The Epoxy Floor Coating System: Perfect Protection for Concrete Floors

Thanks to its high strength and relatively low cost, concrete is an extremely popular material and is widely used for floors, especially those of a large size. That said, concrete floors that are subject to heavy usage, such as those in municipal and industrial settings, require extra protection from the damage that can be caused by moisture and by simple wear and tear. 

One of the most reliable and effective ways to imbue concrete floors with this crucial protection is by using the EP40 Epoxy Floor Coating System, a signature product from the renowned Wykamol brand. 

When properly applied to concrete floors, the EP40 Epoxy Floor Coating System creates an impervious and extremely durable finish. This gives the substrate exceptional resistance to all kinds of damage from vehicles and constant footfall as well as from moisture and chemicals like fuel and lubricants. The dust-free finish is also much easier and quicker to clean after application of the EP40 Epoxy Floor Coating System.

The versatility of the system sees it used in many different environments from warehouses, workshops and garages to schools, gymnasiums and retail stores. As the formula is water-based, it is especially useful in food-handling areas like dairies, bakeries and breweries, where comparable solvent-based formulas may not be used.

Before application, is it crucial to ensure that the concrete floor is completely clean and dry. As any dust or debris could cause problems with adhesion, it is recommended that the floor is first mechanically abraded or vacuum shot blasted. For newly applied (green) concrete, application should not commence until a period of seven days has elapsed.

The first step is to apply the EP40 primer coat with a roller or brush. This part of the system is designed to quickly and thoroughly migrate into the pores of the concrete, blocking them and creating a strong mechanical key to which the finishing coat will adhere. The finishing coat, available in grey or clear, can then be applied to complete the process. 

Each pack contains 5kg of primer/finish coat, sufficient to treat as much as 40 square metres of concrete floor depending on its roughness and porosity. Priced at only £62.40 per pack, the system is available to purchase from Twistfix at a significantly lower cost than the manufacturer's RRP.   

You can learn more details about the EP40 Epoxy Floor Coating system on our website, where you can also discover our complete collection of Wykamol products. Please take a moment to subscribe to our regular newsletter for lots of updates and special features from Twistfix.