Smith’s Epoxy VCB³⁸ is a 2-component, low odor, low VOC, fast-curing waterborne epoxy used specifically as a base coat for full broadcast Vinyl Chip systems in residential, retail and commercial environments.  

Smith’s Epoxy VCB³⁸ achieves a tenacious bond at all recommended application temperatures and cures quickly, allowing for the excess, loose chips to be removed within a few hours with subsequent layers immediately following. 

May also be used as a vertical base coat on concrete or CMU walls as well as an alkalinity & moisture vapor reduction primer with readings <5% MC (per ASTM F2659), <15 lbs. (per ASTM F1869) or <95% RH (per ASTM F2170) with 9 to 12 pH when applied at 10 to 12 mils (WFT) over properly mechanically prepared concrete.

RECOMMENDED USES:

As a Base Coat for Full Broadcast Vinyl Chip over properly prepared, sound & solid:

• Concrete & Lightweight Concrete
• Wood (APA Exterior or Marine grade after priming with Smith’s Epoxy FW38)
• Appropriate for Light Commercial & Residential Interior Full Broadcast Vinyl Chip floors
• As a primer as part of a residential, retail or commercial coating system to include moisture vapor transmission & alkalinity reduction within the published tolerances in the product data sheet

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Moisture Tolerant with Low Permeability – Passed ASTM E96-23 Method B third party testing
• Easy to Apply
• Inert to High pH levels
• Fast Cure – remove loose Vinyl Chip within a few hours
  • May be used as part of One Day installation system
• Soap & Water Clean-up while wet
• Clear; accepts Smith’s WSC Solid Color Packs (sold separately)
• Low Odor & VOC’s – Available in all regions