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What is industrial floor coating?

Industrial floor coating is a coating for floors that must withstand the toughest conditions, such as in a busy workshop, warehouse, showroom, garage or factory. The coating forms a liquid-tight, hard-wearing layer that withstands heavy industrial loads and protects the floor against chemicals, moisture, oil and intensive vehicle and foot traffic.

Floor with industrial floor coating

How does industrial floor coating work?

Industrial floor coating is a 2-component epoxy for floors under the heaviest loads, such as in a factory hall, warehouse or production space. After mixing, resin and hardener react chemically and cure into a liquid-tight, hard-wearing layer that bonds to the substrate. That layer protects the floor against chemicals, moisture, oil and intensive vehicle and foot traffic. In factories and warehouses, epoxy is often used for its resistance to heavy machinery and chemical spills. Here is how it works, in three steps.

  1. Mix the two components

    You mix the resin with the hardener. They react chemically with each other, and from that moment the coating starts to cure.

  2. Cure into a hard-wearing layer

    The coating cures into a liquid-tight, hard-wearing layer that bonds to the substrate and withstands heavy industrial loads.

  3. A work floor that stays clean

    Oils, greases and cleaning agents stay on the surface and are easy to sweep away. After 7 days of curing, optimal chemical resistance is reached.

The benefits of industrial floor coating

In a hall, warehouse or production space, a floor has to cope with heavy machinery, lots of traffic and chemical spills. Industrial floor coating forms a hard-wearing, liquid-tight layer on which oil, grease and cleaning agents stay put, so you can simply sweep them away. That keeps the floor looking sleek and professional with little maintenance. Epoxy is harder and more wear-resistant than PU and generally has better chemical resistance. Provided it is properly applied and maintained, the coating lasts 10 years in an industrial environment, and you have less dust.

  • Extremely high load capacityWithstands heavy industrial loads.
  • Hard-wearingA sleek, professional look that lasts for years.
  • Liquid-tightOil, grease and cleaning agents stay on the surface.
  • Low maintenanceSpilled liquids are easy to sweep away.
  • For every working environmentWorkshop, warehouse, showroom, garage and factory.
  • Tailor-made quoteRequest a no-obligation quote for your space.

Where do you use industrial floor coating?

Industrial floor coating is intended for industrial spaces, such as a factory hall, warehouse or production space. If the floor is under intensive but not heavy load, as in a workshop, shop or office, the Pro Line is a better fit; at home, epoxy floor coating is the logical choice. Choose your space for advice.

  • Urlár eapocsa sa bhaile
    Basic

    Limistéir mhaireachtála

    • Hard-wearing and easy to clean
    • Also over underfloor heating
    • Anti-slip for bathroom and hallway

    Suitable for: Living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, bathroom, utility room and cellar

  • Urlár eapocsa d'áitribh ghnó
    Pro Line

    Áitreabh gnó

    • Scratch-resistant and plasticiser-resistant
    • In your corporate colour
    • Resistant to oil and cleaning agents

    Suitable for: Garage, workshop, shop, office and hospitality

  • Urlár eapocsa do spásanna tionsclaíocha
    Industrial

    Spásanna tionsclaíochta

    • For heavy loads
    • Liquid-tight against oil and grease
    • Less dust, little maintenance

    Suitable for: Factory hall, warehouse and production space

Order industrial floor coating

Below you can see the best-selling colours of industrial floor coating. Every colour comes in a 10 kg tin, enough for about 25 m² per coat. For the best result you apply two coats, so for 25 m² you order two tins. Can't see your colour? In the collection you will find all 182 RAL colours, so the floor matches your corporate identity.

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Our guide, step by step

Ready to apply industrial floor coating yourself?

You apply industrial floor coating yourself in 4 steps: prepare, mix, apply and dry. In the step-by-step guide you can see in the video how it's done, with all the steps from our manual.

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Ready to get started with industrial floor coating?

Choose your colour from all 182 RAL colours. With 10 kg you cover about 25 m² per coat, and for the best result you apply two coats. You apply the coating yourself, with the guide to hand. Ordered before 12:00, shipped today.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about industrial floor coating

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What is industrial floor coating suitable for?

Industrial floor coating is intended for floors that take a lot of punishment, such as in a busy workshop, warehouse, showroom, garage or factory. Think of production halls too. The coating combines an extremely high load capacity with wear resistance and a sleek, professional look, and protects your floor against chemicals, moisture, oil and intensive vehicle and foot traffic.

What substances does industrial floor coating protect against?

The coating forms a liquid-tight layer that protects your floor against harsh chemicals, moisture and oil. Spilled oils, greases and cleaning agents stay on the surface and are easy to wipe away. Epoxy generally has good chemical resistance. Keep in mind that optimal chemical resistance is only reached after 7 days of curing.

Can I request a tailor-made quote for an industrial floor?

Yes. Use the form on the industrial floor coating page to request a no-obligation, tailor-made quote. Include the type of space, the surface area and any special circumstances, so the quote can be as detailed as possible. That way you get a proposal that fits your workshop, warehouse or production space. If you have questions about preparing an unusual substrate, please get in touch as well.

How many m² do I cover with 10 kg of industrial floor coating?

With 10 kg of industrial floor coating you cover about 25 m² in one coat. The area stated on the packaging always applies to one coat, and for the best result you apply two coats. So for a complete floor, allow double. If you have an absorbent substrate, also allow about 100 grams of primer per m². For a large space you can also request a tailor-made quote.

How long does an industrial floor coating last?

The lifespan depends on the traffic on the floor, the quality of the materials and how well the coating is applied. Provided it is properly applied and maintained, our coating lasts 10 years in commercial or industrial environments. We also give a 10-year warranty. A clean, dry and well-prepared substrate is the most important condition for a long lifespan.

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