Certain environments need to be maintained to the highest hygiene standards, including food preparation areas, hospitals, clinics, care centres, schools, and surgeries. That demands a paint that is both aesthetically pleasing and bacteria-resistant.
To provide just such a paint, Fleetwood has developed the Bio Tec range – a collection of antibacterial coatings developed for use in areas where hygiene is the paramount concern. Using a unique Silver Ion Technology, Bio Tec inhibits and minimises the growth of E. coli, Salmonella, and MRSA bacteria, creating a cleaner, healthier environment.
Combined with low-odour and low-VOC designations, Fleetwood Bio Tec is suitable for indoor use and is fast-drying. The ability to use brushes, rollers or sprays as a means of application makes it easy to use, guaranteeing a smooth, flawless and visually pleasing finish every time.
Silver Ion Technology
You’ll find Fleetwood’s Silver Ion Technology incorporated into all of the Bio Tec range. Silver Ion technology inhibits the growth of bacteria by disrupting the bacterial cell walls, effectively starving the bacteria and preventing them from multiplying. This technology is incorporated into the structure of the paint, which, once dry, is also scrubbable for added cleanliness in locations such as kitchens, hospital wards and corridors, clinics and care homes.
Independent laboratory testing certifies that Fleetwood Bio Tec products meet the highest international manufacturing and antimicrobial standards, including the Japanese JIS Z 2801:2000 test. This method is a ‘real-life’ test procedure that works by introducing live bacteria onto the coating and incubating it for 24 hours under ambient temperature and humidity conditions (20°C and 65% RH). All Fleetwood Bio Tec paints not only meet but exceed the requirements of JIS Z 2501:2000.
No compromise on aesthetics
While Bio Tec is technologically advanced, there is no compromise on looks either, with a choice of gloss, semigloss, eggshell and matt finishes for any surface. Fleetwood Bio-tec 2 Pack Epoxy (Gloss and Semigloss).
Fleetwood Bio-Tec 2K water-based catalysed epoxy is a coating system designed to cope with the demands of modern sanitary areas. It is a low-odour, highly durable semigloss 2-pack that uses a 4:1 base-to-hardener ratio in an easy-mix formula. The coating is resistant to chemical and abrasive attacks, has a low VOC of 70 g/l when combined with the hardener and is touch-dry in 1-2 hours.
Fleetwood Bio-Tec Interior Acrylic Eggshell
This smooth indoor acrylic eggshell paint is a quick-drying, water-based self-sterilising paint with a low VOC of 51g/l and no need to mix. Tough, durable and scrubbable, it is touch-dry in 1-2 hours and dries to a mid-sheen finish that’s condensation-resistant and highly washable with no loss of surface integrity. It’s available in Brilliant White and a range of tints using the Fleetwood Tintable System. Bio Tec Acrylic Eggshell is ideal for food stores, bakeries, hospitals and surgeries.
Fleetwood Bio-tec Acrylic Matt
Fleetwood Bio-Tec Acrylic Matt is a durable, washable matt finish single-pack paint that inhibits the growth of bacteria such as MRSA, Salmonella, and E. coli on painted surfaces. Ideal for healthcare settings, educational institutions, and high-traffic public areas, it combines strong antibacterial performance with a stylish, contemporary appearance. The ultra-low VOC of just 1g/l and a low-odour formula means it can be applied while buildings are still occupied, minimising disruption. Find out more about Fleetwood Bio Tec certification by reading our data sheets.