Step Safe HD
Step Safe Heavy Duty is a pre-mixed, flexible acrylic anti-slip coating system for concrete. Use it on driveways, walkways, pool decks and patios, for commercial and residential work.
Features
- P5 slip-resistance rating under Australian standard AS 4586, the highest wet-pendulum class in that standard
- Premium acrylic resin: flexible, crack resistant and fade resistant
- Anti-mold additives
- Tintable to almost any color. The finish uses 2 base coats plus a fleck coat in 2 extra colors.
- Rated for commercial and residential use
- 7-year manufacturing warranty covering flaking, peeling and cracking under normal use and conditions [confirm US warranty terms]
What P5 means in the US: P5 is a classification under Australian Standard AS 4586 (wet pendulum test). It is not a US rating. US specifiers usually reference ANSI A326.3 DCOF or other ASTM-based testing, and a P5 rating alone does not establish ADA or OSHA compliance. [Ask Shieldcoat USA for US DCOF test data]
Specifications
| Pack sizes | 4 L (1.06 US gal), 10 L (2.64 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Coverage | 3 m²/L (≈122 ft²/US gal) |
| Coverage per pail | 4 L: ≈12 m² (≈129 ft²) 10 L: ≈30 m² (≈320 ft²) |
| Touch dry | 30 min |
| Recoat | 1–2 hr |
| Foot traffic | Overnight |
| Vehicle traffic | 10 days |
| Wet / dry film thickness | 666 µm / 533 µm (≈26 / ≈21 mils) |
| Application | Hopper gun: 20–25 psi blanket coat, 3–5 psi fleck coat. 6 mm (≈1/4 in) nozzle. No thinning. |
| Clean-up | Water |
| Substrate | Concrete at least 28 days old, moisture under 6%, no hydrostatic pressure |
| Shelf life | 48 months |
Source: manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet. Actual coverage depends on surface profile and application.
The complete system
Step Safe HD performs as part of a full system. Every component is available through Coating Spot.
- Clean
Pressure wash at 3,000 psi or more and let dry 24 hours.
- Repair
Fill cracks with Slab Repair. Grinding is optional.
- Etch (optional)
Mouldshield C, then a muriatic acid etch (1 part acid to 4 parts water, applied at 2–3 m²/L), then neutralize with a baking soda solution (1:20).
- Prime
One coat of Concreshield Primer.
- Coat
Two coats of Step Safe HD by hopper gun, then the fleck coat.
- Seal
Next day, 1–2 thin coats of Concreshield Clear Low Sheen.
Maintenance
Soft wash periodically and re-clear with Concreshield Clear every 4 years.
Step Safe HD Kit
The manufacturer offers a Step Safe Heavy Duty Kit as a complete prep-and-coat package. [Confirm US kit contents and availability]
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