Application

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Clean your surface with a denatured alcohol to remove any oils from surface.
Ensure there is no residue left on the surface prior to application.
Dry thoroughly to remove any dust and contaminants.
Assemble your rollers by attaching the rollers to the corresponding roller frames.
PRO TIP: Wrap your rollers with blue painters tape to remove lint and dust from your rollers. (Remove the tape prior to application)

Beginning with Part B, use your spatula to begin stirring the solution.
There will be a powder substance at the bottom.
VERY IMPORTANT: Stir until all of the powder is completely dissolved into liquid.
Pour the entire mixed Part B solution into your Part A container.
Use your spatula to stir Part B and Part A together until it is a fully dissolved uniform liquid
VERY IMPORTANT: When you are finished mixing, there should be NO RESIDUE left on spatula.

You will begin with your polyamide roller (this roller has a soft and silky texture
and short nap height to keep the right volume going onto the surface).
Pour an appropriate amount of your mixed solution directly onto the surface.
(Optional: You may also use the paint trays that are included in your kit)
Evenly saturate your polyamide roller with the solution.
Begin spreading the solution starting with the outer perimeters working towards the center of your surface.
For smaller sections, countertop edges, and sink cut-outs, use your smaller handheld rollers.
Air bubble should begin to emerge once your surface is fully coated.
Next, you will use your DRY high-density foam roller (this roller has a thick foam texture)
Back roll at an angle to smooth any bubbles on the surface.
VERY IMPORTANT: Occasionally dry off your roller with a clean towel to remove any excess solution.
Ensure all of your surface is covered, including the edges and areas around sink cut outs.

Repeat Step 3, applying a second coat immediately (wet on wet) to ensure full coverage.
Once all surfaces are coated and smoothed twice, DO NOT TOUCH for a minimum of 1 hour.

The ideal temperature range for application includes ambient and surface temperatures between 60°-85ᵒF (do not apply if temperatures will fall below 50°F within 8 hours of application or adhesion compromise is likely); ideal humidity range is between 40 to 70% RH-high humidity slows dry time; high temps (90°F environment = higher exterior surface temps) may require an accelerated rate of application and application in direct sunlight at those temperatures should be avoided.
Under normal temperature and humidity conditions, Formula 131 dries to the touch in 1 hour. In open air, a minimum 24-hour wait is recommended before exposure to stain agents/rain, etc. High humidity and/or cool temperatures will slow the time to full cure, which could extend out to a couple of days depending how extreme.