Description
Workshop Floor Paint Universal PU Enamel is a highly versatile, single-pack, white spirit-based paint specifically formulated for concrete and metal floors. Ideal for both home and industrial garages, as well as areas with light to medium foot traffic, it’s perfect for workshop floors, factory walkways, warehouse floors, shop floors, and more. This durable paint provides a protective coating that enhances both the appearance and functionality of floors in various settings.
With excellent chemical resistance, this paint also serves as an effective dust sealer for concrete surfaces, offering robust adhesion and protection for metal floors. Suitable for both internal and external use, it features UV resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance in outdoor applications and protecting your floors from the damaging effects of sunlight.
Please note that this product is not recommended for areas exposed to heavy vehicle traffic, as tyre friction can cause the paint to lift. For these applications, we recommend using two-pack epoxy or solvent-free epoxy floor paints, which are designed specifically for such conditions.
Like any painted surface, this product can become slippery when wet; however, we offer a non-slip version with aggregate pre-mixed into the paint for added safety and traction.
About This Item
- 3 IN 1: Primes, Seals and Protects concrete floors. The first coat will need thinning by 20% white spirit thinners.
- FINISH: Gloss. For semi-gloss and matt finishes, as well as the full range of available colors, click here.
- SUITABLE SUBSTRATES: Concrete & Primed Metal.
- DRYING TIME: Touch dry in 2-4 hours, overcoat in 12-24 hours, area can be walked on after 3-4 days. Full protection properties after 7 days.
- COVERAGE: Approximately 8 square metres per litre. This does not account for the method of application, absorption of substrate or wastage.
- APPLICATION: Apply by brush or solvent-resistant medium pile rollers.
- THINNERS: T0001 White Spirit.
- SHELF LIFE: 12 months.
Proudly manufactured in England by B.C. Paints Ltd. Please note that images and product titles are for advertising purposes only; tins are supplied in BC Paints logo cans or plain white cans for 0.5, 1, 2.5 and occasionally 5 litre sizes.
Application
Before starting, have your PPE ready, as our paint is oil-based and will not wash off easily with soap and water.
Ensure you have good ventilation to allow vapour to escape; ventilation is also necessary to maintain drying times. Without air movement, the coating won’t dry properly.
Be sure to stir the paint well before use.
Painting Over Existing Paint:
Step 1 - Preparation: Check the suitability of the product for the existing paint. We recommend trying a sample area first.
Step 2 - Clean and Abrade:
- Ensure the existing paint is in good condition prior to painting, then lightly abrade to provide a key for good intercoat adhesion.
- If there is flaking paint, it must be removed before painting.
- Ensure the substrate is dry and clean of any dirt, oil or grease.
Step 3 - Prime: This step is down to personal preference. Depending on the condition of the existing paint or if you are changing a dark colour to a light one, you may want to add one coat of primer.
Metal: For any rusted areas, sand back to bare metal and spot prime with our metal primer.
Step 4 - Topcoat: Once you have completed the previous steps, 12-24 hours after applying the primer, you can add your first coat of topcoat. Wait another 12-24 hours before applying the second coat.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage.
Painting bare Concrete:
New concrete floors will need time to green. This generally is a period of 3-6 months from when the concrete floor is laid. We say 3-6 months as it depends on the thickness of the concrete and quality; it’s always best to ask the supplier and fitter of the concrete floor how long to wait until painting.
Never pre-seal concrete prior to painting, particularly with latex or PVC sealers, as paint will not adhere properly.
Step 1 - Clean and Prep: Ensure the substrate is dry and clean of any dirt, oil or grease. If there is any moisture in the substrate, it can cause delamination and lead to a loss of adhesion.
Power floated and smooth concrete floors will need abrading prior to painting.
Step 2 -First Coat: Thin the first coat by 20% with T0001 White Spirit to ensure the paint impregnates the concrete, this will act as the primer/sealer.
Step 3 - Top coat: 12-24 hours after applying the first coat, you can apply the second coat of topcoat.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage.
Painting bare Metal:
Step 1 - Clean and Prep: Ensure the substrate is dry and clean of any dirt, oil or grease. If there is any moisture on the substrate, it can cause delamination and lead to a loss of adhesion.
Step 2 - Prime: If there is rust this will need removing and then priming with our High Build Zinc Phosphate Metal primer. If the substrate is exposed to harsh environmental factors, you can prime it with either Zinc Rich or our two-pack epoxy primer systems for optimal protection
Step 3 - Top coat: Wait 12-24 hours after applying the primer before applying the first coat of topcoat. Then, after another 12-24 hours, apply the second coat.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage.
Primers
Concrete/Wood: No primer is required; We recommend thinning the first coat with White Spirit Thinners by 20% to ensure it impregnates the substrate, this will act as the primer/sealer.
Metal:
Metal Primer - click here
High Anti-Corrosive Primer - click here
Mixing
Always stir any paint well before use, as our coatings are heavily pigmented and separation can easily occur. You may experience colour float; for example, a green paint can appear blue before mixing. This is one of the reasons why mixing your paint before use is essential.
- Use a mixer on a slow-running drill or a palette knife on smaller cans to mix the paint. An egg whisk, screwdriver, or small stick that doesn’t reach the bottom of the can is insufficient for proper mixing.
- Mixing should take place for 3-5 minutes.
- If you are adding thinners; they will need to be added once stirred.
Paint mixers are available to purchase. Click here to buy one.
Prime Colors
Semi Gloss Grey, Clear Sealer, Gloss Black, Semi-Gloss Black, Matt Black, BS 00 A 05 Goosewing Grey, BS 00 A 09 Mid Grey, BS 10 C 31 Cream, BS 14 C 39 British Racing Green, BS 18 B 25 Grey, BS 18 E 53 Blue, BS 105 Blue, BS 106 Blue, BS 108 Blue, BS 224 Deep Bronze Green, BS 226 Middle Brunswick Green, BS 227 Deep Brunswick Green, RAL 5002 Blue, RAL 5010 Blue, RAL 5012 Blue Blue, RAL 5015 Sky Blue, RAL 5017 Blue, RAL 6011 Green, RAL 7024 Grey, Tile Red, Gloss White, Semi-Gloss White, Matt White, BS 04 E 53 Red, BS 08 E 51 Yellow, BS 538 Post Office Red, RAL 6018 Kawasaki Green, RAL 2004 Orange
Size
5 Litre, 2.5 Litre, 1 Litre
