How to achieve heavy duty floor protection

How to Apply Watco Epoxicote High Build - Step-by-Step Guide

In this video, we'll walk you through the process of applying Watco Epoxicote High Build to achieve a durable, high-performance finish for heavy wear areas. Standard paints often wear down quickly under heavy use, but Epoxicote High Build offers a tough epoxy resin floor coating that delivers exceptional resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and general wear and tear.

By the end of this video, you’ll know how to achieve heavy duty protection for heavily trafficked floors using Epoxicote High Build.

Video Transcript: 

How to Achieve Heavy Duty Floor Protection with Epoxicote High Build.

What you'll need:

• Watco Epoxicote High Build
• Watco Painting Kit:
• 12“ Roller Frame & Telescopic Handle
• Plastic Scuttle
• 2“ and 5“ Paint Brush
• Electric Drill fitted with Mixing Blade

STEP 1 – PREPARATION

• Thoroughly clean the surface to ensure it is free of dust and dirt.
• If the concrete is new or bare, remove surface laitance, dust and any light dirt or grease deposits using Watco Etch and Clean.
• We recommend mechanically abrading powerfloated floors using a diamond floor grinder. This creates a key on the floor surface to ensure the paint bonds well.
• If applying to hard, smooth, powerfloated concrete use Watco Epoxicote High Build Primer to prevent air bubbles and promote good adhesion.

STEP 2 – MIXING

• Remove the two inner tins.
• Pour the components into the larger outer tin.
• Stir thoroughly until even in colour and consistency.
• Pour the coating into a plastic scuttle for immediate use.

STEP 3 – APPLICATION

• Use a paint brush to cut in around the edges of the surface.
• Apply using a medium pile roller.
• Tip: Spiked shoes allow you to walk on the coating without marking the finish.
• Best results are obtained in warm (minimum 15°C), dry conditions with good ventilation.
• The coating will darken slightly as it cures, and it should not be over rollered.
• One coat is usually sufficient. Do not exceed the maximum coverage of 18m² per 4L pack.

WATCO EPOXICOTE HIGH BUILD - An ideal choice for an oil and chemical resistant, attractive, hard wearing floor finish.