Every epoxy resin floor is the result of at least two different elements: the resin itself and a hardener. The correct ratio creates the perfect combination that gives enough time to pour or trowel the liquid into place before [...]
The SHIMICOAT range is continually expanding, with our expert designer team constantly pushing the chemical boundaries to bring unique flooring possibilities to reality. The latest development is our Polyaspartic Metallic Floor Finishing System (please supply link to product), because, [...]
PU cement – also known as polyurethane cement – is the ultimate flooring solution for extreme conditions. Think high temperatures, excessive wear, chemical attack and more, this new addition to the SHIMICOAT range offers a new level of durability [...]
Polyaspartic coating is a relatively new technology, having been created and introduced to the commercial market in the 1990s. It was first used as a tough protective layer over metal structures, such as bridges, to prevent long-term corrosion. While [...]
Epoxy flooring is hugely popular – and hot on its heels comes another excellent floor coating product, called polyaspartic. Although it’s been around for a few decades, polyaspartic has traditionally been a more industrial product. It’s typically been used [...]
Ugly floors have a dramatically negative effect on the aesthetics of a space. Whether it’s stained concrete, tiles that have seen better days, damaged pavers or virtually any other sub-par surface, an epoxy resin flooring system is the easiest, [...]
There are many reasons to install epoxy flooring within a commercial space. One of the most valuable is its waterproofing properties, something that can be achieved either with a whole new floor installation or through an epoxy paint coating. [...]
Don’t just imagine what your floor will look like with an epoxy or polyaspartic makeover – try before you buy and instantly metamorphosis your space in glorious technicolour 3D! What is the Shimicoat Flooring Visualiser? Using the latest smart [...]
The benefits of ice baths are many – and in the balmy Aussie climate, there’s no better environment to take full advantage. But what’s the best way to make one? While filling the bathtub with cold water and ice [...]
Polyaspartic coating utilises a specific type of polyurethane that creates a very fast curing floor surface. The standout element when comparing this to epoxy resin flooring is its suitability for use outside. But what is it that makes it so [...]
Commercial flooring typically has to cope with far heavier traffic (foot, vehicular or both) than domestic spaces. While epoxy resin might be the first option that springs to mind, there’s a very strong case for using advanced polyaspartic technology instead. [...]
SHIMICOAT’s advanced and patented formula of pebble epoxy resin has been designed specifically for use in the hot Australian climate. Its highly UV-resistant topcoat allows for excellent longevity – no matter how hot and long the summers might get. This [...]
