Once the 100% solids epoxy primer is applied, it’s time to reinforce the system with a pigmented polyaspartic base coat. This next step locks in durability, improves UV resistance, and provides a seamless look. Whether we’re working on a garage, driveway, patio, or commercial floor, this base coat sets the tone for a long-lasting finish.
What is a Pigmented Polyaspartic Base Coat?
Polyaspartic coatings have gained popularity in the flooring industry because of their fast cure times, durability, and UV stability. The pigmented version ensures an even, consistent color throughout the base coat, which is important for flake systems, solid color coatings, and decorative finishes.
Why Choose a Polyaspartic Base Coat?
✔ Rapid Cure Time: One of the biggest advantages of polyaspartic coatings is their quick drying time. Unlike epoxy, which can take hours or even days to fully cure, polyaspartic dries fast, making one-day installations possible.
✔ UV Resistance: While epoxy can yellow or fade when exposed to sunlight, polyaspartic is UV-stable. This makes it an ideal choice for driveways, patios, outdoor walkways, and garage floors with windows.
✔ Strong Yet Flexible: Polyaspartic coatings have a slight flexibility, allowing them to handle temperature changes, minor concrete shifts, and heavy impact without cracking.
✔ Smooth, Even Coverage: The pigmented formula ensures full color coverage, which is especially useful for solid color coatings, broadcast flake systems, and metallic epoxy floors.
How Does the Base Coat Fit into the Whole Flooring System?
Depending on the project, we may use different layering techniques to ensure the best results. Here are a few examples:
Some projects use all polyaspartic layers for a fast and durable installation.
Others may have two layers of epoxy followed by two layers of polyaspartic for maximum strength.
Some floors require a 100% solids epoxy primer, a pigmented polyaspartic base coat, and a polyaspartic topcoat with a satin or matte polyurethane finish.
No matter the combination, the base coat plays a critical role in bonding the system together, ensuring longevity and performance.
Final Thoughts: Why Proper Layering Matters
A high-quality floor isn’t just about what you see on the surface—it’s about the foundation that supports it. By starting with a hydrophobic 100% solids epoxy primer and following up with a pigmented polyaspartic base coat, we create a system that is moisture-resistant, impact-resistant, UV-stable, and built to last.
👉 Want to see what these coatings look like in action? Check out our project galleries or contact us to learn more!
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