Frequently Asked Questions

Spraying is an excellent method for applying the NovaTuff RC-100 flexible epoxy roof coating system. Spray application requires a commercial spray rig with 3000 psi minimum and a flow rate of no less that 2 GPM. A spray tip size of .035 is generally recommended, but his can vary by hose length and pump head pressure.

Please refer to our Application Equipment Information Sheet for more details about the various application methods and appropriate tools for each. Don’t hesitate to contact your local NovaTuff representative or call our office for more information.

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NovaTuff is designed to withstand periodic ponding water. When ponding water is significant and can affect the building integrity, measures should be taken to mitigate the ponding.

Standard NovaTuff roof coatings area available in white, tan and gray. White is the most energy efficient.

NovaTuff RC-100 has a solar reflectance of 87% and emittance of 88%. A reflective roof is defined as one that provides at least 75% reflectivity and 65% emittance. NovaTuff RC-100 exceeds both of these standards. My tech data sheet shows these results.

Based on this reflectivity rating, Austin Energy does periodically offer rebates for applying spray-on or paint-on reflective roof coatings. This link discusses the Austin Energy rebate process.

You can also refer to the following article which references a Department of Energy study commissioned to document air conditioning and energy savings when retrofitting an existing building with a reflective roof.

In one of our customers’ recent installations, they used an IR camera to measure the roof temperature during installation of NovaTuff RC-100 flexible epoxy roof coating. On a modified bitumen roof during installation in May 2016, they measured a temperature of 140° F on the uncoated section, and 78° F on the coated section 5 feet away.

NovaTuff can be applied with a brush, roller or spray equipment. Spraying requires a commercial spray rig with 2500 psi minimum and .035 tip.

Installation by a NovaTuff accredited installer ensures that the installer has been properly trained, that the job is done right, and that it can be backed by a NovaTuff warranty.  Contact NovaTuff Coatings for a list of accredited installers in your area.

Epoxy kits are typically kept in stock. If something is needed that is not a current inventory item, then NovaTuff can generally make and ship a batch of materials in 2-3 business days. On larger orders, we request at least a 1 week notice from order placement to receipt of shipping documents.

NovaTuff offers a standard 10 year material warranty. This warranty is renewable with recoating, extending the life of the roof for many years.

The answer comes from one of our Dallas Contractors during a recent coating installation on the roof of a major department store.
The roof substrate was modified bitumen. The coating was NovaTuff RC-100 with full fabric embedded.
The installer stood on the roof during the application of the first coat and fabric and took the following photos. The two temperature readings were about 5 feet apart within a minute of each other. The differential in this situation was over 60 degrees F.

See the attached document for a picture of the area with thermal readings.  FAQ Temperature differential – NovaTuff Roof Coating

It is the NovaTuff RC-100 formulation that is UV stable.  Our formulation has proprietary materials in it that protect the epoxy from UV exposure while maintaining flexibility.

The NovaTuff roof coating repair kit comes with everything you need to complete a small area repair or recoat.

Each kit includes a full instruction sheet, and this brief video shows how easy it is to use the coating kit with the tools provided.

Application Guide – NovaTuff Coatings RC-100 Repair Kit

The full video, with more detailed instructions, can be found here.

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Dew or light rain will not wash away a fresh NovaTuff RC-100 roof coating nor will it compromise its cure.  But you should not seal in a wet roof structure.  It needs to breath until dry.  Wet insulation compromises the integrity of the building.

White rock is reflective, but if you have a leak you have to take off all the rock to find it. With NovaTuff you have a white reflective roof and if it gets damaged you can find the leak and easily repair it.

Also in hurricanes, roof rock is the primary cause of glass breakage. In some coastal cities ballasted roofs are prohibited.

Coverage depends on the substrate.

Metal roofing requires 1 gallon per 100 square feet (typically in a single coat).

Most other roof systems require 2 -3 gallons per 100 square feet.

NovaTuff reaches its full cure after 7 days at 80 degrees F. It can typically be walked on after 24 hours.

Standard is a 10 year materials warranty for NovaTuff RC-100 epoxy roof coating. A labor warranty is available for an additional fee when installed by an accredited applicator.

NovaTuff manufactures several primers for use with NovaTuff RC-100. The requirement for primers and fabric reinforcement varies by substrate.

Proper surface preparation is the most important part of any coating project. NovaTuff provides detailed installation guides, which are available on the NovaTuff website or from your local NovaTuff retailer.

NovaTuff adheres to many different roofing substrates including metal, concrete, polyurethane foam, modified bitumen, aged TPO and PVC, and EPDM.  NovaTuff provides detailed installation guides, which are available on the NovaTuff website or from your local NovaTuff retailer.

Once installed, NovaTuff can handle temperature extremes, from below freezing to high desert temperatures. It should be installed when temperatures are above 40 degrees F and rising with no freeze in the immediate forecast.

NovaTuff Coatings epoxy roof coating epoxy is sold online at bestmaterials.com and is available for special order at your local SSI, ABC Supply, Fastenal, HD Supply and other local retailers. If there is not a retailer in your area or if you need more information, please contact NovaTuff Coatings at 512-617-7333 to order direct from the manufacturer.

Use a commercial spray rig with a 35 tip (.035”) and at least 3000 psi and 2 gpm minimum flow rate. Pump size needs to be high enough to maintain pressure when you are working with long hoses, multiple guns, or from the ground with high head pressure. An inline transfer pump can assist in maintaining pressure. Ensure that pump is fitted with solvent resistant hoses, seals and fittings.

Please refer to this Application Equipment Data Sheet for more information.

Galvalume: Prep clean metal surface with NovaTuff P-525 PrePrime then coat with NovaTuff RC-100.

Galvanized: Prep clean metal surface with NovaTuff P-525 PrePrime then coat with NovaTuff RC-100.

“Paint Grip” Galvanized: NovaTuff RC-100 adheres well to clean metal

Kynar Hylar Polyvinylidene Flouride: Primer coat clean metal with NovaTuff Epoxy Primer P-505 then apply NovaTuff RC-100.

SMP (Siliconized Modified Polyester): Both NovaTuff P-505 and NovaTuff RC-100 will adhere well to aged SMP metal. Neither will adhere to new SMP metal. Conduct an adhesion test on aged SMP to verify adherence.

NovaTuff manufactures a high quality epoxy roof coating. It will outlast lesser products and is price competitive when the total installed cost is taken into consideration.

The answer comes from Best Materials LLC, our online distributor..

Hello Mike,

We have seen some amazing results with the NovaTuff 100 product. We did a section of our existing white warehouse roof seven years ago. The standard elastomeric roof coatings turn off white after about 6 months. The NovaTuff product stays bright white, year after year. On our roof, we just applied the 100 as a finish topcoat.

We would like to finish up the roof someday….

I think one key thing to document is its ability to STAY white. It repells dirt for a LONG time.

NovaTuff RC-100 will adhere well to aged “more than 5 years old” TPO. Conduct a pull test.

Sometimes it is necessary to patch or tie into new TPO. Sanding the surface will provide a profile for good adherence to new TPO.

Non-skid additive is recommended in areas where significant water will be present. In many instances it is not necessary.

Yes, use 2 coats of NovaTuff P-505 Epoxy Primer at 1 gallon per 150 to 200 square feet. Concrete must be more than 28 days old. The concrete may outgas with the first coat but the second coat will complete the seal. If temperatures are high, it can be better to apply the primer coats at night. The next coating application needs to be applied within 36 hours.

This is the same primer system that we recommend for concrete fountains.

The answer comes from one of our Caribbean contractors.

Prep the floor for coating which will remove all loose material.

Prime the floor with NovaTuff P-505 Epoxy Primer.

Using a trowel, smoothly repair damaged area with NovaTuff PC-460 loaded with silica to mortar consistency. This material will harden in a few hours.

Apply 2 coats NovaTuff FC-200 over entire floor.

We have extended our jobsite office space by adding on a conex box.  We had to raise the wooden floor in the Conex box to give us a smooth walk-in.  How can we seal the new wooden floor?

Use a base coat of NovaTuff RC-100 over the wood and then 2 coats of NovaTuff PC-425.  This will give you a waterproof, tough and flexible floor for foot traffic.

NovaTuff offers a standard 5 year material warranty. This warranty is renewable with recoating, extending the life of the fountain for many years. A labor warranty is available for an additional fee when installed by a qualified applicator.

Proper preparation is the most important part of any coating project. NovaTuff provides a detailed concrete preparation guide, which is available on the NovaTuff website or from your local NovaTuff retailer.

In many cases NovaTuff can go over the existing surface. It is essential to properly prepare the surface for an epoxy coating. If the current coating if flaking or peeling then it needs to be mechanically removed.

NovaTuff epoxy coatings can be applied to vertical surfaces. It is best to apply thinner than on horizontal surfaces and plan to use an additional coat to provide the required mil thickness and high flexibility without sacrificing gloss.

Cracks larger than 1/8 inch should be routed out and filled with caulk. Smaller static cracks can be coated.

Hot tire lift is the tendency for coatings to melt and peel under a car tire. When properly installed, NovaTuff FC-200 does not peel under these conditions.

Proper preparation is the most important part of any coating project. NovaTuff provides detailed installation guides and concrete preparation guides, which are available on the NovaTuff website or from your local NovaTuff retailer.

Prime a concrete fountain with 2 coats of NovaTuff P-505 Epoxy Primer at 1 gallon per 150 to 200 square feet per coat. Concrete must be more than 28 days old. The concrete may outgas with the first coat but the second coat will complete the seal. If temperatures are high, it can be better to apply the primer coats at night.

Once installed, NovaTuff can handle temperature extremes, from below freezing to high desert temperatures. It should be installed when temperatures are above 40 degrees F and rising with no freeze in the immediate forecast.

Yes, use 2 coats of NovaTuff P-505 Epoxy Primer at 1 gallon per 150 to 200 square feet. Concrete must be more than 28 days old. The concrete may outgas with the first coat but the second coat will complete the seal. If temperatures are high, it can be better to apply the primer coats at night. The next coating application needs to be applied within 36 hours.

This is the same primer system that we recommend for concrete fountains.

NovaTuff offers a standard 5 year material warranty. This warranty is renewable with recoating, extending the life of the fountain for many years. A labor warranty is available for an additional fee when installed by a qualified applicator.

Cracks larger than 1/8 inch should be routed out and filled with caulk. Smaller static cracks can be coated.

NovaTuff reaches its full cure after 7 days at 80 degrees F. It can typically be walked on after 24 hours and filled with water at 3 days. Pool chemicals should not be introduced until coating is fully cured.

Proper preparation is the most important part of any coating project. NovaTuff provides detailed installation guides and concrete preparation guides, which are available on the NovaTuff website or from your local NovaTuff retailer.

Prime a concrete fountain with 2 coats of NovaTuff P-505 Epoxy Primer at 1 gallon per 150 to 200 square feet per coat. Concrete must be more than 28 days old. The concrete may outgas with the first coat but the second coat will complete the seal. If temperatures are high, it can be better to apply the primer coats at night.

NovaTuff adheres to many different surfaces. Most fountains are concrete, but a few are metal

Once installed, NovaTuff can handle temperature extremes, from below freezing to high desert temperatures. It should be installed when temperatures are above 40 degrees F and rising with no freeze in the immediate forecast.