Epoxy flooring with quartz sand is a seamless, wear-resistant coating for concrete substrates, used where conventional floor paint is not sufficient. This system allows you to obtain a strong, durable and rough surface that is resistant to intensive use.
Epoxy coating with quartz sand is especially relevant for garages, parking lots, warehouses, production facilities, workshops, service stations, technical areas and other industrial facilities.
One option for creating such a floor is a comprehensive system of Teknobond 300 epoxy primer, quartz sand, and Teknobond 600 epoxy finishing paint .
Why add quartz sand to epoxy flooring?
The smooth polymer coating is easy to clean and has an attractive appearance, however, additional surface roughness is often required for industrial premises.
This is why quartz sand is used when installing epoxy floors.
Quartz dust forms a relief texture and increases the anti-slip properties of the coating. This is especially important for floors where people, cars, carts, forklifts and other equipment move.
Therefore, epoxy flooring with quartz sand is a practical solution for facilities with increased requirements for strength, wear resistance and surface safety.
What is epoxy flooring with quartz sand made of?
The system consists of three main elements:
1. Teknobond 300 epoxy primer
The first stage is proper preparation of the concrete base and its priming.
Teknobond 300 is a two-component, low-viscosity, solvent-free epoxy primer. It penetrates the concrete substrate, strengthens it, dedusts it, and creates a strong adhesive layer for the next coating.
Priming helps prepare concrete for the application of epoxy or polyurethane paint, self-leveling floors, and reduces the risk of problems with the adhesion of the finish coating to the substrate.
2. Quartz sand
Quartz sand is applied to the prepared epoxy layer.
It creates the necessary roughness and allows you to form a non-slip epoxy floor.
The degree of roughness can be selected according to operating conditions and the required surface structure.
3. Teknobond 600 epoxy paint
The final stage is the application of the Teknobond 600 epoxy finish coating .
This is a two-component epoxy paint designed to create a durable and wear-resistant protective coating for concrete and mineral surfaces.
The finishing layer closes the system, protects the base from mechanical stress and forms a surface ready for use.
How to make an epoxy floor with quartz sand?
The durability of an epoxy floor depends largely on proper concrete preparation.
The surface must be sound, free from dust, dirt, grease, weak and flaking areas and other contaminants that may impair adhesion.
After mechanical preparation and cleaning of the base, the work is carried out in stages:
The first stage is priming. Teknobond 300 epoxy primer is applied to the prepared concrete . It strengthens the base, dedusts it, and ensures adhesion of subsequent layers.
The second stage is quartz sanding. Quartz sand is spread over the fresh epoxy layer. After it hardens, the unfixed excess sand must be carefully removed.
The third stage is the final coating. Teknobond 600 epoxy paint is applied to the prepared quartz surface . It forms a durable protective layer and completes the epoxy floor system.
The exact technology, fraction and consumption of quartz sand, number of layers and consumption of epoxy materials must be selected according to the condition of the substrate and the planned load on the floor.
Advantages of epoxy flooring with quartz sand
Compared to conventional painting of a concrete floor, a properly executed epoxy-quartz system allows you to obtain a comprehensive protective coating.
Main advantages:
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high mechanical strength;
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resistance to abrasion and intensive use;
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anti-slip rough surface;
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seamless coating;
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protection of the concrete base;
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good adhesion to properly prepared concrete;
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easier cleaning and maintenance compared to unprotected concrete;
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possibility of application in industrial and commercial facilities.
Where is epoxy-quartz flooring used?
Epoxy industrial flooring with quartz sand is suitable for facilities where concrete is constantly exposed to mechanical stress and a rough surface is required.
Most often, such systems are used for:
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warehouses and logistics complexes;
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production facilities and workshops;
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garages;
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Service stations and car workshops;
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parking lots;
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technical premises;
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industrial aisles and work areas;
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commercial premises with increased load.
Epoxy floor for garage
A separate popular area of application is epoxy flooring in the garage.
A regular concrete screed can become dusty, dirty and gradually wear out over time. Applying an epoxy coating can protect the concrete and create a surface that is much easier to maintain.
Adding quartz sand creates additional roughness, which is especially important for a garage, where water and dirt from the car can get on the floor.
The Teknobond 300 + quartz sand + Teknobond 600 system allows you to transform a prepared concrete base into a durable epoxy coating for intensive use.
Epoxy flooring for warehouse and production
For warehouses and production facilities, not only is the aesthetics of the floor important. The covering is constantly exposed to walking, moving goods, the operation of carts and other mechanical loads.
That is why industrial epoxy floors are used for such facilities, which protect the concrete base from premature wear.
Quartz dusting additionally forms a rough surface structure, making the system practical for work and transport areas.
How is epoxy flooring with quartz sand different from regular concrete paint?
The main difference lies in the coating design itself.
In the simplest version, the paint is applied directly to the prepared base. The epoxy-quartz system involves several interconnected layers: preparation and priming of the concrete, creation of a quartz layer and application of a finishing epoxy coating.
As a result, you can get not just decorative concrete painting, but a wear-resistant, anti-slip epoxy floor designed for more intensive operating conditions.
Which epoxy system should I choose for a concrete floor?
The choice of system depends on the condition of the concrete, the type of room, the expected load, contact with water or chemicals, and the required degree of roughness.
To create a classic epoxy floor with quartz sand, you can use:
Teknobond 300 is an epoxy primer for preparing, strengthening and priming concrete substrates;
quartz sand - to create a rough anti-slip layer;
Teknobond 600 is a two-component epoxy paint for forming a durable and wear-resistant coating.
A properly selected and applied system allows you to obtain a durable epoxy floor for a garage, warehouse, production, service station, parking lot, and other premises with intensive use.
Before performing work, it is important to assess the condition of the concrete base and select the application technology according to the conditions of a specific object.
