Short Installation Guide
Instructions at a glance
A SUMMARY BEFORE STARTING YOUR PROJECT
Apply Art Béton Coatings on a clean, stable and smooth surface (mdf, FINISHING plywood, laminate countertop, gypsum with drawn joints, ceramic (leveler required), fiber cement, etc.)
*** DO NOT APPLY OVER CONSTRUCTION PLYWOOD ***
For the application of each of the steps, make sure to have an adequate temperature between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius and a humidity of less than 75%. These conditions allow neither too slow nor too rapid drying.
FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 – Apply Primer to Entire Surface
1 coat required on a clean surface, apply with a small foam roller or brush, allow to dry until clear, approximately 45 minutes *Two coats are required if the primer is absorbed quickly when applied to a very porous surface.
Step 2 – Concrete Coating
(2 LAYERS)
Mix the concrete with the water, use a mixer, scrape the edges well for a homogeneous texture. Apply 2 to 3 thin coats (less than 1mm) with a trowel, wait approximately 1 hour between each coat. Apply in less than 5 hours following the mixture, always cover the boiler. Sand the next day with a rotary sander, start at 120, then 180, 350 for a very smooth finish.
Step 3 – The Sealant
(3 OPTIONS) 1 TO 2 LAYERS
– Wall sealer, dry 1h to 3h or more
– Countertop sealer, dry 1 to 3 hours or more
– Impregnating sealant, must dry 8 hours or more
Apply a coat with a foam or short-haired roller, without excess and without bubbles.
Step 4 – Varnish or Urethane
(6 OPTIONS) 2 TO 4 LAYERS
– Matt wall varnish
– Satin wall varnish
– Matt countertop varnish
– Satin countertop varnish
2 to 4 coats are required, use a short pile roller, apply without excess and without bubbles. Wait about 1h to 3h between coats or more, sand by hand at 220 between coats
– Matte urethane
– Satin urethane
Pre-Step 1 – Preparation Products
(OPTIONAL, IF NECESSARY) *ALWAYS START WITH PRIMER
– Ceramic leveler: 1 to 2 coats with a trowel, dry for 24 hours then follow steps 1 to 4
– Liquid membrane: 2 layers with a foam roller, 1 hour or more between layers, sealing strips in the corners, dry for 24 hours then follow steps 1 to 4
