SCOFIELD® Formula One™ Guard-W

SCOFIELD® Formula One™ Guard-W can be used as part of a low VOC concrete polishing system to earn LEED® credits for Indoor Environmental Quality, EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings.

SCOFIELD® Formula One™ Guard-W can be used to make floors that exceed the Underwriters Laboratories Safety Standard UL 410, "Slip Resistance of Floor Surface Materials."

Lithium Silicate with proprietary polymeric polish and water repellent

18 months from the date of manufacture. 1 month after opening.

Store in original containers at 40°F to 110°F (4°C - 43°C). DO NOT FREEZE!

Dry times will depend upon weather conditions. At 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity surfaces should be dry and able to be polished in 1-2 hours. SCOFIELD® Formula One™ Guard-W has a self-crosslinking component, best results will be achieved if the final high-gloss polishing is performed after an overnight dry.

Coverage will depend upon method of application, surface porosity, age, moisture, absorption characteristics and the texture of the concrete. The application of two thin coats prior to burnishing is recommended.

Spread rate on flat finished concrete that has been ground, densified, and roughly polished with a 400 grit abrasive disk, is typically 1000 ft2/gal (2.5 m2/L) of diluted material. Slabs ground to expose hard non absorptive aggregates will take less material. For all uses and applications, spread or scrub puddles of excess material into surfaces before it is allowed to dry. Puddled material allowed to dry can form unsightly salts that are difficult to polish.

Verify and approve suitability and appearance by making jobsite test sections prior to general application. Each individual concrete color, finishing technique, densifier, sealer, and polish combination should be verified. Test sections must be of adequate size to be representative and be produced by the same workers who will apply product to the larger job. Test completed systems for wet and dry slip resistance to ensure they are safe. Do not proceed with products, techniques, or finishing systems that do not meet required safety specifications or site owner approval.

Apply by low pressure pump-spray application, followed by thorough spreading and distribution with a microfiber mop or floor wax applicator to work material into substrate pores.

High-speed burnishing equipment will be required along with coarse through super fine diamond impregnated polishing disks. Disks beginning with 400 grit, and progressively finer will be needed. Typical sequences of disks used include 400, 800, 1200, and 3000 grit. Final grit selection will determine final gloss.

Always wear protective clothing and personal protection equipment proper for the method of application and burnishing.

For best results, all concrete should be fully cured and at least 28 days old so that the slab has reached full hardness. Surfaces must be clean of all prior sealers, curing compounds, oils, or other foreign materials that might prevent penetration.

Surfaces should already be densified. If dyes have been used, they should be locked in with a densifier and ground and polished with at least a high-speed 400 grit diamond impregnated polishing pad prior to application of SCOFIELD® Formula One™ Guard-W.

Mix until uniform before using.

Product Dilution: First applications of SCOFIELD® Formula One™ Guard-W should be diluted 1:1 with water. Second passes or maintenance applications should also be diluted 1:1 with water.

Mask all areas not to be coated to safeguard against splashes, overspray, and runoff from application.  Dried material will be difficult to remove. Remove overspray immediately with soap and water. Wear all required safety equipment. If using spray equipment, always wear protective respirator. Take care not to allow tape adhesive to interfere with surfaces to be treated. Surfaces wet with material will be slippery until dry.

Distribute product with a pump garden sprayer to fully saturate the surface. Spread material with flat microfiber pad or floor wax applicator. Allow the material to dry to touch, and apply a second coat. Take care not to create lap marks as they are difficult to remove once the product has dried. If too much material has been applied, and it is puddled after 30 minutes, dilution and removal with a wet vacuum is recommended.

When the second application is dry, high-speed burnishing and polishing with progressively finer grit abrasive pads can begin.

Clean equipment with warm water and detergent immediately after application.