About This Item
TOUGH EPOXY FORMULA: The coating will not peel or wear down like single-pack floor paints.
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES: Primed Metal.
FINISH: Gloss.
APPLICATION: Can be applied using a brush or roller. Medium Pile solvent resistant rollers are recommended.
MIXING RATIO: The mixing ratio 4:1. 4 parts paint to 1 part hardener.
POT LIFE: Once the components are mixed, the pot life is around 4-6 hours.
COVERAGE: Approximately 8 square metres per litre. This does not account for the method of application, absorption of substrate or wastage.
DRYING TIMES: The paint is touch dry in 2-4 hours, and the area can be walked on after 3-4 hours. Full curing takes 7 days, so vehicles and heavy items should not be placed on the surface until after this period.
THINNERS: T0200 Epoxy Thinner.
Proudly manufactured in England by B.C Paints Ltd. Images and product titles are for advertising purposes only; tins are supplied in BC Paints cans or plain white for 1 and 2.5, and occasionally 5 litre cans.
Application
Painting a Bare Metal Floor:
Ensure good ventilation to allow vapour to escape; this is also essential for maintaining drying times. Without air movement, the coating cannot dry effectively.
Be sure to stir the paint well before use.
Step 1 - Clean: Ensure the substrate is completely dry and free of any dirt, oil, or grease.
Step 2 - Prime: As this product does not have anti corrosive properties you will need to use one coat of our Two Pack Epoxy Primer. Begin by cutting in around the edges with a 2- or 3-inch brush, and work backwards towards the exit.
Step 3 - Topcoat: Apply the first coat of top coat and overcoat with the second coat 12-24 hours after the first coat for optimal adhesion and performance.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage.
Painting Over Existing Paint:
Ensure good ventilation to allow vapour to escape; this is also essential for maintaining drying times. Without air movement, the coating cannot dry effectively.
Be sure to stir the paint well before use.
Step 1 - Preparation: Check the suitability of the product for the existing paint. We recommend trying a sample area first, as two-pack epoxies cannot be applied over single-pack paints.
Step 2 - Clean and Abrade:
- Ensure the existing paint is in good condition before painting.
- Lightly abrade the surface to provide a key for good intercoat adhesion.
- Remove any flaking paint prior to painting.
- Ensure the substrate is dry and clean of dirt, oil or grease.
Step 3 - Prime: For any rusted areas, sand back to bare metal and spot prime with the appropriate two pack epoxy primer.
Step 4 - Topcoat: Apply the first coat of top coat and overcoat with the second coat 12-24 hours after the first for optimal adhesion and performance. Begin by cutting in around the edges with a 2- or 3-inch brush, and work backwards towards the exit.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage.
Primers
When painting bare metal a primer will be needed as this top paint doesn't have any anti-corrosive properties. Please see a list of compatible primers.
Two Pack Epoxy HB Zinc Phosphate Primer
Two Pack Epoxy MIO
Two Pack Epoxy Zinc Rich Primer
Mixing
- Use a mixer on a slow-running drill or a palette knife on smaller cans to mix the paint and catalyst together. An egg whisk, screwdriver, or small stick that doesn’t reach the bottom of the can is insufficient for proper mixing.
- Mix the catalyst into the paint for 3-5 minutes, allow to stand for a minute, and then repeat.
- Combine the catalyst into the can before pouring it into a paint tray.
- If you are thinning the paint, this is added once the paint has been catalysed.
- Ensure all components are thoroughly mixed to avoid any colour inconsistencies or drying issues.
Paint mixers are available to purchase. Click here to buy one.
Prime Colors
Black, BS 00 A 05 Goosewing Grey, BS 00 A 09 Mid Grey, BS 08 E 51 Yellow, BS 14 C 39 British Racing Green, BS 18 B 25 Grey, BS 18 E 53 Blue, BS 445 Tile Red, RAL 5012 Blue Blue, White
Size
5 Litre, 2.5 Litre, 1 Litre
