To ensure adhesion and durability, prepare the surface properly. It must be clean and free of all wax, grease, oil, dirt loose of flaking material, acid substances and soap deposits. To clean floor, scrub with a detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Remove powdery material from new unpainted concrete by sweeping and rinsing with clean water. Glossy painted surfaces must be dulled by sanding. Smooth, toweled concrete floors should be etched with 10% muriatic acid solution, rinsed thoroughly with water and allowed to dry completely, at least 24 hours. PRIMERS: Unpainted concrete- acryladeck latex acrylic porch and floor gloss enamel is self priming. Thin the first coat with 1 pint of water per gallon and brush well into surface. Allow to dry overnight; then apply finish coat liberally, without thinning. Previously painted wood and concrete: Apply first coat, without thinning, to properly prepared surface. For max durability add a second coat after overnight drying.

Stir thoroughly before using and often during application ACRYLADECK LATEX ACRYLIC PORCH AND FLOOR GLOSS ENAMEL goes on quickly with synthetic bristle brush, roller or airless sprayer. Do not apply when temperature of air or surface is below 50 degrees F (10C).

This will cover 500-600 square feet (46.4 TO 55.7 square meters) per gallon, depending on surface porosity and texture. Prior to painting make sure to have enough paint board or mixed in one container to complete an entire section. This practice will ensure color uniformity and minimize the disposal of excess paint.

Dries dust free in one hour withstands light traffic overnight drying under good drying conditions (adequate ventilation, air circulation and lack of excessive humidity).

Brushes and other painting tools must be cleaned with water and detergent immediately after use. Dried or difficult to remove residue may require clean up with mineral spirits. USE COMPLETELY OR DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Dry empty container may be recycling in a can recycling program. Local disposal requirement vary; consult your sanitation dept or state designated environmental agency for more info on disposal options.

(FOLLOW ACID MANUFACTURERS LABEL DIRECTIONS.) Wear work goggles, rubber gloves and boots, and protective clothing when using muriatic acid. Allow new concrete to cure 60-90 days before etching.

If you scrape sand or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC, EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log onto: www.epa.gov/lead.