Description
Single-pack concrete paints are easy to use but most fade, chalk or peel in Australian sun. Stellmann Aqualine MA DIY uses a self-crosslinking methacrylic resin that resists both UV and the alkaline attack that turns ordinary acrylics soapy, which is what sets it apart from other one-pack floor coatings. It is water-based, low odour and diluted with water rather than thinners.
For indoor residential concrete and light to medium-use commercial floors it is the simpler of the two Aqualine systems: no hardener to weigh, no primer on concrete, and a P3 slip rating to AS 4586 when Stellmann Non-Slip Particles are added to the finish coat.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | Water-based, single-component methacrylic floor coating |
|---|---|
| Colour | Light Grey RAL 7035 |
| Pack sizes | 3 litre and 10 litre |
| Slip rating | P3 to AS 4586 with 3% Stellmann Non-Slip Particles |
| Spreading rate | Theoretical 5 to 7 m² per kg per coat |
| Coats | Two: first diluted 20% with water, second 0 to 5%; renovations 5 to 10% on both |
| Touch dry | 30 minutes |
| Trafficable | 24 hours |
| Full chemical cure | 2 days |
| Substrate | Dry concrete with no more than 3% surface moisture; no primer needed |
| UV resistance | Self-crosslinking system resists fading and saponification |
Where to Use
- Home garages and workshop floors
- Cellars and storage rooms
- Interior and exterior concrete stairs and walkways
- Light to medium-use commercial concrete areas
How to Apply
- Clean — wash with Stellmann Prep and Maintenance Cleaner or another alkaline cleaner, rinse until foaming stops and let the concrete dry.
- First coat — dilute with 20% water, mix with a power mixer and roll on.
- Second coat — dilute 0 to 5%; for a non-slip finish stir in 3% Stellmann Non-Slip Particles by weight first.
- Cure — walk on it after 24 hours; full chemical cure at 2 days.
The installation manual under the Documents tab covers renovation coats and timing in more detail.
Important Notes
- Start applications in the later morning and avoid late-afternoon starts so the coating dries before dew.
- Do not apply over water-repellent nano treatments or oil-based coatings.
- Bright colours may need an additional coat; this product is supplied in Light Grey only.
- For P4 or P5 ratings and heavy traffic, use Stellmann Aqualine PU PRO.
