Product Description
Semi-Permanent Floor Sealer for High-Traffic & Porous VCT Floors
First Step Floor Sealer is a semi-permanent floor sealer designed for high-traffic floors, old floors, and porous VCT surfaces. It helps fill gaps in porous floors and creates a durable seal coat before applying compatible floor finish.
Pioneer Eclipse First Step 401 is a strong choice for commercial floor care programs in schools, healthcare facilities, retail stores, offices, public buildings, and facilities restoring worn or porous resilient flooring.
Product Data
- Product Code: 401
- Product Type: Floor sealer
- Chemical Type: Polymer emulsion
- Recommended Surface: VCT
- Appearance: Milky white
- Coverage Rate: 1500 sq ft/gal first coat; 2500-3000 sq ft/gal additional coats
- Dry Time: About 30 minutes
- Removability: Semi-permanent
- VOC: 1.5%
- Non-Volatile Solids: 18%
- pH: 8.5
- Fragrance: Mild acrylic
- Viscosity: <5 centipoise
- Density: 8.6 lb/gal
- Detergent Resistance: Excellent
- Freeze/Thaw: Passes 3 cycles
- Shelf Life: 1 year
- Approximate Weight: 401MPE about 41-45 lb; 401FS about 50-54 lb
Recommended Surfaces
- VCT flooring
- Old or worn resilient floors
- Porous commercial floors
- High-traffic floors
- Floors being prepared for compatible floor finish
Commonly Used For
- Sealing porous VCT floors
- Filling gaps in old or worn floors
- Preparing floors before applying floor finish
- Improving appearance on high-traffic floors
- Commercial floor restoration programs
- Routine resilient floor care preparation
Package Size Options
- 401MPE - 4 x 1.06 gallon / 4 liter containers
- 401FS - 2 x 2.5 gallon containers
Application Directions
- Prepare the floor according to the product directions and approved floor care process.
- Apply thin coats using a clean synthetic mop.
- Allow the floor to dry thoroughly between coats.
- Apply compatible floor finish after the sealer has dried properly.
- Read all directions and Safety Data Sheet before use.
Safety & Handling
- For commercial and industrial use only.
- Read all label directions and Safety Data Sheet before use.
- Use only on compatible flooring.
- Use proper ventilation and recommended personal protective equipment.
- Keep container sealed when not in use.
- Protect product from freezing.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Documents
- Directions
- Product Data Sheet
- Spanish Product Data Sheet
- French Product Data Sheet
- German Product Data Sheet
- Safety Data Sheet
- French Safety Data Sheet
Shipping Information
This product ships as a commercial floor sealer case and uses a fixed ground shipping charge. Pallet quantities and large facility orders are available.
Facility & Bulk Purchase Programs
Need floor sealer for schools, healthcare facilities, retail stores, commercial buildings, or large floor care programs? Monster Janitorial provides special pricing for commercial and institutional buyers.
Orders over $15,000 may qualify for free freight. Contact sales@monsterjanitorial.com for a custom quote.
Why Choose Monster Janitorial?
- Professional-grade floor sealer and floor care chemicals
- Fast order processing on most in-stock products
- Expert support from commercial cleaning and floor care specialists
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Chemical Guides & Floor Care Resources
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