Ordering Epoxy Paint: Quantities, Stock, and Delivery Time

Ordering epoxy paint is not just a matter of calling in a quantity. Order too little and work stalls halfway; order too much and stock expires; order the wrong batch and the floor colour is uneven. This article shows how to calculate quantities from the technical document of the correct product code, how to split deliveries by schedule, and how to check goods on arrival. This article does not publish Kadier’s stock levels or general delivery times, because both can only be confirmed for a specific order.

Calculating quantities from the TDS, in five steps

Step 1: Fix the product code, colour, and paint system

Every calculation starts from a specific code, because each code has its own consumption rate and coverage in its technical document. Fixing a code in general terms such as “epoxy paint” is not enough to calculate a quantity.

Step 2: Take the consumption rate from the TDS of the correct code

The consumption rate and theoretical coverage are taken from the TDS of the correct code and the correct version. This article deliberately does not fill in a general consumption figure, because applying one code’s figure to another code is wrong from the first step.

Step 3: Calculate by area and number of coats

The base quantity is calculated from the application area multiplied by the number of coats in the chosen system, applied to the consumption rate in the TDS. The area here must be measured under the agreed measurement rules, including how corners, columns, and wall bases are counted where applicable.

Step 4: Add real-world loss

Real coverage is always lower than theoretical coverage, because the substrate absorbs paint, the surface is uneven, and there is loss in mixing and application. Ignoring loss is the most common reason an order runs short halfway through.

Step 5: Allow for patching and repairs

Add an allowance for patching defects, local repairs, and recoating areas that do not meet requirements. There is no general allowance figure for every project; the specific allowance depends on the substrate condition, the complexity of the floor plan, and the acceptance requirements, and it must be fixed when the order is drawn up rather than applying one general figure to every code.

Splitting deliveries by construction schedule

For large projects, or projects built in zones, the whole quantity should not be delivered at once and then stored on site. The sensible approach is to split deliveries by the schedule of each zone: materials arrive as each zone reaches its turn. This reduces the risk of expiry, reduces the risk of damage from on-site storage, and helps control colour by batch.

When splitting deliveries, each delivery must state its code, colour, batch number, and quantity clearly, so a later delivery does not drift to a different batch than an earlier one. If a batch change mid-project is unavoidable, check the colour before applying over a large area, because a colour difference between batches is a defect that is hard to fix once coating is complete.

Why colour and batch must be fixed

Paint of the same code but a different batch can differ slightly in colour. On a large floor, a slight colour difference at the boundary between two work stages shows very clearly. The order should therefore fix a single colour and batch for the whole continuous area, or fix clear zone boundaries if several batches must be used. On delivery, check the batch number on the tin against the batch number on the order before signing.

Storage and checks on delivery

• Check the full product code, colour, and batch number against the order.
• Check that tins are undented, unleaking, and with labels intact.
• Check the expiry date on the tin against the technical document for that code.
• Store as directed in the technical document and the safety document: avoid damp, avoid temperatures outside the permitted range, and keep the area ventilated.
• Rotate stock: first batch in, first used; do not let a new batch bury an old batch until it expires.

What if the order is short or over?

If stock runs short halfway, top up with the same batch if still available, and check the colour before continuing. If the same batch is no longer available, agree a plan for handling the colour boundary before applying, rather than applying first and dealing with it afterwards. If stock is over, check expiry dates and storage conditions, and rotate it to the next project if it is still in date and correctly stored, instead of leaving it in stock until it expires.

There is no general delivery-time figure in this article. Delivery time depends on the product code, quantity, stock at the time of ordering, and delivery location, so it can only be confirmed when the seller confirms it for that specific order. Do not build a construction schedule on an unconfirmed general delivery time.

Frequently asked questions

Is calculating by the theoretical coverage in the TDS enough?

Not enough. Theoretical coverage is a figure under standard conditions. The order quantity must add loss for the substrate and the application method, plus an allowance for patching and repairs.

Is there any harm in ordering a large surplus to be safe?

Yes. Paint stored past expiry, or stored incorrectly, loses its performance, and that storage cost cannot be recovered. The allowance must fit the project condition, not be piled up without limit.

Does a different batch matter if the code and colour are the same?

There can be a slight colour difference between batches. For a continuous floor, a single batch should be used throughout, or zone boundaries should be fixed clearly and the colour checked before applying over a large area.

If I order today, how long until delivery?

This article does not publish a general delivery time, because delivery time can only be confirmed for a specific order based on code, quantity, and stock at the time of ordering. Ask the seller to confirm in writing for your order before finalising your schedule.

Before finalising your order, cross-check your planned system against the RollCoat, LevelFlow, StatGuard, and AquaBase systems to be sure the code you order matches the system you chose.

Next step: send your area, planned code, and colour to have your order quantity calculated from the TDS of that code via the quotation page or the contact page (Hotline/Zalo 0899355489, WeChat wxid_95o54joujyrr12). This article does not quote a general delivery time for all orders.