Achieve a Durable and Attractive Finish with ResinTech's Extreme Wear System
Achieve a Durable Finish with ResinTech’s Extreme Wear System
This is a technical reference for flooring contractors, concrete coating installers and industrial facility managers specifying ResinTech’s Extreme Wear System (EWS) in high-traffic commercial and industrial environments such as commercial kitchens, automotive service bays and educational facilities.
What is ResinTech’s Extreme Wear System (EWS)?
ResinTech EWS is a 1/16” (60 MIL ave.) single-broadcast epoxy system. It uses ResinTech’s Transparent Universal Epoxy (TUE) as the base coat; a High-Performance Polyaspartic (HPP) alternative is available where shorter cure times are required. The system can be finished in a range of textures, from smooth to heavily textured. Confirm build, coverage and cure schedule against the manufacturer’s current TDS.
Characteristics (confirm against the manufacturer’s TDS)
1. Abrasion resistance: Formulated for durability under heavy traffic in commercial kitchens, automotive bays and educational environments.
2. Seamless and decorative: Provides a seamless finish available in clear and standard industrial colours.
3. Chemical resistance: Provides resistance to many acids, bases, fuels, solvents and alcohols. Confirm specific chemical resistance against the TDS.
4. Cleanability: The seamless surface supports cleaning in areas with hygiene requirements such as food and beverage processing and laboratories.
5. Return to service: Cure and return-to-service times depend on the selected base resin (TUE or HPP), temperature and film thickness; confirm against the TDS.
Typical Installation Sequence
Surface preparation: Achieve a Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) of 3 to 6 using diamond grinding or steel shot blasting to support long-term adhesion. Confirm the required CSP against the manufacturer’s TDS.
Priming: Apply ResinTech’s TUE primer on absorbent substrates to support bond between substrate and system.
Base/seed coat: Mix the epoxy components thoroughly and apply with a V-notched squeegee. Broadcast sand, flakes or quartz into the wet epoxy to the point of rejection.
Grout coat: Once the base coat is set, apply a grout coat of TUE or HPP to seal and smooth the broadcast layer.
Optional topcoat: Additional topcoats may be applied to achieve the required finish and texture.
Typical Uses for ResinTech EWS
- Commercial kitchens: Durable and cleanable for food preparation areas.
- Automotive service bays: Withstands traffic and exposure to oils and chemicals.
- Medical and educational facilities: Seamless, hygienic surfaces for labs, washrooms and similar areas.
- Retail and hospitality: Durable, easy-to-maintain finishes.
Coverage rates, system build and cure schedule must be confirmed against the manufacturer’s current TDS and the project specification. Contact Canopus Supply for product availability and documentation.
Download EWS Application Guide
Technical information is provided for professional reference only. Product selection, substrate preparation, installation method, coverage, cure time, system compatibility and final performance remain the responsibility of the purchaser, installer, project specifier and/or manufacturer documentation. Always confirm suitability against the current TDS, SDS, project specification and site conditions before use.
