Being a solventless, odourless system without any carcinogens or heavy metals still contained in some modern building materials makes the ideal indoor flooring option - application can proceed without disruption and it is free of the hazards that may cause harm to people when released over time in an enclosed environment. The diversity of the designs themselves make suitable for just about any setting - the subtlety and understated elegance of a residential floor, or a bold, wild statement in a fashionable clothing outlet.

While may have been developed with floors in mind they are by no means the only use. For example, the hard, resistant epoxy films are perfect for an eye-catching benchtop or kitchen splashback, while the lightweight nature of the films lend themselves well to purely artistic pursuits such as decorative wall cladding.

is ideal for:

Offices                                                                              Homes
Retail Outlets                                                                    Display Cabinets
Foyers/Lobbies/Walkways                                                 Decorative Wall Cladding
Restaurants                                                                       Wall Art
Nightclubs/Bars                                                                 Benchtops/Splashbacks

With the striking illusion of depth possible with designs, people tend to think there must be multiple high-build coats in a complicated, expensive system. The beauty of is that all four sample designs shown above are only two-coat systems with an overall thickness of less than 1mm!

The depth of the designs is merely an illusion created by the texture of the basecoat and its interaction with the effect pigments used. This rare ability to create such finishes in only two thin coats enable the system to remain extremely cost-competitive with other decorative options like tiles, carpet and vinyl.

Additional coats are optional for certain finishes that may be desired. For example, a non-slip finish (with AS "X" or R10 rating) can be created with a stir-in additive, or a sacrificial polish can be used to provide a protective high-gloss finish.

   
A big difference between and other decorative systems is the quality of the resins used. resins have been adapted from premium epoxy systems with a proven track record of success in industrial environments. In comparison to cementitious or acrylic-based alternatives, epoxies have far superior strength, adhesion and hardness, which means will outlast these traditional decorative products.  

As the resin system used is epoxy based, Artepox is designed as an indoor decorative range because it will tend to gradually yellow when exposed to direct sunlight. Testing has indicated that the 130 clear topcoat displays good UV resistance compared to other epoxy products on the market, however as it will still yellow over time we do not promote it as "low yellowing". Some measures can be taken to minimise the yellowing and its noticeability, such as window films or choosing darker base colours to help conceal any changes. The pigments themselves are UV stable and the resins are compatible with aliphatic polyurethane topcoats for greater protection if desired.                           

If a high-gloss finish is to be maintained, the floor will need to be protected from the scuffing, scratching and staining that naturally occurs over time. The easiest way to maintain a lasting high-gloss finish is by protecting the surface through the use of sacrificial polishes, which are periodically re-applied to rejuvenate the look of the floor. Please contact us for more information.

As products do not contain solvents, there is no strong odour given off during application. This feature is of great benefit as it allows application to proceed without disruption to business or harm to nearby people.

No. The amazing effects are generated through the products and pigment combinations and not through any special surface preparation. Concrete preparation aims and procedures remain the same - to provide a clean, sound, roughened surface through grinding, acid etching, shotblasting etc. In fact, preparation is perhaps even made a little easier with as the basecoats allow application onto uneven concrete in one-step - see datasheets for more information.                                        

We've already discussed that the overall thickness of floors is less than 1mm, which makes them competitively priced against other decorative styles upon initial installation. What such thin coats also provide is a much easier and less expensive option when the decision to change the look is made.

Unlike tiles, carpet and even vinyl, several layers of different designs can be added directly on top of each other before the thickness becomes an problem, e.g. raised edges posing a trip hazard. Also, the seamless nature and the strong adhesion between coats forms a strong, integrated floor with the underlying system - something that is simply not possible with other styles. So when the time comes to change the look of a floor, epoxy systems can be applied directly over the existing floor, saving time, money and the considerable effort that removal requires.

This convenient ability lends itself perfectly to commercial settings, where the image is continually changed to keep the look fresh.


The system was developed to incorporate pigments with the highest visual effect, ease of use and consistency of results. Other pigments may be used with resins, however they mightn't perform to the same standard and there may be compatibility issues (it is recommended to trial them beforehand). Also, using pigments is the only way to offer an eco-certified finish as only these pigments have been assessed by Good Environmental Choice Australia.