ProTrade Warehouse supplies a range of clear concrete sealers and protective floor coatings designed to protect concrete while maintaining its natural appearance. These systems are suitable for warehouses, workshops, commercial spaces, showrooms and other areas where a clean, durable concrete finish is required.

Choose from penetrating treatments and clear protective coatings depending on the condition of the concrete, desired appearance and performance requirements of your project. Clear finishes can also be used to enhance the natural character of polished or mechanically prepared concrete.

Why Choose a Clear Floor Finish?

• Maintain the natural appearance: Clear finishes allow the existing colour and character of suitable concrete surfaces to remain visible.
• Improve surface protection: Provide an additional layer of protection against everyday wear, dirt and environmental exposure.
• Reduce concrete dusting: Suitable penetrating treatments and densifiers can help improve surface hardness and reduce dusting.
• Suitable for high-traffic areas: Select protective coatings designed for the level of traffic and use expected on the floor.
• Professional appearance: Create a clean, consistent finish while retaining the look of the underlying concrete.

Clear Finish Applications

Clear concrete finishes can be used across a variety of flooring applications, depending on the product selected:

• Warehouses and distribution areas
• Workshops and garages
• Commercial and retail spaces
• Industrial floors
• Polished concrete
• Concrete floors and slabs
• Showrooms and display areas
• Other suitable prepared concrete surfaces

Steps to Achieving a Successful Clear Floor Coating System

1. Prepare the concrete surface: Mechanically prepare the concrete using an appropriate method, such as diamond grinding, to remove contaminants, weak surface material and unsuitable existing coatings. The surface should be clean, dry and suitably prepared before coating.
2. Polish or refine the concrete: Where a polished or more refined appearance is required, continue through the appropriate diamond grit sequence to achieve the desired surface profile and finish.
3. Repair cracks and imperfections where required: Repairs can remain visible beneath a clear coating. If repairs are required, use a compatible epoxy repair product such as Sikadur 31 CFN or a suitable epoxy repair mortar. Allow repairs to cure fully before further preparation or coating.
4. Apply the first coat: Apply the selected clear coating evenly at the manufacturer's recommended coverage rate. Back-rolling can help achieve a consistent finish, depending on the product and application method.
5. Apply the second coat: Apply subsequent coats within the manufacturer's specified recoat window. If the recoat window has been exceeded, additional surface preparation may be required before recoating.
6. Apply additional coats if required: Highly porous or heavily prepared concrete may require additional coats to achieve the desired coverage and appearance. Follow the product's technical data sheet.
7. Add anti-slip media if required: Where additional slip resistance is required, use a compatible anti-slip media in accordance with the coating manufacturer's recommendations and the required slip rating.
8. Allow the system to cure: Protect the floor during curing and follow the manufacturer's requirements for foot traffic, vehicle traffic and full service conditions before returning the floor to normal use.

Concrete Preparation for Clear Coatings

Clear coatings show the underlying concrete rather than hiding it, which makes surface preparation particularly important. Grinding marks, repairs, stains, cracks and other imperfections may remain visible through the finished system.

For larger floors, concrete floor grinder and dust extractor hire can help with mechanical surface preparation. Select the appropriate diamond tooling and preparation method for the existing concrete and coating system.

Complete Your Clear Finish System

A successful clear flooring project may require more than the coating itself. ProTrade Warehouse also supplies floor coating accessories, application rollers, squeegees, spike shoes, anti-slip media and concrete preparation equipment.

Choose the Right Clear Floor Finish

The right clear finish depends on the concrete surface, preparation method, expected traffic, desired appearance and environmental conditions. A penetrating treatment may be appropriate when you want to retain a natural concrete appearance, while a clear resin coating may be better suited to applications requiring a more substantial protective film.

Always check the manufacturer's technical data sheet for substrate requirements, coverage rates, recoat windows, application conditions and curing requirements before starting your project.

Clear Floor Coatings Australia-Wide

ProTrade Warehouse supplies clear concrete floor finish systems Australia-wide from our Sydney warehouse in Rydalmere, NSW. Shop online for professional concrete sealers, protective coatings and application accessories, or contact our team if you need help selecting a suitable clear finish for your project.