STEP 1: CLEAN

Clean with SEM Solve or XXX Universal Surface Cleaner. Wipe clean in one direction with a dry, lint-free cloth.

STEP 2: SAND

Sand substrate with P80 - P180 grit paper or a bed brush. Blow off with compressed air. Re-clean with SEM Solve or XXX Universal Surface Cleaner.

Mask areas you don't want to coat and tack clean to remove dust.

Prime any bare metal with GripTIde Primer. Mix 4 parts GripTide Primer with 1 part GripTide Primer Activator.

STEP 3: PRIME

Prime according to instrutcions below, if needed.

TO SPRAY GRIPTIDE PRIMER: 

• Gun: 1.3 - 1.9 fluid nozzle
• Air Pressure: 35 - 45 psi for non-HVLP; 8 - 10 psi at the cap for HVLP
• Apply: 1 - 3 medium coats
• Flash: 10 - 15 minutes between coats

TO ROLL GRIPTIDE PRIMER

• Roller: High Density Foam Roller
• Apply: 1 - 3 medium coats
• Flash: 10 - 15 minutes between coats

STEP 4: PREP PRIMER

Topcoat primer without sanding between 1 and 16 hours. If after 16 hours, sand per top coat instructions. When topcoating primer after 16 hours, sand with P80 - P180 grit paper. Blow off with compressed air and re-clean with SEM Solve or XXX Universal Surface Cleaner. 

Mix 4 parts GripTide Non-Skid Deck Coating with 1 part GripTide Catalyst. 

STEP 5: APPLY GRIPTIDE

TO ROLL:

Use supplied Heavy Texture Roller and apply 1 medium wet coat. 

TO SPRAY:

Use with the Premium Undercoat Applicator or the Economy Coating Gun attached to a Schutz Bottle. Apply 1 - 2 light coats with 15 - 20 minutes flash time between coats. 

Note: Allow 8 hours before delivery, 24 hours for light use and 72 hours for full use. 

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