OUR MOST COMMON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, ANSWERED…
Q1 - CAN YOUR FLOOR PAINTS BE USED OUTSIDE?
Bradite floor paints can be used for external use providing there is a damp proof membrane to prevent moisture permeating through the slab. If there is no damp proof membrane, it can lead to premature blistering and paint failure, as moisture will be retained under non-breathable floor paint. For floor surfaces that are well above the water table, such as balconies or fire escape steps, use Floor-It alongside Low Slip Additive.
Q2 - HOW EXTENSIVE IS YOUR COLOUR RANGE?
All tintable Bradite products are available in the full RAL and British Standards range, with One Can and Floor-It also available in NCS colours. Each product can be ordered in a range of stock colours, such as White, Black, Yellow and Anthracite Grey. Please note, fluorescent, metallic (except RAL 9006 & RAL 9007) and pearlescent colours are not available in the Bradite product range.
Q3 - DO YOU HAVE TECHNICAL AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD?
You can download all technical and material safety data sheets with detailed technical information on each Bradite product. Simply visit the relevant product page and click on the 'Technical Data' button, then click on the link to open.
Q4 - DO YOU NEED A SPECIAL PRIMER WITH YOUR FLOOR PAINTS ON POROUS MINERAL OR BARE WOOD SURFACES?
In most cases, a thinned down first coat of your chosen floor paint system will ensure good adhesion to absorbent surfaces. Consult the Technical Data Sheets for full technical advice. If you have any specific out of scope or special circumstances, our technical department is on hand to provide guidance - please contact 01248 600315 or email sales@bradite.com.
Q5 - HOW CAN YOU PREVENT HOT TYRE PICK-UP ON FRESHLY APPLIED GARAGE FLOORS?
First ensure the surface is suitable for painting. Friable, crumbly concrete will provide inadequate coating adhesion, increasing the likelihood of hot tyre pick-up issues. Use a floor paint system appropriate to the intended use. We recommend Floor-It or HD Floor + Wall for commercial or heavy domestic situations. Always ensure that surface preparation and priming is carried out thoroughly and effectively, and that two-pack systems are mixed in accordance with the required instructions and mixing ratios. Within the first week after applying the final coat, allow vehicles to stand outside after long journeys to let the tyres cool down, before bringing them under cover.
Q6 - WHAT ARE YOUR STANDARD FLOOR PAINT COLOURS IN FLOOR-IT DP9 AND ARE THEY AVAILABLE IN OTHER FLOOR PAINT PRODUCTS?
The standard floor paint colours in Floor-It are Dark Grey, Light Grey and Yellow. Our standard colours are available in all of our floor paint products, which can be tinted to all BS and RAL colours.
Q7 - WHICH PRODUCT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR PAINTING GLAZED TILES ON FLOORS OR WALLS, ESPECIALLY IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS OR WHERE TAINT AND ODOUR MIGHT BE AN ISSUE?
HD Floor + Wall, our water-based, two-pack epoxy floor and wall coating is the ideal solution for painting glazed tiles, especially in commercial kitchens. It has excellent adhesion to glazed tiles, and has virtually no odour during application or when drying. This two-pack system has very low VOC level, allowing it to be used as a coating on plaster or tiled walls. HD Floor + Wall has excellent all-round chemical resistance and high sheen, which allows easy cleaning and sanitising of coated surfaces.
Q8 - WHERE CAN I BUY YOUR PRODUCTS?
Bradite products are available at more than 500 stockists natiowide. Find your nearest Bradite stockist using our store locator tool. You can also place orders directly by contacting us via email sales@bradite.com or 01248 600315.