THE PROBLEM
The existing resin flooring in the workshop had been damaged extensively through dropped objects and tools. A new slip resistant resin flooring solution was required.
Heavy Duty Workshop Resin Floor Norfolk
THE SOLUTION
We proposed the application of a 6mm polyurethane screed as the resin flooring solution that would provide the durability and slip resistance required. Because polyurethane screeds are resin rich through their full thickness even if they are impacted and the surface damaged, this will not allow liquids such as water, oils etc to reach the concrete substrate.
Initially the existing resin finishes and contamination were removed by method of vacuum controlled scabbling. This also provides and excellent coarse surface profile which polyurethane screeds prefer to anchor to the concrete substrate.
Because of the previous use and concerns about potential oil contamination the floor was primed using a damp and oil tolerant epoxy primer which whilst was uncured was fully blinded with quartz aggregate to provide the perfect mechanical profile for the polyurethane screed to adhere to
As per best resin flooring practice all expansion joints in the floor were then reflected through in the new resin flooring finish using a vacuum controlled floor saw. These were sealed using a flexible jointing compound to ensure a seamless finish. If expansion joints are not reflected in the resin flooring this will lead to cracking in the new resin finishes as the floor expands and contracts through temperature variation.
The perimeter of the floor was detailed using a small cove detail made using the same polyurethane resin system to enable ease of cleaning and ensure containment of any spills.
Trip hazards were then detailed in safety yellow as per the clients safety standard.
The floor was returned to the client and their equipment reinstated. Combined with the redecoration of the area, the new resin flooring transformed the working environment for our clients personnel.
