Astec Step by Step Application Overview

1. Ceramic Roofing System
Step by Step
1. Pressure wash to achieve a clean surface free of dirt, 2. Fasteners, screws and fastening devices are first
rust, corrosion, residues, and any other contaminants. tightened and/or replaced.
3. Remove ALL scaling rust by scraping or mechanical 4. Caulk all exposed cracks and seams with Astec
wire brush. Follow with a TWO coat application of B-16-71 #2001 Acrylic Latex Caulk. Optionally, in gaps and
@ 300 sf/gal per coat. Prime ALL corroded surfaces. cracks 1/8” or less in width, brush in Astec WPM #9.
5. Waterproof ALL Horizontal Seams with 4” wide polyester 6. Waterproof Vertical Seams with 2” wide Polyester Cloth
cloth embedded into a 8” wide wet coat of WPM #9 B&R. embedded in a 4” wide wet coat of WPM #9 B&R. Apply a
Apply a second coat of WPM #9 B&R overlapping 2” on second coat of WPM #9 B&R overlapping 1” on each side
each side at an average rate of 82 sf/gal per coat. at an average rate of 82 sf/gal.
Insulating Coatings Corporation - 956 South Highway 41 , Inverness, FL 34450 1
(800) 345-5306 - Fax : (352) 344-8370 - iccsouth@icc-astec.com

2. Ceramic Roofing System
Step by Step
7. Inspect surface area again to be sure it is clean, dry
and free of defects. The WPM #9 membrane must be free
of all moisture, dirt, dust, and debris before applying the
ceramic #900 finish coat.
8. Apply Astec #900 over the WPM #9 membrane covering
joints, flashings, and repair areas at a rate of 74 sf/gal.
9. Apply first coat Astec #900 Ceramic over the entire roof 10. Apply second coat of Astec #900 ceramic over the
surface at an average coverage rate of 148 sf/gal to lower entire roof surface at an average rate of 148 sf/gal,
substrate surface temperature, improve the rate of curing resulting in a final covering of no less than twelve (12) mils
and the quality of the finished appearance. DFT (equal to a combined minimum coverage rate of 74
sf/gal). Over seams and repair areas the final specification
requirements will be an average of 45 mil DFT.
OPTIONAL
11. Apply #2541 Skylight Sealer on Skylights at the rate of
225-335 sf/gal
Insulating Coatings Corporation - 956 South Highway 41 , Inverness, FL 34450 2
(800) 345-5306 - Fax : (352) 344-8370 - iccsouth@icc-astec.com