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TUB, SINK & TILE

Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of
TOUGH AS TILE™
Proper preparation is the key to success for this project. Homax has included an easy to use checklist at the
end of these instructions that compliment the directions. Use the checklist to make sure that no steps are
missed. Take the time and carefully follow the directions to prepare the surface properly, and to achieve the
best results. These directions are written in a sequential manner, designed to make this project as straight
forward as possible.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Use in a well ventilated area. Avoid breathing of vapor and prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Keep
away from eyes. It is recommended that the user wear gloves, adequate eye protection and a NIOSH-
approved respirator when using this product. Keep from heat, sparks, flame or other heat sources of
ignition during use until all vapors are gone. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to
heat or store at temperatures above 120°F/ 49°C.

COLD CAN
WARNING: FLAMMABLE, VAPOR HARMFUL. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. IRRITANT TO SKIN & EYES. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Contains Butyl
Cellosolve, Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether.

HOT CAN
DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE, VAPOR HARMFUL. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. IRRITANT TO SKIN & EYES. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Vapors
may ignite explosively. Prevent build-up of vapors. Keep from heat, sparks, flame or other heat sources.
Do not smoke. Turn off pilot lights, stoves, heaters, and other sources of ignition during use until all vapors
are gone. Contains Butyl Cellosolve, Polyamide, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

FIRST AID
For eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes, removing any contact lenses. Seek medical attention For
skin contact, flush thoroughly with water and seek medical attention. If swallowed, give one or two glass-
es of water and immediately seek medical attention. If vapors are inhaled, move to fresh air. If the individ-
ual does not improve, seek medical attention.

DIRECTIONS
Watch the enclosed video. Read instructions, warnings & precautions completely.

Materials Safety Supplies

Make sure you have these on hand:
• Tough As Tile • Gloves
• Steel Wool #000 • Protective Eyewear
• TSP / Trisodium Phosphate • Respirator
(NIOSH approved for organic vapors)
• Paper Towels / Chamois
• Painter’s Tape / Masking Tape
• Painter’s Plastic / Dropcloth
• Sponge
• Bucket or Bowl for TSP
• Cardboard for practice spraying

Repairs
Repair any chips or hairline fractures using a high grade epoxy or Porcelain Chip Fix Porcelain Repair
from Homax® Products. Use according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Allow repairs to dry completely, 24-36 hours.
• Humidity must be below 80% during application and dry time.
• Room temperature should be at or above 65° F (19° C) and not above 90° F (33°C).
Make sure there is adequate ventilation.
Step 1: Material Preparation
Remove the can marked COLD from the box and place it in the refrigerator, on the top shelf and out of the
reach of children. The can should remain in the refrigerator for approximately one hour.

Step 2: Cleaning the Surface

1. Mix TSP to manufacturer’s specifications. Clean the surface completely with the TSP mixture and sponge.
2. Rinse with clean water.
3. Dry with paper towel or chamois.
4. Next, using steel wool, scour the entire surface.
After the third scour, wipe the tub out thoroughly.
This process must be completed a total of 3 times to assure proper adhesion of Tough As Tile. Make sure
the surface is completely dry and the surface stays clean prior to spraying. Any small amount of contaminate
(even an invisible fingerprint) on the surface can interfere with successful results.

Be sure to take any watches, bracelets or jewelry off. Wear gloves and protective
eyewear at all times when transferring and spraying product.

Step 3:
Submerge the can marked HOT completely in a sink of hot tap water (not to exceed 120°F) for 5-10
minutes, heating the can thoroughly.

Step 4: Material Transfer

• Take the COLD can out of the refrigerator and place on the counter.
• Take the HOT can out of the hot water, and dry off the can.
• Check both cans for their expected temperatures.
• Shake the HOT can vigorously for approximately 1 minute.
Remove cap.
• Turn the HOT can upside down, and insert the nozzle into the
COLD can's valve. Firmly press down on the HOT can to
start transfer.
IMPORTANT: The transfer process has stopped when the hissing noise changes or stops. Check to make
sure the HOT can is completly empty.
• Shake the HOT can to be sure there is no material lef. If there is material still in the HOT can, repeat the
transfer process.
• To repeat the process, re-heat the HOT can in hot water (120°F) until the can is hot. Place the COLD can
in an ice water bath to chill it. Once the HOT can is ready, shake vigorously and reinsert into the COLD
can. Do not shake the COLD can during this time. The treansfer is not complete until the HOT can is
completely empty.
• Once the HOT can is empty, replace the cap and dispose of properly.
• Pointing the nozzle away from you, set the nozzle on the COLD can and gently twist to seat the nozzle
in place. Be careful to not inadvertently depress the nozzle and mistakenly spray the material.
• Place the COLD can on the counter and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour. It is at this time a
catalytic chemical reaction takes place which gives Tough As Tile its' superior adhesion and durability.

Step 5: Masking
Mask and drape the surrounding areas of the surface to protect from overspray. Make sure to completely
cover drains, fixtures, walls and floors.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
When using this product, please remember:
WARNING! VAPORS AND AEROSOL MIST MAY TRAVEL THROUGH AIR AND IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.
WARNING! DO NOT SMOKE.
WARNING! USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF VAPORS. KEEP
SPARKS, FLAME OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCES AWAY FROM WORK AREA.
WARNING! TURN OFF PILOT LIGHTS, STOVES, HEATERS OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
DURING USE AND UNTIL ALL VAPORS ARE GONE.
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
WARNING! AVOID BREATHING OF VAPOR. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
ORGANIC VAPORS, PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR AND GLOVES DURING MATERIAL
TRANSFER AND SPRAY APPLICATION.
WARNING! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

HINTS
After allowing the material to sit for one hour, practice spraying (preferably outside)
on cardboard or wood for a few passes to get used to the spray.
Wear gloves, protective eyewear and respirator while spraying.
Step 6: Application Process
Tips For Success:
• Use even strokes 8" to 10" away from the surface, stopping at the end of
each stroke. (A good measurement is the approximately length of a
video case.)
• A light even coating, 3 - 4 mls (or paper thin), will give the best results.
• A thicker coat will result in sags, runs and increased dry time.
• Spraying more than 10" away will result in a less than desirable
"orange peel" effect.
• Check and wipe nozzle regularly for excess drips.
• If nozzle drips, use enclosed brush to smooth out the drip; or the drips
can be buffed outwhen dry and resprayed during the final coat.
• Start from the top of the surface, and work down as shown in the video.

Application of First Coat:

• Once you feel comfortable with your technique, move on to the prepared surface and begin to spray the
first coat of Tough As Tile.
• After the first coat is complete, recap the COLD can and place it back into the refrigerator, remembering to
place it on the top rack and away from the reach of children. Tough As Tile will remain sprayable for up to
five days if refrigerated.
• If possible, close off the room where the freshly sprayed surface is to restrict from use It is important to
keep the surface free of debris, dust and hair between coats and while drying.
• After 12 - 36 hours of dry time, the surface will be dry enough to prepare for the final coat of Tough As Tile.

Application of Final Coat:

• Take the COLD can out of the refrigerator and let it sit for at least one hour so that it warms up to room
temperature. Test spray on the cardboard to ensure proper spray pattern. Excessive dripping, inadequate
spray pattern or low pressure may indicate that the can is too cold. Heat the can under warm tap water for
five to ten minutes and test spray again.
• Scour the entire surface with steel wool and wipe out thoroughly with paper towel or chamois.
• Check the surface carefully for any drips or spots. Now is the time to scour them away with steel wool. It
might take some extra buffing if the drip is thick, but the final results will be better if the surface is smooth.
• After the tub is wiped clean, use the same spraying technique as the first coat and spray the entire surface
again.

Dry Time:
Let the surface cure for five days at temperatures between 65°F (19°C) and 90°F (33°C) to ensure a long
lasting porcelain-like finish. If the humidity is above 80%, or if the temperature is not in the set range, cure
time will be longer and problems with the finish may result

Surface Care:
To care for your new high-gloss, porcelain-like finish, use a non-abrasive, non-bleach cleaner.

Trouble Shooting:
Overspray - Can be cleaned up with acetone or lacquer thinner. DO NOT USE PAINT THINNER.
Surface is not smooth - Spraying too far away from the surface can result in a rough finish or orange peel
effect. Remember to spray an even 8" to 10" away from surface.
Runs or Drips - Spraying too close to the surface can result in runs and/or drips. Remember to spray an
even 8" to 10" away from surface.
If spray starts to sputter - Try removing nozzle and replacing it on the valve.
Non-Gloss Finish - Humidity above 80% can cause this problem.
Excessive dripping -
1. This may be caused by not enough pressure in the can. Place the can in warm water for five minutes, dry
the can completely and continue to spray.
2. Check the nozzle for blockage. Remove the nozzle, wipe clean and replace. If you continue to have a
problem, then replace with second nozzle.
Drips on the second coat -
1. If there are drips or spots, use the enclosed brush to smooth out the drip while wet and lightly respray.
(Or)
2. Let the drip dry Scour the drips thoroughly with steel wool. Wipe clean with a towel. Spray a little Tough
As Tile into a paper cup and using the enclosed brush, carefully repaint the spot.

Helpful Hints:
Covering a Dark Color - If you are covering a dark color, it is possible that you will need a third coat of
Tough As Tile. Make sure that the second coat is completely dry (24 hrs. at least).
(You may need to buy additional product for a third coat.)
Extra Debris - If there is still steel wool debris in the bottom of the tub, sink or toilet after the last scour,
wipe out with a wet towel and then dry thoroughly.
Toilets - When spraying a toilet, be sure to turn the water off at the valve. Empty the bowl and the tank, and
dry them both thoroughly. Tough As Tile needs a completely dry surface for proper adhesion.
Because of all the odd angles on a toilet, being careful to spray a light coat on the first coat is very
important.
• For updates, more information and more great Homax products, see www.homaxproducts.com.
 TOUGH AS TILE™ CHECKLIST
(Refer to Instructions for detail)
c Read warnings and precautions before starting project.
c Watch video entirely.
c Read instructions completely before starting project.
c Make sure you have necessary materials on hand.
c Repair any chips or hairline fractures. Let repairs dry for 24-36 hours.
c Check Humidity and Temperature in the room you will be working in to ensure they are within the
proper range.
c Make sure there is adequate ventilation.
c Material Prep - put COLD can in refrigerator

First Day - Cleaning

1st Cleaning 2nd Cleaning 3rd Cleaning

c Wash with TSP
c Rinse
c Dry
c Scour with steel wool
c Go on to 2nd cleaning
c Wash with TSP c Wash with TSP
c Rinse c Rinse
c Dry c Dry
c Scour with steel c Scour with steel wool
c Go on to 3rd cleaning c Wipe out with towel

Make sure surface stays clean before spraying. Any small amount of contaminate (even an invisible
fingerprint) on the surface can cause the product not to adhere properly.
c Material Prep - put HOT can in hot water.
c Complete material transfer.
c Dispose of empty HOT can properly.
c Carefully place nozzle on COLD can.
c Let COLD can sit for at least 1 hour so that can is at room temperature.
c Mask all parts of the room that should not be sprayed or might get oversprayed.
c Practice spraying, outside if possible.
c Apply first coat of Tough As Tile.
c Refrigerate COLD can for the next day and allow surface to dry overnight.

Second Day - Painting

c Take Tough As Tile out of refrigerator and let sit, about 1 hour.
c Scour with steel wool and wipe clean.
c Buff out any drips.
c Spray 2nd coat of Tough as Tile.
c Let surface cure for 5 days before using surface.