Technical Info
TUFF COAT Marine is a state of the art, WATER BASED, SINGLE COMPONENT acrylic/urethane copolymer with recycled rubber crumb as an aggregate. This environmentally friendly coating is extremely durable and designed to adhere to most substrates with excellent abrasion and chemical resistance rendering them non-slip. TUFF COAT Marine contains no VOC’s, is odorless and can be applied with a roller, low pressure spray gun (hopper gun), Typical thickness is approximately 30-40 mils. See warranty information.
Unlike epoxies TUFF COAT Marine is also very flexible making it chip and impact resistant. TUFF COAT will handle wear from foot traffic to forklift and automotive traffic. TUFF COAT is an air dry, air cure coating and is non-flammable. Available in 21 UV resistant colors.
Application
TUFF COAT in standard form can be rolled or sprayed on. No expensive equipment or complex tools are required to apply the product. Use our special TUFF COAT Foam Roller or Hopper Gun for best results.
Pot and Shelf Life
Ultra TUFF has no pot life. Ultra TUFF has a minimum shelf life of one year from manufacture. Partly used cans of Ultra TUFF can be re-sealed for up to one year without damage to the product. Dilution of Ultra TUFF must only be done with clean water. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR THINNERS. DO NOT LET FREEZE.
Curing
Ultra TUFF cures as a result of a cross linking process and evaporation and should, therefore, be touch dry in 30 minutes per coat (77°F & 50% humidity). Light traffic is possible after 10-12 hours, hard dry in 24 hours, and a full cure will take 5-7 days.
Coverage
Pending final application requirements, it is recommended that Ultra TUFF is applied at a minimum of 40-50 sq. ft. per gallon for most non-heavy commercial applications, and 35 sq. ft. per gallon for heavy industrial applications. The desired thickness is achieved in two coats for most non-heavy commercial applications and in three coats for heavy industrial applications. These coverage estimates include the multiple coats necessary to achieve desired thickness.
Surface Preparation and Adhesion
As with all coatings, Ultra TUFF adhesion is dependent on the quality of the substrate and the preparation of the substrate. All surfaces must be sound, dry, free of oil, wax, grease, and loose material. Use the Ultra TUFF Application Manual as directed.
Equipment Cleanup
Clean equipment with hot or cold water. Over-spray and application errors should be cleaned with a water damp cloth as soon as the error occurs.
Identification
PRODUCT NAME: TUFF COAT
OTHER NAMES: Non-Skid Coating
UN NUMBER: N/A
D/G CLASS: N/A
HAZCHEM CODE: N/A
POISONS SCHEDULE: N/A
PACK SIZES: 1 Qt., 1 Gal., 5 Gal.
USES: Non-slip decorative and protective safety coating
Physical Description/Properties
APPEARANCE: Colored Liquid
BOILING POINT: 100° C
VAPOR PRESSURE: (20° C Kpa) 2.36
PERCENT VOLATILIZE: 45% w/w
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.05
FLASH POINT (C) CLOSED CUP: Napp
FLAMMABILITY (%): Napp
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble
Performance Specifications
- Water-based
- Single pack
- UV-resistant
- Chemical-resistant
- Wide color range
- No VOCs or Isocyanates
- Easy to apply
- Environmentally-friendly
- Non-flammable
- Flexible
Characteristics
- Finish: Matte finish
- Appearance: Textured colored liquid
- Recommended Spread Rate:
- Wet mils: 50-60
- Dry mils: 35-40
- Coverage: 40-45 Sq. Ft. in 2 coats
- Drying Schedule @ 20 mils wet @50% RH, 72ºF
- To touch: Approx. 1 hour
- To top coat: Approx. 1-2 hours
- To cure: Approx. 24hrs-5 days for full chemical cure
Testing Completed
- Impact Resistance (ASTM D-2794)
- Adhesion Testing (ASTM D-4541-95)
- Chemical Resistance
- Fire Resistance
- Mar/Scuff Resistance
- Wearing Data (ASTM F-510)
- Coefficient of Friction (ASTM F-609)
- UV Resistance
- Elongation – 400%
- Hot Tire Pick Up Test
Application
- Temp: 40°F min. – 120°F max. (air, surface, & material)
- Relative Humidity: 85% maxiumum
- Method:
- Roll – TUFF-Coat® Rollers
- Spray – Superior Hopper Gun or Texture Sprayer
Packaging
- 1 Gallon – Weight: 12lbs.
- 5 Gallon – Weight: 54.0 lbs.
- Non-flammable, Non-hazardous, Non-HAZMAT
- No Shipping restrictions required
Adhesion Characteristics
- Concrete, Wood, Treated Lumber, Aluminum
- Steel, Fiberglass, Previously Painted Surfaces
Recommended Primers
- Primer CP-10 by TUFF-Coat®: Concrete, Wood, Painted Surfaces, and Fiberglass
- Primer MP-10 by TUFF-Coat®: Metal
Tuff Coat Leed Compatible Coparison Chart
*This chart is intended to provide an overview of possible LEED credit opportunities for your intended project. Actual LEED points depend on the overall project submittals and project location.
| USGBC LEED Credit* | TUFF Coat |
| Credit 1.1: Bldg Reuse/Walls-Floor | X |
| Credit 1.2: Bldg Reuse/Interior Structural | X |
| Credit 3: Materials Reuse | X |
| Credit 4: Recycled Content | X |
| Credit 5: Regional Materials | X |
| Credit 6: Rapidly Renewable Materials | X |
| Credit 4.1: Low emitting materials | X |
| Credit 4.2: Low emitting materials Paints & Coatings | X |
| Credit 1: Innovation in Design | X |
*Leed Categories
MR – Material Resources
IEQ – Indoor Air Quality
ID – Innovation in Design
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You will Need:
- Gallons of TUFF COAT Non-Skid Coating
- of TUFF COAT Primer
- TUFF COAT Roller(s) or a hopper gun