Description

These professional spike shoes allow flooring contractors to walk over wet epoxy, sealers and resin coatings during application.

The slip-on design fits over suitable work shoes. Therefore, contractors can put them on when they need to access freshly coated areas for rolling, broadcasting flake, removing debris or completing detailed application work.

Metal spikes beneath each shoe minimise contact with the wet coating. As a result, the coating can flow back into the small points left by the spikes when installers use the shoes within the product’s working time.

Furthermore, the rigid overshoe design spreads the spikes across the sole. This layout helps provide a steady platform for careful movement over wet flooring systems.

Spike Shoes for Wet Epoxy Flooring

Professional flooring installers often need to access wet coatings during application. For example, contractors may need to back-roll epoxy, broadcast decorative flake or reach areas that cannot be completed from the edge.

These epoxy spike shoes create limited contact points between the installer and wet coating. Consequently, they help reduce the larger marks that ordinary footwear would leave behind.

Suitable uses include:

• Wet epoxy coatings
• Epoxy flake flooring
• Polyurethane coatings
• Polyaspartic flooring
• Concrete sealers
• Resin-based flooring systems
• Self-levelling coatings
• Decorative flooring overlays
• Flake and aggregate broadcasting
• Back-rolling wet floor coatings

However, installers must always check the coating manufacturer’s application method, working time and reflow properties before walking over the surface.

Slip-On Design for Work Shoes

The slip-on spike shoes fit over suitable work footwear. Therefore, installers do not need to remove their normal work shoes before entering a wet coating area.

Available sizes include:

• Large: Fits approximately US shoe sizes 8–11
• Extra Large: Fits approximately US shoe sizes 12–15

The correct fit remains important because loose spike shoes may move during use. Therefore, select the size that fits securely over the actual work shoes you plan to wear.

Additionally, check the fit before entering the wet coating. The spike shoe should remain stable without excessive movement around the heel or sides.

Professional Metal Spike Design

Each shoe uses multiple metal spikes positioned across the sole. As a result, the design spreads the wearer’s weight across several small contact points.

This arrangement helps installers move over wet flooring materials while limiting contact with the coating. Furthermore, the rigid sole supports a more stable walking platform than loose strap-on boards.

Key benefits include:

• Minimal contact with wet floor coatings
• Slip-on design for faster fitting
• Fits over suitable work shoes
• Multiple metal spikes across the sole
• Rigid base for improved support
• Suitable for professional flooring work
• Available in two practical size ranges
• Reusable construction
• Useful for back-rolling and flake broadcasting
• Suitable for a range of resin flooring systems

Epoxy Flake Broadcasting

Spike shoes can help installers maintain a wet edge while applying decorative epoxy flake.

For example, the installer can walk carefully across the wet base coat while broadcasting flake at a consistent rate. As a result, they can reach the centre of larger floors without leaning or throwing material from too far away.

Furthermore, controlled access can help produce more even flake coverage. However, the installer must avoid dragging, twisting or sliding the spikes through the coating.

Back-Rolling Wet Coatings

Professional spike shoes also allow contractors to access wet areas during back-rolling.

Back-rolling can help spread the coating evenly and reduce roller lines. Therefore, spike shoes can provide useful access when contractors cannot complete the entire floor from outside the coated area.

Nevertheless, installers must work within the coating’s open time. Walking across material that has already started to cure may leave visible holes, marks or surface damage.

How to Use Slip-On Spike Shoes

Before entering the wet coating:

1. Select the correct spike-shoe size.
2. Fit the spike shoes over clean work footwear.
3. Check that both shoes sit securely.
4. Inspect every spike for damage or looseness.
5. Confirm that the coating remains within its working time.
6. Plan the walking path before stepping onto the floor.

While walking:

• Keep each foot as flat and level as possible
• Lift each foot vertically from the coating
• Take slow, short and controlled steps
• Avoid dragging the spikes
• Avoid twisting or turning on one foot
• Keep a safe distance from walls and obstacles
• Leave the coated area before the material starts to cure

After use, remove uncured coating according to the coating manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. Additionally, check and clean the spikes before the material hardens.

Important Application Information

Spike shoes do not guarantee a completely mark-free finish. Instead, they create small contact points that suitable coatings can normally flow back into during their open time.

Several factors affect the final result, including:

• Coating thickness
• Coating viscosity
• Working and open time
• Surface temperature
• Ambient temperature
• Installer weight
• Walking technique
• Condition and length of the spikes

Therefore, always test the spike shoes with the selected flooring system before using them across the complete floor.

Do not walk over coatings that have become tacky or started to cure. Otherwise, the spikes may leave holes or permanent marks.

Suitable Flooring Applications

These professional spike shoes suit contractors working with:

• Garage epoxy flooring
• Commercial epoxy floors
• Decorative flake systems
• Industrial resin flooring
• Polyurethane coatings
• Polyaspartic coatings
• Concrete sealers
• Self-levelling resin systems
• Decorative overlays
• Flooring repairs and touch-ups

In addition, DIY users can use the spike shoes when they understand the coating system and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Key Features

• Professional slip-on spike shoes
• Fits over suitable work footwear
• Multiple metal spikes across each sole
• Reduces broad footwear contact with wet coatings
• Rigid overshoe construction
• Suitable for epoxy, sealers and resin floors
• Useful for back-rolling wet coatings
• Suitable for flake and aggregate broadcasting
• Reusable design
• Available in Large and Extra Large
• Made for contractors, tradespeople and capable DIY users

Available Sizes

Fit can vary according to the size and shape of the work footwear. Therefore, select the spike-shoe size according to the shoes or boots that will go inside them.

Safety Information

Metal spike shoes change the way the wearer stands and walks. Therefore, operators must move slowly and carefully.

For safer use:

• Practise walking in the spike shoes before entering wet coating
• Keep feet flat and take short steps
• Do not run, jump or make sudden turns
• Keep the work area clear of hoses and trip hazards
• Use suitable protective footwear underneath
• Wear gloves, eye protection and other required PPE
• Follow the coating manufacturer’s safety instructions
• Clean spills and coating from the spike shoes after use

These spike shoes do not replace approved protective footwear. Furthermore, they may not suit every surface, coating or work environment.

Why Choose Professional Spike Shoes?

Professional slip-on spike shoes give flooring installers controlled access to wet coating areas.

As a result, contractors can complete back-rolling, flake broadcasting and detailed application work without stepping directly into the coating with ordinary footwear.

Furthermore, the reusable construction and two available sizes make them a practical addition to professional flooring equipment.

Order Professional Slip-On Spike Shoes

Order professional spike shoes from Diamond Tool Warehouse for epoxy flooring, resin coatings, sealers and decorative flake applications.

Choose Large for approximately US sizes 8–11 or Extra Large for approximately US sizes 12–15. Finally, confirm the fit over your work footwear before entering a wet coating area.