Fear of permanent damage to your walls from splashing chemicals or oil? Epoxy wall coating creates an impenetrable shield that makes your walls as strong as your floor. We show you how to make your entire workspace liquid-proof and chemical-resistant with this coating.
Why wall coating is essential for liquid-tight construction
In many industrial spaces, the floors are excellently protected, but the walls are forgotten. Concrete, sand-lime brick and stucco are naturally porous materials. This means they soak up liquids like a sponge. When aggressive substances or oils splash against the wall, they soak deep into the structure.
With the epoxy wall coating of Malema Coatings completely prevents this problem. The coating forms a hard and smooth layer that hermetically seals the wall. Liquids remain on the surface and cannot penetrate to the core of the wall. This protects the structural integrity of your premises in the long run.
An impenetrable barrier against chemicals
Epoxy is known for its excellent chemical resistance. In an environment where hazardous substances are handled, this protection is crucial. For areas where hygiene and fast drying times are even more important, such as in the food industry, it is also often opted for a acrylic wall coating as an alternative.
A liquid-proof wall is just as important as a safe floor for maintaining your workspace. Because the coating is seamless, there are no weak spots such as joints where liquids can seep through. You thus create a sump effect throughout your space. This effect is only really complete when the floor is also liquid-tight, for example through a Pucem floor system.
Application and safety in your workspace
Choosing a wall coating is a sustainable investment in the safety of your operations. Applying this coating ensures that your walls can withstand the harshest conditions. Moreover, a coated wall immediately looks sleek and professional. For a seamless and hygienic transition from floor to wall, we can also plastic skirting boards install.
Suitable substrates for epoxy wall coating
A major advantage of epoxy wall coating is its versatility. It can be applied to almost any stable and dry surface. Before applying the coating, we make sure it is thoroughly pre-treated to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Can be applied directly to concrete walls and precast elements.
- Suitable for brick or sand-lime brick walls.
- Can be applied over existing stucco or cement mortar.
WHICH LIQUID-TIGHT FLOORS SUIT YOUR SITUATION?
Not every floor is the same. Which liquid-proof solution is most suitable depends on the load, the substrate, the desired appearance and the sector you work in.
Epoxy flooring
Epoxy flooring is a strong, seamless industrial floor that is well suited to areas where heavy loads, hygiene and chemical resistance are important. Epoxy floors are liquid-proof, easy to clean and can carry heavy weight effortlessly.
A thinner protective layer over an existing floor, so epoxy is ideal for large(er) areas and often a budget-friendly solution unlike PMMA.
Advantages:
✔ Twice as strong as concrete
✔ Seamless
✔ Easy to clean
✔ Anti-allergenic
✔ Enormously strong
✔ Light impact and abrasion resistant
Resistant to chemicals and acids
✔ Can be supplied in many colours
✔ Anti-slip possible
✔ Liquid-proof
✔ Can carry heavy weight effortlessly
PMMA floor
A PMMA floor is a strong and hard-wearing floor coating with a particularly great advantage: the floor is fully cured and ready for use again within about two hours. That makes this system ideal for companies where downtime costs money immediately.
PMMA floors are liquid-proof, hygienic, chemical-resistant and can be fitted with anti-slip. They are also flexible, reducing the risk of cracking.
Advantages:
✔ Drying time of only 2 hours
✔ Seamless
✔ Hygienic
✔ Easy to clean
✔ Liquid-proof
✔ Dust-free
✔ Wear-resistant
✔ Flexible so it does not tear
✔ Anti-slip possible
✔ Heat-resistant coating possible
✔ Suitable for cold areas
✔ Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
What should good liquid-proof floors meet?
An impermeable floor should do more than just hold back liquids. In practice, these are the most important properties:
- Seamless finishing
- Resistant to moisture and chemicals
- Wear-resistant top layer
- Easy to clean
- Anti-slip possible
- Suitable for the load of your working environment
That is why it is important to look not only at the price or appearance, but also at the application. A floor in a warehouse simply requires something different from a floor in a butcher's shop or car workshop.
Improving safety in storage areas
In chemical storage areas or technical rooms, it is essential that leaks are immediately visible. On an untreated wall, liquids soak into the concrete, making it impossible for you to assess the severity of a leak. With a smooth wall coating, you can immediately see where something has spilled.
It also makes cleaning up chemicals much safer. You can easily wipe the walls with suitable absorbents or cleaners without leaving residues in the pores. This reduces the risk of harmful fumes or invisible contamination in the air of your workspace.
Hygiene and durable finish
In addition to chemical protection, the coating is also highly impact and scratch resistant. In a busy workshop where tools or materials do occasionally bump into the wall, the finish remains intact. The wall is also very easy to keep clean due to the lack of structure for dust to adhere to.
- The coating can withstand high-pressure cleaning with hot water.
- Bacteria and fungi have no chance to settle.
- The surface does not yellow and remains presentable for years.
Are you looking for a way to give your walls the best protection? We would be happy to visit you to assess the state of your walls and provide technical advice. Contact us for a no-obligation quote for your project.