Smartcover Floor: Floor Paint with No Primer Needed
Renovate your floors with Smartcover Floor: water-based epoxy-acrylic copolymer floor paint, one-component and no primer needed, with high resistance and a professional finish.
Smartcover Floor paint for floors
Smartcover Floor is a water-based floor paint formulated with WEAH technology using one-component epoxy-acrylic copolymers. It is an aliphatic paint: it does not yellow, resists UV rays and performs equally well indoors and outdoors. It offers high abrasion resistance and good chemical resistance: designed to withstand vehicle wheels and the typical grease of a garage, so it is more than up to the job on almost any floor in the home. Includes an in-film anti-mould preservative. Available in 8 colours.
- One-component and ready to use: no mixing, with the colour already prepared. Ideal for DIY projects.
- No primer needed: applies directly onto a clean, degreased substrate.
- Excellent adhesion on ceramic (tiles and stoneware), cement and concrete.
- Uniform matt/satin finish with high hiding power.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Water-based paint with epoxy-acrylic copolymers (1K), one-component and ready to use |
| Use | Indoor and outdoor (aliphatic paint) • UV-resistant • Non-yellowing |
| Primer | Not needed on any compatible substrate |
| Substrates | Ceramic (tiles and stoneware), cement and concrete • Do not apply on vinyl or PVC • No restriction on wood |
| Colours | 8 colours |
| Finish | Matt / low-sheen satin — Gloss (60°) < 20 GU (UNE-EN ISO 2813) |
| Coats | 2 coats — necessary and sufficient |
| Approximate coverage | 10–12 m²/L per coat • One 4.5 L bucket covers 22.5–27 m² with 2 coats |
| Touch dry | ≈ 30 min |
| Recoat time | 3–4 h depending on temperature (summer ~3 h, winter ~4 h) |
| Return to service | Walk on carefully: 24 h • Fully hardened: 72 h • Do not wet with water: 7 days |
| Underfloor heating | Compatible |
| Non-volatile content | 57–58% (UNE-EN ISO 3251:2020) |
| Rotational viscosity | 3000–4000 cP (UNE-EN ISO 2555) |
| Density | 1.25 ± 0.05 g/cm³ (UNE-EN ISO 2811-1) |
| Fineness | > 7 Hegman (UNE-EN ISO 1524) |
| Taber abrasion resistance | < 60 mg (UNE 48250) |
| Persoz hardness | 100 s (UNE-EN ISO 1522) |
| VOC | ≤ 50 g/L (2024/42/A(i)(140) MaxCOVs) |
| Pack size | 4.5 L buckets |
Benefits
- No-works renovation: renew the floor without removing the existing covering.
- No primer: clean, degrease and paint.
- High resistance: abrasion, chemicals, vehicle wheels and garage grease.
- Flexible application: roller, brush or spray gun (dilute 20–25% with water for spraying).
- Indoor and outdoor: aliphatic paint that does not yellow and resists UV. In-film anti-mould preservative.
- Easy, low-cost repair: light sanding (180-200 grit) and one coat of the same colour; two coats if you change colour.
Colours and finishes
Available in 8 colours: White, Grey, Orange, Violet, Yellow, Blue, Red and Green, all in a matt/satin finish. For interiors, White and Grey are the most versatile base; the bold tones work brilliantly as accents or to zone areas. Need help choosing? Talk to us.
How to apply Smartcover Floor
Substrate preparation
- Ceramic (tiles and stoneware): clean and degrease thoroughly. No need to sand the glaze: adhesion is guaranteed. Keeping the tile texture looks great; if you prefer a completely smooth, even easier-to-clean surface, you can re-grout the tiles with Smart Jointer.
- Cement and concrete: if the mortar is new, allow full curing (~1 month). Remove loose parts, repair cracks and clean off dust and oils. No primer.
- Previously painted surfaces: check the existing paint is sound and well adhered; make good if necessary.
- Unsuitable substrates: do not apply on vinyl or PVC. No restriction on wood.
Application
- Stir gently to homogenise: one-component, ready to use, with the colour already prepared.
- Tools: roller or brush. For spray, dilute 20–25% with water.
- Conditions: apply between 10–35 °C and RH < 70%. Outdoors, avoid rain and strong direct sun.
- Coats: 2 thin coats, with ≈30 min touch dry and 3–4 h between coats (summer ~3 h, winter ~4 h).
- Return to service: walk on carefully after 24 h; fully hardened at 72 h; do not wet with water for 7 days.
- Cleaning: wash tools with water immediately after use.
Frequently asked questions
Which floors can I paint with Smartcover Floor?
Ceramic (tiles and stoneware), cement and concrete in good condition. Do not apply on vinyl or PVC; there is no restriction on wood.
Does it need a primer?
No — no compatible substrate needs one: the adhesion is in the formula. The key is thorough cleaning and degreasing beforehand.
How many coats do I need?
Two coats — necessary and sufficient. Allow ~30 minutes touch dry and 3–4 hours between coats: ~3 h in summer, better 4 h in winter.
When can I walk on it, and when can it get wet?
You can walk on it carefully after 24 hours. At 72 hours it is fully hardened, but avoid wetting it with water for 7 days.
Can I spray it?
Yes. Dilute 20–25% with water and adjust nozzle and pressure for thin, even coats.
Is it suitable outdoors and over underfloor heating?
Yes to both. It is an aliphatic paint (non-yellowing, UV-resistant) and 100% compatible with underfloor heating.
How do I clean the painted floor?
With neutral cleaners, which are also better for your health. Avoid bleach, ammonia and metal scourers: no decorative coating tolerates them well.
How do I repair wear or a scratch?
Very simple and low-cost: light sanding with 180-200 grit and one coat of the same colour. To change colour, apply two coats.
Step-by-step guides
Prefer to see the process applied to your project? Here are the three reads:
- How to paint a garage floor step by step
- How to paint a bathroom floor (tiles) with no building work
- Epoxy floor paint: what it is and when to use it
Ready to transform your floors? Buy Smartcover Floor or discover all Smartcover paints.