Is Prolux Suitable for Roads, Driveways and Car Parks?
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Quick answer
Prolux is a two-component polyurethane coating designed for driveable floors and outdoor areas where UV, abrasion and weather resistance are required. The product is suitable for concrete, fibreglass, ceramic, plastic and properly prepared steel surfaces, including external parking areas and warehouse floors. It is CE marked to EN 1504-2, available in gloss or satin, and mixed at a 2:1 ratio for a high-coverage, single-coat finish.


If you are planning a driveway, access road or car park, Prolux offers a practical way to protect the surface while keeping a clean finish. Below we look at what makes it suitable for vehicle traffic and how to approach outdoor application.
What makes Prolux suitable for driveable surfaces
Prolux is formulated for floor areas that need to withstand vehicle traffic. It provides resistance to UV, yellowing, abrasion and weathering, which are key concerns for outdoor roads and parking areas. The coating is also suitable for damp environments, so it can be used on external surfaces exposed to rain or standing moisture.
Because it is CE marked to EN 1504-2, the product is supplied with a Declaration of Performance. That can help when specifying a finish for a commercial car park or managed access route.


When this matters: driveways, car parks and access roads
Outdoor vehicle areas are subjected to turning tyres, UV exposure and changing weather. Prolux is intended for these conditions, with a tough polyurethane formula designed for high-traffic and damp locations.
- Private driveways: choose a gloss or satin finish to suit the surrounding paving.
- Car parks and access roads: use a colour and finish that match the wider floor or paving plan.
- Damp or external areas: the coating is suitable for locations that see moisture and weathering.
Application notes for outdoor projects
Prolux is supplied as two pre-measured components mixed in a 2:1 ratio. It offers high coverage in one coat and is available in any colour, in gloss or satin. Before applying, make sure the substrate is clean, dry and prepared for the material you are coating.
Suitable surfaces include concrete, fibreglass, ceramic, plastic and properly prepared steel. If you are working over an existing floor finish, test a small area first to check adhesion before covering the full surface.

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