Coo-Var anti-slip paint?

[Neil Davies]

Hi all,
I'm setting up a small classroom at school as a Motor Vehicle Tech room and at the moment it's got a concrete floor which tends to kick up a load of dust and rubbish. The lads I've got in the group are keen and enthusiastic and are taking great pride in the space, and have asked me about painting the floor. My local DIY place has got some anti-slip floor paint with the brand name of Coo-Var, which I've never heard of. Searching on this whole site, looks like no-one else has either!

Here's a link to the Wickes website - what do you guys think?

 

[Car Collector Chronicles]

Nobody on this side of the pond has heard of it, probably because it appears to be a product of the UK?

 

[KPSquared]

This is what I found online. . . I would do this at the minimum and it probably still won't hold up for all that long. . .

Concrete - power floated, granolithic and
smooth surfaces should be roughened first to
provide a good "key" for the paint. This can be
done mechanically by abrading or blasting, or
chemically using Coo-Var Acid Etch. These
processes will have the advantage in addition to
preparing the surface of also removing dirt and
laitance. New concrete must be allowed to cure
thoroughly which can take up to 3 months.
Apply a 10% thinned coat of Coo-Var Floor Paint
to prime and seal the surface prior to applying
Coo-Var® Suregrip®.

 

[GTO]

I saw rattle cans @ HD that are anti-slip.

 

[Prepman]

I am a "Newbie" , but felt compelled to advise you in this matter. I install floors as my profession in the US. I have installed floors in classrooms at major universities. My recommendation would be to find an epoxy-urethane system that is resistant to chemicals, solvents, and staining, which are encountered in shop environments. Aluminum oxide grit can be added for non-slip. The Coo-var product is made for pedestrian walkways, tennis courts, etc. Diamond grinding would be my recommendation for the prep. I would look for a floor installer to do the prep, as the concrete dust is very harmful to one's respiratory system. He may offer to discount the service to the school.