Epoxy & MMA Coatings
When standard paint can't handle the conditions, epoxy and MMA step up. Chemical resistance, extreme durability, and specialized formulations for the toughest industrial environments.
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When Standard Paint Won't Survive
Quick answer: Line Marking Australia applies two-pack epoxy and MMA (methyl methacrylate) coatings for floor and line marking where normal paint fails, such as food plants with hot water wash-down, pharmaceutical warehouses and heavy manufacturing. Epoxy bonds chemically to concrete and commonly lasts 5 to 10 years. MMA cures fast, with full traffic in 1 to 2 hours.
Some facilities destroy normal paint in weeks. Food processing plants with daily hot water wash-down. Pharmaceutical warehouses with aggressive cleaning chemicals. Heavy manufacturing with oil, solvents, and constant traffic.
Epoxy or MMA: which one suits your floor?
Two-pack epoxy coatings bond chemically to concrete, creating a surface that resists chemicals, abrasion, and impact that standard paint can't handle. Service life of 5-10 years is common in properly prepared applications.
MMA (methyl methacrylate) offers a different advantage: fast cure. Full traffic in 1-2 hours, even in cold conditions. When you can't afford days of downtime for coating to cure, MMA delivers.
We made a mixing error on a Smithfield food processing job in 2017. We got the catalyst ratio wrong on a hot day, and the epoxy cured too fast with an uneven finish. We ground it off and reapplied correctly at our cost, around $6,200.
Epoxy and MMA require precise application. We've invested in training and equipment to get it right.
Good results start with the concrete, so every job begins with proper surface preparation. Where coated walkways must not get slippery, slip resistance is rated under AS 4586, and we can add slip-resistant coatings. Compare the options in our guides to one-pack vs two-pack epoxy and MMA cold-applied plastic.
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AS 4586
Slip resistance requirements with anti-slip aggregates available for wet area compliance.
Safe Work Australia
Workplace floor marking requirements with chemical-resistant options for hazardous environments.
HACCP Compliance
Food-grade epoxy formulations suitable for food processing environments.
TGA Requirements
Pharmaceutical facility compliance with cleanable, durable floor finishes.
AS 1319
Safety colour requirements applied with appropriate epoxy or MMA products.
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AS 1318
Safety Colour Code
Sets the safety colours for hazards, walkways and equipment zones, so markings mean the same thing on every site.
AS 1319
Safety Signs
Covers the design and use of safety signs and symbols, including floor-marked legends and pedestrian symbols.
WHS Regulations
Workplace Traffic
Separating forklifts from pedestrians is a duty under the model WHS Regulations; marked lanes and exclusion zones are how most sites do it.
AS 4586
Slip Resistance
Defines slip resistance classifications (P rating) for pedestrian surfaces. Critical for wet areas, ramps, and high-traffic zones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Epoxy is extremely durable and chemical resistant but takes 24-72 hours to cure. MMA cures in 1-2 hours but is generally less chemical resistant. We recommend based on your priorities.
Yes, we use food-grade epoxy formulations that are HACCP compliant and suitable for food processing environments. These can withstand daily wash-down and sanitisation.
Light traffic after 24 hours, forklift traffic after 48-72 hours. Full chemical resistance develops over 7 days. MMA is much faster: full traffic in 1-2 hours.
Generally no. Existing coatings must be removed for proper epoxy adhesion. We grind or blast the surface to expose clean concrete before application.
Yes, significantly. But in environments where paint fails quickly, epoxy's 5-10 year life makes it more economical over time. We help you assess the cost-benefit.
Diamond grinding or shot blasting to clean concrete with appropriate surface profile. Preparation is critical for epoxy performance. This is included in our quotes.
Epoxy and MMA line marking suits sites that wear out normal paint quickly: food processing plants with daily hot water wash-down, pharmaceutical warehouses using strong cleaning chemicals, and heavy manufacturing with oil, solvents and constant forklift traffic. Line Marking Australia recommends epoxy or MMA when standard paint would fail within weeks.
Two-pack epoxy floor marking commonly lasts 5 to 10 years when the concrete is properly prepared before coating. Service life depends on forklift traffic, chemical exposure, cleaning methods and surface preparation. Poor preparation is the most common reason a floor coating peels early, so Line Marking Australia treats preparation as part of the job.
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