INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL FLOORING
A properly prepared substrate is the foundation of a successful industrial floor coating.
A properly prepared substrate is the foundation of a successful industrial floor coating.
We assess the floor’s condition, existing coatings and contamination. Mechanical preparation, removal of failed coatings and local repairs are considered as part of the specification. The exact method, including whether diamond grinding is appropriate, is agreed following assessment.
Survey the floor and agree the scope. Prepare the substrate and complete specified repairs. Apply the compatible system, then allow the required cure before returning the area to use.
Book a Site SurveyA coating needs a sound, clean and appropriately profiled substrate. Loose concrete, dust, contamination or a failing previous finish can leave a weak layer beneath an otherwise suitable product. Preparation is specified around both the floor condition and the coating requirements, rather than treated as a quick clean before application.
Diamond grinding is one mechanical preparation method used to remove material and develop a suitable surface profile. The tooling and approach depend on the concrete and existing finish. Failed coatings may need removal before further preparation. Corners, edges and areas around fixed equipment require attention as well as open floor areas. The method is confirmed for the site rather than promised from photographs alone.
Local damage is assessed and compatible repairs included where required. Cracks must be reviewed for cause and movement; active or structural defects can need specialist investigation. Oil contamination may extend beneath the visible surface, so cleaning alone may not establish suitability. The preparation scope should explain what is included and how unexpected defects will be handled.
Moisture testing may be necessary before selecting a system. Results must be assessed against the product requirements, with any source of moisture considered. A suitable moisture-control approach may be possible in some cases; other conditions require investigation before coating. After preparation, dust and loose residues must be removed and the substrate checked before primer or coating is applied.
Area is only one part of the quotation. Failed coatings, contamination, repairs, preparation, the selected build-up and finish all affect the work. Access, moving equipment and splitting the installation into phases can also change the programme and cost. A survey helps define these items before a price is agreed.
Allow time for preparation and repairs as well as application and cure. Pedestrian access, forklift traffic and chemical exposure may have different return-to-use limits. Product instructions, substrate temperature and site conditions determine these limits; a dry-looking surface is not confirmation that it is ready for traffic.
Sometimes. Each phase needs a clear working area, separation from traffic and enough time to cure. We review routes, stock movements, access and the edges between phases with you. Some sites are better suited to an agreed shutdown than a sequence of small areas.
Mechanical preparation can generate dust. The work plan needs appropriate extraction, containment and separation from operations. Tell us about sensitive equipment, products and nearby occupied areas so the controls and access arrangements can be considered. Do not assume the building can operate normally alongside the work.
No. Grinding and local repairs do not correct every structural, moisture or movement issue. Where the substrate is unsuitable, further investigation or remedial work may be required before coating.
AFTERCARE
At handover, discuss cleaning guidance and maintenance recommendations for the installed system.
Care depends on the coating, traffic and operating environment. Appropriate cleaning products, spill management and attention to local damage help maintain the finish.
Contact our team to discuss future repairs or changes to the way the floor is used.
Discuss Your FloorNo. The substrate condition and the next coating determine the approach. The preparation method is confirmed for each project.
Tell us about operations, access and areas that can be cleared. We can discuss a practical work sequence, subject to the requirements of the coating system.
Preparation, repairs, product cure and the intended traffic determine the programme. We agree access and return-to-use requirements for the specified system.
Mechanical preparation can generate dust. Containment, extraction, cleaning and separation from site operations are considered when the preparation method is agreed.
LET’S PLAN YOUR FLOOR
Arrange a site survey and discuss the condition, use and requirements of your floor with our team.
