The SLABHARD® Color Chip 1 Day System is a fast-track decorative polyaspartic flooring system engineered to deliver durable, seamless concrete protection with an attractive color chip finish—all within a single installation day under appropriate project conditions.
Built around rapid-curing FASTFLO™ polyaspartic technology, the system combines a pigmented base coat, decorative vinyl color chip broadcast and UV-stable protective topcoat to significantly reduce installation time compared with traditional multi-day decorative flooring systems. The result is a durable, attractive floor with excellent abrasion, chemical and stain resistance and rapid return-to-service for commercial and industrial environments where downtime matters.
Recommended Uses
The SLABHARD® Color Chip 1 Day System is designed for commercial and industrial concrete floors requiring decorative appearance, durable protection and accelerated installation.
Typical environments include:
- Aircraft hangars
- Automotive dealerships
- Manufacturing facilities
- Warehouses
- Commercial kitchens
- Food and beverage processing facilities
- Healthcare facilities
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Laboratories
- Retail facilities
- Educational facilities
- Commercial and industrial environments requiring rapid installation and return-to-service
Advantages
One-Day Installation Capability → Less Downtime
Rapid-curing polyaspartic technology allows the complete flooring system to be installed within a single day under appropriate project conditions, substantially reducing the downtime associated with traditional multi-day decorative flooring systems.
Rapid Return-to-Service → Faster Facility Turnaround
Accelerated cure schedules help get commercial and industrial spaces back into operation sooner, making the system particularly valuable where extended shutdowns are difficult or costly.
Decorative Color Chip Broadcast → Customizable Finished Appearance
Partial- or full-broadcast decorative vinyl color chips create an attractive, seamless architectural finish while helping minimize the visibility of minor substrate imperfections.
UV-Stable Polyaspartic Technology → Long-Term Appearance
Aliphatic polyaspartic chemistry provides excellent UV stability and resistance to yellowing, helping preserve the appearance of the decorative floor over time.
Excellent Abrasion + Chemical Resistance → Durable Protection
The system is engineered for the wear and operational demands of commercial and industrial environments, providing excellent abrasion, chemical and stain resistance.
Seamless Surface → Simplified Maintenance
The continuous resinous surface creates an easy-to-clean floor designed for straightforward routine maintenance.
Finish Options → Application Flexibility
FASTFLO™ 80 Ultra and FASTFLO™ 80 FC Ultra provide rapid-cure finish options, while EASYFLO™ 88 can be selected when extended working time is needed for larger or more complex installations.
Performance Characteristics
- System Chemistry: High-solids aliphatic polyaspartic
- System Installation: One-day capability*
- Base Coat Thickness: 8–12 mils WFT
- Decorative Broadcast: Partial or full vinyl color chip
- Finish Coat Thickness: 8–12 mils WFT
- Light Foot Traffic: Approximately 4–12 hours*
- Vehicle Traffic: Approximately 24–72 hours*
- Full Chemical Resistance: Approximately 7 days
- Application Temperature: 40°F–90°F**
- UV Stability: UV-stable, non-yellowing
*Dependent on project conditions and selected system configuration.
System Build
The SLABHARD® Color Chip 1 Day System is a complete, multi-layer decorative polyaspartic flooring assembly. Each component serves a defined role in creating the system’s combination of rapid installation, decorative appearance and long-term protection.
Crack & Surface Repair — As Needed
Product: PROFILL™ Fast Patch
Function: Rapid-setting polyurethane-alloy repair material used to repair cracks, joints, pits, spalls and localized surface defects prior to system installation.
Pigmented Base Coat
Product: FASTFLO™ 80 FC Ultra with Pigment Pack
Function: High-solids, UV-stable polyaspartic base coat providing rapid cure and excellent adhesion while serving as the binder for the decorative color chip broadcast.
Coverage: Approximately 160 sq. ft./gal. @ 10 mils WFT
Recommended Thickness: 8–12 mils WFT
Decorative Broadcast
Product: SLABHARD® Decorative Color Chips
Function: Broadcast into the wet polyaspartic base coat to create the system’s decorative appearance and surface texture while helping minimize the visibility of minor substrate imperfections.
Options:
- Partial Broadcast
- Full Broadcast
Protective Finish Coat
Product Options:
Function: UV-stable polyaspartic finish coat providing abrasion, chemical and stain resistance while protecting the decorative broadcast and finished floor.
FASTFLO™ finish coats support the system’s accelerated return-to-service positioning, while EASYFLO™ 88 provides extended working time for larger installations or elevated ambient temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SLABHARD® Color Chip 1 Day System?
The SLABHARD® Color Chip 1 Day System is a multi-layer decorative polyaspartic flooring system for commercial and industrial concrete substrates. It combines a rapid-curing pigmented polyaspartic base coat, decorative vinyl color chip broadcast and UV-stable polyaspartic finish coat to create a durable, seamless decorative floor.
Why is it called a 1 Day System?
Under appropriate project conditions, the system’s rapid-curing polyaspartic technology allows the complete flooring system to be installed within a single day, significantly reducing installation time and facility downtime.
Is this an epoxy color chip system?
No. The SLABHARD® Color Chip 1 Day System is a polyaspartic flooring system. Its rapid-curing polyaspartic technology distinguishes it from traditional multi-day epoxy-based color chip systems.
Can the color chip appearance be customized?
Yes. Decorative vinyl color chips can be applied as either a partial or full broadcast, with the chip blend selected from available color options to create the desired decorative appearance.
What topcoat options are available?
The system can be finished with FASTFLO™ 80 Ultra, FASTFLO™ 80 FC Ultra or EASYFLO™ 88 depending on project requirements, installation conditions and desired working time.
Is the system UV stable?
Yes. The system uses aliphatic polyaspartic technology that provides excellent UV stability and long-term resistance to yellowing.
Where is the Color Chip 1 Day System typically used?
It is designed for commercial and industrial facilities that need durable decorative flooring with rapid installation, including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, automotive dealerships, aircraft hangars, healthcare facilities, laboratories, food and beverage facilities, retail spaces and educational environments.
How quickly can the floor return to service?
When FASTFLO™ 80 Ultra or FASTFLO™ 80 FC Ultra is used as the finish coat, the published system guidance allows approximately 4–12 hours before light foot traffic and 24–72 hours before vehicle traffic, depending on conditions. Full chemical resistance is achieved at approximately seven days. Always refer to the applicable Product Data Sheets for project-specific cure requirements.
Explore SLABHARD® Color Chip Blends
Choose from our collection of SLABHARD® decorative color chip blends designed for SLABHARD® flooring systems.