Desert Polymer Flooring (DPF) is introducing the SLABHARD® AutoShield System, a new resinous flooring solution within the SLABHARD® product brand. Engineered for automotive and vehicle-service environments, the SLABHARD® AutoShield System provides a durable, chemical-resistant flooring configuration designed for concrete exposed to heavy traffic, petroleum-based fluids, and daily mechanical wear.
The system is available now for contractors, facility managers, and specifiers seeking a high-performance flooring option for commercial and industrial automotive spaces.
What the SLABHARD® AutoShield System Includes
The SLABHARD® AutoShield System integrates several SLABHARD® components into a cohesive, high-durability configuration:
- SLABFLEX™ 300 crack and joint repair
- SLABLOC® 100 optional moisture-mitigation layer
- SLABREZ™ 100 or SLABREZ™ GPE epoxy primer
- SLABREZ™ GPE high-build epoxy basecoat
- SLABSEAL™ 300 UV-stable polyurethane topcoat
This multi-layer approach delivers reliable performance in automotive settings where concrete is exposed to fluids, hot tires, abrasion, and environmental stressors.
Source: SLABHARD® AutoShield System Datasheet (Rev 11-2025)
Recommended Applications for the SLABHARD® AutoShield System
- Automotive service bays
- Commercial garages and workshops
- Dealership showrooms
- Fleet maintenance facilities
- Vehicle detailing centers
Performance Summary
Key performance values from system testing include:
- Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4060): < 30 mg loss
- Adhesion to Concrete (ASTM D7234): > 400 psi (concrete failure)
- Shore D Hardness: 75–80
- VOC Content: < 50 g/L, compliant in all 50 states
- Chemical Resistance: Oils, fuels, brake fluid, and common automotive chemicals
Source: SLABHARD® AutoShield System Datasheet
SLABHARD® AutoShield System – Datasheet
SLABHARD® AutoShield System – CSI Specification
SLABHARD® AutoShield System – CSI Specification
About Star Step Performance Coatings Group
Star Step Performance Coatings Group is a multi-brand platform serving industrial, commercial, architectural, concrete, and OEM coatings markets through its operating brands Alta Paints & Coatings, Desert Polymer Flooring, Richard’s Paints, and TrinKote Industrial Coatings. Together, these companies provide a broad range of coatings systems and technologies for contractors, applicators, facility teams, and OEM manufacturers.
