In the infrastructure sector, coating is often overlooked until it fails. However, for asset owners, statutory bodies, consulting engineers, and contractors in industries such as industrial processing, energy, transportation, and water, floor performance is crucial for asset longevity, safety, and compliance, extending beyond mere aesthetics.
Particularly in high-stress environments like wastewater treatment plants, chemical bunds, commercial kitchens, or industrial processing facilities, the floor acts as the primary defence against chemical damage, wear, and water intrusion. It also plays a key role in controlling environmental contamination.
Therefore, the longevity of the coating directly impacts the asset and its ability to fulfill its purpose.
No asset owner or project manager wants to discover that a coating has failed just a few years after investing millions in a facility. Yet, this remains a recurring problem in infrastructure construction and maintenance work. Protective coatings frequently receive the smallest budget allocation despite bearing a significant performance burden.
Where durability meets design
That’s where Liquimix comes in. With a background in protective coatings and hands-on, practical experience, we approach protective coatings from a systems-based perspective, developing and delivering high-performance solutions that are built to last. We concentrate on solutions that work well under pressure, adapt to the actual site conditions, and help reduce the overall cost of asset ownership. Our systems are fit for purpose.
Understanding the risk profile
Australian infrastructures are frequently exposed to harsh conditions, from chemical splash zones in sewerage treatment facilities to the daily washdowns in food processing plants. Compatibility with current substrates, fast cure times, and chemical resistance are now necessities rather than extras.
The Liquimix System: Tailored for Infrastructure
- Aralox-FL170 is our preferred heavy-duty flooring option for high-traffic areas. This solvent-free, low-VOC epoxy is ideal for concrete because it has superior abrasion and chemical resistance. It is perfect for time-sensitive settings like commercial kitchens or warehouse floors because it completely cures in five hours, allowing for a fast return to service.
- Even on surfaces that have been previously coated or contain moisture, Metalox-GC450 offers exceptional adhesion in new steel structures as well as upgrades. It is ideal for bridges, galvanised steel, and pipeline infrastructure due to its high anti-corrosion qualities and capacity to cure down to 10°C.
- For more aggressive chemical environments, Novolox-XT600 steps in for its high chemical resistance. This 100 per cent solids chemical resistant epoxy works incredibly well as a top coat to polyurea and epoxy coatings, or when applied directly to concrete surfaces that are exposed to water, a wide range of chemicals, or high humidity, like those found in chemical bunds and abattoirs.
- Novolox-XT900 provides the best chemical protection for establishments that need it. This 100 per cent solids, solvent-free epoxy novolac system offers outstanding defense against a variety of harsh acids, solvents, and corrosive agents. It was developed for long-term use on steel and concrete in settings such as wastewater treatment facilities and pulp and paper mills. It is the ultimate solution when dealing with aggressive, low pH chemicals.
Every one of these products can be used either individually or in a multi-layered system, allowing builders and engineers freedom to meet a wide spectrum of operational and environmental requirements.
Why specification matters
There is frequent pressure to engineer coating systems in infrastructure projects. However, the costs of repair and cleanup can quickly outweigh any initial savings when protective coatings fail prematurely. To ensure quality, we have assembled a team of industrial chemists, NACE III coating inspectors, and former applicators to develop system specifications backed by Liquimix warranties that can last up to 20 years.
Application is important in addition to product performance. Our team provides technical assistance to applicators, guaranteeing that substrates are thoroughly inspected, surface preparation meets the requirements, and application techniques correspond with site conditions. It’s how we contribute to lowering variability and boosting outcome confidence. That is how far we are willing to go to ensure our products are applied correctly so they can do what they do best, protecting your assets!
Rethinking resilience in infrastructure
The infrastructure sector is shifting toward smarter, more durable materials – ones that reduce lifecycle costs and extend the service life of key assets. The solution to this evolution is clear at Liquimix; We provide protective coating systems that elevate performance rather than just ticking boxes. We want results.
Because in environments where chemical spills, impact, and moisture are daily realities, “adequate” is simply not enough. Protective coating should work just as hard and have the same resilience as the people and systems it supports. Liquimix is here to make sure it does.
To find out more, visit liquimix.com/acid-resistant-epoxy-coatings
