Commercial & Industrial
Coating Applications
Forti Nova provides commercial coating systems, industrial coating applications and specialist waterproofing solutions for roofs, gutters, cladding, concrete, structural steel, decks and below-ground structures across the UK. Explore the available application routes by building element, substrate, defect and required performance, or submit the project for direct technical assessment.
Forti Nova supports commercial and industrial coating projects across roofing, cladding, guttering, concrete, structural steel, car park decks and below-ground structures. Asset types include warehouses, schools, hospitals, local authority estates, retail parks, housing association stock and infrastructure. System selection follows a structured assessment of the building element, substrate, existing condition and required performance — product specification is confirmed after project review, not before. Manufacturer-backed technical support is provided throughout, and where installation is required, delivery is coordinated through approved applicators with confirmed product competency and equipment.
How Is the Correct Commercial Coating System Selected?
No single coating system suits every project. The correct route is determined by six decision factors that must be assessed in sequence before any product is specified.
Building Element
The element being coated — roof, gutter, cladding, deck, structural steel, below-ground wall — determines which system families are technically relevant. A system selected for one element is not automatically suitable for another.
Substrate
The material being coated — profiled metal, concrete, felt, asphalt, masonry, ACM, existing coating — governs adhesion requirements, primer selection and compatible chemistry. Substrate confirmation is not negotiable.
Existing Condition
Substrate moisture content, existing coating adhesion, corrosion extent, structural integrity, defect type and coverage area must be assessed before a refurbishment route can be recommended. Overlay cannot correct structural failure.
Source of Failure
Whether failure originates from detailing, drainage, movement, adhesion breakdown, UV degradation, mechanical damage or substrate deterioration determines whether coating, overlay, repair or replacement is appropriate.
Environmental and Operational Exposure
UV exposure, thermal cycling, ponding water, foot traffic, vehicle loading, chemical exposure and wind uplift all affect system selection and performance requirements. Traffic-bearing and non-traffic systems are not interchangeable.
Required Performance and Complete Build-Up
The complete system — primer, membrane, reinforcement, topcoat, detail products — must be confirmed as a whole against the required service life, warranty conditions, fire classification where applicable, and applicable standards.
Commercial Waterproofing Applications
Commercial and industrial waterproofing system selection depends on the building element, substrate, existing construction and source of water ingress. Available application routes include cold-applied liquid rubber roof systems, high-output spray-applied waterproofing membranes, seamless gutter lining, below-ground waterproofing projects assessed with reference to BS 8102 and the project-specific design requirements, and car park deck protection systems. Each route requires pre-application substrate assessment and is confirmed as a complete system — not individual product selection.
Commercial Roof Coatings
Waterproofing and protective overlay systems for metal, concrete, felt and asphalt commercial roofs. System selection depends on substrate, existing condition, exposure and required service life.
Industrial Roof Refurbishment
High-output spray-applied systems for warehouse and industrial roofing across mixed substrates. Programme-led delivery with pre-installation condition assessment.
Commercial Gutter Refurbishment
Single-component liquid rubber lining for box gutters, parapet gutters and valley gutters. Substrate preparation and detailing confirmed prior to application.
Flat Roof Waterproofing
Seamless cold-applied membranes for flat commercial, industrial and public-sector roofs. System pathways for new build, overlay and remedial applications.
Roof Overlay Systems
Liquid-applied waterproofing overlaid over existing roofing without full strip-out. Suitability subject to substrate condition, moisture survey and complete system confirmation.
Spray-Applied Waterproofing
Cold-spray liquid rubber for large commercial and industrial roofs requiring high daily output. Seamless, fully-bonded membrane applied in controlled conditions.
Below-Ground Waterproofing
Specialist below-ground waterproofing for basements, foundations, retaining walls, bridge decks and buried structures. Full-bond, hydrostatic-resistance confirmed per project.
Industrial Roof and Cladding Coating Systems
Industrial roof and cladding coating systems can extend the serviceable life of metal, profiled and composite building envelopes where the existing substrate remains structurally suitable. Key selection factors include corrosion extent, existing coating adhesion, panel and fastener condition, detailing at junctions and upstands, UV exposure class and the required finish durability. Asbestos cement roof encapsulation is subject to additional survey, management-plan and project-authorisation requirements before any system can be confirmed.
Metal Roof Coatings
UV-stable aliphatic protective topcoat for profiled metal and corrugated commercial roofs. Substrate condition, adhesion, corrosion and primer confirmed prior to specification.
Commercial Cladding Refurbishment
Primary survey and enquiry route for suitable commercial metal cladding: defect mapping, repairs, preparation, TopSpray35 specification, RAL colour restoration and approved-contractor delivery.
Cladding Coatings
UV-resistant protective topcoat for commercial and industrial metal cladding. Substrate assessment, preparation, primer and topcoat selection required for suitable panels.
Industrial Cladding Refurbishment
Condition survey, defect mapping, panel repair, corrosion treatment and coating programme for commercial and industrial building envelopes requiring full lifecycle management.
Asbestos Roof Encapsulation
Liquid-applied coating for suitable ACM roofing — subject to survey, asbestos management plan, written confirmation and project-specific product authorisation per application.
Protective Coating Applications
Specialist protective coatings are applied where a surface must resist UV degradation, abrasion, chemical attack, ponding water or operational traffic loads beyond the capability of standard waterproofing systems. Industrial concrete, structural steel, access decks and floor surfaces may each require a different protective build-up. System selection is always confirmed against the actual substrate, exposure conditions and required service life — not applied as a generic product choice.
Industrial Protective Coatings
Specialist protective coatings for industrial concrete, steel and floor surfaces exposed to UV degradation, abrasion, chemicals or operational wear. Full system selection against actual substrate and conditions.
Car Park Deck Waterproofing
Project-specific waterproofing and protection build-ups for multi-storey car parks, access decks and loading areas. Substrate preparation, movement, protection, wearing-surface and traffic requirements confirmed as part of the complete system.
Fire Protection Coating Applications
Fire protection coating applications must be separated by performance objective before any system is specified. Reaction-to-fire surface coatings, intumescent passive-fire protection systems and structural-steel fire-protection builds are distinct system types with different certification, fire-engineering input and regulatory evidence requirements. Applicable standards and Approved Document B compliance must be confirmed against the specific project fire strategy — not inferred from product data sheets alone.
Fire Protection Coatings
Fire-rated protective coatings for commercial interiors and building elements — performance objective confirmed against applicable fire safety regulation and jurisdiction.
Intumescent Coatings
Reactive passive-fire coatings for structural steel — specification support, section-factor assessment and system selection. Not interchangeable with reaction-to-fire surface coatings.
Structural Steel Fire Protection
System-selection guidance for passive fire protection of structural steel — intumescent coatings, boards, sprays and encasement. Project-specific fire engineering required.
Find a Coating System by Building Problem
Common building defects and the relevant commercial coating or waterproofing application route.
Leaking commercial roof
commercial roof waterproofing, leaking roof coating, flat roof repair
Corroded industrial roof
industrial metal roof coating, corroded roof refurbishment
Leaking box gutters
commercial gutter lining, industrial gutter waterproofing
Faded or deteriorating cladding
commercial cladding coating, cladding colour restoration
Water entering a basement or buried structure
commercial basement waterproofing, below-ground waterproofing system
Asbestos cement roofing
asbestos roof encapsulation, ACM roof coating system
Car park water ingress or deck deterioration
car park deck waterproofing, vehicle deck membrane
Structural-steel fire compliance requirement
intumescent coating specification, steel fire protection system
Find a System by Substrate
System selection begins with the substrate. The building element, existing construction and surface condition determine which coating or waterproofing route is technically appropriate.
Common Specification Questions
How do I choose the correct commercial coating system?
The correct commercial coating system is selected against the building element, substrate, existing condition, source of failure, environmental exposure, required performance and intended service conditions. Product selection should follow project assessment — not precede it.
What commercial building elements can be coated or waterproofed?
Suitable project routes may be available for commercial roofs, industrial roofs, gutters, cladding, concrete decks, structural steel, below-ground walls, flat roofs and other specialist building elements. Suitability depends on the existing construction and the complete proposed system.
Can Forti Nova provide specification and installation support?
Forti Nova supports qualifying projects through initial assessment, manufacturer-backed technical coordination, system supply and approved-applicator delivery. Applicator suitability remains product, equipment and competency dependent.
Can an existing commercial roof be refurbished instead of replaced?
Some commercial and industrial roofs can be refurbished using coating, overlay or encapsulation systems where the substrate, deck, insulation and existing construction remain suitable. A condition assessment is required before the refurbishment route is confirmed.
What information is needed before a commercial coating system can be recommended?
A meaningful system recommendation requires: the building element and substrate type, access to an existing condition assessment or survey, the source of the defect or failure, the area and scale of the project, the required performance outcome, any applicable regulatory or fire-safety requirements, and project programme constraints. Enquiries that lack substrate and condition information cannot be assessed to specification stage without a site visit.
Not Sure?
Use the System Selector
Answer a few questions about your project and we'll identify the correct commercial coating system. Or submit the project for direct technical assessment by our team.