When Can We Walk On It?
Entirely dependent on the flooring system you choose, followed by the type of atmospheric conditions at the time of application.
NOTE: These drying times are a rough guide based on atmospheric conditions recommended by the product manufacturers.
NOTE: These drying times are a rough guide based on atmospheric conditions recommended by the product manufacturers.
PRODUCT
Weather
Light Foot Traffic
Heavy Foot Traffic
Put Furniture Back
Automotive Tyres
Concrete Paint
Fine 20-30c
24hrs
72hrs
2-3 days
7-8 days
Floor Epoxy
Fine 20-30c
18hrs
24hrs
2-3 days
7-10 days
Polyaspartic
Any Condition
6-8hrs
Next Day
Next Day
Next Day
Polyurea
Any Condition
6-8hrs
Next Day
Next Day
Next Day
PRODUCT = Concrete Paint
Weather = Fine 20-30c
Light Foot Traffic = 24hrs
Heavy Foot Traffic = 72hrs
Put Furniture Back = 2-3 days
Automotive Tyres = 7-8 days
PRODUCT = Floor Epoxy
Weather = Fine 20-30c
Light Foot Traffic = 18hrs
Heavy Foot Traffic = 24hrs
Put Furniture Back = 2-3 days
Automotive Tyres = 7-8 days
PRODUCT = Polyaspartic
Weather = Any Condition
Light Foot Traffic = 6-8hrs
Heavy Foot Traffic = Next Day
Put Furniture Back = Next Day
Automotive Tyres = Next Day
PRODUCT = Polyurea
Weather = Any Condition
Light Foot Traffic = 6-8hrs
Heavy Foot Traffic = Next Day
Put Furniture Back = Next Day
Automotive Tyres = Next Day
The RETURN TO SERVICE time (while not always crucial), does determine the quality of the coating applied. An important part of getting back on your floor quickly is getting back to trading as quickly as possible. Or if yours is a business the term “time is money” comes to mind.
