Application Conditions FAQ's

We always recommend allowing sufficient time for the surface to stabilise and for oxidisation to take place. It is difficult to put a timescale on this, as it is weather dependent and varies between a few days in summer to several weeks or more in winter. Water based products can be applied a lot sooner than products high in solvents. There are ways of priming if coatings have to be applied immediately. You can see a list of our primers HERE

Yes, for 3 reasons; firstly the curing process tends to cause laitance [a dusty coating which is a natural part of the curing process] and this will prevent adhesion; secondly the moisture content is very high when first laid and it will prevent adhesion; and finally the coating applied to concrete may well prevent further evaporation of water trapping this within the concrete causing problems later.

Refer to TDS as it varies across products. Typically 5°C for solvent based and MMA's, which rises to 10°C for water based and solvent free products.

Refer to TDS, as it varies across products. Typically 5°C for solvent-based & 10°C for water-based and solvent-free products.

Typically the answer is yes, as the chilling process tends to extract moisture from the air and creates a relatively dry atmosphere. The curing time will be extended, we recommend a test patch first to check.

The drying & curing times we quote for our products are mostly based on an air temperature of 15°C. These times will approximately double for every 5°C drop in air temperature, cooler air can absorb less solvent, therefore lower temperatures will affect drying times.

Complaints about the smell of paint are common, and the smell is mostly due to the solvent used to keep the paint resin in solution. If the paint is being used in a large space such as a warehouse or factory, the actual risk to health is generally low. However, the perceived risk is high and the smell is unpleasant to some. We recommend the use of water-based paints; make sure they are ammonia-free or there may still be complaints about the smell of that!

The drying & curing times we quote for our products are mostly based on an air temperature of 15°C. These times will approximately double for every 5°C drop in air temperature, cooler air can absorb less solvent, therefore lower temperatures will affect drying times.

The drying & curing times we quote for our products are mostly based on a slab temperature of 15°C. These times will approximately double for every 5°C drop in slab temperature, therefore it has an important influence in deciding which products can be used.

Check products TDS. Normal value is a maximum of 7% moisture content in the surface. This can be measured with a Meon General Purpose Moisture Meter.

Main reasons are low air temperatures, high humidity levels in the atmosphere [damp weather] and/or lack of airflow/air changes. If it is possible to increase temperature and/or airflow, it may help.

We certainly advise it as it will provide a better finish with excellent adhesion & longer life. If it is not possible, there are primers which we recommend as the next best option.

We recommend the use of water based paints, rather than solvent based, in food prep and storage areas, as this removes the risk of solvent taint to the foods.  Be careful, as some water based paints have an ammonia content.  Whilst this is a widely used ingredient in water based paints, it can set off ammonia detector alarms if they are fitted to your cooling system.  Use an ammonia-free water based paint.

Rotary action has a constant contact with the ground so easier to avoid grooves in the surface rather than the flail type.