Refreshing Walls, Ceilings, and Floors with Sika Hygienic Coatings

Refreshing Walls, Ceilings, and Floors with Sika Hygienic Coatings

June 5, 2025

If you’re looking for a reliable way to give your walls, ceilings, and floors a clean, durable, and professional finish, Sika Hygienic Coatings are a great choice. These advanced systems are specifically formulated for use in environments where health, safety, and hygiene are paramount.

From hospitals and pharmaceutical plants to schools, food production facilities, and medical centres, these coatings offer a practical, long-lasting solution for interior surfaces that demand high performance.

Whether your project involves a planned shutdown or forms part of a wider refurbishment programme, choosing a hygienic wall coating like Sika ensures your premises remain compliant, attractive and easy to maintain for years to come.

Why Select Sika Hygienic Coatings?

1. Sika Coatings are Built to Last

Sika’s 403W, 405W, 406W, and 407W coatings are designed to withstand the rigours of daily use in high-traffic and demanding environments. These robust coatings create a seamless barrier that resists impact, abrasion, and repeated cleaning cycles.

Their hard-wearing nature makes them ideal for areas where walls and ceilings are frequently exposed to physical contact, chemical cleaning products or potential contaminants. In short, you can expect them to remain effective and visually appealing for many years, with minimal maintenance required.

2. Sika Coatings are Easy to Keep Clean

When hygiene is a top priority, ease of cleaning is essential. Sika Hygienic Coatings are formulated to create a smooth, non-porous surface that prevents dirt, mould, and bacteria from gaining a foothold.

The seamless finish means there are no gaps, cracks or joints where contaminants can accumulate, making it far easier to maintain high cleanliness standards. Ideal for use in settings where infection control, food safety, or allergen management are important, these coatings help you meet even the most stringent hygiene protocols with confidence.

3. Sika has a Proven Track Record

With over 35 years of success in the field, Sika’s Liquid Plastics hygienic wall coating systems are a tried-and-tested solution trusted by countless facilities across healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors.

Their proven durability and consistent performance have earned them a solid reputation for quality, making them a go-to choice for architects, specifiers, and facilities managers alike. Backed by decades of innovation and refinement, Sika coatings offer peace of mind in both performance and compliance.

4. Quick and Convenient Installation

Sika Hygienic Coatings are engineered for ease of application, with fast-curing formulas and low-odour properties that make them ideal for live environments where disruption must be minimised.

Many systems are designed to be touch-dry in a matter of hours, meaning work can be completed swiftly and efficiently, often over weekends or during scheduled closures. Their rapid installation capabilities help you stick to tight project timelines and reduce costly downtime without compromising on finish or performance.

5. Installed by Certified Experts

As one of Sika’s selected installation partners, Goss Environmental Coatings Ltd brings over 37 years of specialist experience to every project. Our team of trained installers are fully certified in Sika product systems, ensuring every job is carried out with meticulous care and adherence to best practice.

From initial preparation through to final application, we handle every detail to deliver an impeccable, high-performance finish that stands the test of time. Working with certified experts like us means your investment in a hygienic wall coating system is protected by both product and workmanship guarantees.

6. Available with Fibreglass Reinforcement Options

For environments that demand an even higher level of durability and chemical resistance, Sika Hygienic Coatings can be upgraded with AL11 or AL12 fibreglass reinforcement.

These optional layers offer enhanced resistance to cracking, impact, and aggressive cleaning agents, while also improving the surface’s ability to bridge minor substrate imperfections.

Reinforced systems are ideal for settings such as industrial kitchens, wet processing areas, or laboratories, where robust performance and exceptional cleanability are absolutely essential.

The Key Benefits at a Glance

  • Low Odour: The low-emission formula allows for application in operational environments without causing major disruption to occupants or processes.
  • Quick Drying: Fast curing times support efficient project turnaround, helping you meet refurbishment deadlines and resume operations sooner.
  • Expert Installation: With Goss Environmental Coatings Ltd as your Sika-approved installer, you benefit from decades of specialist know-how and consistent, high-quality results.
  • Tough and Highly Durable: These coatings withstand repeated cleaning with mild detergents and disinfectants, making them ideal for facilities with daily sanitation routines.
  • High Quality: Every application is subjected to stringent quality checks, ensuring consistent performance and longevity across all coated surfaces.

 

Why Now?

Planning refurbishment work during a scheduled shutdown or quieter period allows you to carry out upgrades with minimal disruption to staff, customers, or daily operations. It also enables a more thorough application process, ensuring the best possible finish and adhesion.

Opting for Sika Hygienic Coatings at this stage not only ensures your surfaces meet hygiene regulations but also saves you time and maintenance costs in the future. These coatings are an investment in long-term quality, cleanliness, and peace of mind.

Let’s Get Started

If you’re ready to take the next step towards a safer, more hygienic and better-looking facility, we’re here to help. As a trusted and experienced Sika installation partner, Goss Environmental Coatings Ltd is perfectly placed to guide you through the process, from product selection through to expert application.

Get in touch with our friendly team today to learn more about how Sika Hygienic Coatings can benefit your walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether it’s a hospital corridor, a food prep room, or a pharmaceutical lab, we have the knowledge and skills to deliver outstanding results with every project. With our expertise and Sika’s proven solutions, you’re in safe hands from start to finish.

George Goss

AUTHOR: George Goss

George Goss is the owner of Goss Environmental Coatings. For over 30 years they’ve been providing hygienic wall cladding, hygienic coatings and other hygienic solutions to clients including the NHS, Boots, The British Army and many others.

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