Workshop Epoxy Flooring

Workshop epoxy flooring is an industrial-grade, heavy-duty coating system specifically engineered to protect and enhance concrete floors in demanding work environments. Unlike standard floor paints or cheap hardware kits that easily chip or peel, true workshop epoxy utilizes high-solids resins applied in a professional multi-layer system (prep, prime, basecoat, and topcoat). This creates a seamless, non-porous shield that is purpose-built to withstand extreme conditions, including heavy machinery, forklift traffic, dropped tools, hot tyre pick-up, and harsh oil or chemical spills

• Highly durable against tool drops and heavy use
• Resistant to oil, grease, and workshop chemicals
• Seamless, easy-to-clean surface
• Slip-resistant options available for safety
• Long-lasting, high-build systems
• Suitable for DIY and professional installation

Yes. You can download our colour charts below:

Download Epoxy Warehouse Solid colour epoxy flooring color chart

Download Epoxy Warehouse Flake epoxy flooring color chart

Download Epoxy Warehouse Metallic epoxy flooring color chart

To achieve a durable, professional-grade finish, we highly recommend following a proven 4-step process:

• Prep: Diamond grind the concrete to ensure it is clean, dry, and porous.
• Prime : Apply a penetrating epoxy primer to seal the slab and prevent outgassing.
• Basecoat: Apply two coats of 100% solids epoxy resin for your main build and colour layer.
• Topcoat ( optional) : Seal the system with a UV-stable topcoat for ultimate chemical and scratch resistance.

If your concrete slab is subject to rising damp or high hydrostatic pressure, standard epoxy will eventually bubble and peel. To permanently block moisture vapour transmission, you must apply our dedicated moisture barrier primer, Ultrakote Ultrabarrier. This heavy-duty primer adheres tightly to damp concrete, locking out moisture and protecting the integrity of your final flooring system.

Porous concrete absorbs standard coatings too quickly, which can lead to an uneven finish and weak adhesion. To properly seal the slab and create a solid foundation, you must use premium epoxy primer such as Ultrakote Ultra Primer, Sikafloor 161 epoxy primer. They are specifically engineered to penetrate deep into the pores of the concrete, ensuring maximum bonding for your high-build epoxy base coats.

Preparation is 90% of a successful, long-lasting installation. Epoxy cannot bond to smooth, oily, or dusty concrete. Before applying your epoxy floor paint, the concrete slab must be mechanically diamond ground or thoroughly acid-etched to open up the pores. Any cracks or divots should also be repaired using an epoxy patching mortar before you roll out your primer coat.

It depends on your chosen finish:

• Full Flake Epoxy: The flakes naturally create a textured, slip-resistant surface perfect for residential use.
• Solid Colour Epoxy: This cures to a smooth, glossy finish that can be slippery when wet. You can mix in our floating anti-slip additive for mild, everyday traction.
• Certified Slip Ratings: If your floor needs to pass official slip tests, neither of the above is enough on its own. You must broadcast a heavy-duty non-slip media (like aluminium oxide or boral sand) into the coating.

If your garage or commercial floor needs to meet certified Australian safety standards, you must broadcast the correct aggregate into the wet epoxy. Here is the recommended non-slip media for your target rating:

• P3 or R10: Boral 30/60 sand or 80-grit aluminium oxide
• P4 or R11: Boral 1mm sand or 46 or 30-grit aluminium oxide
• P5 or R12: Boral 1mm sand or 24-grit aluminium oxide
  
  

Workshops are demanding environments exposed to heavy machinery, tool drops, and oil leaks. Standard hardware store kits often lack the thickness and durability to survive these conditions, frequently peeling under "hot tyre pick-up." Our workshop systems utilize premium high-solids resins trusted by professionals to provide a highly durable, long-lasting, and easy-to-clean shield for your concrete slab.

Building your own professional-grade Ultrakote floor is a straightforward process when you follow the correct multi-layer application method. Here is exactly how to build your system from the concrete up, including standard coverage rates to help you order the correct amount:

• Step 1: Primer (Choose one based on your concrete)

Ultrakote Ultra Primer: The standard choice for dry, porous concrete. It penetrates deeply to ensure maximum adhesion.Coverage: Approximately 5 to 7 sqm per litre (e.g., a 12L kit covers roughly 60–80 sqm).

Ultrakote Ultrabarrier: A specialized moisture barrier primer required if your slab suffers from rising damp or high moisture.Coverage: Approximately 4 to 5 sqm per litre (e.g., a 10L kit covers roughly 40–50 sqm).

• Step 2: BasecoatUltrakote Ultrashield Premium Epoxy: A heavy-duty, 100% solids epoxy resin used as your main colour layer. For a solid colour floor, two coats are highly recommended. Coverage: Approximately 5 to 6 sqm per litre, per coat (e.g., a 16L kit covers up to 80 sqm for a single coat, or 40 sqm for two coats).

• Step 3: Decorative Flake or Anti-Slip Media (Optional)If you are building a flake or non-slip floor, you will broadcast these into the wet Ultrashield basecoat.

• Step 4: UV-Stable Topcoat (Choose one)

Ultrakote UV Seal (Polyurethane): A highly durable, single pack solvent-based clear coat that provides a scratch-resistant, UV-stable finish (great for DIY).Coverage: Approximately 5-6 sqm per litre.

Ultrakote PureGuard (Polyaspartic): A rapid-curing, 100% solids clear topcoat offering maximum chemical resistance and a fast return to service (ideal for trade).Coverage: Approximately 5 sqm per litre (e.g., an 8L kit covers roughly 40 sqm).