Floor Paint & Floor Varnish
Floor paint is a specialist coating designed to protect, seal, and enhance concrete, wood, and metal surfaces. Whether you’re working on garage floors, workshops, or high-traffic areas, the right paint offers long-term protection against wear, stains, and daily use.
We stock floor paint and varnish from trusted brands, including Blackfriar, Coo-Var, Johnstone's Trade, available in a wide selection of colours and finishes for every type of surface. Opt for a hard-wearing, non-slip, mid-sheen or gloss finish and enjoy a brilliant, long-lasting finish.
Get the smarter choice for paint! Shop our floor paints today for professional-grade finishes mixed to order.
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Floor paint is designed to be walked on and is formulated with high-performance resins to resist impact, abrasion, and chemicals, making it ideal for interior projects like warehouses and utility rooms.
If you want to keep the natural look of wood, a varnish for floors creates a clear, durable finish that highlights the timber grain while guarding it from moisture and scratches.
Trade-grade floor coatings are designed for performance, offering:
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High coverage of around 10-12 m² per litre per coat
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Fast drying times for efficient project turnaround
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Excellent adhesion on properly prepared surfaces
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Smooth, long-lasting finishes that stand up to everyday use
When you choose floor paint from The Paint Shed, you’re selecting coatings designed for performance and engineered to last.
Here’s why professional traders, decorators and DIYers rely on us:
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Professional durability, long-term protection in high-traffic environments
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Slip-resistant options for steps, ramps, and wet zones
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Chemical and oil resistance for garage floors and workshops
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Easy application with smooth self-levelling finishes
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Custom colour mixing for trade brands you trust
We stock brands that provide the best value for money, and there are many which develop products for different floor types. Some of the most notable floor paint brands include:
Every tin is mixed to order and packed securely for fast mainland UK delivery.
Find the right paint for floors for your next project with confidence. Shop online today and get expert-mixed products trusted by decorators across the UK.
Our floor paint range covers every surface, from polished timber to rough concrete, so you can find the perfect solution for your space.
Floor Paint for Internal Use
Trade formulations like Johnstone’s Flortred and Dulux Trade Floorshield deliver a hard-wearing finish with strong adhesion on concrete and masonry. Suitable for factories, warehouses, or home workshops, these paints cure to a satin sheen that’s easy to clean and maintain.
Anti-Slip Floor Paint for Safety
For high traffic entrances, loading bays, or warehouse aisles, our anti-slip floor paint improves grip underfoot without sacrificing appearance. Options from Coo-Var and Blackfriar use fine aggregates to reduce slipping on wet surfaces, perfect for steps, ramps, or utility rooms.
Varnish & Clear Finishes
If you’d rather protect timber while showing off its natural look, our Rocktop Multi-Surface Clearcoat and Sadolin Polyurethane Varnish offer transparent protection in matt, satin, or gloss finishes. These varnishes resist scratches, helping wooden floors maintain their rich tone and smooth texture.
Shop our full collection of trade-quality floor paints and varnishes online to get professional results with less effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
The paint you need will depend a lot on the surface you’re working with, what prep work needs to be carried out, and what finish you’re looking for. The type of paint needed for tiles in your kitchen will be completely different from the floor paint for wood in your bedroom.
We have a range of floor paints which cover all bases, and you can start by using the filter option on the left side of the page to narrow your selection down based on surface.
When working with “floors” outside, in areas like your garage or driveway, you’ll need to get specific paints which are made to deal with precise materials and exterior factors. If you’re looking to paint your garage floor, look at our concrete paint. For decking around the house, you can get wood oil & wax, which is microporous and provides UV protection. To paint over wooden floors in your home, it is worth visiting our woodcare section.
If you’ve had it with that one step outside the door that people always slip on, you’re going to want paint which is specifically formulated to be anti-slip or has low slip properties when it gets wet.
The best options within the range include:
For anyone working on multiple surfaces — tile to wood to metal — you can’t go wrong with Rocktop Multi-Surface Clearcoat as your finish. It will help if you’ve been working with different materials and want to ensure the job looks as good as possible in the end. We have Rocktop Multi-Surface Clearcoat available in Satin, Matt & Gloss.
It all comes down to the product you’re using and the surface you’re working on. For example, a coat of Johnstone’s Flortred is touch dry within 4 hours on average, while the likes of Blackfriar Polyurethane Floor Paint recommend 16 hours between recoats.
When painting floors, it is best to err on the side of caution and take a “coat a day” approach for best results.
Getting a ready floor starts with a surface test. Depending on the surface, you’ll want to check as follows:
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Existing hardwood floors require a simple surface test.
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Interior work on concrete and wooden floors will need latex or oil-based paint, while laminate floors will not accept paint. You need to do a surface test by painting a small section and waiting for any reactions.
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For floors with an existing finish, a compatibility test is needed. If any wrinkling, lifting, or discolouration occurs, the existing finish will need to be removed.
After your test, right before painting on the floors, you’ll want to make sure:
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The floor is dry
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The floor is dust-free
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The floor is fully cleaned
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Uneven surfaces are sealed or adequately prepared
If you’re working on wooden floors, please double-check you have everything you need in our Woodcare section. It has fillers and cleaning solutions that help get wooden floors ready.
Once you have the floor ready, you can begin prepping your surface for paint by scuffing your floor with grit paper (you can get some in our accessories section), followed by vacuuming dust and wiping the surface down to ensure maximum floor paint adherence.
If your floor is prepped and fully dry, you can apply primer. Some trade floor paints will be self-priming, but it is best to check if a priming layer is required. Allow this layer to completely dry, then begin applying your floor paint.
Add a thinning agent if one is required (we have Bartoline Pure Turps available). Using a roller affixed to an extension pole, work in quick, even movements. Try to paint in one direction consistently, and do not overload the roller. When you’ve finished your floor, immediately clean your roller and brushes so they can be used for future touch-ups.
If this is your first time painting floors, we recommend visiting our Tips & Advice section to read some of the articles focused on specific surfaces.
Have more questions about floor paint? Get in touch with our service team for expert help and tailored recommendations.
Shop Floor Paint at The Paint Shed
The Paint Shed is the UK’s leading independent paint retailer, trusted by professionals and serious DIYers for over 30 years. Founded by decorators, we combine expert knowledge with premium trade-quality products and customer-first service.
Here’s what sets us apart:
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Decorator-founded expertise: Built on real industry experience and product know-how.
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Trusted nationwide: 20+ stores across Scotland and the North of England, plus a state-of-the-art Sunderland warehouse mixing and dispatching online orders daily.
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Handpicked trade and designer brands: Every product is tried, tested, and trusted by professionals.
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Expert support: Real people who know paint inside out, from coverage and curing times to the best finishes for every surface.
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Transparent pricing: One fair price for everyone, with reliable service and quick delivery across mainland UK.
Order your floor paint online from The Paint Shed today. Trusted by professionals, mixed by experts, and always the smarter choice for paint.