MIO (Micaceous Iron Oxide) paints provide protection of structural steel by incorporating flakes that act as fish scales within the paint formula. Due to the scale like formation, the steel is protected by a shiny barrier that protects against water ingress, UV light and degradation of the steel surface.
As standard, the natural colour of MIO pigment is a dark, charcoal grey. Some MIO coatings also contain aluminium flake (another lamellar pigment) to lighten the colour. MIO coatings are formulated for high performance in harsh environments such as steel bridges, oil rigs and offshore environments.

Jotun Penguard Express MIO
A two component fast drying coating. Can be applied on steel, aluminium and concrete at sub zero surface temperatures.

Sherwin Williams L654 - Formerly Leighs Metagrip
A quick drying MIO paint formulated as a touch, hard wearing, abrasion resistant functional coating for the protection of...

Sherwin Williams Macropoxy C267V3 (Macropoxy 267) - Formerly Leighs Epigrip
A high solids 2 pack epoxy, pigmented with MIO (Micaceous Iron Oxide) certified under Highways Agency No112.

Zinga Zingatarfree (Formerly PU Tarfree MIO)
A one pack moisture curing, polyurethane, MIO paint designed to replace normal cold tar products.

Sherwin Williams Macropoxy C401 MIO Undercoat - Formerly Epigrip
A 2 pack epoxy undercoat, pigmented with MIO (micaceous iron oxide). Network Rail Item No. 7.2.2 and 7.1.7.

Hempel Hempadur MIO 47950
An intermediate or finishing coat epoxy system for use in atmospheric exposures. BBA Cert No.08/H135-PS7. Highways Approve...

Sherwin Williams Macropoxy M905 - Formerly Leighs Epigrip M905
A winterfast hi build undercoat formulated for low temperature curing down to 0°C.

Sherwin Williams Macropoxy K267 (Macropoxy 1210) - Formerly Leighs Transgard TG121
Transgard TG121/Epigrip K267 two pack epoxy high solids Micaceous Iron Oxide (MIO) Highway Agency Item No.121.

PPG Sigma EP 112 Miocoat
A two component high solids MIO polyamine epoxy coating. Formerly Amercoat 4613. Highways Approved Item 112.

PPG Sigmarine 35 MIO Alkyd Topcoat
A micaceous iron oxide alkyd topcoat designed for use on a variety of structures in industrial exposures.

Bradite HB MIO Build Finish Coat AM60
Perfect for the protection and decoration of ferrous & non-ferrous metals

Bradite HB MIO Epoxy Build Finish EM97
Hard wearing coating that is recoatable even after long periods of exposure

International Intercure 420
A two component, high solids low VOC epoxy micaceous iron oxide.

International Intergard 400
A two pack epoxy abrasion resistant coating, containing micaceous iron oxide.

International Intergard 475HS
A low VOC, high solids, high build, two component epoxy coating.

International Intergard 405
A two component epoxy sealer coat, pigmented with micaceous iron oxide.

International Intercure 200
A two component epoxy zinc phosphate / micaceous iron oxide primer suitable for low temperature overcoating.

International Interplus 770
A versatile, high performance maintenance coating.

Teamac Micaceous Iron Oxide MIO
A high build anti corrosive protection for steel and galvanised steel structures, including fences, galvanised ducts/cladd...

Sika SikaCor EG1
A MIO paint that is for temperatures as low as 0°C. directly to new or weathered galvanised steel.

PPG SigmaCover 435
A two component high build micaceous iron oxide pigmented polyamide cured recoatable epoxy coating.

PPG SigmaCover 522
A two component micaceous iron oxide pigmented polyamide cured epoxy primer/sealer/coating.