Background & Client Requirements

A prominent international contact lens manufacturer operating a large scale production facility in Glasgow required the replacement of an existing painted floor finish with a durable, hygienic, and low maintenance resin flooring system. The facility operates under strict hygiene and quality controlled conditions, typical of medical manufacturing environments, where floor performance plays a critical role in maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

The Challenge

The existing floor finish consisted of a low cost paint that required frequent reapplication. This resulted in:

  • Ongoing flaking and delamination
  • Increased maintenance and cleaning costs
  • Localised contamination risk from coating failure
  • Disruption to production operations

Operational constraints further increased the complexity of the project:

  • The facility remained fully operational during the working week
  • Works had to be completed in phased sections as areas became available
  • Elevated ambient temperatures required careful control of application and curing

The client required a solution that would address both the technical shortcomings of the existing floor and the operational limitations of the site.

System Selection

Following assessment of the site conditions and operational requirements, HB-300 Solvent Free High Build Epoxy coating system, was specified.
HB-300 is designed to provide a seamless, impervious and durable floor finish typically installed at 250-300g/sqm. This makes it suitable for medium duty industrial and manufacturing environments, where hygiene and durability are essential.

Key Performance Characteristics of HB-300

  • High-build epoxy resin coating providing enhanced film thickness
    Solvent-free
  • Seamless, non-porous finish to support hygiene critical environments
  • Excellent abrasion resistance for sustained foot traffic
  • Chemical resistance suitable for regular cleaning regimes
  • Reduced maintenance and improved service life compared to paint systems

The specification of JofaCoat Industrial system provided a long-term alternative to repeated paint application, significantly reducing lifecycle maintenance costs.

HB-300 High Build Epoxy Coating

HB-300 High Build Epoxy Coating

Installation

The HB-300 High Build Epoxy was installed as a two coat application, over an EPR-100 Solvent Free Epoxy Primer, in line with the project specification.
Installation was completed in phased, weekend only programmes, allowing manufacturing operations to continue uninterrupted during the working week.
Ambient temperatures of approximately 30°C provided favourable curing conditions, allowing the first coat to cure fully overnight and enabling efficient application of the second coat the following day.
Application conditions were monitored to ensure consistent curing, finish quality, and system performance.

Finishes & Delineation

  • Main Floor Colour: HB-300 RAL7035 (Light Grey)
  • Walkways: HB-300 RAL5017 (Traffic Blue), providing clear visual delineation and improved operational safety

Outcome

The installation of the HB-300 High Build Epoxy coating system delivered a durable, hygienic, and visually improved flooring solution aligned with the operational requirements.

The completed flooring provides:

  • A seamless, impervious surface finish
  • Improved hygiene and ease of cleaning
  • Enhanced durability and service life
  • Reduced maintenance intervention and downtime
  • Minimal disruption to ongoing operations

The project was completed on time and in accordance with the specified requirements, providing the client with a long term flooring solution appropriate for contact lens manufacturing.

Installer

The flooring system was installed by Arc Resin Floors, specialist contractors in the installation of resin flooring systems for industrial and regulated environments.
Arc Resin Floors operate in accordance with industry best practice, adopting a structured approach to surface preparation, application, and quality control to ensure flooring systems achieve their intended performance and service life.