In today's pursuit of green environmental protection and high-performance materials, water-based acrylic floor paint has gradually become the preferred solution for floor coating in industrial, commercial and outdoor places with its unique advantages. This article will comprehensively analyze its performance characteristics, application scenarios, construction technology and precautions to help you gain a deeper understanding of this innovative material.

1. The core advantages of water-based acrylic floor paint

Environmentally friendly and non-toxic

Water is used as a diluent, no curing agent is required, the volatile organic compound (VOC) content is extremely low, there is no odor during the construction process, and it is harmless to the human body and the environment.

Excellent weather resistance

It is resistant to ultraviolet rays and rain erosion, and can maintain color stability after long-term exposure to the outdoors. It is suitable for open-air places such as stadiums and pedestrian walkways.

High wear resistance and impact resistance

The paint film has high hardness (up to H grade) and excellent wear resistance (1000g/10000 turn loss ≤0.1g). It can withstand frequent mechanical friction and heavy impact, and is suitable for high-load environments such as workshops and parking lots.

Convenient construction

Single-component design, no need to adjust the proportion, simple construction process, fast drying speed (surface drying ≤ 0.5 hours, actual drying ≤ 6 hours), saving time and cost.

Both decorative and functional

Rich colors, smooth and easy to clean surface, and can also improve gloss and waterproof performance through topcoat to meet the aesthetic and practical needs of different scenes.

2.Applicable scenarios: multi-field coverage from industry to life

Sports venues: such as basketball courts and tennis courts, providing a comfortable sports experience with anti-slip cushioning.

Outdoor public areas: children's playgrounds, community trails, weather resistance to ensure long-term use.

Industrial and commercial places: workshops, warehouses, parking lots, wear resistance and pressure resistance to extend the life of the ground.

Special environments: hospitals, schools and other places that require antibacterial and mildew resistance, easy to clean properties to maintain hygiene.

3. Detailed explanation of construction process

The construction of water-based acrylic floor paint must strictly follow the steps to ensure the final effect:

Base treatment

The new floor needs to be maintained for 28 days, remove dust and oil (can be cleaned with thinner water), and ensure that the base surface is dry (water content ≤6%) and flat (voids ≤2.5mm).

If the base surface is too alkaline, it needs to be neutralized by pickling with 5%~8% hydrochloric acid.

Primer construction

Roll or brush the sealing primer, and cover it with a thin coating (6-8㎡/kg) to enhance the adhesion of the base surface.

Middle coating construction

The topcoat is mixed with 80-100 mesh quartz sand and scraped with a thickness of 0.3-0.5mm, and polished to improve the pressure resistance.

Topcoat construction

Roll or scrape the topcoat in two times (4-5㎡/kg) to ensure uniform color and no missing coating.

Topcoat (optional)

Spray silicone acrylic topcoat to improve brightness and stain resistance, with a dosage of about 6㎡/kg.

4.Key construction precautions

Environmental requirements: Construction temperature ≥10℃, humidity ≤90%, avoid working in the sun or rainy days.

Curation cycle: The topcoat needs to be dried for 24 hours before people can go on it, and it will be completely cured after 7 days. The curing time needs to be extended in low temperature environments.

Safety protection: When handling old coatings, it is necessary to prevent lead dust from being inhaled, and pregnant women should avoid contact.

5.Comparison with epoxy floor paint

Water-based acrylic floor paint is superior to epoxy floor paint in outdoor weather resistance, environmental protection and construction convenience, but epoxy paint is more outstanding in chemical corrosion resistance and gloss. Therefore, the former is more suitable for outdoor and high humidity environments, while the latter is suitable for indoor precision places.

In the field of outdoor ground decoration and protection, floor paint plays a vital role. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, a water-based nano outdoor weather-resistant floor paint that combines environmental protection, high performance and long life has come into being, becoming an ideal choice for outdoor ground treatment. ​

1. Product features: technology empowerment, excellent performance​

Nanotechnology blessing, super weather resistance​

Water-based nano outdoor weather-resistant floor paint uses advanced nano-composite technology to evenly disperse nano-scale particles in the coating system. These nanoparticles are like tough "protective shields" that can effectively block the erosion of the ground by external environmental factors such as ultraviolet rays, rain, wind and snow. According to professional testing, the weather resistance life of this floor paint in harsh outdoor environments can reach 2-3 times that of ordinary floor paint, greatly reducing the frequency and cost of ground maintenance.​

Water-based, environmentally friendly, green and healthy​

It uses water as the dispersion medium, does not contain harmful substances such as organic solvents, benzene, formaldehyde, etc., and does not release irritating odors during construction and use, which is friendly to human health and the environment. It conforms to the green environmental protection concept advocated by the world today, and is suitable for outdoor places with high environmental protection requirements such as parks, schools, and communities. ​

Excellent physical properties​

It has excellent wear resistance and impact resistance, and can withstand long-term mechanical loads such as vehicle rolling and pedestrian trampling. At the same time, the paint film has high hardness and good flexibility, which can adapt to slight cracking and deformation of the ground, maintaining the integrity and beauty of the ground. In addition, the surface is smooth and dense, not easy to be stained with dust and stains, and easy to clean and maintain. ​

2. Application scenarios: Widely adaptable to create diverse outdoor spaces​

Municipal roads and squares​

In urban municipal construction, roads and squares are areas with dense traffic and traffic, and the durability and aesthetics of the ground are extremely high. Water-based nano outdoor weather-resistant floor paint can be used for municipal sidewalks, pedestrian streets, civic squares, etc. Its rich colors and diverse textures can add vitality and charm to the city, while effectively resisting damage such as vehicle exhaust, rain and snow erosion, and extending the service life of the ground. ​

Parking lots and transportation hubs​

Parking lots and transportation hubs are subjected to the rolling and friction of a large number of vehicles every day, and ordinary floor paints are prone to wear and peeling. With its excellent wear resistance and weather resistance, this floor paint can play a stable role in these high-load environments and keep the ground flat and tidy. At the same time, its good anti-slip performance can improve the safety of vehicles and pedestrians. ​

Garden landscape and leisure places​

Parks, scenic spots, golf courses and other garden landscapes and leisure places focus on the integration and coordination of the ground and the natural environment. Water-based nano outdoor weather-resistant floor paint can provide a variety of colors and effects according to different design requirements, such as imitation stone grain, wood grain, etc., to create a natural and beautiful outdoor space. Moreover, its environmentally friendly characteristics will not pollute plants and soil, protecting the ecological environment.​

Industrial plants and logistics parks​

The ground of industrial plants and logistics parks needs to withstand high-intensity loads such as heavy machinery and cargo transportation, and may also face erosion from oil, chemicals, etc. This floor paint has excellent chemical corrosion resistance and heavy load resistance, which can effectively protect the ground from damage, improve the cleanliness and safety of the plant area, and reduce maintenance costs.

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With the tightening of global environmental protection policies and the awakening of consumers' health awareness, water-based epoxy floor paint is standing out from traditional floor coatings with its low VOC, non-toxic and environmentally friendly characteristics.

 

The "dual engine" of environmental protection policies and market demand

Policy dividends continue to be released

China's "dual carbon" goals and global environmental protection policies such as the EU REACH regulations force the paint industry to reduce VOC emissions. The VOC content of waterborne epoxy floor paint is only 1/10 of that of traditional solvent-based products, making it a key target of policy support.

Many places in China impose consumption taxes on high-pollution coatings (such as a tax rate of 4% for coatings with a VOC content of ＞420g/L), which further accelerates the replacement process of waterborne products.

 

Under the dual waves of smart cities and sustainable development, waterborne epoxy floor paint is no longer limited to ground protection, but has become an important carrier of intelligent and ecological building space. This article analyzes its future potential from the perspective of application scenario expansion and industrial chain collaboration.

 

"Breaking the Boundary" and Deepening of Application Scenarios

1.Supporting Upgrades of Industry 4.0

The high-voltage and anti-static requirements of smart factories for floors have spawned customized solutions. For example, semiconductor workshops use conductive waterborne epoxy paint, and the electrostatic dissipation efficiency reaches 10^6-10^9Ω, ensuring the safety of precision instruments.

In the field of warehousing and logistics, high wear-resistant coatings (hardness above 5H) are combined with AGV robot navigation systems to achieve seamless connection between floor functions and automated equipment.

 

2 .Green transformation of urban public spaces

Subway stations, hospitals and other places use anti-slip and antibacterial waterborne epoxy paint to reduce public safety accidents. In a renovation project of a tertiary hospital in Hangzhou, the construction period of water-based paint was shortened by 30%, and it can be put into use 7 days after the operation.

The commercial complex improves the aesthetics of the space through color customization (such as Morandi color system), and uses high-gloss topcoat to reduce lighting energy consumption, which meets the requirements of green building certification.

 

Industry chain collaboration: full-chain innovation from raw materials to services

 1. Green revolution of upstream raw materials

Biological-based epoxy resin replaces petroleum-derived ingredients to reduce carbon footprint. The corn stalk extract-based resin developed by a certain company has a bio-based content of 30% and has been certified by the EU Ecolabel.

The addition of nanofillers (such as graphene) improves the thermal conductivity and UV resistance of the coating, extending the outdoor service life to more than 15 years.

 

2 .Digital transformation of downstream services

AR simulation technology is introduced on the construction end, and customers can preview the floor effect in real time and adjust the design plan to reduce the rework rate. A certain platform optimizes the material ratio through AI algorithm and reduces construction loss by 20%.

The operation and maintenance end relies on the Internet of Things platform to provide floor health monitoring and preventive maintenance services, forming a new "product + service" profit model.

 

 Future challenges and strategic choices

1 .Balance between cost and performance

Price fluctuations of raw materials for water-based epoxy floor paint (such as epoxy resin) affect profit margins, and companies need to control costs through large-scale production and supply chain optimization.

In terms of performance, further improve weather resistance (such as -30℃ to 80℃ temperature difference adaptation) to expand outdoor applications49.

 

 2. Standardization and brand internationalization

Domestic industry standards are not yet unified, and it is necessary to learn from European and American ASTM standards to establish a mandatory certification system to eliminate market chaos.

Brands going overseas need to break through technical barriers, such as entering the North American market through UL certification, or cooperating with local contractors to provide localized services.