A gallery floor or balcony floor is exposed to various weather conditions, such as sunlight, rain and frost. For floor choice, it is therefore important to take into account factors such as safety and outdoor durability. With HIM floor solutions you are assured of a durable floor that can withstand all types of weather. Our floors are always laid quickly, whether it’s turn-key solutions or renovation projects for existing buildings.
Floors for outdoor use require careful consideration, for safety and outdoor durability:
Our epoxy floor systems have good adhesion and strength and are able to withstand extreme weather conditions. Depending on the type of substrate and the current condition, we recommend trowel floors or floor coatings based on filled epoxy binders.
Sustainable living with trowel floor
Is the floor choice criterion primarily durability? A trowel floor will last a lifetime under normal conditions. This makes trowel floors a more than sustainable solution for both new-build apartments and renovation projects in the context of life-proof homes.
A trowel floor consists of a mixture of selected sands, bound by a high-quality epoxy binder. This floor solution lasts longer than many other natural options, such as wooden decking, which become loose over time and need to be replaced by weathering. This is absolutely not the case with trowel floors.
The advantages of the approach with a trowel floor:
Coating system on smooth concrete
Is the concrete surface on the balcony smooth, even and equipped with slope or gutters? In that case you can get along fine with a double-layer coating system based on filled epoxy binders. This floor finish adheres well to concrete and, after curing, forms a hard, liquid-tight layer with a high degree of wear resistance. The system is applied with the aid of a roller and is available in a low solvent and solvent-free version.
The benefits of this approach:
As you can see: there’s plenty of choice. HIM floors and coatings meet the strictest requirements for outdoor use. Our specialists are happy to tell you more about the possibilities of our sustainable gallery and balcony floors.
CamberOur trowel floors can be laid with a slope. This guarantees a regular drainage of rainwater.
Anti slipOur gallery floors have anti-slip coatings, which guarantee safety.
Liquid-tightThe floor is liquid-tight. Moisture does not penetrate below the top layer and therefore cannot work.
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Yes, provided that the substrate is technically suitable. If the concrete is level, sufficiently strong and has proper falls and drainage, a two-layer epoxy coating system is suitable. This finish adheres to concrete and, once cured, creates a hard, liquid-tight and wear-resistant layer. Where there are cracks, level differences, moisture issues or insufficient falls, repair work or a thicker floor system, such as a trowel-applied floor, is required first. An assessment of the existing substrate determines the correct approach.
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Its lifespan depends on the quality of the substrate, the selected floor system, loading and maintenance. A correctly installed trowel-applied floor lasts a very long time under normal use. Regular cleaning removes dirt, sand and organic deposits that affect slip resistance and appearance. Also inspect drainage, connections and any damage periodically. Timely repair of small defects prevents moisture from getting beneath the finishing layer and damaging the substrate during frost.
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A trowel-applied floor is particularly suitable when the existing substrate is damaged, uneven or does not have sufficient falls. Different layer thicknesses can be used to create the required slope, allowing rainwater to drain away in a controlled manner. This prevents standing water, slipping hazards and moisture problems. The broadcast texture also makes the floor slip-resistant and wear-resistant without making cleaning unnecessarily difficult. For galleries and balconies in renovation projects, this is a practical solution when both repair and a durable finish are needed.
