Sika Sikafloor MultiDur ES-10 AP
A 1.0 mm self-smoothing, coloured epoxy floor system that turns worn concrete into a hard, seamless, easy-to-clean surface for dry production and storage areas.
What is it?
A two-component epoxy resin flooring system that lays a 1.0 mm self-smoothing coloured topping over a primed concrete substrate, giving a rigid, glossy, jointless finish.
Where is it used?
Dry interior floors carrying normal to medium-heavy traffic: production halls, assembly lines, storage areas, workshops, garages and loading ramps.
Why use it?
It seals porous concrete against dust and light chemical spillage, resists abrasion from foot and trolley traffic, and delivers a wipe-clean surface at a modest 1 mm build.
How is it applied?
Prime the prepared concrete with Sikafloor-161, then pour and squeegee the quartz-filled Sikafloor-264 topping and de-aerate it with a spiked roller to flow level.
About Sika Sikafloor MultiDur ES-10 AP
Sikafloor MultiDur ES-10 AP is Sika’s entry-level self-smoothing epoxy floor for dry industrial interiors, and it is one of the most specified systems where a plant needs a durable, dust-free surface without the cost or thickness of a heavy-duty screed. The finished system is nominally 1.0 mm thick and combines a penetrating epoxy primer (Sikafloor-161 or 161 HC) with a coloured, quartz-filled self-smoothing topping (Sikafloor-264 or 264 HC). Poured over sound concrete, it flows out under a spiked roller to a seamless, level, gloss film available across the RAL colour range, so a shabby grey slab becomes a bright, professionally coded work floor.
For Indian engineers and contractors, the appeal is the balance it strikes. At 1 mm it is thick enough to bridge the fine porosity and surface irregularities of a floated concrete slab, seal it against dusting, and take routine forklift, pallet-truck and foot traffic, yet thin enough to remain economical over large production and warehouse footprints. Because it is a flow-applied topping rather than a roller coating, it hides minor trowel marks and gives a far more uniform, monolithic look than a two-coat paint. The trade-off is honest: this is a dry-area system for interior use, not a wet-process or thermal-shock floor, and that boundary should guide where it is specified.
The technical insight
The performance comes from the interaction of three things: a low-viscosity primer, a filled self-smoothing resin, and quartz. The Sikafloor-161 primer soaks into the open capillaries of the concrete and cures to lock the surface, giving the topping something mechanically keyed to bond to. The tensile adhesion of the system exceeds 1.5 N/mm2 with failure occurring in the concrete itself, which tells you the bond line is stronger than the substrate. The topping is a 100% solids epoxy blended with graded quartz filler; the filler carries the compressive load (the cured system reaches roughly 53 N/mm2 in compression) and improves abrasion behaviour, while the resin matrix flows and self-levels before it gels. The high Shore D hardness of about 76 and the low abrasion loss of around 41 mg under the CS 10/1000/1000 Taber test are what let a 1 mm film survive years of trolley wheels and dropped tools. Because it is solvent-free and 100% solids, almost the entire applied volume stays on the floor as cured film, so the stated coverage rates translate directly into built thickness.”
Where it is used
- Concrete floors in production and processing halls that need a dust-free, cleanable finish
- Assembly lines and machine shops with normal to medium-heavy foot and trolley traffic
- Warehouse and storage areas where pallet trucks and forklifts operate on dry floors
- Maintenance workshops and garages requiring an oil- and chemical-resistant surface
- Loading ramps and dispatch bays under sheltered, dry conditions
- Colour-coded walkways, work zones and safety demarcation using RAL shades
- Refurbishment of tired existing concrete slabs to a bright, seamless floor
- Light laboratory and utility areas needing a wipe-clean, jointless surface
Key advantages
- Self-smoothing flow gives a seamless, level, gloss finish with no cold joints or trowel lines
- Hard-wearing: roughly 53 N/mm2 compressive strength and Shore D ~76 handle sustained traffic
- Low abrasion loss (~41 mg, CS 10/1000/1000) keeps the surface intact under wheeled loads
- Excellent bond to concrete, with tensile adhesion >1.5 N/mm2 failing in the substrate
- Solvent-free, 100% solids formulation means low odour and full film retention
- Sealed, non-dusting surface that is easy to sweep, wash and keep hygienic
- Available across the RAL range for colour coding and a professional plant appearance
- Economical at 1 mm build compared with heavier screed systems for the same dry-area duty
Limitations & considerations
- Intended for dry interior areas only; not suited to constant water, wet process or wash-down duty
- Pot life is short and temperature-sensitive, dropping to about 15 minutes at +30 C
- Requires substrate moisture at or below 4% by mass, which can delay work on green or damp slabs
- At 1 mm it resists chemicals but is not a full chemical-containment or bund lining system
- Gloss epoxy finish can be slippery when wet unless an anti-slip aggregate is broadcast in
- UV exposure can cause the epoxy to yellow, so it is a poor choice for sunlit or outdoor floors
Selection & best practice
Success with this floor is decided before any resin is poured. Mechanically prepare the concrete by shot-blasting or grinding to remove laitance and open the surface, and confirm moisture is at or below 4% by mass with a Tramex-type meter. The substrate must be at least 25 N/mm2 compressive strength and held at least 3 C above the dew point throughout application and cure, or condensation will cause blushing and adhesion failure. Work only within +8 C to +35 C and up to 80% relative humidity. Prime with Sikafloor-161 at 0.35 to 0.50 kg/m2 and let it cure, then pour the Sikafloor-264 topping (roughly 0.90 kg/m2 of resin plus 0.40 kg/m2 quartz filler for the 1 mm build), spread with a notched squeegee and de-aerate immediately with a spiked roller. Mix each unit fully to a uniform colour, and size batches to the site temperature because pot life falls to around 15 minutes at +30 C. Allow foot traffic after about 24 hours, light traffic after roughly 4 days, and full chemical and mechanical service after 7 days at +20 C. Where the floor may get wet, broadcast an anti-slip aggregate into the wet topping.
Specifications
| Product type | Two-component, 100% solids self-smoothing epoxy floor system |
| Nominal thickness | 1.0 mm |
| System build-up | Sikafloor-161 primer + Sikafloor-264 quartz-filled topping |
| Primer consumption | 0.35–0.50 kg/m² |
| Topping consumption | ~0.90 kg/m² resin + 0.40 kg/m² quartz filler |
| Compressive strength | ~53 N/mm² (28 days, +23 °C) |
| Flexural strength | ~20 N/mm² (28 days, +23 °C) |
| Tensile adhesion | >1.5 N/mm² (failure in concrete) |
| Shore D hardness | ~76 (7 days, +23 °C) |
| Abrasion resistance | ~41 mg loss (Taber CS 10/1000/1000) |
| Pot life | ~50 min at +10 °C; ~25 min at +20 °C; ~15 min at +30 °C |
| Curing (at +20 °C) | Foot traffic ~24 h; light traffic ~4 days; full cure ~7 days |
Industry use cases
Manufacturing & assembly
Seals production-hall floors against dust and light oil, taking sustained foot and trolley traffic with a wipe-clean gloss surface.
Warehousing & logistics
Gives storage bays and dispatch areas an abrasion-resistant, colour-coded floor that stands up to pallet trucks and forklift movement on dry slabs.
Automotive workshops & garages
Provides an oil- and chemical-resistant surface in service bays that cleans easily and brightens the workspace.
Engineering & maintenance shops
Delivers a hard, seamless floor for machine shops and tool rooms where dropped parts and wheeled loads demand a tough finish.
Light laboratory & utility areas
Creates a jointless, hygienic, easy-to-decontaminate floor for utility rooms and light lab spaces in dry conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the actual thickness and coverage of Sikafloor MultiDur ES-10 AP?
Can this floor be used in wet or wash-down areas?
How soon can we use the floor after application?
What moisture and strength does the concrete need before we start?
Is the surface slippery, and can it be made anti-slip?
Does Space Arc supply and apply this system in Delhi NCR and pan-India?
How we position Sika Sikafloor MultiDur ES-10 AP
Sikafloor MultiDur ES-10 AP is the right pick when a dry industrial area needs a smooth, seamless 1 mm epoxy floor at sensible cost. If the same floor faces water or frequent wash-down, step up within the Sika family to a wet-area system such as Sikafloor MultiDur EB-10 AP; where higher build and heavier mechanical or chemical duty are required, look at the thicker MultiDur ES-30. For projects standardised on other brands we stock, the closest equivalents are Fosroc Nitoflor and Dr. Fixit / Pidilite Roffe epoxy flooring lines, and MC-Bauchemie industrial floor systems. Pair any of these with the correct Sikafloor primer and, where slip is a concern, an anti-slip quartz broadcast.
Fosroc Nitoflor SL2000 — A specifier standardised on Fosroc, or wanting a slightly higher 2 mm self-smoothing build for light-to-medium industrial and cleanroom floors, may prefer Nitoflor SL2000 over the 1 mm Sika system.
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