Useful resources
Independent references for anyone researching epoxy flooring — from Australian standards and safety regulations to product information and sustainability ratings.
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Standards, safety & further reading
We've collected reputable independent sources covering the regulations, standards and best-practice guidance that apply to epoxy floor installation in Australia. Use these to ask better questions of any flooring contractor — including us.
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standards.org.au
Standards Australia
The national peak body for standards. Search here for AS 4586 (slip resistance of new pedestrian surface materials) and AS 3958 (ceramic tiles) which inform best practice for floor finishes.
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safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Safe Work Australia
National workplace health and safety body. Guidance on managing slip, trip and fall risks in workplaces — directly relevant when specifying floor coatings for commercial and industrial sites.
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worksafe.qld.gov.au
WorkSafe Queensland
Queensland's workplace health and safety regulator. Includes guidance on hazardous chemicals (relevant to solvent-borne epoxies) and PPE requirements for applicators and DIY users.
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environment.gov.au
VOC regulations — DCCEEW
Australian government information on volatile organic compounds in paints and coatings. Useful background on why low-VOC and water-borne epoxy systems are increasingly preferred.
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gbca.org.au
Green Building Council of Australia
Administers the Green Star rating system. Their guidance on low-VOC finishes and indoor environment quality is the benchmark for green-rated commercial projects.
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concrete.net.au
Concrete Institute of Australia
Industry body for concrete in Australia. Technical notes on concrete preparation, moisture testing and surface profiles (CSP) — the foundation of any successful epoxy installation.
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qbcc.qld.gov.au
Queensland Building & Construction Commission
QBCC is the regulator for the building industry in Queensland. Check any contractor's licence here before signing — floor coatings over a certain contract value require licensing.
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accc.gov.au
ACCC — Consumer guarantees
Your statutory rights under Australian Consumer Law when buying services like flooring installation. Sits on top of any warranty offered by a contractor or manufacturer.
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chemicalsafetyfacts.org
Chemical Safety Facts — Epoxy Resins
An independent, science-based overview of epoxy resins: what they are, how they're used, safety considerations and the research behind them. A good plain-English explainer for homeowners.
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