Fortis AquaCoat™ is an ultra-low VOC, high-solids, two-component water-based epoxy floor coating for concrete floors. Low odour and easy to apply, AquaCoat™ can be used as both a primer and finish coat for garages, commercial floors and light to medium-duty applications.
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Fortis AquaCoat™ is a high-solids, two-component water-based epoxy coating designed for concrete floors where low odour, ultra-low VOC and easy application are important.
AquaCoat™ provides a durable protective finish for garages, workshops, carparks, offices, schools, healthcare facilities, food service areas and light to medium-duty commercial floors. Its low-odour water-based formulation makes it particularly suitable for internal and occupied environments where solvent odours need to be minimised.
AquaCoat™ can be used as both a priming coat and finish coat on properly prepared concrete. The first coat may be diluted with water where specified, helping the coating penetrate and bond to the prepared substrate.
The coating provides excellent adhesion and can be applied to suitably prepared damp concrete, making AquaCoat™ a versatile alternative to conventional solvent-based epoxy systems.
For heavier-duty industrial flooring, higher build or self-levelling applications, consider Fortis Coat 823 HS or Fortis Coat 824.
Two-Component Water-based Epoxy
Fortis AquaCoat™ is designed for internal concrete floors requiring a durable, low-odour and ultra-low VOC epoxy finish. Typical applications include garages, workshops, carparks, offices, schools, healthcare facilities, food service areas and light to medium-duty commercial floors.
Concrete must be clean, sound and mechanically prepared before coating. Diamond grinding is recommended to remove laitance, contamination and weak surface material while providing a suitable profile for adhesion.
AquaCoat™ can be used as the priming coat and may be diluted 10–15% with water for this purpose. Apply subsequent coats undiluted at the recommended coverage rate.
Apply 2–3 coats as required. Typical coverage is 5–7 m²/L per coat with a recoat interval of 8–24 hours. Allow approximately 24 hours before foot traffic and 7 days for final cure under suitable conditions.
Concrete: Suitable for properly prepared internal concrete floors. Diamond grinding is recommended to provide a clean, sound and mechanically keyed surface.
New Concrete: Allow new concrete to cure for a minimum of 28 days before application unless otherwise approved by Fortis technical staff.
Existing Concrete: Remove contaminants, laitance, weak concrete and previous surface treatments that may interfere with adhesion. Diamond grinding is preferred.
Existing Coatings: Existing compatible coatings must be sound, clean and mechanically abraded. Test adhesion on a small area before proceeding.
Damp Concrete: AquaCoat™ can be applied to suitably prepared damp concrete. Contact Fortis where rising moisture, hydrostatic pressure or significant moisture transmission is suspected.
4 L and 12 L kits
AquaCoat™ is a two-component, high-solids water-based epoxy floor coating for concrete. It provides a durable, low-odour and ultra-low VOC finish for internal flooring applications.
Not normally. AquaCoat™ can be used as its own priming coat on properly prepared concrete. The priming coat may be diluted 10–15% with water as specified.
Yes, AquaCoat™ can be applied to suitably prepared damp concrete. Where rising moisture or hydrostatic pressure is present, contact Fortis for the appropriate moisture-control system.
Yes. AquaCoat™ is suitable for garages and concrete floors exposed to pedestrian and light to medium vehicle traffic.
Typically 2–3 coats are recommended depending on the substrate, application and required finish.
Typical coverage is approximately 5–7 m²/L per coat, depending on substrate condition and application method.
AquaCoat™ is a low-odour water-based epoxy suited to internal and light to medium-duty floors. Coat 823 HS is a high-build epoxy designed for more demanding commercial and industrial flooring.
AquaCoat™ - Technical Data Sheet
AquaCoat™ Pt.A- Safety Data Sheet
AquaCoat™ Pt.B- Safety Data Sheet
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