What is epoxy flooring?
Epoxy flooring is a resin floor system applied over a concrete base. Depending on use, it can be a thin coating (a few hundred microns), a self-levelling system (typically 2 to 3 mm), or a heavy-duty epoxy screed (4 mm and above) for impact and heavy loads. Polyurethane or PU-concrete systems are used where thermal shock or wet processing is involved.
Every system follows the same core steps: mechanical surface preparation by grinding or shot blasting, crack and joint treatment, moisture checks, primer, base and top coats, and anti-skid aggregates where slip resistance matters.
Benefits
- Seamless, dust-free and easy-to-clean surface
- Resistance to traffic, abrasion and many chemicals
- Options for anti-skid, anti-static and hygienic finishes
- Line marking and colour coding for safety
Common problems and applications
Problems it solves
- Dusting, cracked or pitted concrete floors
- Oil and chemical stains on bare concrete
- Slippery floors in wet processing areas
- Old coatings peeling or blistering
- Uneven floors that trap dirt and water
Where it is used
- Warehouses and logistics centres
- Manufacturing and engineering units
- Pharmaceutical, food and clean areas
- Basement parking and ramps
- Hospitals, laboratories and commercial kitchens
Our epoxy flooring process
Floor assessment
We check concrete strength, flatness, cracks, joints and existing coatings, and test moisture content.
Surface preparation
The floor is ground or shot blasted to open the surface and remove laitance and old coatings.
Repairs
Cracks and joints are treated, and holes and damaged areas are filled with epoxy mortar.
Primer
A penetrating epoxy primer is applied to seal the concrete and bond the system.
Body coat and top coat
Self-levelling, screed or coating layers are applied to the specified thickness, with anti-skid aggregate where required.
Curing and handover
The floor is cured before foot traffic and before heavy traffic, as per the system data sheet, then handed over with care instructions.
Materials and systems used
- Self-levelling epoxy
- Smooth, seamless finish for general industrial and commercial floors.
- Epoxy screeds
- Thick, trowelled systems for heavy traffic and impact.
- PU and PU-concrete systems
- For thermal shock, wet processing and food areas.
- Anti-static epoxy
- For electronics and sensitive areas.
- Anti-skid aggregates
- Broadcast into the coat for slip resistance.
Products are selected from the approved specification. Coverage, thickness and curing follow the manufacturer's current data sheet.
Why professional floor preparation is important
Most epoxy floor failures are bonding failures caused by poor preparation or moisture in the concrete. Painting epoxy on an unground or damp floor looks good for a few weeks before it peels.
A professional contractor tests moisture, prepares the floor mechanically, treats cracks and joints, and applies the system at the right thickness for the traffic.
Why choose us
- Preparation-led
- Grinding or shot blasting on every job, not just cleaning.
- Moisture testing
- We check the slab before committing to a system.
- System matched to use
- Coating, self-levelling or screed chosen for traffic and chemicals.
- Phased installation
- Work planned around operations in working facilities.
Read more about our team and how we inspect and record work.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an epoxy floor take to cure?
Most systems allow foot traffic after about a day and full traffic after several days, depending on product and temperature. We follow the data sheet for the chosen system.
Can epoxy be applied over old tiles?
Sometimes, if the tiles are sound and well bonded and the surface is properly prepared. Often removing tiles and preparing the concrete gives a more reliable result.
Is epoxy flooring slippery?
Smooth epoxy can be slippery when wet. Anti-skid aggregates can be added for wet areas, ramps and processing zones.
Do you also coat STP tanks with epoxy?
Yes, using chemical-resistant linings. See STP tank waterproofing.
