Skudo Commercial System

The Skudo Commercial System is not suitable for certain substrates, including but not limited to:

• Transparent substrates where UV can affect the Base Coat
• Most linoleums and vinyls – the pH of the Base Coat can affect the surface
• High pH substrates (above 11.0) not neutralized (such as prior to a 14 day cure of concrete)
• Acid washed concrete
• Fibrous materials such as carpet, fabric or felt
• Rubber surfaces
• Painted substrates
• Unfilled travertine
• Pavers
• Unsealed hardwood
• White oak (hardwood)
• Substrates that have had other coatings applied that are not yet fully cured to their manufacturers specifications (such as densifiers, grouts, sealers, guards, epoxies, etc.)
• Weak or latex based grout on polished concrete

Preparation

• Ensure Skudo is suitable for the substrate on which it will be applied.
  NOTE: Avoid applying Skudo Commercial System to unsealed hardwood, carpet, rubber, painted surfaces, weak or latex based grout, unfilled travertine, pavers, high pH substrates (above 11.0), linoleums and vinyls that are effected by high pH of Base Coat
• Ensure the surface pH is below 11.0 and relative humidity (RH) is 90% or lower.
• Ensure the surface temperature is above 40’F and below 105’F.
• Do not apply the system externally if rain is likely within 24 hours.
• Ensure all densifiers, grouts, sealers, guards, epoxies etc. have been cured to their manufacturer specifications (touch dry is not sufficient).
• Ensure good ventilation.
• Ensure the area is clean and free from any foreign materials that will contaminate or compromise the Base Coat.
• Thoroughly sweep the surface to ensure the area is clean and free of debris/foreign materials that will compromise and contaminate the Base Coat.

Always spot test Skudo to specific job site conditions.

Base Coat Spread Rates

It is critical that the Skudo Base Coat be applied consistently to a thickness of at least 10 mils wet.

The spread rates of the Base Coat will vary due to weather and how porous the substrate is on which it will be applied.

• On flat sealed continuous substrates the Base Coat will yield approximately 130 sq. ft. per gallon.
• On raw concrete or substrates with a lot of undulation or grout lines the yield can significantly drop below the rate above.
• In colder climates warming the base coat in the sun or near a heater can yield better spread rates.
• When it is very hot, the applicator will need to be quick about laying the Mat on top of the Base Coat before it dries.

Due to unknowns and variables, Skudo can only recommend these figures as guidelines. Make sure to speak with a Skudo Representative to ensure adequate quantities are obtained to complete the job.

Note: The Base Coat can be used to adhere the overlap. This makes the system more water tight which is important for projects that have not been dried in yet.

After Application

Once applied, clear the area of any traffic and cordon off the area for at least 3 hours to allow the Skudo Commercial System to dry fully. Foot traffic is allowed after 3 hours, and machines can be used over the Commercial System the next day. Dry time may vary due to substrate temperature and porosity of the surface.

Remove any visible Base Coat after letting it completely dry, then peel it up. Any attempts to wipe up or press in the exposed wet Base Coat will negate its film-forming properties making removal extremely difficult. UV exposure degrades the peelability of the Base Coat.

Tools and equipment should be washed out using warm soapy water.
Although the Skudo Base Coat is classed as Non-Hazardous, avoid wash out entering drains, waterways, and finished surfaces. Please refer to the SDS for more information.

Patching & Maintenance

Should the Skudo Mats require patching, lift up the tear, apply fresh Base Coat underneath, and press the Mat back down. Alternatively, you may apply a new section of the Skudo Mat with Base Coat over the hole.

If the Commercial System is exposed to excessive standing water, extremely heavy rainfall, or drainage runoff, water can soften the Mat, breaking the bond between the protected substrate and Skudo Base Coat. If this occurs, normal lift traffic may damage the Mat. Drain or squeegee water off the affected area and attempt to keep traffic off the mat until it has dried. Once dried, the Mat will return to its original strength and, in most cases, will re-adhere to the substrate.

Removal

When ready to remove the Skudo Commercial System, work with a partner and simply lift a corner and peel it back at a 45-degree angle. To make the process easier and faster, nip the edge at 2 to 3-foot widths and tear it into thinner strips.

Dispose of the Mat in general site garbage bins.

Note: Removal of the Mat when the temperature is below 36’F makes the Commercial System less peelable.

The time it takes to remove the Skudo Commercial System will depend upon factors such as the texture of the surface it was applied to and whether or not there were any contaminants on the surface at the time of application.

RECOMMENDED: Use the Skudo Mat Puller to give more leverage and make the removal process easier on your hands.