CEM EPIX FC-360 High-Solids Epoxy Basecoat is a two-component epoxy for properly prepared concrete floors beneath decorative flake, metallic, and solid-color flooring systems. Suitable projects include garages, showrooms, warehouses, and retail floors. Part A comes in a 2-gallon container and Part B in a 1-gallon container. Mix 2 parts A to 1 part B by volume.
Suitable Applications & Restrictions
Use CEM EPIX FC-360 as a basecoat on properly prepared concrete floors.
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Category |
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Project examples |
Garages, warehouses, showrooms, retail floors, aircraft hangars, and auto service centers. |
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Surface preparation |
Concrete must be clean, dry, and free of contaminants. Follow the manufacturer’s preparation instructions. |
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Moisture restrictions |
Not recommended for surfaces with excessive moisture. Obtain CEM Coating Systems’ required moisture tests and acceptance limits, and confirm that the concrete meets them before application. |
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Existing coatings and other substrates |
Confirm compatibility and required preparation with CEM Coating Systems before use. |
Color Options
Choose your basecoat color from the available options.
Swatches are approximate. Flakes, metallic pigments, and the topcoat can affect how the finished floor looks. Review a finished sample of your chosen flooring system before ordering.
Key Features & Benefits
- Concrete adhesion: Bonds to properly prepared concrete floors.
- High-solids formula: Two-component, cycloaliphatic amine epoxy.
- Decorative flooring basecoat: Forms the base layer beneath compatible decorative floor coatings.
- Fast curing: Listed tack-free time is 3–4 hours. Follow the separate recoating and traffic requirements
Product Specifications
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Specification |
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Product |
CEM EPIX FC-360 |
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Product Type |
Two-component epoxy floor basecoat |
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Formulation |
High-solids, cycloaliphatic amine epoxy |
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Package Contents |
3-gallon kit: 2 gallons Part A + 1 gallon Part B |
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Mix Ratio |
2 parts A to 1 part B by volume |
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Finish |
High gloss |
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Mixed VOC |
Less than 100 g/L |
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Application Temperature |
50°F–80°F |
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Pot Life |
20 minutes at 77°F |
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Intended Use |
Professional use only |
Coverage
The technical sheet lists 125–175 square feet per gallon. Actual coverage varies with concrete porosity, surface texture, application method, and existing coatings.
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Application |
Listed Coverage |
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First coat on concrete |
125–175 ft² per gallon |
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Second coat over a compatible existing coating |
125–175 ft² per gallon |
Before calculating your order, confirm with CEM Coating Systems whether this rate applies to mixed Part A and Part B, the required film thickness, and the number of coats. Coverage for other components in the flooring system must be calculated separately.
Surface Preparation & Application Overview
- Assess the concrete. Check its condition and moisture suitability using the manufacturer’s required tests and acceptance limits.
- Prepare the surface. Follow CEM Coating Systems’ required preparation method and concrete surface profile. Leave the surface clean, dry, and free of contaminants.
- Mix each component separately. Mix Part A and Part B individually before combining them.
- Combine and mix. Use 2 parts A to 1 part B by volume. Mix for 2–3 minutes with a low-speed drill mixer at 300–450 rpm.
- Apply immediately. Pour the mixed epoxy onto the concrete and spread evenly with a flat squeegee or roller. Avoid excessive buildup. Pot life is 20 minutes at 77°F.
- Follow your decorative system’s instructions. For a full-broadcast flake system, broadcast flakes into the wet basecoat to full rejection. Use the specified application sequence for metallic or solid-color systems.
- Apply the next coat. Use a manufacturer-approved coating within its specified application window. If the window is missed, obtain the required surface-preparation instructions before proceeding.
Apply within 50°F–80°F. Read the current technical sheet and safety data sheets for both components before use.
Working, Recoating & Traffic Times
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Listed Time |
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Pot life at 77°F |
20 minutes |
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Tack-free |
3–4 hours |
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Recoat window |
2–9 hours |
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Foot traffic |
12–16 hours |
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Heavy traffic |
2–7 days |
Only pot life has a stated temperature of 77°F. Confirm the conditions for the remaining times before planning application or reopening the floor. Tack-free does not mean fully cured or ready for traffic.
Follow the traffic requirements for the complete coating system, including its topcoat. The listed heavy-traffic time does not establish vehicle-traffic readiness or full cure.
If the recoat window is missed: Obtain CEM Coating Systems’ surface-preparation instructions before applying another coat. Also check the application window for your selected topcoat.
Safety & Product Documents
For professional use only.
- Ventilation: Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- Protective equipment: Wear suitable gloves and goggles. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Follow each component’s SDS for additional protective equipment.
- Storage: Store above 40°F and keep out of children’s reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix a smaller batch?
Confirm with CEM Coating Systems that partial-batch mixing is permitted. The specified ratio is 2 parts A to 1 part B by volume. Follow the manufacturer’s measuring and mixing instructions.
Can FC-360 be used without a topcoat?
FC-360 is described as a basecoat for decorative flooring systems. The technical sheet does not confirm that it can be left exposed. Obtain manufacturer approval before using it without a topcoat.