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Rawlins Paints distribute and manufacture a wide range of floor paints, including specialist epoxy paints and industrial epoxy resin flooring, which are heavy duty and hard wearing, economical surface coatings - most commonly used in the UK to finish concrete floors. These specialist epoxy floor paints offer excellent chemical and water resistance – making them ideal for large-scale industrial use. Mostly, epoxy floor paints come as a two-pack - containing an epoxy resin (base) and a co-reactant hardener (curing agent). The two are mixed together at an exact ratio, allowed to stand for a specified period, and then applied to floors, or other applicable surfaces. It is important that the epoxy coating is applied to the surface within the specified time (per product), and before that time-frame expires.
Epoxy floor paints can be extremely durable, and are suitable for small commercial projects and floor spaces (such as restaurant food storage cellars), but more widely recognised as a floor coating for industrial and factory settings, where its hygienic, durable and easy maintenance qualities come to the fore.
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A high performance, water dispersible epoxy coating for the protection and decoration of floors and walls, with 9 colours.Also available in 4,000+ colours- 303 Epoxy Floor Paint - Special Colours Available in Smooth and Anti-Slip* options*250 micron grade of 508 Anti-Slip Additive will be added at 2.4% prior to receiptMay be...
303 WG Epoxy Floor Paint is a fast curing, high performance, water dispersible epoxy coating for the protection and decoration of floors and walls. It is designed to be used in lower temperatures or when a fast return to service is required.Fast curing even at lower temperatures May be applied to dry or damp surfaces Also available in...
304 WG HD Epoxy Floor Coating is a two-pack solvent-free high-build epoxy resin system that offers shorter drying times in lower temperatures or when a fast return to service is required, for application as a heavy duty floor coating for concrete, steel and other substrates.Also available in 4,000+ colours RAL, BS and NCS shadesSee 304...
Tough, hardwearing epoxy floor finish for heavy wear areas in warehouses, workshops, production areas and showrooms. Available in Gloss or Matt finishes. Fast curing - apply two coats in a day - and thoroughly tested for proven performance, with "Best Ever Formula" now 40% more durable than before.Available in 190 RAL shades Easy roller,...
Remmers Epoxy BS 3000 M is a high quality, matt, water emulsifiable, pigmented, epoxy resin binder with a wide application spectrum used as a sealant in the Remmers Water Vapour Diffusion-Open System.Low odour Can be subjected to mechanical and chemical loads as well as vehicle traffic Interior use Ideal for warehouses, production...
307 Flexible Deck Coat is a two-pack solvent free resin coating modified to impart toughness, resilience and waterproofing properties to the cured film on concrete, tarmac and asphalt substrates. It is an ideal material for use as a membrane subjected to vehicular traffic.Also available in 4,000+ colour options from RAL, BS and NCS...
310 Chemical Resistant Coating is a rapid curing, two pack, solvent free epoxy coating with outstanding resistance to aggressive acids, solvents and alcohols.Also available in 4000+ shades from RAL, BS and NCS See 310 Chemical Resistant Coating - Special Colours Excellent chemical resistance to aggressive acids such as 96-99% Sulphuric...
A two-part epoxy with pre-blended aggregate for an even, easy clean, fine anti slip finish for floors - concrete, sand and cement, wood, and existing, well-bonded paint.Available in 190 RAL shades Watco's strongest water-based epoxy coating Pre-blended aggregate for an even finish Fast curing – apply two coats in one day Easy clean,...
Tough, hardwearing Gloss or Matt epoxy floor finish for heavy wear areas where cleanliness and hygiene are as as important as a hard wearing finish in warehouses, workshops, production areas and showrooms. Fast curing - apply two coats in a day - and thoroughly tested for proven performance, with "Best Ever Formula" now 40% more durable than...
For high traffic exterior surfaces including walkways, car parks, vehicle areas and hazard zones.Exceptionally strong, two pack, anti-slip, solvent-based epoxy resin Pre-blended grit offers excellent slip resistance Ideal for concrete or asphalt surfaces Pedestrian and vehicle Only one coat usually requiredNote: While great care...
Remmers Epoxy BS 3000 SG is a high quality, silk gloss, water emulsifiable, pigmented, epoxy resin binder used as a sealant that can be subjected to various loads indoors as well as outdoors.Anti-slipping version possible through use of Remmers Add 250 Water vapour diffusion capable Contains no plasticisers, nonylphenols or alkylphenols...
Remmers Epoxy Flex PH (formerly Epoxyflex Coating PH) is a resistant coating with residual flexibility for surfaces with vehicle traffic and mechanical loads used for concrete surfaces, e.g. roadways and industrial floors. Ideal for production & storage surfaces, workshops and fabrication halls With static crack-bridging ability Can...
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Rawlins Paints stock a wide range of epoxy floor paints, from manufacturers including Rust-Oleum, Sika, Coo-Var, Blackfriar, Jotun and more in a wide range of colours. Each product will contain approximate coverage rates. These floor paints can transform a showroom floor with a new, striking colour and finish in a single weekend – ideal for the look and longevity of the surface, its chemical resistance and durability, as well as the cost of a major upgrade to your flooring system.
Please read the technical information on each resin floor paint product page, and download the datasheet to check that the paint is suitable for your requirements. When the two packs are properly catalysed and applied to the floor, they will produce an industrially hard finish that is both oil, chemical and solvent resistant. Each product listed here will have different drying and curing times, as well as some being more heavily textured than others.
A correctly prepared surface will ensure the successful application of an epoxy paint coating – but there are some checks that need to be done first, namely the condition of the surface which is being painted.
For warehouse floors, or heavy vehicular use areas which have succumbed to oil spillage, water pooling and general surface wear and tear, it is advised to assign sufficient surface preparation time. It could take up to a day for larger square metre flooring to have its oil spots removed, with a high-quality cleaning/degreaser product.
Small square foot concrete floors may need adhesion promoting primers, or etching with a mild acid, before the surface being thoroughly scrubbed clean. It is generally recommended by manufacturers that concrete floors are prepared using methods including shot-blasting or diamond grinding. There is a very informative article on our knowledgebase blog which details professional floor preparation methods:
“This article aims to outline some of the most common principles of surface preparation when preparing a substrate to receive a resin flooring system. Whilst outline information on the methods and equipment used to prepare surfaces is included within this guide, it is recommended that advice is sought from specialist surface preparation companies.”
If sufficient surface preparation is not undertaken, it may result in an unsuccessful application of epoxy floor paint. Please contact us for additional technical support for concrete floor surface preparation, or leave a question on the linked-to knowledgebase post.
Once the floor has been successfully cleaned and prepared, it may be time to fix cracks and small holes, ready for the application of the first coat of epoxy paint. Be sure to clean the surface after holes and cracks have been filled in – vacuuming or sweeping away dust and debris from concrete surface repair work.
It is important to check for damp problems in the concrete before applying epoxy floor paint. If there is dampness in the concrete, (coming either from the ground or a freshly laid slab still drying out) not all epoxy floor coatings will be suitable. In these circumstances, it’s best to seek advice from our Technical Department to see what options are available for damp proof primers, epoxy systems that can be applied to newly laid concrete, etc.
Drop a small amount of water on to the floor to check the density of the concrete (check whether water beads up when applied to the surface). This must be dealt with appropriately, regardless of which system you intend to use.
The moisture content of a substrate should always be checked prior to application. Various methods can be used but we would recommend a combination of digital moisture meters, core samples and an easy initial test with no expense is to tape down a small sheet of plastic to the concrete floor for 24 hours. When removed, if it is dry underneath, then moisture content is low. However, if there are moisture droplets under the plastic covering, there is a potential damp issue, which pressure could break the bond between the coating and the floor. This should give a good indication of whether further investigation needs to be done or primers, etc. need to be used.
Newly laid concrete (slabs) as a rough guide should be left up to 1 month per inch of concrete laid for the floor to fully cure and be dry enough for the epoxy coating to be applied. However we have various systems that can be applied sooner depending on requirements.
Further application directions will be contained within product datasheets – such as air temperature and exposure from weather conditions.
Generally, the best epoxy coatings available and mainly used by professionals, Solvent Free 100% solids epoxy coatings do not contain any evaporating solvents, making their layer thickness much higher build, extremely hard wearing, very fast curing, low odour and very chemically resistant to name but a few advantages. Because there is no solvent to escape during the drying process, solvent free 100% solids epoxy coatings mean that whatever thickness you apply the coating at wet, will be the thickness it dries at.
Solvent based epoxy floor paints’ solvents (VOCs) can be potentially hazardous and it is recommended that these products are used by professionals, or experienced operators. Personal protective equipment is essential when handling these coatings – respirators can be purchased from here. If, for example, solvent based epoxy floor paints are being applied to a garage floor, the area must be well ventilated and any person in the vicinity must also wear respirators.
Solvent based epoxy floor paints are primarily used in heavily industrial facilities, and major manufacturers include Rust-Oleum, Jotun and Sika. Typically, these solvent based paints contain between 40 to 60 percent solid epoxy – to be mixed with the curing agent.
Water based epoxy resin floor paints, or water dispersed epoxy resin floor paints as they’re sometimes referred to, are considered by many users to be the best floor painting application system. One of the main reasons for their tag of being one of the best floor paints is that they contain little or no VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). Due to this, the paint can be applied in ‘occupied’ work areas, such as on factory or warehouse floors. They are also not sensitive to naked flames, which has led to them being very popular in garages which conduct welding work.
Suitable for a range of flooring, from domestic to industrial, and light traffic up to commercial heavy vehicular use properties, water based epoxy resin floor paints are an industry favourite for their wide range of uses, low cost and high performance.
The ‘build’ of a coating refers to the thickness of the dried epoxy film, and most water based epoxy will require two coats to be applied. Higher solid content epoxy coatings will give a higher build.
Epoxy crack filler is also available for small cracks and holes, or spalled areas.
Winter Grade epoxy floor paints should be used during the colder months of the year to ensure good drying times and product performance is maintained. Also, ideal for use in lower than average temperature areas such as walk-in freezers, cold storage facilities, etc. (predominantly for food production and packaging factories).
The two parts (base and curing agent) that are mixed together must contain the correct proportions, and be allowed to stand for the recommended time – in which the co-reactant will begin to harden the epoxy resin, ready for application. If you require any technical support with the mixing, or standing time of epoxy paint, please contact Rawlins Paints prior to attempting to mix the two parts.
Most epoxy paints leave a smooth finish which is easy to clean and maintain high levels of hygiene. To create a non-slip or anti-skid coating, paint additives can be applied to ‘break-up’ the smooth surface by the addition of anti-slip aggregate. This is a common process for floor areas that may get wet or slippery – such as in kitchen or food preparation areas, floor surfaces exposed to the elements, and where there may be chemical or oil spills – such as in garages and warehouses which use forklift trucks.
Workshop, garage, warehouse and showroom floors would benefit considerably from the use of epoxy floor paints as opposed to standard medium use floor paints, especially if there will be vehicular use on the floor spaces. If you have recently painted the flooring of your facilities and are needing a heavy-duty coating, that is water and chemically resistant, epoxy floor paint can be directly coated over many existing surfaces – always check the datasheets for suitability on existing floor coatings.
Once cured, some epoxy floor paints are perfect for commercial food preparation areas. There are certain products that specialise in food safe versions which will not taint or ‘pollute’ unwrapped products.
Epoxy resin floor paints are not UV stable, and will require a UV stable topcoat if used externally or internally, but open to the elements. Externally, under UV light, epoxy paints 'chalk' - this means they will begin to lose their colour, fading with a white stain appearing on the surface. After going through the full process of applying epoxy floor paints externally, finish the job professionally with a UV stable topcoat (usually polyurethane).
Rawlins Paints also distribute other epoxy paints, and not simply for floors. Epoxy paints could also be used, for example on larger scale projects, they can be used on pressure vessels, pipes and recreational equipment – roller coasters and park benches for example.
Also known for being used as a ‘plastic’ laminating resin, epoxy coatings are also used in the automotive industry, on aircrafts and boats – acting as a primer that improves the adhesion of top coats. Considered a primary construction material, they can be used as a sheathing applicant for hulls, or to replace water-damaged polyester resins on high-speed boats.
As epoxy paints are rust-resistant, they can be found on metal cans, white goods, golf clubs, skis, moulds and master models, casting, fixtures and other industrial production aids.
For more information about health and safety when using epoxy resin paints, please contact Rawlins Paints’ technical support team.
Painting floors with high-quality commercial or industrial coatings is much more cost effective and less disruptive to a project than using cheaper substitutes. Larger projects require some form of ‘guarantee’ for the client and/or building owner to provide peace of mind that the coating system applied to internal or external flooring will last for an agreed period of time - if correctly maintained.
Using our products, it is possible to decorate and protect concrete, tarmac, asphalt, wood or metal floors, both improving its life expectancy for greater periods of times, and delivering waterproofing and protective properties that can lower the risk of major repair and costly maintenance work. Achieve long-lasting results, with the wide range of floor paints and coatings available at Rawlins Paints today.
We offer systems that are available in virtually any colour and finish - including colour matching existing decorative or company colour schemes - in our light to medium (pedestrianised) right up to heavy use (light to medium vehicular activity) coatings for a wide range of interior or exterior substrates and surface materials.
A trained member of our Technical Support Team will visit your site and carry out a full inspection, write a tailored specification to meet your requirements and offer an approved contractor for the application. We will never offer a contractor that we have not trained and approved, all our contractors have successfully completed specific product training on the systems they apply and are monitored regularly to ensure the highest standard of quality is achieved.
By using one of our nationwide approved contractors for our products you enable yourself to take advantage of our guarantees, life expectancies and warranties. This means if we say our system is going to last a certain amount of time, or perform in a certain way and it doesn’t, you’re covered.
If you’re a contractor and would like to become an approved installer of our systems please contact us on 0113 245 5450
