DESCRIPTION

CERTI-SHINE CLEAR enhances the natural beauty of polished concrete and produces a wear-pattern free, shine retentive, decorative polished concrete floor. Certi-Shine Clear is a potassium silicate that rapidly penetrates without scrubbing and rinsing. Simply apply redistribute and re-apply until the concrete no longer absorbs and is fully densified. Once absorbed, Certi-Shine Clear reacts with the free lime and calcium hydroxide in concrete, producing a permanent chemical reaction that hardens, densifies and tightens the concrete surface. A fully densified polished concrete floor is the foundation for a stain-free floor. By adding both Certi-Shine Fixative and Certi-Shine Finish Coat Ultra, polished concrete will then resist motor oil, food acids and oils along with a variety of other typical hazards for polished concrete. All three Certi-Shine products, Certi-Shine Clear, Certi-Shine Fixative and Certi-Shine Finish Coat Ultra, must be used when installing a Certi-Shine Clear FSR or Certi-Shine MicroStain FSR floor.

CERTI-SHINE CLEAR HB

Use Certi-Shine Clear HB when densifying and polishing soft or very porous concrete. This material is a high solids product that allows the pores to be plugged in one or two coats. After the Certi-Shine Clear HB has plugged up the concrete, apply the Certi-Shine Clear until the floor is fully densified to rejection.

BENEFITS

• Permanently protected and sealed
• No scrubbing or rinsing required
• Eliminates or reduces waste stream during installation
• Odorless, non-hazardous, USDA approved
• Meets LEED point standards for green building
• Abrasion, wear resistant
• No topical film to wear through
• 20 year warranty
• Based on StarSeal PS proven technology
• Low maintenance, no waxing or re-surfacing required

SURFACE PREPARATION

Grind open the concrete and bring up to a scratch-free honed surface. Clean and allow to dry. When the concrete is clean, dry and water absorbent, the concrete is ready for Certi-Shine Clear to be applied.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Net Coverage Rate: 200-300 sq. ft./gallon. Apply in thin coats depending on the porosity of the concrete. The goal is to densify the concrete to rejection

1. Apply an even coat of Certi-Shine Clear with a low pressure (20-50 PSI) pump-up sprayer, Fastrak Applicator, EvenFlow Applicator or micro-fiber pad and tray at a coverage rate of 400 sq. ft/gallon for the first coat. Typically this coat will penetrate easily and be fully absorbed.
2. Apply additional Certi-Shine Clear at 400 sq. ft/gallon and allow the product to penetrate. If it absorbs fully, continue to apply Certi-Shine Clear at 400-500 sq. ft/gallon until the surface remains wet
3. If most of the material has penetrated, redistribute the remaining product from the wetter areas to the drier areas. Add water to slick areas after 30 minutes
4. If all material has absorbed in without a surface film, let the fully densified concrete dry overnight. Make sure there are no puddles or squeegee ridges; these should all be spread out evenly to dry.
5. To enhance shine, high speed propane burnish with a black pad the next day. This process should be a very slow walk, producing friction and heat; target initial floor temperature plus 20°F minimum.
6. Continue Diamond Polishing if required.

PRIMARY APPLICATION AREAS

CERTI-SHINE CLEAR System:
Product: Certi-Shine Clear.

Interior and exterior concrete surfaces such as warehouse and industrial floors, parking structures, driveways, entrances walkways, and stadiums where there is no exposure to food. Can be applied over neutralized acid stains, acetone based dyes, water based stains or integrally colored or shake on hardened concrete.

CERTI-SHINE FSR System:

Products: Certi-Shine Clear, Certi-Shine Fixative and Certi-Shine Finish Coat Ultra

Concrete applications such as restaurants, shopping malls, kitchens, food courts, schools, pool decks, stadiums, counter tops, food markets and food handling areas. Can be applied over neutralized acid stains, acetone based dyes, water based stains or integrally colored or shake on hardened concrete.

SPECIFICATIONS/COMPLIANCE

VOC 0 grams/liter
• Certi-Shine Clear treated concrete is performance validated with the following standards:
• LEED NC category/points: For detailed information visit vexcon.com/green
• Balance Beam Mar Tester ASTM D5178: Greater than 50% harder
• ASTM D2486 Abrasive Scrub: 1200 Cycles
• Modified Taber Abrasion 600 Revolutions: 0.37% treated vs. 0.68% untreated
• ASTM G53/G154 5000 HR QUV: No fade, change or erosion
• Bonding ASTM D4541: Greater than 50 psi
• Absorbability ASTM C642: Reduction of 75% of Control
• Solids/ Non-Volatiles ASTM D2369: 18% Min.
• Case Consulting Laboratories: Coefficient of Friction Determinations ASTM D2047: Certi-Shine Clear – average – 0.54 Certi-Shine Finish Coat – average – 0.63
• CSI Reference: 03 35 00, 03 36 00

SYSTEM INSTALLATION:

Certi-Shine Clear, Certi-Shine Clear FSR and CertiShine MicroStain FSR

For complete installation instructions, refer to Certi-Shine Application Instruction Sheets TN 200A.

SPECIAL NOTES/LIMITATIONS

• For use by Certi-Shine certified applicators only
• Do not apply to metal, glass or painted surfaces
• Not for use at temperatures below 40ºF (4ºC)
• Keep from freezing
• Do not dilute except as directed
• Cannot hide surface blemishes or cover construction error
• Use Certi-Shine Fusion to repair holes, cracks and similar surface imperfections
• Not recommended for epoxy terrazzo
• Not recommended for stamped concrete
• Shelf Life: If properly stored in its original sealed container, three years from date of manufacture. Rotate your stock.
• Proper application of Vexcon material is the responsibility of the installer or user. Telephone consultation and/or field visits by Vexcon personnel are for the sole purpose of making technical recommendations only, and not for providing quality control or supervision on location.

MAINTENANCE

Spills should be removed promptly and cleaned with StarSeal EF Degreaser and Cleaner (product data sheet # OP 138) or a high quality commercial detergent. Floors should be cleaned as needed. For more details, see TN 40 Certi-Shine Maintenance

PACKAGING

Certi-Shine Clear is available in 55-gallon drums and 5-gallon pails. Contact Vexcon to discuss your customized packaging requirements.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Vexcon MSDS # OP200 is an integral part of the safety and application of our product. Before using this Vexcon product obtain a copy of the MSDS from your distributor or by contacting Vexcon Chemicals.