RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
TEX·COTE® XL-70®
BRIDGE-COTE® can be either sprayed or rolled on.
- SPRAYING: Spray equipment is Graco President 10:1 pump with
Graco 204-000 spray gun or equivalent. Request an application manual for spraying TCA
textured coatings.
- ROLL ON: Standard rollers in medium and long nap, and TCA
special texturing rollers.
DRYING/CURING TIMES
Times are based on ideal weather.
- 48 Hours (To Touch)
- 2-3 Weeks, Minimum (Final Cure)
CLEAN UP / CONTAINERS / SHELF LIFE
Clean Up
- For wet material clean up with mineral spirits. For dry use
MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone).
Containers
- 5 gallon (18.9 Liters) containers, 30 (113.5 Liters) and 55
(208 Liters) gallon drums.
Shelf Life
- Containers shall be stored upright and air tight in
temperature above 40°F (4.4°C) not exceeding 100'F (37.8°C) in a dry place, avoid
freezing. Any skins formed on surface of material must be removed prior to moving
containers or mixing.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation prior to the application of an applied
finish coating shall consist of a general surface finish in accordance with the specific
requirements of the highway department. In order to fill air pockets, honey comb, etc.,
surface shall be supplemented, if necessary, by the use of grout composed of one part
portland cement, two parts screened and washed sand, graded to pass the 16 mesh sieve, and
sufficient water to produce a thick liquid mix, or other suitable masonry patch material.
The grout shall be applied using burlap pads, float sponges or other acceptable methods.
As soon as grout has taken its initial set, the surface shall be brushed to remove all
loose grout, leaving surface smooth and free of any air holes. Surface to be coated shall
be free from efflorescence, flaking coatings, oil, release agents, curing compounds and
other deleterious substances prior to the application of the applied coating. Curing
compounds and release agents must be removed and may require light sandblast or
waterblast.
TEX·COTE® XL-70®
BRIDGE-COTE® APPLICATION RATE
XL-70 BRIDGE·COTE may be applied over green
(uncured), damp or cured masonry surfaces which have been properly prepared and are clean
and free of efflorescence, incompatible release agents, and curing compounds.
- Spray/Roll On: Manufactured to meet Federal Specification
TTC-5556 and the listed performance tests. A one coat application at 50 S.F. per gallon
develops a minimum 15-17 mil dry film thickness.
- The approved coverage rate for TEX·COTE XL-70
BRIDGE-COTE may vary in different states and regions. Please consult the
governing agency for their requirements.
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