MC High-Performance coatings for all uses

• Name

  Car park and office refurbishment at Startup Hub in Lisbon

• Country

  Portugal, 2023

• Fields of Expertise

  Carpark

• Categories

  Floor Coatings
  Surface Protection

• Products

  MC-Color T 21
  MC-DUR TopSpeed SC
  MC-DUR TopSpeed
  MC-DUR TopSpeed M

In order to transform a former cereals factory into a modern office complex for freelancers and start-ups, the Startup Hub Lisboa, located in the heart of Lisbon's dynamic Beato district, had to undergo extensive renovation of the existing buildings and infrastructure. This included a 2,000 m² underground car park that faced massive problems due to humidity and a high groundwater level. The Portuguese team of MC came up with a permanent solution, using high-performance coatings to protect the car park walls, ceilings, and floors.

Humidity: the problem and challenge

The building complex's proximity to the river Tajo caused significant humidity issues, especially in the underground car park where the high ground-water level proved to be a major challenge. This had already caused damage to the earlier coating and the customer was looking for a proven, long-lasting solution. To tackle the problem, the Portuguese team of MC recommended an all-round solution – MC-Color T 21 as a surface protection coating for walls and ceilings and MC-DUR TopSpeed as a fast roll-on coating for floors – as they can be safely applied even in humid environmental conditions.

Robust surfaces, simplified: MC-Color T 21

Originally designed as a coating for traffic structures, MC-Color T 21 is also highly suitable for underground car parks and building façades. Thanks to its novel one-component 3D binder technology, MC-Color T 21 produces extremely dense, robust and durable surfaces. These surfaces have an extremely low dirt pick-up, are easy to clean, and are highly resistant to scratches. Furthermore, this coating is ready-to-use and can be applied directly from the bucket, which saves time and effort compared to two-component coatings that require special mixers and mixing procedures.

 

MC-Color T 21 not only boasts excellent cleanability and the best-in-class wet abrasion resistance (class 1), it also enhances lighting conditions in the car park due to optimum gloss and reflection values. The product was applied to 1,500 m² of wall and ceiling area, providing durable and high-performance surfaces.

 

MC-DUR TopSpeed: Quick & resilient floor coating

In the underground car park, a 2,000 m² floor area was coated with MC-DUR TopSpeed SC and MC-DUR TopSpeed, both of which cure quickly and independently of moisture and temperature. MC-DUR TopSpeed SC was used as the primer, as well as the scratch coat. The highly versatile coating MC-DUR TopSpeed was used as the top coat, providing high abrasion and scratch resistance, as well as resistance to dilute acids, alkalis, and salt solutions.

 

Following the completion of the underground car park, MC-DUR TopSpeed M, a matt-transparent surface sealer, was used to seal an additional 5,000 m² of office space. This project showcases the versatility of MC coating products in a creative envelope solution, where the delicate balance between functional performance and attractive appearance has been achieved. The result is a perfect blend of technical excellence and visual appeal.