Epoxy DPMs

Epoxy Resin DPMs

PermaCOAT Epoxy DPMs (damp proof membranes) are the fastest and most reliable way to isolate concrete floors and protect floor finishes. They offer a trusted solution to rising damp as well as residual and constructional moisture.

Our high build water-resistant epoxy membranes are designed to be applied to clean concrete. Once set, they create a new DPM that will hold back residual damp in the concrete slab and prevent issues with rising damp.

At Permagard, we stock the following epoxy resin DPM products:

• Innovative multi-chamber bags of PermaCOAT Epoxy DPM - also available as 2.5kg DPM
• PermaSEAL PRO One Coat DPM - rapid-curing DPM
• PermaCOAT Epoxy Repair Mortar
• PermaCOAT Epoxy Crack Filler

Benefits

PermaCOAT Epoxy DPMs are an ultra-convenient way to damp proof concrete slabs, protecting surfaces above from rising damp and moisture. Installing an Epoxy DPM over concrete avoids any intrusive mechanical work - you simply prepare the surface and apply. This saves hours of labour and dramatically reduces costs. Even more time can be saved with PRO One Coat DPM, which cures in as little as four hours.

Epoxy DPMs deliver the following benefits:

• full protection from rising damp
• a sound base for further floor finishes to be applied
• easy to apply
• cost-effective
• minimal mess

Protecting against Rising Damp in Concrete Floors

Rising damp in concrete floors can be a significant issue. Any moisture in the slab can impact your final floor finish, causing costly damage. One solution is to dig up the floor and replace the existing damp proof membrane with a new plastic DPM, then relay the concrete slab. This method is very costly and extremely invasive.

PermaCOAT epoxy DPMs create a new DPM in a highly efficient and cost-effective way. It’s a method that saves hours of labour, creates minimal mess and reduces costs dramatically. There is no need for intrusive mechanical work, so you can forget about skip hire, concrete deliveries and redecoration costs.

Generally, a new epoxy DPM can be laid in two days and will be ready for subsequent floor coatings on the third day. With our professional One Coat Epoxy DPM, this time can be cut down to just 6 hours with flooring ready to be laid the next day.

Read our guide to damp proofing concrete floors for more information.

Epoxy DPM Installation Overview

Prepare the concrete as per the technical requirements. You can repair any cracks with our PermaCOAT Epoxy Crack Filler or PermaCOAT Epoxy Repair Mortar. Then simply brush or roller the epoxy DPM onto the substrate and allow it to cure.

Depending on the product used and the floor hygrometer reading, you may need to apply a second coat.

Once dry, it creates a new surface damp proof membrane that can be overcoated with screed, tiles or insulation for wooden floors or floating floors.

You can read more on installing an epoxy DPM in our no-nonsense guide.

PermaCOAT Range

Our PermaCOAT range spans garage floor coatings, concrete floor repair products, epoxy floor finishes as well as DPMs.

• PermaCOAT Epoxy Concrete Repair Mortar
• PermaCOAT Epoxy Crack Filler
• PermaCOAT Epoxy Repair Kit
• PermaCOAT Epoxy Primer
• PermaCOAT High Build Floor Coating
• PermaCOAT Epoxy Floor Coating – Grey and Clear

PermaCOAT - Durability Guaranteed. Transformation Complete.

PermaCOAT Epoxy DPMs offer unmatched performance and long-lasting protection for concrete slabs and floor finishes. They are part of an epoxy range built on durability and proven effectiveness.

If you require help or advice in protecting your flooring or specifics around epoxy DPM application methods, contact us on 0117 982 3282 and speak to one of our technical advisers.

Follow the link if you are looking for DPMs for concrete floors or return to view our full range of Epoxy Flooring.