Flortex EP is a very heavy duty, solvent free epoxy floor coating with a 100% solids content. Capable of withstanding heavy traffic, for use in almost any area including garages, warehouses, factories, processing plants, showrooms, hospitals and schools to name but a few.
The totally impervious chemical resistant finish makes for much easier and faster cleaning. The hard wearing coloured gloss finish completely transforms the area and makes the whole environment safer and brighter for employees and customers alike.
- 100% solids high build epoxy paint formulation
- Very hard wearing and long lasting
- Withstands heavy traffic, forklifts and pallet trucks
- Abrasion, chemical and impact resistant
- Impervious & easy-to-clean
- Pressure washer resistant
- Superb high gloss finish
- Easy application
- Fast curing (Extra fast hardeners also available)
Typical Areas of Use
Proven since 1991 in almost every industry, typical areas of use include warehouses and showrooms, shops and factories, production areas and workshops, hospitals and schools, to name but a few.
Should extra slip resistance be required, our Flortex EP Non slip not only incorporates all the benefits of our standard product, but also contains an extremely tough Guyanian Calcined Bauxite aggregate (well surpassing the standard aggregates used in slip resistant floor paints) that will easily withstand heavy wear and tear from constant foot traffic, pallet trucks and forklifts.
Special Formulations
Flortex EP can also be manufactured to answer bespoke needs such as Extra Fast Hardeners (Flortex EP XFH), extra chemical resistance (Flortex Chemical Coat) and/or for applications in low temperatures. Please contact Polycote technical helpline for further advice.
Flortex EP is a two part 100% solids epoxy resin which provides an extremely hard wearing coating with a totally impervious gloss finish.
Flortex EP’s pure epoxy formulation withstands light forklift traffic, oil, chemicals and jet washing.
Coverage: 20sq.m at 200 microns thickness from a 5kg pot of Flortex EP
Flortex EP is supplied in 5kg units (Smooth) or 7kg (Slip Resistant).
Pot life:25 mins @ 20oC
Application temperature:10oC – 25oC
To accept pedestrian traffic:24 hours
To accept light wheeled traffic:4 days
Overcoat (if required) time:16-36 hours
Full strength cure time:7 days
Full compressive strength:68N/mm2
Full tensile strength:45N/mm2
Full flexural strength:85N/mm2
Elastic modulus:2.8KN/mm2
Number of parts supplied:2
Coverage:Approx. 20 sq.m. per 5kgs unit
Primer required:Yes
Please consult the technical data sheet for full technical product data on Flortex EP.
Preparation:Thorough substrate preparation is essential before applying Flortex EP.
Recommended methods are:
Powerfloated concrete – use a Vacuum Assisted Shotblaster to remove weak laitence and provide a surface key for the Flortex EP coating. If this is not possible, chemically etch with Polycote Etch IT then rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.
Loose paint or rust – remove, using a Vacuum Assisted Shotblaster, Floor Grinder or equivalent method.
Loose or friable concrete – use a Vacuum Assisted Shotblaster. If this is not possible, chemically clean with Polycoate Etch IT then rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.
Oil or grease – use Hot Compressed Air for large areas of contamination. Smaller, isolated deposits may be chemically cleaned with Polycote Degrease IT, then rinsed thoroughly and allowed to dry.
Prior to application of Flortex EP, a suitable primer should be applied. These include Polycote EP Primer, WD Primer or OT Primer, depending on the type and condition of the surface.
Please contact Polycote Technical Helpline, and prepare the surface in accordance with the appropriate primer data sheet.
Mixing:
Having fully prepared the substrate, stir the individual components before mixing together. Add Part ‘B’ to Part ‘A’ and thoroughly mix for at least 3 minutes. For best results use a heavy duty slow speed drill with a mixing paddle. Ensure thorough mixing as an unmixed product will result in a poor or non-cure situation.
Application:
Apply by brush, roller or squeegee, making sure that the surface is completely covered.
Particular attention should be given to doorways and other areas of high traffic. When finished, DO NOT scrape the remaining contents from the container as this will invariably include unmixed resin.
