PB Concrete Floor Paint is a single pack polyurethane-based medium duty coloured floor coating with a very high solids content of 45-49%. It consists of a polyurethane alkyd medium with high opacity pigments in aliphatic solvents. Tough, yet flexible, PB Concrete Floor Paint resists oil and chemicals as well as foot and light truck traffic. Its smooth, gloss finish makes it easy to clean. PB Concrete Floor Paint Paint is cost-effective, easy to apply, fast drying and may be applied in conjunction with sprinkled aggregate to create a slip-resistant coating.
Slip Resistant version is also available
Typical Uses
Typical applications include warehouses, factories, showrooms, workshops and garages.
Suitable substrates
After appropriate preparation, PB Floor Paint may be applied to old, new and granolithic concrete, and is compatible with most previously coated substrates, we recommend painting a small trial area beforehand.
Colour
PB Floor Paint is available in a standard range of stock colours. Bespoke colours are available subject to MOQ.
Preparation
The surface must be clean, dry and free from dirt, grease and other contamination. The base should have a relative humidity at the surface of no more than 85% when measured according to BS 8203. The concrete substrate must be dry and a minimum of 12 weeks old. The moisture content must not exceed 6% when measured 25mm below the surface, or 14% when measured using a surface moisture meter. Vacuum-assisted shotblasting or grinding are the recommended methods for preparing the substrate, and any surface grease or contamination chemically removed using Polycote Degrease IT. These treatments must be thoroughly rinsed off and the surface allowed to fully dry before painting. Pits and holes may be filled using Polycote Cretex products. Please refer to relevant Data Sheets.
Mixing
Stir thoroughly before use to ensure full dispersion of solids throughout the mix. Mechanical mixing from the bottom of the tin in an upwards motion is advised for at least 2 minutes.
Failure to stir the paint sufficiently prior to use can result in colour and gloss differences between the same batches of paint when applied.
Application
Apply by brush or roller (short to medium pile roller). If the area has not previously been treated, thin the first coat with 30% Polycote White Spirit, working well into the surface to improve penetration and adhesion. This should be left for approx. 24 hours, ensuring it is touch dry, before applying the second coat. Apply second coat unthinned.
On previously sealed floors, apply two coats. On previously painted surfaces, one coat may provide adequate coverage (we recommend testing a small area first to check compatability).
With lighter colours, 2 coats may be required to ensure an even colour finish.
AVOID APPLYING TOO THICKLY.
Do not cover at a rate less than 30m² (wet film thickness 110μ, dry film thickness 50μ) per 5L unit. Applying polyurethane paint too thickly can prevent curing, resulting in a skin forming on the surface while remaining soft underneath.
Slip Resistant Applications
For slip resistance, sprinkle Calcined Bauxite aggregate onto the WET first coat. The normal sprinkling rate is 5-18m² per 1kg aggregate, depending on slip resistance required. This method allows selective areas of non-slip treatment to be applied as required. Spiked shoes should be worn to avoid disturbing the wet coating. Allow to dry then re-coat to encapsulate the aggregate.
Useful tools
18″ Industrial Roller Kit
Mixing Paddle
Suitable for thinning with the use of White Spirit.
