Description
Concrete Floor Paint Universal PU Enamel is a versatile, single-pack, white spirit-based paint specifically formulated for concrete floors. Ideal for areas with light to medium foot traffic, it’s perfect for applications in home garages, factory walkways, warehouse floors, and shop floors. This durable paint not only provides a protective coating with excellent chemical resistance but also acts as an effective dust sealer for concrete surfaces.
Designed for both internal and external use, this product offers UV resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance in outdoor environments. However, it is not suitable for areas subject to vehicle traffic, as tyre friction can cause the paint to lift. For vehicle-heavy zones, we recommend considering two-pack epoxy or solvent-free epoxy floor paints, which are better suited for such conditions.
With its easy application and reliable protective properties, Concrete Floor Paint Universal PU Enamel is a cost-effective solution for maintaining and enhancing the appearance of concrete floors while ensuring durability in appropriate settings.
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
- FINISH: Gloss. For semi-gloss and matt finishes, as well as the full range of available colors, click here.
- 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.
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.
Primers
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.
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.
Spraying
Ensure you have the correct RPE, to protect against atomised particles that are being generated when spraying.
If applying with a pot gun:
Use a 1:8 to 2:0 tip setup and thin by 10% if required. More
thinners may be added to achieve good atomisation and improve the flow of the
paint, resulting in a better finish.
Air-assisted or Airless system:
Use an 11-13 thou tip (no thinners are usually required). If
thinning is necessary, use around 10%. Set air and paint pressures until good
atomisation is achieved and fingering (lines in the spray) have blended in.
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
