result of years of research and successful
applications worldwide in all types of climates. A PolarCrete surface
provides a new architectural, load-bearing surface of unusual strength
and exibility.
Available in an impressive array of colors and multiple textures, Polar-
Crete renews and strengthens both the beauty and durability of any
surface that has deteriorated, is unattractive or has become unsafe.
PolarCrete Matrix is an acrylic polymer cement compound of more
than 6,000 PSI compressive strength which has twice the strength of
standard concrete. PolarCretes exclusive product line also includes
sealers, epoxies, urethanes, cleaners and crack repair products.
Product applications can be hand-troweled, squeegeed or sprayed
over many types of surfaces such as concrete, steel, foam, aggregate
and masonry. PolarCrete is applied to patios, pool decks, pool interiors,
driveways, sidewalks, bridges and airport runways... as well as most
types of vertical surfaces.
What is PolarCrete?
Six Big Differences!
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Only PolarCretes unique, polymer cement surface exceeds the ASTM E-119 Fire Test and the ASTM E-84 & 95
Flame & Smoke Tests that are so critical for residential and commercial building surfaces!
Fire Proof
Only PolarCretes proprietary mixture of exclusive products has withstood high-powered .38 caliber, 9 milli-
meter and .45 caliber ballistic penetration tests from a maximum muzzle velocity distance of just 18 inches!
Bullet Proof
Only PolarCretes select, polymer cement surfaces are tough enough to be used underwater in pools, spas,
water parks and even commercial sewer systems, and still exceed the ASTM C-642 Water Absorption and
ASTM D-2247 Moisture Resistance tests.
Water Proof
Only PolarCretes products are tough enough to resurface interstate bridges and airport runways, and still be
applied in temperatures as low as 15°F.
High Traffic
Only PolarCrete puts experienced, hands-on assistance at your job site for any type of installation to assure
your customers the high quality job they expect and deserve.
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PolarCretes unique characteristics, incredible toughness, and long-lasting durability separate its products
from all others with assurance of lasting performance when properly applied and regularly maintained by
a local Dealer.
Lasts A Lifetime PolarCrete Products
Matrix Mixes
Bonding Additive
Sealers
Epoxies
Urethanes
Cleaners
PolarCrete manufactures seven dierent types of Matrix Mixes: PolarCrete, PermaGrit, PolarSet,
PolarGrit, Pool Interior, TropicSet and TropicGrit. All PolarCrete Matrix Mixes contain high, early-
strength concrete compounds along with a blend of other special cements and additives. Available
in 40 lb. bags; white mixture only. Mixes normally set in 20 to 30 minutes at 72ºF (PolarCrete also
sells Matrix Accelerator and Retarder to speed or reduce set times), and are open to foot trac in
12-24 hours, and vehicular trac in 48-72 hours.
Matrix Bonding Additive is a high-solids, water soluble acrylic polymer solution that is used speci-
cally for modifying Portland cement compositions such as PolarCrete Matrix Mixes. Cement mortars
modied with Matrix Bonding Additive are hard, tough, durable and oer superior exibility, adhe-
sion and impact strengths. They also have excellent abrasion resistance and are unaected by most
industrial chemicals, ultraviolet light and heat. PolarCretes Bonding Additive comes in ve gallon
pails.
PolarCrete manufactures acrylic-emulsion Clear and Stain Sealers. PermaSeal Clear Sealer is a pen-
etrating, acrylic-emulsion clear sealer that is milky white in color but dries to a clear, hard, very
durable polymer lm with an attractive gloss. PermaSeal Stain Sealer is a penetrating, acrylic-emul-
sion sealer stain that comes in 170 standard colors (see page 5) and virtually any custom color is
also available. Both types of Sealers contain a pleasing vanilla aroma, and are resistant to chemicals,
acids, salts, detergents, mildew, UV-rays and freeze-thaw cycles.
PermaPoxy Enamel is a 100% solids, two-component epoxy enamel containing epoxy resins and
cycloaliphatic amine curing agents that contain no irritable or harmful fumes. Final cured lm is
hard but exible, slip-resistant, and freeze-thaw resistant. It also provides lasting protection against
industrial chemicals, mildew, solvents, alkali, acids and temperatures up to 550ºF. An initial coat
of PermaPrime E-Coat provides a high-solids, epoxy primer designed for recoat with PermaPoxy
Enamel (or PermaThane CRU-750). See page 10 for more information about PermaPoxy Enamel.
PermaThane CRU-750 is a high-solids, two-component acrylic urethane containing a styrene-
acrylic co-polymer and aliphatic polyisocyanate. It has a unique elasticity which allows variations
in stress and temperature. PermaThane is typically used for coating swimming pool & spa interiors,
warehouse oors, chemical plants, racing shop garages, and sanitary sewer manholes. It provides
remarkable protection against industrial chemicals, mildew, solvents, alkali, acids, MEK, brake uid,
Skydrol racing fuel and temperatures up to 550ºF.
PolarCrete also manufactures two types of surface cleaners; Orange Power Degreaser and Blue
Nitro Cleaner. Orange Power is a water base degreaser that is a non-toxic, non-petroleum liquid
cleaner that contains a citrus solvent, surfactants and emulsiers. Blue Nitro Cleaner is a heavy-duty
liquid, industrial cleaner formulated for cleaning most surfaces. Its completely biodegradable and
provides eective removal of all commonly encountered surface dirt and other contaminants.
To view additional products, marketing materials and installation equipment, go to www.polarcrete.com/products.php
Member Other Products
PermaWeld Mastic - A liquid resin emulsion that welds any PolarCrete application to tile, glass, marble, metal and other surfaces.
PermaStrip Remover - A ammable, water soluble, paint, glue and varnish remover thats easily applied.
PermaMesh Fiber Cloth - A bermesh cloth designed to add ex strength in PolarCrete vertical or roadway applications.
PermaGel Epoxy - A 100% solids, two-component epoxy resin used for structural cracks and underwater surfaces.
Sealants
Available in 10 standard colors, as well as custom colors, PermaCaulk Sealant is a one-part elasto-
meric acrylic joint and crack sealant. Its an excellent, general purpose sealant designed for use in
concrete slab expansion joints, masonry perimeters, window and door perimeters and other gen-
eral purpose areas. PermaCaulk has excellent performance in moving joints and is tack-free within
three hours of application. Its very ecient for exterior as well as interior applications.
Crack Repair
PermaBond Crack Repair is a 100% solids, two-component, rapid curing, solvent free, modied
high molecular weight methacrylate. It lls and seals large cracks and micro cracks in concrete
surfaces. PermaBond Crack Repair restores concrete to a minimum 90% original strength (101%
typical). It allows trac within three hours at an ambient temperature of 72ºF.
Technical Specifications
Colorants, Paint Chips, Aggregates
PolarCrete manufactures Matrix Colorant which is a liquid, water-base pigment, formulated for
lasting durability and available in 22 standard colors with custom colors also available. Matrix Col-
orant is added directly to the Matrix and Bonding Additive mixture, or used in the hand-coloring
of stone, brick or tile patterns. PermaPaint Chips are brilliantly colored, decorative vinyl paint chips
used to embed in liquid-applied, seamless Epoxy ooring, or Matrix Mix applications by broad-
casting the Chips directly onto wet surfaces before sealing. PolarCrete Aggregates are also used in
similar fashion, but are brilliantly colored, ne-grain sand particles.
*6,0000+ PSI compressive strength is achieved after nal applications of PolarCrete Acrylic Sealers.
Architectural Specications
TEST
METHOD
RESULTS
Compressive Strength . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C-109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5690 PSI*
Flexural Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C-348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1835 PSI
Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C-190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855 PSI
Sheer Bond Adhesion . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C-882 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >550 PSI
Impact Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lab Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 in. /lb.
Abrasion Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C-994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.57% Wt. Loss
Slip Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM D-2047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.78 Dry
Slip Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM D-2047 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.74 Wet
Water Absorption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C-642 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5% (72 Hrs.)
Weight (Cured) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8 Typical Thickness . . . . . . 1.12 lbs. / ft.
Freeze-Thaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C-666 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >0.5% Wt. Loss
Accelerated Weathering . . . . . . . . ASTM G-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unaected (4000 Hrs.)
Chemical Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM D-2299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unaected
Fire Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM E-108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class A
Fire Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UBC 32-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class A
Fire Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM E-119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .