wire brush or stiff bristle brush*. Grease, wax, and oil should be removed by scrubbing with a heavy duty detergent in warm water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Allow the surface to dry. Using a pressure washer? Do not use on a pressure setting above 1750 psi, to avoid damaging the concrete. Remember, concrete acts like a sponge. Pressure washing and general cleaning may trap residual moisture in the concrete.

To check for trapped moisture, tape a 12” x 12” piece of 3 mil plastic or aluminum foil tightly on all four edges to the surface. Remove it after 24 hours. If the floor side of the plastic or foil is damp, allow additional drying and repeat the test. A dehumidifier or fan may help to eliminate residual trapped moisture. If the surface cannot be dried, DRYLOK® Wet Wall Bonding Primer can be applied. If DRYLOK® Wet Wall Bonding Primer is not applied, surface porosity is important for proper product adhesion.

If you see white, powdery, crystal-like deposits on the surface, they are naturally occurring, water-soluble salt compounds in the masonry, pushed out by water intrusion. When the water evaporates, the salt residue remains. This effect is called efflorescence and, because it prevents DRYLOK^® Concrete Floor Paint from properly bonding to the surface, it must be removed. Treat it with DRYLOK® Etch** (liquid or powder formula) or muriatic acid according to the manufacturer’s directions, rinse and allow to dry.

DRYLOK® Etch will also properly prepare the concrete’s profile to accept the coating. Properly prepared concrete should look and feel like medium grit sandpaper. If the concrete remains smooth, repeat the etching procedure. You can test the concrete porosity by sprinkling a few drops of water onto the surface in several areas. If the water is readily absorbed, you are ready to apply the coating. If it beads or sits on the surface, additional cleaning and etching is needed. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow the surface to dry for 24 hours.

Patch all holes and cracks with a suitable cement-based patching compound. Be sure to smooth the patch evenly. Allow the patched area to dry thoroughly.

For more information about prep and specific surfaces, refer to the Product Data Sheet.

Schedule your project when both air and surface temperatures are 50°F or higher and, for best results, wait for a dry (rain-free) period. Thin the first coat with one pint of water per gallon of paint and apply with a brush (a good quality nylon/​polyester blend) to ensure good adhesion.

Provide good ventilation to encourage normal drying. Allow the first coat to dry for 4 hours prior to applying the second coat. Apply the second coat at full strength by brush or quarter-inch nap roller. High humidity and low temperatures may require longer drying times. When using 2 or more containers of the same color of DRYLOK^® Concrete Floor Paint, mix them together to ensure color uniformity.

Allow to dry 4 hours before subjecting to light foot traffic and 24 hours before subjecting to heavy foot traffic. Allow 5 days before subjecting to automobile use.

For more information about application on specific surfaces, refer to the Product Data Sheet.

Dispose of contaminated absorbent, container and unused contents in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.