Series 1081 | Endura-Shield

Generic Type Waterborne Acrylic Polyurethane
Common Usage A waterborne polyurethane coating that provides excellent abrasion resistance and color and gloss retention for exterior applications to steel, concrete and other miscellaneous substrates. It features low VOC content, low odor, semi-gloss finish and easy cleanup.
Colors Refer to Tnemec Color Guide. Note: Certain colors may require multiple coats depending on method of application and finish coat color. When feasible, the preceding coat should be in the same color family, but noticeably different.
Finish Semi-Gloss
Primers Steel: Series 20, 22, 27, 27WB, 66, N69, N69F, L69, L69F, V69, V69F, 84, 104, 115, 135, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, V140, V140F, 141, 161, 287
Non-Ferrous Metal: Series 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 115, 135, 161
Concrete: Series 20, 66, N69, N69F, L69, L69F, V69, V69F, 84, 104, 141, 161, 270, 273, 280, 287, 1254
CMU: L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 130, 1254. Intermediate coat required (any of the above primers for concrete).
Note: Epoxy primers exterior exposed for more than 30 days require an epoxy intermediate coat or scarification prior to topcoating with Series 1081.
Intermediate Series 113, 114, 115, 280, 287, 1028, 1029
Topcoats Series 1080
Volume Solids 61.0 ± 2.0% (mixed) †
Recommended DFT 2.0 to 3.0 mils (50 to 75 microns) per coat. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method, and exposure. Caution: Application of coating below minimum or above maximum recommended dry film thicknesses may adversely affect coating aesthetics and performance. Excessive film thicknesses will cause microbubbling. Contact your Tnemec representative.
Curing Time
Temperature To Touch To Handle To Recoat
75°F (24°C) 45 minutes 6 hours 6 hours
Curing time varies with surface temperature, air movement, humidity and film thickness.
Volatile Organic Compounds Unthinned: 0.73 lbs/gallon (88 grams/litre)
Thinned 5% (No. 66 Thinner): 1.23 lbs/gallon (147 grams/litre) †
HAPS Unthinned: 0 lbs/gal solids
Thinned 5% (No. 66 Thinner): 0 lbs/gal solids
Theoretical Coverage 978 mil sq ft/gal (24.0 m²/L at 25 microns). See APPLICATION for coverage rates. †
Number of Components Two: Part A and Part B

The walls and floors at the Northern California Animal Lab were coated with Series 1081 Endura-Shield to resist abrasion and retain the natural finishes of the substrates.