Applying a floor coating to an agricultural substrate has become increasingly common in recent years. Agricultural substrates are often made of concrete and become porous and rough over time. A floor coating protects alkaline (cement-bound and concrete) substrates.
Applications
An epoxy floor coating adds great value to many different areas in your agricultural business, such as:
- Feed passages
- Barn floors
- Milk pits
- Tank rooms
- Workspaces
- Garages
- Grates
- Feed rooms
- Other technical rooms
In the above areas, both mechanical (from machines) and chemical (from acids, saliva) stress is high. Even finely trowelled concrete will begin to wear within a year.
The benefits
1. Wear-resistant and mechanically durable
A floor coating is epoxy-based. The epoxy bonds are extremely strong and wear-resistant after curing. This means that heavy equipment such as an iron bucket can easily drive over it without significantly damaging the floor. If you drop something heavy, you won't immediately have a dent in the floor. The floor is also resistant to high pressure.
2. Chemically resistant
The epoxy bonds in our coating also provide high chemical resistance. This is a major advantage for floors in milk pits, tank rooms, and, of course, feed passages. Chemicals, acidic liquids, and saliva eat into the concrete and cause the top layer to wear. On feed passages, this particularly leaves you with a rough substrate that no longer takes fine.
You also run the risk of a hard layer of feed residue forming, which is a breeding ground for bacteria.3. Easy to clean
The hard and seamless surface of the epoxy floor coating prevents dirt and grime from penetrating. This makes the substrate easy to clean with high pressure.
Properties
Our epoxy floor coating has the following properties:
- Can be applied at 2–5 kg per m²
- Layer thickness of 1–10 mm
- Available in all colours (RAL colours)
- 16-hour drying time
- Available in anti-slip
- Low odour
- Emission-free
- Odourless
Easy to apply yourself
Applying the epoxy floor coating to your feed passage, barn floor, workspace, tank room, milk pit, or garage floor is very easy to do yourself. It can easily be done in 1 day. Also watch our video and instructions on the page: How to apply an epoxy floor coating to concrete yourself?
How long does an epoxy floor coating last?
Provided the floor coating is applied correctly and according to the instructions, our floor coating has a minimum lifespan of 10–15 years. If damage does occur during this period, it can easily be repaired with a repair kit.
In which colours is the coating available?
Our coatings are standardly offered in transparent or RAL 7001 (grey). On request and from a minimum total order of 30 kilos, you can choose from any RAL colour.
Does the coating contain anti-slip?
The coating provides a rough yet smooth finish. If you need extra anti-slip, or even very coarse anti-slip (for livestock walking surfaces), we can offer this custom-made.
How thick should the coating be applied?
The feed passage coating can be applied in very thick layers. Allow up to 4 kilos per square metre. This corresponds to a layer thickness of 2.5 mm. For very worn substrates, it has a levelling effect.
Is it easy to apply yourself?
Farmcoat has been developed so that it is still easy for laypeople/inexperienced people to apply. With every order, we standardly supply a detailed manual that clearly describes in steps how the coating is applied.
What accessories do I need?
For anyone planning to coat, we recommend the following accessories:
- 2x Large epoxy roller (25 cm)
- 1x Frame for large roller (25 cm)
- 2x Small epoxy roller (10 cm)
- 1x Frame for small roller (10 cm)
- 2x Brush (wood)
- 1x Mixing stick
- 1x Telescopic handle
- 1x ADP Cleaner 5L (good for 50 m² of floor and 150 m² of wall)
- 2x Duct Tape (2x 50 metres by 55 mm)
- 1x Watering can with spray nozzle (14 litres) (used for cleaning in combination with ADP Cleaner)
You can also easily order the Farmcoat Application Kit. It contains everything you need for your project.
