Company News
We wanted to thank everyone who attended and visited us at the 2015 World of Concrete show. It was
great to see a lot of our customers face to face and reveal some really exciting new products. The
feedback on our new SLE-100 Epoxy and Aspartic U-80 top coat was outstanding. These products will fill
some gaps that our customers may have had in their product offering, giving them even more solutions to
the many different inquiries they come across daily. As you can see, our live demonstrations of the
Polycuramine Metallic System went over great, with more and more people wanting to see the final
results!!
Project of the Month:
Polycuramine Metallic over Wood Substrate
Garage Force of La Crosse, WI recently installed a Polycuramine Metallic system over a wood substrate
with awesome results. Due to the porosity of the substrate, Polyurea 350 tinted black was used as the
primer versus our standard method of Eco-Prime. Polyurea 350 is able to be applied at a thicker spread
rate than Eco-Prime, helping reduce soak in of the Polycuramine coat. The seams of the wood were left
alone on purpose, and they break up the floor beautifully. After the metallic system was installed and
allowed to cure overnight, Poly-1 HD was applied as the topcoat with Ultra Durability Plus. The results
are a one of a kind floor, that was easy to install and able to return to full service in just 2 days. Excellent
job Garage Force!
Monthly Product Highlight: SLE-100
Citadel is proud to introduce our newest innovation in our vast product line, SLE-100. SLE-100 is a 100%
solids Epoxy, primer/basecoat that has exceptional adhesion properties to concrete substrates. Due to its
unique chemistry, this coating exhibits great flexibility, working times and self-leveling properties while
offering great chemical resistance as well. Low odor makes it a great choice for interior applications.
What makes SLE-100 stand out from every other 100% Solids epoxy, is that is virtually odorless, has a 60
minute pot life, and is VOC free. It can be applied direct to concrete in a single self-leveling coat, or as a
primer/basecoat for broadcast systems. SLE-100 is sold clear in 5 gallon kits, or can be pre-tinted tan or
gray. It can be applied from 90sqft/gallon (18mils) up to 400sqft/gallon (4mils). SLE-100 dries to tack-
free state in 10-12 hours, and 48 hour drive on time. Maximum re-coat window is 72 hours.
Aspartic U-80
CFFS Aspartic U-80T is a new two-component, 80% solids; aliphatic polyaspartic coating that was
developed for UV stable floor topcoats, chemical resistance and corrosion control. A 1 hour pot life
provides reliable and repeatable performance in a wide range of applications. Aspartic U-80T exhibits
excellent UV stability, making it an excellent choice for both interior and exterior applications. Aspartic U-
80T is packaged in 3 or 15 gallon kits. (2A: 1B)
Upcoming Events: Get Certified! - March 24-25
Become a certified Citadel Products installer by attending a training seminar. Citadel training sessions are
typically held on a monthly to bi-monthly basis depending on the number of interested parties. We
always welcome new installers but even if you have been to a previous session, consider a refresher
course because we are constantly working to improve installation techniques. Who knows, you may just
learn a new technique that could save you time and money! Please let us know if you are interested in
attending a training seminar, we would love the opportunity to showcase our current products and also
any new products and installation techniques!! We have a tentative date for the next class set for March
23th and 24th.
Click here for registration information
Tech Tip:
Bubbles in the Coating?
Bubbles or craters from bubbles can appear in the surface of a coating as small as the size of a pinhead or
as large as an inch in diameter. They can appear randomly throughout the coated floor area or in honeycomb
clusters. In most cases, the bubbles are caused by one of the following forms of air entrapment:
o OUTGASSING: Bubbles may appear in the coating surface after a coating is applied over a porous
concrete surface. This condition is created when the coating begins to exotherm during curing. As
the coating increases in temperature, cooler entrapped air in the substrate expands and rises into
the coating, creating bubbles.
o AIR FLOW ACROSS THE COATING: Excessive air movement from open doorways, from HVAC
units, fans etc.
o ELEVATED TEMPERATURES: When air, surface, and/or material temperatures are elevated
(extremely high) during the installation process (and prior to initial cure) the material may cure
too quickly (skimming over) and entrapping air below the surface.
o IMPROPER MIXING: When components are mixed too aggressively (such as by using a drill with a
speed of over 600 RPM), unwanted air can be forced into the liquids as they are being mixed.
o MOISTURE VAPOR: 'Bubbles' or blisters that appear on the surface of a cured coating can also be
caused by MVT (moisture vapor transmission) or "hydrostatic pressure" passing through the
pores of the substrate and into the coating.
o APPLICATION TECHNIQUE: It is extremely important to utilize the proper installation techniques
and purchase the correct application tools when applying a floor or wall coating system.
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