Paint workbenches and metal work tables

Guided shopping manual

Products for painting workbenches and metal work tables

Workbenches and metal work tables need a finish that suits their real use, from clean semi-gloss cabinet frames to more textured protective areas on working edges and steel table sections.

What do you need to paint workbenches and metal work tables?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover and Mipa silicone remover spray remove wax, grease and silicone before sanding, priming or coating.

Epoxy primer

Mipa EP 100-20 with Mipa EP 950-25 hardener and Mipa EP Thinner builds an epoxy primer layer for steel, galvanized steel, aluminium, GRP and mineral substrates.

Semi-gloss PU topcoat

Mipa PU 250-50 gives workshop metal, housings and equipment panels a semi-gloss 2K PU finish in selected colour groups.

Textured PU topcoat

Mipa PU 300-70 creates a satin-gloss textured 2K PU surface for resistant exterior coating work on heavy-use metal parts.

2K PU prefilled spray

Mipa 2K-PU-Industry-Prefilled Spray is useful for small panels, drawer fronts, handles and detailed sections that need a compact 2K aerosol format.

EP and PU thinners

Mipa EP Thinner supports the epoxy primer stage, while Mipa 2K Thinner Normal V 25 supports viscosity control for the matching PU coating stage.

Texture hardener

Mipa 2K Texture Hardener A 61 is the matching hardener for Mipa PU 300-70 textured coating work.

PUR Plus hardener

Mipa PUR Plus Hardener A60 supports the relevant 2K PU coating stage where the anti-slip or semi-gloss system requires it.

How to paint workbenches and metal work tables

  1. 1
    Remove oils and shop residue

    Clean the frame, legs, drawers and table sections so wax, grease, cutting fluid and silicone do not remain under primer.

  2. 2
    Prepare the existing coating

    Key sound old paint and remove weak edges before the primer stage, with special attention to corners and tool-impact areas.

  3. 3
    Prime the metal

    Use Mipa EP 100-20 with EP 950-25 hardener and EP Thinner where a stronger epoxy primer base is needed.

  4. 4
    Choose the surface finish

    Use Mipa PU 250-50 for a clean semi-gloss finish or Mipa PU 300-70 with A 61 hardener for a textured resistant finish.

  5. 5
    Let work surfaces cure

    Avoid heavy tools, clamps and chemical contact until the coating has cured enough for workshop use.

Which workbench finish should you choose?

Choose PU 250-50 for cleaner frames

The semi-gloss PU topcoat suits table frames, legs, cabinets and visible side panels that need a smooth industrial finish.

Choose PU 300-70 for texture

The textured PU topcoat suits parts that benefit from a more structured protective surface.

Choose the prefilled spray for small parts

Use the 2K PU aerosol for brackets, drawer fronts or small removable parts where compact application is easier.

Technical details

  • Mipa EP 100-20 is listed as a 2K epoxy primer with zinc phosphate for steel, galvanized steel, aluminium, GRP and mineral substrates.
  • Mipa PU 300-70 is listed as a 2K PU textured topcoat with Mipa 2K Texture Hardener A 61 and Mipa 2K Thinner.
  • Mipa PU 250-50 is listed as a semi-gloss 2K PU topcoat for industrial colour finishes.
  • Workbench tops can see impacts, solvents and abrasion, so coating choice should match the actual work carried out on the table.
Practical suggestion

Use a removable sacrificial mat or board on high-impact bench tops after painting; even a tough coating lasts longer when hammering and grinding contact are kept off the finish.

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