Bare-to-Finish Solutions to Repair Holes on Exterior Walls & Floors

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System Solutions for Holes on Floors

Seeing small holes on your exterior floors can be worrying. Although they may seem harmless at first, these surface flaws can lead to bigger problems over time. With Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solution for Holes on Floors, imperfections are carefully repaired and reinforced, ensuring a stronger and more durable finish to create your most beautiful home.

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Surface Preparation

Prepare the surface by cleaning and removing debris to ensure an optimal base for long-lasting performance. Lightly wet the hole before patching.

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CMI Dry Mortar Solutions 25kg

Mortar

CMI® NS FibrePatch 228

Apply fibre-reinforced mortar to the damaged areas to fill in the visible gaps. This step helps repair the surface and makes it strong again.


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Nippon Paint Abrasive Waterproof Sandpaper packaging featuring product details and usage instructions. Ideal for achieving smooth finishes on various surfaces, the sandpaper measures 230x280mm and is suitable for wood, metal, and plastic applications.

Sanding

Abrasive Waterproof Sandpaper

Lightly sand the surface to even out imperfections and ensure strong bonding for the next coating layers.


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Nippon Paint EA9 Finish HB protective coatings in two cans, featuring high-performance and heavy-duty formulations. The larger can is the base, while the smaller can is the hardener for optimal mixing. Ideal for durable and long-lasting finishes.

Primer

EA9 Finish HB

Add a high-performance primer coat to protect the surface from rust, friction, and external damage over time.


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Paint (First Coat)

Floorsports 1K Epoxy Hybrid

Apply a uniform layer of topcoat to enhance the flooring’s appearance while improving its resistance to daily wear and tear.


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Paint (Second Coat)

Floorsports 1K Epoxy Hybrid

Apply a second topcoat to deepen the colour and strengthen protection, creating a more durable, water-resistant surface.

Protect exterior floors with a proper repair system

Long-lasting exterior floor repairs start with proper preparation. A bare-to-finish system ensures the surface is properly prepared before repairs are applied, creating a stronger and more durable seal. Layered protection helps exterior floors withstand daily wear, water, dirt, and harsh conditions. Listen to the Nippon Paint House Pakar explain why the right system makes all the difference.

Your Guide To System Solutions for Holes in Floors

Let Nippon Paint House Pakar tell you all about repairing holes in floors from bare to finish.

What Causes Holes in Floors?

Constant exposure to harsh weather can weaken exterior floors, turning minor cracks into noticeable holes. Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solution seals and restores damaged areas, providing a tough, weather-resistant finish for lasting protection.

Poor Construction Practices

Insufficient surface preparation, low-grade materials, or the absence of proper protective coatings can compromise the structural integrity and long-term performance of wall and floor surfaces.

Structural Movement

As temperatures change and buildings carry daily structural loads, walls and floors naturally shift. This subtle movement can lead to stress cracks that slowly grow into visible holes if left unaddressed.

Water Seepage

When rainwater or moisture seeps through small cracks, joints, or porous areas, it slowly weakens the materials beneath the surface. As the structure loses strength, minor cracks can widen into visible holes.

The right products and coating system are essential to properly fix holes on exterior floors. A bare-to-finish system focuses on filling visible gaps first, followed by applying a high-quality primer and topcoat to improve durability. By repairing the surface layer by layer, Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solutions not only fix the holes effectively but also strengthens the overall coating and helps extend the lifespan of the floor finish.

Explore our recommended system solutions or speak to a Nippon Paint expert to find the right approach for your home.