The working temperature can significantly affect epoxy flooring projects. Epoxy products should ideally be applied between 20-25°C but may be used between 10-30°C. Higher temperatures cause the epoxy to cure quicker, lowering viscosity but reducing working life, while lower temperatures extend working life but can cause issues like blushing and poor leveling due to higher humidity. Tips for different temperatures include pre-heating or cooling areas, keeping products at room temperature, and adjusting mixtures.

1. How does the working
temperature affect Epoxy
Flooring projects ?

2. Most epoxy flooring products should be applied
between 10C and 30C (50-86 F)
Ideal conditions are usually around 20-25 OC (68-
77F)

3. Keep in mind that we are not only talking about
the prevailing room temperature but also surface
temperatures (for example a cold marble surface
can affect the outcome)
Always consult the technical data sheets of the
products that you are using on the recommended
application temperatures

4. How do HIGH temperatures affect
flooring projects?

5. Floors will cure quicker under warm temperatures
therefore shortening the time required to
complete a project
High temperatures lower the viscosity of the
product, thus enabling better flow of the product
1. High Temperatures

6. However…
- Working life of the product is reduced which
means that the workers need to be working
quickly and efficiently
- High temperatures may cause nausea and
dizziness when inhaling the odors
- Perspiration of workers due to high
temperatures could compromise the product
1. High Temperatures

7. Some Tips….
Keep the goods stored in a cool place to avoid pre-
heating
Use plastic containers as heat dissipation is slower
than in metal containers
Have a prep talk with workers before the job and
explain the need to work quicker
1. High Temperatures

8. And what about LOW temperatures?
How will they affect flooring projects?

9. Pot life is extended and gives more time for the
crew to work
1. Low Temperatures

10. However working with low temperatures brings
about many problems
- Humidity is usually higher. This can lead to
problems like blushing of the coat and loss of gloss
- Levelling and settling of the product is also
affected under cold temperatures
1. Low Temperatures

11. Here’s an example of a
surface that did not
smooth properly. The
work was conducted in
very low temperatures
1. Low Temperatures

12. Some Tips…
- Explore possibilities of heating the room in
advance
- Keep the goods stored in standard room
temperatures
- Consider adding solvent to the mixture (for
solvent based coatings) in order to lower viscosity
and improve the flow
1. Low Temperatures

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