INSL-X Hot Trax - Acrylic Concrete & Garage Floor Paint - GALLON

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INSL-X Hot Trax Acrylic Concrete and Garage Floor Paint: Superior Protection for Concrete Surfaces

The INSL-X Hot Trax Acrylic Concrete and Garage Floor Paint is a high-performance, ready-to-use acrylic floor coating that offers excellent protection for both interior and exterior concrete surfaces. Specifically designed to withstand the demands of garage floors and driveways, this advanced formula resists hot tire pick-up, preventing unsightly marks and marring. In addition to protecting against chemicals, water, oil, and grease, Hot Trax creates a durable low satin finish that resists cracking, ensuring long-lasting performance. With its fast return to service, this coating allows foot traffic in just 24 hours and vehicle parking in 5-7 days. Ideal for use on concrete, masonry, stucco, cinder block, and brick, Hot Trax is the perfect solution for a wide range of residential and commercial applications.

Key Features:

• Water-based and ready to use for easy application
• Resists hot tire pick-up and marring from cars
• Low VOC formula for safer indoor use
• Soap and water clean-up for convenience
• Protects concrete from chemicals, water, oil, and grease
• Durable low satin finish with crack resistance
• Fast return to service: walkable in 24 hours, drivable in 5-7 days

Recommended Uses:

Interior and exterior concrete floors: garages, basements, driveways, walkways, patios, and pavers
Can also be applied to masonry, stucco, cinder block, and brick.

Coverage: 300-400 sq.ft. per gallon

Dry times:

• Tack Free: 2 – 4 Hours
• To Recoat: 24 Hours
• Light Foot Traffic: 24 Hours
• Heavy Foot Traffic: 48 hours
• Vehicular Traffic: 5 Days (cool tires), 7 days (hot tires)

Surface Preparation:  Proper surface preparation is essential for adhesion of the paint. Sweep all dirt and trash from the surface. Scrub floor with a stiff brush and strong detergent solution to remove all dirt, grease, oil and other contaminants. Scrub grease and oil spots with an Oil & Grease Emulsifier. Scrub the floor a section at a time (10’ by 10’) and thoroughly rinse each section before moving on. Once the entire floor is clean, rinse the floor thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry completely. Use a squeegee, if necessary, to remove ponded water. 

Previously Painted Surfaces: Loose or damaged concrete and cracks must be filled with a suitable concrete based patching material. Remove all loose materials and dust. Remove loose or peeling paint by sanding and scraping. Feather the edges to attain a smooth look to the finish coat. Test the remaining paint for adhesion.

New or Unpainted Surfaces: Allow new concrete to cure for a minimum of 30 days. Loose or damaged concrete and cracks must be filled with a suitable concrete based patching material. Be sure to smooth the patch completely. Allow to dry in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Remove all loose materials and dust. All bare concrete floors need to be roughened to insure good adhesion. Mechanical abrasion methods such as grinding are recommended. Acid etching with a concrete etching solution or a 10% muriatic acid solution to open and roughen the surface enough to assure good adhesion and to neutralize the alkali salts may also be done. When acid etching, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions. Be sure to protect your eyes (goggles) and skin (rubber gloves and boots) while preparing and using any acid solution. Neutralize the acid according to instructions on the etching solution package.

After roughening the concrete, thoroughly rinse the floor with clean water and allow to dry thoroughly (at least 24 hours). Check for dryness using a moisture meter specific to masonry surfaces (2% moisture content or less) or ASTM D-4253 Plastic Sheet Test. Tape down a clear piece of plastic to the concrete floor for 24-48 hours. If moisture collects under the
plastic or the slab has darkened the moisture/vapor transmission is too high to accept a coating and will need additional drying time. The floor should have a roughened feel, similar to 80 grit sandpaper. Please consult Technical Assistance for other surface preparations or for use in severe environments.

Apply a thin, first coat of Hot Trax® to seal the bare surface

Application: Hot Trax® applies easily with a quality brush or roller. This product is
not designed for spray application. Stir product thoroughly before using. Hot Trax® is ready to be applied right out of the can. Thinning is not typically required. If desired, this product may be thinned with up to 1 pint per gallon of water. It is important to maintain a wet edge during all methods of paint application by brushing or rolling into previously applied coating area. Surface should be thoroughly dry before applying paint. When working with more than one container of the same color, intermix to ensure color uniformity. Stir paint before and occasionally during application. Do not apply at a surface or air temperature below 50 °F. Avoid applying paint in direct sunlight or to hot surfaces. Do not paint if surface temperature is within 5° of the dew point. Provide good ventilation for normal drying. Apply a thin even coat using 3/8” nap roller cover or a nylon/polyester brush. Allow the first coat to dry 24 hours before applying a second coat. Apply the second coat in a cross direction of the first coat to achieve uniform coverage. Always apply two finish coats for proper performance.