What is PU Paint?

We've had a lot of correspondence asking about PU Paint, so we thought instead of emailing back individually, we'd create a blog to tell you.

Polyurethane paint, sometimes referred to as PU Paint or PUP, gives a tough gloss protective finish for your DIY project and can be applied to almost any surface. There are several types of polyurethane paints, but the one we mainly refer to is the two part Polyurethane paint rather than pre-mixed PU Paint supplied in spray cans.

Polyurethane paint is resistant to solvent spillages and have a good impact resistance, so are ideal for garages, workshops, utility rooms, balconies etc. Commercially they are good for dance floors, gym floors, warehouses and other floors which take a lot of punishment.

Water based polyurethane coatings are used for painting anything from painting aircraft, cars, boats, marine and industrial equipment.

We hope this answers your questions!

Polyurethane is available in many colours as well as clear.

Warning

Due to the strength of the solvent fumes, use plenty of ventilation when working with polyurethane paints. PU Paint is extremely flammable so never use near a naked flame. Always wear proper eye protection and avoid skin contact for prolonged periods.

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Watch the video to see how easy it is to create a tough, great looking floor for your garage, workshop or utility room. Just like a car showroom!

How to Step-by-Step

1. Remove loose coatings from the floor by sanding or grinding
2. Hoover up the dust and particles
3. Open both the resin and the hardener and pour the small tin into the larger one
4. Mix with drill and mixing paddle
5. Apply by roller to the floor. Discard any mixed but unused material.
6. Allow to harden before use.

You will need

1. Drill mixing paddle
2. Epoxy roller
3. Epoxy BS 3000 SG Floor Paint
   

DIY FLOORING PROJECT

Extremely tough for almost all wall and floor surfaces available in any colour with NO extra cost

Remmers Super Tough Epoxy Floor Paint, Epoxy BS3000

What does it do?

This is a roller applied epoxy floor and wall coating with a silk gloss finish. It bonds permanently, colours, protects and waterproofs. Use it on concrete, screed, wooden floors, in garages, factories, on tarmac to mark disabled bays, on walls, in fact anywhere you need a tough coloured resin finish.

How does it compare to other products on the market?

You cannot find a better product for the price. It is easy to use (water based) but tougher than many spirit based or ‘solvent free’ epoxies. You can use this on almost any surface, probably with the exception of glass and GRP.

Is it good value for money?

Any colour you like (choose it from the charts) in 24 hours with no extra cost... you decide.

How much does it cover?

• A 5kg can will cover up to 25m2 on smooth surfaces.
• A 10kg can will go up to 50m2 on smooth surfaces.
• We recommend 2 or 3 coats to get the best finish.
• You will need a new can for each coat – once mixed you cannot ‘save it’ for later as it reacts to form a super tough epoxy structure.

How to Step-by-Step

1. remove loose coatings and dust from the floor – sanding or grinding is best
2. open both the resin (the coloured liquid) and the hardener (the smaller tin with the white liquid)
3. pour the little tin into the big one
4. mix with drill and paddle (link to these in shop)
5. apply by roller to the floor. Discard any mixed but unused material.
6. allow to harden before trafficking

Super Tough Epoxy Paint - BS3000