Non-Slip Epoxy Coatings for Newcastle Properties

We typically complete a standard double garage in 3 days – that’s preparation through to final coat. Newcastle’s humidity can add an extra day if we hit one of those classic wet weeks, but we always check the forecast before starting. You can park your car back in there after 72 hours, though I recommend waiting the full week if you’ve got hot tyres from that Charlestown to Cardiff commute. Most of our Merewether and New Lambton clients schedule for a long weekend to minimise disruption.

Yes, we can coat over tiles, but there’s a catch – we need to grind them first to create the right surface profile. In Newcastle homes, especially those 1980s places around Adamstown and Kotara, we often find asbestos adhesive under old tiles, which needs special handling. If your tiles are in good nick with no drummy spots, we can usually go straight over them. I’d need to tap around with my hammer during a site visit to check they’re solid enough to coat.

This is why we obsess over Newcastle’s weather radar – our coatings need 8-12 hours before they can handle moisture. If one of those surprise afternoon storms rolls in from the coast, uncured epoxy will turn milky and we’d have to start again. That’s why we apply early morning in summer and always have tarps ready just in case. After 24 hours, rain actually helps the curing process, so those wet Newcastle winters aren’t a problem once we’re past day one.

Absolutely – we’ve coated plenty of Newcastle homes where the family dog practically lives in the garage. Our medium-texture option gives great grip without being rough on paws, unlike that sharp broadcast grit some contractors use. I’ve done my own garage in Hamilton with two Blue Heelers who race in and out all day – no problems after three years. We can even add a slightly softer texture in their favourite lying spots while keeping high-grip areas where you need them.

We offer a 10-year warranty on our non-slip systems, even here in Newcastle where salt air hammers everything. The warranty covers delamination, excessive wear of the non-slip texture, and UV fade beyond normal expectations. I’ve been doing this since 2008, and honestly, we’ve only had two warranty claims – both from improper cleaning with harsh acids. The coating on my mate’s workshop in Stockton, right near the beach, still looks mint after 12 years.

Newcastle winters aren’t too harsh, but those 8-degree mornings in July can slow things down. We need minimum 10 degrees for proper curing, so we sometimes use portable heaters or schedule for midday application. The bigger issue is those weeks of constant drizzle – we need three clear days minimum. Most of our commercial clients actually prefer winter installation since their businesses are quieter, and we can work around Newcastle’s winter weather with proper planning.