Duraguard Protective Coating Solutions
Commercial & Industrial Concrete Floor Systems & polishing
Durapoxy TC — 100% Solids Epoxy Topcoat & Base Coat System
High-Performance, Zero-VOC Epoxy for Commercial and Industrial Floors
What Is a 100% Solids Epoxy Coating?
A 100% solids epoxy contains no solvents or water — every component of the mixed material becomes part of the finished floor. When it cures, there is no evaporation, no off-gassing, and no shrinkage. The result is a dense, hard coating that bonds tightly to the concrete substrate and delivers a consistent, high-performance surface from the first day of installation.
Conventional epoxy coatings with solvent or water carriers release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) during cure. In occupied facilities — food processing plants, commercial kitchens, manufacturing floors, and warehouses — that off-gassing creates odor problems and potential air quality concerns. Durapoxy TC eliminates that issue entirely. Because it is 100% solids with no solvents, it can be applied in occupied or semi-occupied facilities with minimal disruption to operations.
Why Durapoxy TC?
100% Solids — Zero Odor, Zero VOC
Durapoxy TC contains no solvents and produces no detectable odor during application or cure. This makes it the right choice for food processing facilities, commercial kitchens, pharmaceutical environments, and any space where odor during installation is not acceptable. Floors can be coated during off-hours and returned to service quickly without lingering chemical smell.
Non-Yellowing Formula
Standard epoxy coatings yellow when exposed to UV light, natural light, or fluorescent lighting over time. Durapoxy TC is formulated to resist yellowing, maintaining its appearance in light-colored and pigmented installations. This matters in showrooms, commercial spaces, food facilities with extensive lighting, and any installation where long-term color stability is expected.
Superior Chemical Resistance
Durapoxy TC resists a broad spectrum of chemicals encountered in manufacturing and food processing environments including oils, greases, mild acids, cleaning chemicals, and sanitizers. The cured surface maintains its integrity under routine chemical exposure that would degrade lower-grade coating systems.
High Abrasion Resistance
The cured Durapoxy TC surface resists abrasion from foot traffic, wheeled carts, and light forklift activity. Its dense, hard finish holds up to the daily wear typical of commercial and light industrial environments without surface degradation.
Fast Return to Service — 8 to 12 Hour Cure
Durapoxy TC cures in 8 to 12 hours under normal conditions, allowing facilities to return floors to service quickly. Combined with zero odor during cure, this makes it practical for weekend installations, shift-change applications, and facilities that cannot tolerate extended downtime.
Versatile System Compatibility
Durapoxy TC is engineered to work within multi-coat floor systems in three distinct roles:
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Pigmented topcoat** — applied as the final wear layer over a base coat system, delivering the finished color and surface performance
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UV-stable base coat for flake broadcast** — used as the receiving coat for decorative flake or quartz broadcast systems; its UV stability preserves color under the clear topcoat
- Accepts a clear topcoat** — compatible with clear polyaspartic or urethane topcoats for added gloss, durability, and UV protection in the final wear layer
Where Durapoxy TC Is Used
Food and Beverage Processing
The zero-odor, zero-VOC formula makes Durapoxy TC the right epoxy system for food processing environments where solvent-based coatings are prohibited or impractical. Its chemical resistance handles the cleaning agents, sanitizers, and organic compounds common in food and beverage production. Meets requirements for facilities subject to USDA, FDA, and HACCP standards.
Commercial Kitchens and Institutional Food Service
Hospital kitchens, university dining facilities, hotel kitchens, and large-scale food service operations benefit from a coating that can be applied during off-hours with no residual odor by the time the kitchen reopens. Durapoxy TC handles grease, cleaning chemicals, and constant foot traffic in these demanding environments.
Manufacturing and Assembly Facilities
Light to medium industrial manufacturing environments benefit from Durapoxy TC’s combination of abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, and low-disruption installation. The system can be applied in occupied manufacturing facilities without shutting down adjacent operations.
Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Durapoxy TC provides a durable, abrasion-resistant floor surface for warehouses and distribution centers subject to foot traffic, pallet jack activity, and light forklift use. Its fast cure and zero odor make it practical for installations during off-hours without disrupting adjacent operations.
Commercial and Retail Spaces
Showrooms, retail floors, office facilities, and commercial spaces benefit from Durapoxy TC’s non-yellowing formula and clean finished appearance. The system maintains its color and gloss over time under fluorescent and natural lighting conditions.
Decorative Flake and Broadcast Systems
When a decorative flake or quartz broadcast system is specified, Durapoxy TC serves as the UV-stable base coat that receives the broadcast aggregate. Its stability under the clear topcoat ensures long-term color retention in decorative commercial and institutional floor installations.
Durapoxy TC vs. Solvent-Based Epoxy — What Is the Difference?
Facility managers often ask why they should specify 100% solids epoxy when conventional solvent-based systems are available at lower cost. The answer comes down to performance, compliance, and total cost of ownership.
Solvent-based epoxy coatings off-gas during application and cure, creating odor and air quality issues in occupied or semi-occupied facilities. In food processing and pharmaceutical environments, solvent-based coatings may not be acceptable at all under regulatory requirements. Durapoxy TC produces no detectable odor, contains no VOCs, and can be applied in environments where solvent-based coatings are prohibited.
Because 100% solids systems contain no carriers that evaporate away, the cured film is denser and more chemically resistant than equivalent-thickness solvent-based coatings. The result is a floor that lasts longer and maintains its performance characteristics under the chemical and mechanical stresses of real industrial environments.
The Duraguard Installation Process
Proper installation is as important as the product itself. Durapoxy TC requires thorough surface preparation — typically diamond grinding or shot blasting to open the concrete substrate and ensure proper mechanical bond. Any existing coatings, oils, moisture, or contaminants must be fully removed before application.
Duraguard’s installation crews are experienced in 100% solids epoxy application and understand the specific mixing ratios, application temperatures, and humidity conditions required for Durapoxy TC to perform as designed. We work around your production schedule, including nights and weekends, to minimize downtime during installation.
Service Area
Duraguard installs Durapoxy TC epoxy floor coating systems throughout southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois including Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Waukegan, Gurnee, Libertyville, and surrounding areas.
Get a Free Floor Assessment
If your facility requires a high-performance, zero-odor epoxy floor coating system — or if your current floor is failing and you need an evaluation — contact Duraguard today for a free on-site assessment. We will evaluate your current floor condition, review your operational requirements, and provide a detailed written proposal at no charge.
Call us at (833) 387-2482 or use our contact form to request your free evaluation.
Duraguard Protective Coating Solutions is proud to align with leading industry organizations that set the standard for flooring excellence and business integrity. We follow the guidelines and technical standards established by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), ensuring every project meets rigorous industry benchmarks. As an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), we are committed to transparency, trust, and customer satisfaction. Duraguard is also recognized through Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), reflecting our dedication to Wisconsin’s manufacturing and business community.