Mineral flooring systems.
Silicate Systems is built on mineral chemistry, expressed across a range engineered for consistency. Applied over existing substrates, no demolition required.
Why silicate systems
| Property | Silicate Systems | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Material class | Inorganic | Organic |
| Vapour permeability | Open | Closed |
| Circular content | 90% | Typically 0% |
| Isocyanates | None | Present, REACH-classified |
| Thermal resistance | 700°C* | ~150°C |
| Chemical resistance | pH 3-14* | Narrower range for typical resin coatings |
| Drinking-water and pool approval | KTW, KSW, DVGW† | Not rated |
- * Eco Resist. Comparison figure for a typical resin-based system.
- † Eco Sil, Eco All In One.
What specifiers ask first.
What is a silicate floor system?
A liquid-applied mineral floor built on a silicate binder — silicon dioxide, the same compound found in sand, glass, and quartz. It cures into an inorganic, vapour-permeable layer applied directly over an existing substrate.
What building-certification credits does it contribute to?
BREEAM, DGNB and LEED contribution is documented per project. The credits depend on the specific systems in the build-up.
Is the floor seamless, or are there joints?
The systems are laid as a continuous, jointless surface, coved into wall junctions where required — no expansion joints breaking up the floor.
What colors and finishes are available?
Most systems are available in their raw, unpigmented color or pigmented with RAL matching. Eco Terrazzo takes its color from the aggregate mix — marble, glass, or stone — rather than pigment.
How soon can the floor be used?
The rapid-cure systems (Eco Rapid, Eco Rapid Indu, Eco Screed) are walkable after 4 hours at 20°C, take light load after 1 day, and are fully loadable after 4 days indoors and 7 days outdoors. Cure times vary by product — check the technical data sheet for specifics.
What temperature range can it be applied in?
Between +2°C and +10°C, depending on the system — check the technical data sheet for the specific application temperature of each product.
What certification and documentation is available?
EMICODE EC1PLUS across most of the range — Eco Topcoat Mono carries EC2. Eco Sil, Eco Topcoat Mat and Eco Flex All In One are also declared free of VOC and APEO. EPD verified — two EPDs under ISO 14025 / EN 15804 cover the dry mortar and primer/coating families. Data sheets and declarations of performance are published per product on the systems pages.
Can it be applied over an existing floor?
Yes. In renovation, the lower limit is 2mm, so the old floor usually stays in place — no demolition required. The substrate needs to reach a pull-off strength of at least 1.5 N/mm², stated as a condition on the data sheets.
How does it compare with resin systems like epoxy or polyurethane?
The binder is inorganic rather than organic, contains no isocyanates, and stays vapour-permeable rather than sealed. Eco Resist withstands 700°C intermittently against roughly 150°C for a typical resin-based system.
Is it suitable for drinking water and pools?
Eco Sil carries KTW drinking water approval and KSW pool approval. Eco All In One carries DVGW W270 and W347.