Seamless epoxy coating installation method

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a method of installing seamless epoxy wall, ceiling and floor coatings.

2. Prior Art

Heretofore various methods of installing a seamless epoxy coating on floors, walls and ceilings have been proposed.

However, none have been as simple as that disclosed herein, or provided a watertight, strong, durable coating, to which an antimicrobial can be added, if desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to the invention there is provided a method of installing a seamless epoxy coating onto floors, walls and ceilings incorporates a plurality of applications of various layers of coating, drying the applied layers between applications, and if desired, can incorporate addition of an antimicrobial to one or more coats applied to walls, ceilings and floors.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawing diagrams the steps of the method.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The method of the present invention comprises the steps as follows:

1. Install the floor primer/membrane on to the floor and up the adjoining walls 4 inches.

2. Install 4″ rolled radius or 2″ cant cove over the membrane material within a 24 hour time frame after the primer/membrane was installed.

3. Install 20 mils of 100% solids epoxy liquids and broadcast aggregate into the wet resin until it will accept no more.

4. After the epoxy and sand is dry (normally 2 to 24 hours) sweep up or vacuum up the loose aggregate that did not stick into the wet resin and repeat step #3.

5. After the epoxy and sand is dry (normally 2 to 24 hours) sweep up or vacuum up the loose aggregate that did not stick into the wet resin and again install 20 mils of 100% solids epoxy liquids over the sand finish but do not broadcast aggregate into the wet liquids this time.

6. After the epoxy dry (normally 2 to 24 hours) tape the joint with a nylon reinforced skrim at the top of the cove (either rolled radius or cant cove) allowing at least ¼″ above and below the joint.

7. Prime all wall and ceiling area with 100% solids epoxy primer.

8. Mask off the finished floor and the cove below the area where the tape has been installed.

9. Spray apply 100% solids fiber reinforced bisphenol A epoxy to the walls and ceilings above the joints.

10. After the epoxy is dry (normally 2 to 24 hours) sand down the fiberglass protrusions and apply 4–10 mils of 100% solids bisphenol A finish coat.

If desired, the step of adding a antimicrobial to the finish coat prior to application thereof can be incorporated into the method.

As described above the method provides a number of advantages some which have been described above and other of which are inherent in the invention. Also, modifications can be proposed to the method without departing from the teachings herein. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is only to be limited as necessitated by the accompanying claims.