Concrete Product Comparison
ECOPAVE
WATER BASED
Viponds Ecopave is a new generation water based paving paint that has exceptional durability. Ecopave has efflorescence and alkalai resistant properties.Our range of Paving Products are available at specialist paint stores. Please call us on 03 9688 3800 or Contact Us via our online form letting us know where you are located, and we can guide you to your local supplier.
PAVING PAINT & QUICK DRY ENAMEL
OIL BASED
Viponds Paving Paint and Viponds Quick Dry Enamel use traditional alkyd urethane oil that dries to a full gloss finish. This product has been tested by time (over 40 years) and is formulated for hardness and durability to protect high traffic areas.Our range of Paving Products are available at specialist paint stores. Please call us on 03 9688 3800 or Contact Us via our online form letting us know where you are located, and we can guide you to your local supplier.
DURABILITY
Ecopave has excellent durability
Paving Paint & Quick Dry Enamel both have excellent durability
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS
Ecopave for both interior and exterior use. Great for paths, steps, verandahs, driveways, garage floors, warehouses and more. It is suitable for application onto prepared concrete as well as correctly primed timber and metal
Paving Paint & Quick Dry Enamel are for both interior and exterior use. For use on prepared interior and exterior surfaces such as cement, concrete, timber or metal where a hard wearing finish is required. Use it on floors, verandahs and steps. Ideal for machine and plant equipment, trailers, handrails, gates and furniture to beautify and protect
EASE OF APPLICATION
Ecopave is easy to apply
Paving Paint & Quick Dry Enamel are easy to apply
CLEAN UP
Ecopave cleans up with water
Paving Paint & Quick Dry Enamel clean up with mineral turpentine
DRYING TIME
Recoat 2 hours
The speed of application and drying time of Ecopave means the job can often be completed in a day
Recoat 16 hours
Paving Paint and Quick Drying Enamel can take over two days to apply, and be ready to walk on
CURING TIME BEFORE FOOT TRAFFIC
2 hours for Ecopave
12 hours for Paving Paint & Quick Dry Enamel
GLOSS LEVEL & SLIP RESISTANCE
Satin - Excellent slip resistance
The satin finish of Ecopave offers terrific slip resistance. Should a gloss finish be desired, a top coat of Ecopave Clear can be applied. Finishing with Ecopave Clear will reduce slip resistance
High Gloss - Minimal slip resistance Viponds Paving Paint and Quick Dry Enamel offer a gloss finish. Should you require more slip resistance, an anti-skid additive can be added. Viponds matting agent can also be added to reduce the gloss level
PREPARATION
The adhesion of all paving paint products onto concrete is dependent on the age and quality of the concrete. It should be cured, clean, free of efflorescence and any smooth steel trowelled surface treated. For detailed instructions refer to our Preparation Information Download
PRIMING
For best results prime concrete with Viponds Concrete Prep. Always prime exterior timber and metal.
Priming not normally required on concrete. Always prime exterior timber and metal. Detailed Priming Instruction Download
EASE OF CLEANING THE PAINTED SURFACE
Ecopave is moderately easy to clean depending on substrate
Paving Paint & Quick Dry Enamel are the easiest to clean
RECOATING
Clean Ecopave before recoating. All of these products are maintenance coatings that you may wish to touch up, depending on the traffic
Clean and degloss before recoating Paving Paint and Quick Dry Enamel. All of these products are maintenance coatings that you may wish to touch up, depending on the traffic
COLOUR RANGE
Ecopave has unlimited colours
Paving Paint and Quick Dry Enamel both have unlimited colours
HOT TYRE RESISTANCE
Excellent for Ecopave
Good for Paving Paint and Quick Dry Enamel
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Ecopave has limited chemical resistance
Paving Paint and Quick Dry Enamel both have limited chemical resistance
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Yes.
Ecopave’s low VOCs are much more environmentally friendly than the solvent based systems
No.
In comparison to Ecopave, Paving Paint and Quick Dry Enamel are less environmentally friendly
PRODUCT INFORMATION DOWNLOADS
Our range of Paving Products are available at specialist paint stores. Please call us on 03 9688 3800 or Contact Us via our online form letting us know where you are located, and we can guide you to your local supplier.