Vulkem coatings should not be applied to concrete that has had curing agents, sealers or water repellants applied. All concrete surfaces must be clean, sound and free of all contamination. Chemical and/or mechanical surface preparation may be required.

No. Traditional constructions solvents such as xylene, mineral spirits, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, etc cannot be used with PUMA technology. All cleaning of tools and coating must be done with Tremco PUMA Cleaner.

Each layer of all PUMA technology systems cure in 30 to 45 min and the next coat can be applied at that time. In fact, they can be opened up to traffic one hour after installation is complete.

Minimum recommended cure times are as follows: Vulkem 350 with 950NF or 951NF pedestrian deck coating is 12 hr. Vulkem 350/351 pedestrian deck coating and the Vulkem 350/950NF/951NF vehicular traffic system are 24 hr. The Vulkem 350/346/346 vehicular traffic system is 72 hr. Please note that these are minimum recommended cure times and site-specific conditions, weather and temperature all impact cure rate and interlaminary adhesion development. 

Concrete should be water-cured and in place a minimum of 14 days, and rubber mat tested, thermal imaged or otherwise evaluated for maximum allowable moisture prior to the application of Vulkem traffic coatings. Contact Technical Services for preferred or approved gauges and evaluation methods.

Prior to proceeding, existing moisture should be removed and the surface should be wiped with a compliant, non-alcohol based solvent or other approved cleaner. Allow the solvent to flash dry. Prime using either Vulkem 191 Primer or TREMprime Multi-Surface Urethane Primer. Primer selection is driven by local compliance and regulations and secondarily by contractor preference. Apply primer at recommended coverage rates found on the primer selection guide on the website. Dry times will vary by primer and will also be affected by temperature and humidity conditions. Vulkem 191 Primer should dry to a "tack" and Tremco Multi-Surface Urethane Primer should be allowed to fully dry prior to proceeding with application of the subsequent Vulkem coating. 

No. Tremco PUMA components contain both polyurethane methacrylate and methyl methacrylate. While these ingredients carry a distinct odor, neither are harmful. In fact, the chemical makeup is almost identical to acrylics used in nail salons.

Wood must be a minimum 5/8” (16mm) thickness exterior grade plywood laid with the "A" side up and securely fastened to meet local uplift and other building code requirements. A consistent 1/16" joint should be provided between adjacent panels. See Tremco details for appropriate detailing of joints prior to application of coating.  Reference system specific product data sheets for priming requirements and other application guidelines. Metal substrates must be restored to a clean, bright finish free of oxidation, previously applied coatings and other residue or contaminants. Metal substrates should be primed with Tremco’s TREMprime Non-Porous Primer. For priming coverage rates and application techniques, please call Technical Service.

Vulkem traffic coatings should be applied to dry, frost-free substrates having a temperature of 40 °F (5 °C) and rising. For specific project recommendations, please contact Technical Services or your local sales representative.

PUMA technology can be applied down to 20 °F/ -7 °C.

The service temperature range for traffic coatings is -40 to 185 °F (-40 to 85 °C).