Scratch Resistance 10N: Floor finish that resists scratches

Summary: Daily use of carts, tools, and hard objects can scratch concrete floors. The topcoat's scratch resistance directly impacts the floor's appearance and lifespan. CS-2000 Floor Colorant, tested by the Guangzhou Institute of Aging Research, achieves a paint film scratch resistance of 10N, minimizing marks from hard object friction to protect your floor finish for years.

Flooring: Scratches are an unavoidable pain point.

Factory floors, workshops, underground parking garages, and commercial spaces endure constant friction. From cart wheels, dragged tools, material edges, and forklift contact, even a minor mishap can leave deep scratches across the surface.

Scratches aren't just cosmetic:

👉 Over time, minor scratches accumulate, leaving the floor looking mottled and unsightly, significantly diminishing the project's overall appearance.

⚠️ Scratches and gaps easily trap dirt and are difficult to clean later.

Many colored floor coatings lack scratch resistance, easily showing the base layer and fading with minor friction, leading to high maintenance costs.

Many engineering material selections focus only on wear resistance and adhesion, overlookingScratch resistanceWear resistance indicates the material's ability to resist abrasion, while scratch resistance refers to its ability to withstand scratching by hard objects. These two properties are not interchangeable. High wear resistance does not imply immunity to scratches from sharp or hard objects.

What does "0N scratch resistance" mean? What is the industry standard?

The N (Newton) value for scratch resistance indicates the pressure applied by the scratch probe to the paint film. A higher value signifies greater resistance to scratching damage from external forces.

General reference grading for colored floor topcoat industry:

<5N: Low-grade colored surface; visible scratches and base exposure occur easily from minor dragging by hard objects. Suitable only for low-traffic, light-duty areas.
5-9N: Typical range for standard epoxy pigmented paints and general floor coloring products on the market. Suitable for normal daily use with care, but dragging materials in workshops may leave visible marks.
10‑14N: Mid-to-high-end industrial flooring surface level (CS‑2000 measured at 10N falls within this range)Can withstand normal hard-object friction and tool dragging in factories and garages.
≥15N: High-cost heavy-duty floor systems made of ultra-wear-resistant polyurethane or polyurea, designed for severe heavy-load applications.

Competitive Benchmarking: Most standard solvent-based epoxy color paints and general floor coloring products on the market typically achieve scratch resistance between 5 and 9N. CS-2000, however, reaches...10NExceeds the typical performance of standard colored industrial floor coatings, positioning it in the mid-to-high tier of industrial flooring solutions.

In simple terms: 10N is equivalent to the scratch force exerted by approximately 1 kg of weight. Common external forces in a workshop environment—such as those from hand trucks, metal tool edges, or dragging materials—are unlikely to cause damaging scratches or expose the substrate through the paint film.

CS-2000 Floor Stain | Scratch-Resistant 10N Test

CS-2000 Floor Dye Sample Sent ToChemical Industry Synthetic Materials Aging Quality Supervision and Inspection Center (Guangzhou Aging Institute)Perform full suite of paint film performance testing. Test items: Scratch resistance, Result:10N。

What value do real-world projects deliver?

▪ Industrial Workshops: Tool and material handling with reduced drag-induced scratches, minimizing the need for frequent floor refinishing or repairs.

Underground parking: Reduces risk of surface scratches, wear-through, and fading caused by towing and tire friction.

▪ Public Commercial Projects:

High standards for floor aesthetics: Scratch-resistant performance maintains the overall appearance, enhancing client satisfaction.

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