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Coo-Var Floor Paint is a resilient and hardwearing single pack floor coating designed to be versatile, easy to use and economical in decorating and protecting surfaces including floors. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Coo-Var Floor Paint is compatible over most previous coatings and gives an off gloss finish.
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Coo-Var Floor Paint is a resilient and hardwearing single pack floor coating designed to be versatile, easy to use and economical in decorating and protecting surfaces including floors. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, CooVar Floor Paint is compatible over most previous coatings and gives an off gloss finish. 12 colours standard available, with over 4000+ colours from RAL and BS to choose from in the 5L size.
Coo-Var Floor Paint is a general purpose floor paint for foot and light truck traffic offering protection against dirt, grime, oil, dust and and some solvents. It is ideal for use on wood, metal, concrete and GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic). If your floor is prone to water, use Coo-Var Suregrip Anti-Slip Floor Paint on top of Coo-Var Floor Paint to increase slip resistance.
Not recommended for use on asphalt, bituminous surfaces or on thermoplastic floor tiles.
Surface Preparation:
All surfaces should be clean, dry, sound and free from contaminants.
Concrete - power floated, granolithic and smooth surfaces should be roughened first to provide a good "key" for the paint. This can be done mechanically by abrading or blasting, or chemically using Coo-Var Acid Etch. These processes will have the advantage in addition to preparing the surface of also removing dirt and laitance. New concrete must be allowed to cure thoroughly which can take up to 3 months.
Other surfaces have to be prepared and primed with the suitable primer for that substrate.
Existing painted surfaces - Surfaces should be cleaned, degreased and sanded to ensure an adequate "key" is produced. Remove all loose and flaking material and treat bare areas as new substrate and prepare accordingly.
Preceding Coat
Coo-Var Penetrating Wood Primer on wood, Coo-Var Zinc Phosphate Metal Primer on ferrous metals, 10% thinned Coo-Var Floor Paint or CooVar Alkali Resisting Primer on concrete.
Subsequent Coat
Coo-Var Floor Paint.
Please contact Rawlins Paints' Technical Support Team on 0113 2455450 for more information.
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![]() | Question:
We painted Coo Var solvent based floor paint throughout the house nine years ago. It has lasted extremely well (better than anything I've ever used before - not even a scratch on stairs!) but now needs refreshing here and there. I'm looking to avoid the fumes, so can we use Coo Var acrylic floor paint on top (after sanding, of course)? Would it bond to the original floor paint? If not, we'll use the original. |
Answer:
Assuming the previously painted surfaces are clean, dry, sound and prepared as detailed in the Technical Data sheet we can recommend Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint as a low odour alternative. This can be applied over most previously applied coatings, but we would recommending testing for compatibility and adhesion prior to full application. | |
![]() | Question:
I have a new build house with a garage. The floor is basically a layer of dusty lumpy concrete. Once swept can I just paint directly onto the floor? |
Answer:
No, for application to concrete - power floated, granolithic and smooth surfaces should be roughened first to provide a good "key" for the paint. This can be done mechanically by abrading or blasting, or chemically using Coo-Var Acid Etch. These processes will have the advantage in addition to preparing the surface of also removing dirt and laitance. New concrete must be allowed to cure thoroughly which can take up to 3 months. The paint will mirror the profile of the substrate as such will not hide imperfections. | |
![]() | Question:
How long does it take to fully dry? |
Answer:
This paint reaches full hardness in 5 - 7 days at 20°c. | |
![]() | Question:
What paint is healthy and safe to use on bedroom floor boards |
Answer:
'healthy and safe' is a broad statement and relatively vague as to what you require here but something like Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint would likely be a more suitable product to consider as this is water based and low odour. | |
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Can I use this on floor tiles. In a porch area. |
Answer:
No, assuming they are glazed tiles we would instead recommend Smartkote Protectakote Clear Primer Treatment followed by Smartkote Safekote. | |
![]() | Question: would this product be adversely affected if a vehicle with hot/wet tyres is parked on it |
Answer: Providing that the concrete being painted is structurally sound, and the concrete has been prepared and product applied following the proper procedure (see product data sheet) hot tyre syndrome should not be an issue. However, we do always recommend the use of Coo-Var Profloor 2 Pack Epoxy Floor Paint in place of Coo-Var Floor Paint where vehicle traffic is expected as this would offer a far more robust and durable solution. | |
![]() | Question: Hi I just wanted to confirm this paint is ok for my concrete Drive ? Many thanks |
Answer: Coo-Var Floor Paint can be used on exterior concrete however, Coo-Var do offer a specific product for driveways which would be preferred called Coo-Var Tennis Court & Drive Paint. | |
![]() | Question: Regarding floor paint is it slippery when wet please as I want to use it on my outdoor concrete paths? |
Answer: Coo-Var Floor Paint would be slippery when wet so we would instead recommend Coo-Var Suregrip Anti-Slip Floor Paint. | |
![]() | Question: Can this product be used on external patio ? |
Answer: Coo-Var Floor Paint can be used internally and externally and assuming the patio is concrete, paving slabs or similar porous masonry substrate then this would be OK. Follow preparation guidelines on the product data sheet and apply the first coat of Coo-Var Floor Paint thinned 10% with Teamac/Coo-Var Thinner 14, then apply a second coat when dry, undiluted. | |
![]() | Question: Can I use this product on exterior floor slate? |
Answer: No, unfortunately this product will not adhere to slate. | |
![]() | Question: Can I use your floor paint product code 1263 on radiators ? Thanks M |
Answer: We would instead recommend Coo-Var Radiator Enamel. | |
![]() | Question: What do you recommend for painting an exterior small patio sized rough concrete area please? It is a solid piece and has little foot traffic. Thank you |
Answer: Coo-Var Floor Paint would be suitable for this assuming there is a damp proof membrane in the slab. See preparation and application details on the product page. | |
![]() | Question: I want to paint my paving slabs driveway ( no cars go on it, just kids bikes!) what paint would be best and do I need a base coat and sealant on top? Thanks Jenny |
Answer: Coo-Var Floor Paint could be used for this, to bare concrete you can apply the first coat of Coo-Var Floor Paint thinned 10% with Teamac/Coo-Var Thinner 14, then apply a second coat when dry undiluted. | |
![]() | Question: Is their a minimum temperature below which I should not apply collar floor paint ? |
Answer: Yes, substrate and air temperature should be above 10°C. | |
![]() | Question: What sealant/primer do you recommend to use prior to the application of this paint on fully cured but previously untreated concrete? |
Answer: All surfaces should be clean, dry, sound and free from contaminants. Concrete - power floated, granolithic and smooth surfaces should be roughened first to provide a good "key" for the paint. This can be done mechanically by abrading or blasting, or chemically using Coo-Var Acid Etch. These processes will have the advantage in addition to preparing the surface of also removing dirt and laitance. New concrete must be allowed to cure thoroughly which can take up to 3 months. To prime prepared, bare concrete use Coo-Var Floor Paint thinned 10% or Coo-Var Alkali Resisting Primer. | |
![]() | Question: Would this paint be alright on an exterior concrete path which has been previously painted. |
Answer: Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Coo-Var Floor Paint is compatible over most previous coatings and gives an off gloss finish. | |
![]() | Question: If i was to remove the paint with a sander would the dust be toxic! |
Answer: Any dust created wouldn't be toxic but we would always recommended wearing suitable PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - i.e. face mask, gloves, goggles, etc. whilst carrying out preparation works. | |
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