Ronseal Garage Floor Paint quandry

[seb1982]

Hello!

This is my first venture into the off-topic section, so I hope I've posted this in the right place.

I've just finished levelling my workshop floor with Bostik Ultra-hard levelling compound, which it states can be used as a final wear surface. I was planning to paint it, and so bought some Ronseal Diamand Hard Garage Floor Paint. In my naivity, my thought process was as follows:

"This is a garage floor. That says "garage floor paint" in big letters. It must be paint that is for garage floors. I will buy that."

What an idiot :mrgreen:

In teeny letters on the back of the tin (yes, I should have read it, but .... well, I'm a man for goodness' sake. This stuff should be innate) it says, "not for use on self levelling compounds or floated floors".

I'm at a loss to imagine why. Anyway. I need to coat it with *something*, and would rather not fork out another £100 on expensive epoxys, even though that is the best solution. It's only going to get weekend wear, so it doesn't need to be overkill. I would just be incredibly grateful if someone was able to recommend something that won't break the bank, and will work on a levelling compound.

Thanks ever so much!

 

[morturn]

Isn’t this so frustrating.

I would imagine that there may be a high alkaline content in self levelling screed which would break down the oil base of the floor paint. There should be a data sheet for the product that may give a more detail, or try the technical advice line of the company.

There are alkaline resisting primers on the market, may be worth looking at.

 

[Mark A]

I've never used their paints, but Smith and Allan are a supplier of industrial oils, grease and finishes so may be able to help. I phoned them with an unusual request for gearbox oil suitable for a 1950s saw and they couldn't have been more accommodating, considering it was a tiny £9 order.

http://www.smithandallan.com

P.S. They have a variety of industrial floor paint for very reasonable prices.

 

[seb1982]

It is incredibly frustrating!

Thank you very much for that link - I will definitely give them a go

 

[MattRoberts]

Have you looked at rubber roof paint?