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Concrete Floors
Description

PeterFell Concrete Floors comprise decorative, full-depth coloured architectural concrete floor systems combined with tailored surface texturing and protective floor sealers. Formed by incorporating high-grade, UV-stable liquid iron oxide pigments directly into the concrete mix prior to placement, the system provides integral, permanent colour throughout the entire floor slab that will not chip or wear off.

Designed for internal living areas, commercial flooring, and transition zones, PeterFell concrete floors can be finished in a wide variety of surface styles—from smooth steel-trowelled and natural polished finishes to light, medium, or heavy aggregate grinds. The system includes compatible protective sealers and polished finishes to safeguard the surface from staining, abrasion, and efflorescence.

Components / Options:

  • Integrated full-depth oxide colour system (over 100 organic, charcoal, and warm tones)
  • Surface finishing techniques (e.g. smooth trowel, light trowel, salt-and-pepper grind, exposed aggregate, honed/polished)
  • Decorative pattern cuts and colour-matched concrete grouts
  • Protective sealers and coatings (e.g. PFL Epoxy Sealer, Acrylic Sealer, Glaze/Satin Sealer, C2 Polish)
Key Features
  • Integral Full-Depth Colour: Oxides are mixed thoroughly during batching, ensuring permanent colour stability throughout the entire slab depth.
  • Surface Versatility: Compatible with multiple finishing methods, including steel-trowelling, grind-and-polish options (salt-and-pepper, medium, heavy grind), and decorative saw-cuts.
  • Thermal Mass Efficiency: Maximizes pass-through passive solar heating performance when specified as an exposed internal concrete floor slab.
  • Durable & Low Maintenance: Protective sealers reduce surface dusting, resist staining, and minimize long-term maintenance requirements compared to applied surface coverings.
  • Low VOC System Options: Water-based sealing and polishing options (such as PFL Epoxy Sealer) provide low-odour, non-toxic solutions for indoor air quality.
Scope of Use
  • Suitable for interior ground-bearing or suspended concrete floor slabs in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Recommended for open-plan living areas, commercial retail spaces, public foyers, display spaces, and high-traffic pedestrian zones.
  • Suitable for use over underfloor heating systems (electric or hydronic).
  • Applicable across all New Zealand climate zones and building design wind/earthquake classifications.
Limitations on Use
  • Must be laid and finished by competent concrete contractors in accordance with NZS 3109 and NZS 3114.
  • Final colour appearance may vary based on cement source, regional aggregates, water-cement ratios, curing conditions, and chosen surface grinding/texturing depth; site sample panels or viewing showroom samples are recommended prior to placement.
  • PFL Epoxy Sealer is restricted to interior residential floor applications only and is not suitable for external or heavy vehicular traffic areas (e.g. residential garages).
  • Concrete must be fully cured (minimum 28 days) before applying protective surface sealers unless specified otherwise by PeterFell product guides.
Statement of Building Code Compliance

PeterFell Concrete Floors, if designed, used, installed, and maintained in accordance with the conditions of PeterFell’s technical documents, will comply with, or contribute to compliance with, the following performance provisions of the NZ Building Code:

  • Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, and B1.3.4 (contributes to structural floor performance when integrated into engineered concrete slabs)
  • Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1(b) 15 years and B2.3.1(c) 5 years (for sealers/coatings)
  • Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE: Performance C3.4(b) (critical radiant flux testing to ISO 9239-1)
  • Clause D1 ACCESS ROUTES: Performance D1.3.3(d) (slip resistance depending on selected texture and finish)
  • Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1
  • Clause H1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Performance H1.3.1, H1.3.2E (when used to contribute to building thermal mass)

Contribution to Compliance:

  • B1 Structure: Contributes to structural floor slab performance when mix designs and steel reinforcement adhere to NZS 3101, NZS 3109, and structural engineer requirements.
  • B2 Durability: Inorganic iron oxides are lightfast and UV-stable for the life of the concrete structure. Surface sealers achieve required durability periods when reapplied and maintained per PeterFell maintenance guides.
  • C3 Fire Performance: Concrete floors and specified sealers (such as PFL Epoxy and Glaze Sealers) have been tested to ISO 9239.1 to meet minimum critical radiant flux requirements under NZBC C/AS1–C/AS2.
  • D1 Access Routes: Smooth steel-trowelled and polished interior finishes meet wet and dry slip-resistance guidelines when maintained cleanly and kept dry; non-slip or textured options can be specified for transition zones.
  • F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Cured coloured concrete and water-based low-VOC sealers (such as PFL Epoxy Sealer) are non-hazardous, safe to handle, and release no harmful VOC emissions in service.
In-Service History

PeterFell coloured concrete flooring systems have been manufactured and supplied in New Zealand since 1991. The systems have been specified across thousands of residential homes, multi-unit developments, and notable commercial projects nationwide, including the Coatesville Hills Home and the Oculus House in Queenstown.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Fire Testing: PFL Epoxy Sealer and Glaze Sealer tested to ISO 9239.1 for floor surface flammability.
  • UV Stability: Inorganic Bayferrox iron oxide pigments are lightfast and UV-stable, maintaining colour integrity over long service periods.
  • Environmental Attributes: Zero/Low VOC options available for internal sealers to maintain indoor air quality.
Documents
Design: Floors
Masterspec Work Section: Peter Fell Coloured Concrete & Sealers
Masterspec Work Section: Peter Fell Texture Safe Slip Resistance Finishes
PeterFell on Masterspec
Concrete Colour Range
Concrete Patterns & Cuts
Concrete Textures & Finishes
Polished Concrete Floors — Commercial
Polished Concrete Floors — Residential
Sealing & Protecting
Sustainability — Coloured Concrete

PeterFell specialises in coloured concrete, polished concrete systems and surface finishes for residential, commercial and public projects throughout New Zealand.

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