Coating Systems Built to Last
Every Francolor product is formulated to meet the exact demands of industrial environments — engineered for performance, tested for durability, and specified for long-term asset protection.
Epoxy High Build Coating
Our Epoxy High Build Coating series delivers exceptional film thickness in a single application, combining outstanding chemical resistance, adhesion, and mechanical durability for steel and concrete structures.
Engineered for environments with extreme corrosion risk, the Francolor Epoxy High Build range allows applicators to achieve the desired DFT in fewer coats — reducing application time and cost without compromising protection. The range includes both solvent-borne and high-solids/solvent-free options for varied application requirements.
Key Features
- Outstanding resistance to oils, acids & alkalis
- Excellent adhesion to steel & concrete
- Available in solvent-free & high-solids formulations
- Suitable as mid-coat or finishing coat
- Wide color range available
- Long-term anti-corrosive performance
Applications
- Steel structural protection
- Storage tanks (external & internal)
- Pipelines & piping systems
- Offshore & marine structures
- Power plant equipment
- Chemical plant structures
Anti-Carbonation Coating
Francolor's Anti-Carbonation Coating range provides a highly flexible, impermeable elastomeric barrier that prevents CO₂, chloride ions, and moisture from penetrating concrete, protecting embedded steel reinforcement from corrosion.
Concrete structures, especially in urban environments, face significant carbonation-related deterioration. Our elastomeric coatings not only block CO₂ diffusion but also bridge existing micro-cracks and accommodate structural movement — providing unparalleled long-term protection with a clean, aesthetic finish.
Key Features
- Effectively blocks CO₂ diffusion
- Bridges micro-cracks up to 1mm
- Water vapour permeable (breathable)
- Excellent UV and weathering resistance
- Aesthetically pleasing smooth finish
- Long service life — 15+ years
Applications
- Metro viaducts & flyovers
- Bridges & overpasses
- Multi-storey car parks
- Industrial & commercial buildings
- Coastal concrete structures
- Pre-stressed concrete elements
Vinyl Ester High Build Glass Flakes Coating
The gold standard in chemical immersion protection, Francolor's Vinyl Ester Glass Flake Coating range provides a virtually impermeable barrier against the most aggressive chemicals, acids, and solvents in tank lining and splash zone applications.
Glass flake reinforcement significantly reduces the diffusion of corrosive media through the coating, while the vinyl ester resin binder provides exceptional chemical resistance across a broad pH range. These systems are designed for long-term immersion service in highly aggressive environments.
Key Features
- Glass flake reinforcement for minimal permeability
- Excellent resistance to HCl, H₂SO₄, NaOH
- Suitable for continuous immersion service
- Self-priming on grit-blasted steel
- High film build in fewer coats
- Superior abrasion resistance
Applications
- Chemical storage tank linings
- Acid & solvent storage vessels
- Offshore structural protection
- Sewage & effluent systems
- Petrochemical processing equipment
- Desalination plant structures
Surface Preparation Systems
The performance of any coating is only as good as the surface it is applied to. Francolor offers a comprehensive range of primers, shop primers, wash primers, and pre-treatment products to ensure optimal adhesion and long-term coating performance.
Our surface preparation range covers everything from initial rust-converting primers through to zinc-rich anti-corrosive primers and high-build sealer coats. Designed to work seamlessly with our finishing coat systems, these products ensure system integrity from substrate to topcoat.
Key Features
- Zinc-rich cathodic protection primers
- Two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate primers
- Surface tolerant formulations for tight deadlines
- MIO (Micaceous Iron Oxide) barrier primers
- Flash rust inhibiting formulations
- Compatible with all major topcoat types
Applications
- New steel construction
- Maintenance recoating projects
- Shop priming of fabricated steelwork
- Offshore jacket protection
- Pipeline exterior & interior priming
- Structural steelwork in aggressive zones