Interior/Exterior Concrete Masonry

The listed surface preparation techniques and recommended coating systems are commonly recommended for concrete masonry units substrates scheduled for heavy-duty protective coatings on commercial, institutional and light industrial projects. Other surface preparation techniques and High Performance Coatings' products may be better suited for your project. Please contact your Diamond Vogel representative for personalized service.
 

Common Surface Preparation Techniques

SSPC-SP 13/NACE 6, Surface Prep of Concrete

Recommended Systems


Epoxy Systems

Primer Coat:Finish Coat:Sheen:Features:
Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy MasticMult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy MasticSemi-GlossSelf priming. Can be applied over most existing coatings.  Excellent resistance to moisture and chemicals.

Epoxy/Urethane Systems

Primer Coat:Finish Coat:Sheen:Features:
Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy MasticMulti-Thane 330 High Solids PolyurethaneGlossExcellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance. Offers good moisture resistance. Tolerant to tight rust.
Mult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy MasticMulti-Thane 340 High Solids PolyurethaneSemi-GlossExcellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance.  Offers good moisture resistance. Tolerant to tight rust.

Epoxy Block Filler/Epoxy Systems

Primer Coat:Finish Coat:Sheen:Features:
Vers-E-Poxy 122 Waterborne Polyamide EpoxyMult-E-Poxy 180 Epoxy MasticSemi-GlossExcellent high-build, moisture resistant system.  Develps a smooth finish on rough, porous surfaces.
Vers-E-Poxy 122 Waterborne Polyamide EpoxyVers-E-Poxy 131 Waterborne Acrylic Epoxy FinishSemi-Gloss or GlossLow VOC system that exhibits good flexibility, moisture and chemical resistance. Also provides good color and gloss retention. Develops a smooth finish on rough, porous surfaces.

Epoxy Block Filler/Urethane Systems

Primer Coat:Finish Coat:Sheen:Features:
Vers-E-Poxy 122 Waterborne Polyamide EpoxyMulti-Thane 330 High Solids PolyurethaneGlossExcellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance.  Offers good moisture resistance. Tolerant to tight rust.
Vers-E-Poxy 122 Waterborne Polyamide EpoxyMulti-Thane 340 High Solids PolyurethaneSemi-GlossExcellent color and gloss retention. Provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance.  Offers good moisture resistance. Tolerant to tight rust.

Block Filler/Pre-Catalyzed Epoxy

Primer Coat:Finish Coat:Sheen:Features:
UniFill Acrylic Block FillerEas-E-Poxy Pre-Catalyzed Waterborne EpoxyBlockfillerUniFill Acrylic Block Filler primes and fills interior and exterior porous concrete block and cinder block, creating a smooth finish that improves the appearance and performance of the finish coating.