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How To Paint Concrete Floors

If you have decided to start painting a concrete floor, proper application is crucial for the effectiveness and longevity of the concrete floor paint or sealer.

Thermal Performance of Floor Screed: How it Contributes to Energy Efficiency

Polycote Easi-Screed Flexible has proven to be the No. 1 choice for property owners, architects, and construction companies alike, due to its high thermal conductivity…

Self Levelling Liquid Screeds -V- Traditional Sand / Cement Screed

Traditional screeds made by mixing sand and sharp sand by hand or cement mixer are rapidly becoming a ‘thing’ of the past…

Screeding A Floor During Periods Of Low Temperatures Or Wet Weather

When installing floor screeds in poor weather, damp conditions and/or during periods of low temperatures, it is important that adequate precautions…

Checklist for Self-Levelling Floor Screeds

Choosing the right floor screed system might seem complex but with a little help and guidance afforded from this simple checklist, we feel you will be well on the way to making some better and more informed decisions to assist with your project. Of course, we would welcome you to contact one of our team, […]

6 Most Common Causes for Concrete Cracks

Concrete is a widely used building material due to its strength and durability. However, it is not immune to cracks. Understanding the causes of concrete cracks is crucial to prevent structural issues and ensure the longevity of buildings and infrastructure. In this article, we will explore the six common causes for concrete cracks and discuss […]

Painting, Sealing and Refurbishing Roof Tiles

The roof of your home is more than just a protective shield against the weather. It’s a crowning statement of your home’s aesthetics, a testament to its charm and allure. But what happens when time leaves its imprint, dulling the colour of your roof tiles or even rendering them passe? If you’ve ever gazed up […]

Why You Should Paint Your Factory Floor

A clean and well-maintained factory floor is essential for every manufacturing business. Not only does it contribute to the overall efficiency of the operations, but it also plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the workers. In this article, we will explore the importance of having a well-painted factory floor and how it […]

What is a Floor Screed?

Floor screeds are applied over a concrete or asphalt base to provide a smooth and level surface for the final flooring system. Polycote have various types of floor screeds available, each designed to serve a specific purpose and with its unique set of benefits. Understanding Floor Screed Definition and Purpose A floor screed is a […]

Types of Floor Screed

There are several types of floor screeds you can use to achieve a well-screeded floor. The choice of the screed will depend on various factors such as the type of subfloor, the intended use of the floor, and the thickness of the screed required. The four most common types of floor screeding material are: Cement […]

Preparing Your Garage Floor for Painting

Clearing the Space The first step to preparing your garage floor for painting is to clear the space. Move any vehicles, bikes, or other items out of the garage. This will give you enough space to complete the painting process. Whilst you can certainly paint the total area in stages, to paint a floor can […]

How to Screed a Floor Using Sand Cement Screed

Whether you are renovating your home or constructing a new building, one of the most critical stages is floor screeding. A well-screeded floor ensures a level surface, smooth finish, and improved durability. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll detail everything you need to know, to achieve a perfectly screeded floor. Preparing the Sub Floor For all types […]

Choosing the right Garage Floor Paint

Your garage floor is an essential part of your home and keeping it in good condition is crucial. One way to do this is by painting it with the ‘right’ paint. There are several options available, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the […]

Choosing the Right Paint for Your Factory Floor

It is well known that there are hundreds of suppliers selling hundreds of different types of paint from hundreds of manufactures. So, for the business owner, finance director or maintenance manager, this becomes a lottery as to which manufacturer you should use and what type of paint you should buy. There is hardly a person […]

Benefits of Painting Your Garage Floor

Improved Appearance A dull, stained garage floor can detract from the overall look of your garage, making it a less attractive space to work in and less attractive to your customers. Conversely, to paint the garage floor will transform its appearance, making the space more visually appealing and a far more pleasant customer experience. With […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Different Types of Concrete Floor Sealers

In this comprehensive guide to different types of concrete floor sealers we will explain how concrete floor sealers play a crucial role in protecting and enhancing the durability of concrete floors. Whether you have a residential or commercial space, understanding the importance of these sealers is essential. Each sealer has its own unique properties and […]

Understanding the Different Requirements of a Concrete Floor Sealer

Liquids & Moisture Resistance Concrete floor sealers act as a protective barrier against moisture, stains and chemicals. The sealer creates a barrier that prevents liquids such as water and oil from seeping into the pores of the concrete. To seal the floor and prevent exposure to chemicals reduces the risk of chemical attack causing weakness […]

How To Apply Concrete Floor Sealers

Proper application is crucial for the effectiveness and longevity of the concrete floor sealer. Follow these steps for a successful application: Preparing the Concrete Floor Thoroughly clean the floor to remove any dirt, dust, or stains. This step is essential as any debris left on the surface will prevent the sealer adhering to the concrete […]

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Concrete Floor Sealer

When selecting a concrete floor sealer, it’s important to keep various factors in mind to ensure the best results for your specific needs: Durability & Maintenance Consider the level of durability required for your concrete floor. High-traffic areas may require sealers with superior abrasion resistance such as twin pack epoxy and polyurethane coatings. It is […]

Why apply a concrete coating to your floor?

Failing to put a coating on your concrete flooring can lead to a host of issues further down the line.

Make sure you check your roof for snow damage

After a heavy spell of snow, it’s important to check your home or work premises for any signs of damage once the snow has melted.

Do you know the difference between PU and Epoxy flooring?

Before you start worrying about the aesthetics of your flooring you should know the difference between PU & epoxy flooring.

How to dust proof and damp proof your concrete flooring

Over a period of time Industrial flooring suffers severe wear and tear & the surface can start to dust / break up. Here is how to prolong the life of your concrete flooring.

What is the best industrial floor paint to use?

Facility and building maintenance managers are more than aware of the benefits of having the concrete floor coated in a system that enhances their facility. However, without industry knowledge, choosing the right floor industrial floor paint can be challenging.

How To Prepare A Metal Surface For Painting

Iron and steel are two of the most commonly used metals used in construction. However……

How To Stop Garage Floor Paint From Peeling

As many garage owners know, there are difficulties with getting floor paint to adhere in this environment and here’s why

Why You Should Choose Epoxy Resin Floors

Finding a suitable flooring solution can be tough as various factors affect the final decision such as the cost of installation and the amount of downtime the business will undertake during installation.

How to Repair a Damaged Concrete Floor

Often caused by constant wear and tear, concrete floors end up becoming rough and difficult to clean.

How To Repair A Freezer / Cold Store Floor

The first point you need to establish is the temperature at the time of application……

How To Repair A Concrete Feed Trough

The type of repair will obviously be dependent upon……

How To Prevent Heat From Rooflights

This can accomplished very easily by either the installation of a solar reflective film or by……

How To Apply Non Slip Paint

This guide is going to cover the question as to knowing how to apply a non-slip paint. However, …..

How To Achieve a Very Thin Floor / Wall Repair

If floor repairs are to be successful, it is extremely important to ensure the surface……

How To Prepare Aluminium Surfaces Prior To Painting

There are in fact many combinations of metals which in turn produce…

How to Test For Surface Soundness

We are going to keep this guide very simple and very much to the point…..

Why Your Concrete Floor Needs An Expansion Joint

All newly poured concrete will contract slightly during the curing process……

6 Reasons You Need To Seal Epoxy Floor Resin

The vast majority of people will only apply two coats of resin and leave it at that……

How To Waterproof A Floor And Stop Rising Damp

As with a lot of our guides we would like to establish the reasons why you might have dampness in the first place……

How to Clean Concrete Dust From Floors

Dusty concrete floors are one of the most common problems within both the domestic and industrial sectors……

What is a DPM (Damp Proof Membrane) and Why Do I Need One?

First of all and just to be clear, a DPM Damp Proof Membrane is most referred to in its……

How to Stop A Flat Roof Leak

The first thing is to ascertain where the water is coming in……

How to Test For Moisture in Concrete

Let me start by saying that you must at the very least visually inspect the concrete for moisture, looking for damp or wet spots on the floor…..

How to tell the difference between an expansion joint and a structural crack.

Here at Polycote, we get many exasperated people ringing us up asking what they should use to fill a crack in their floor……

3 Ways to Repair Pitted and Spalled Concrete

Apart from the concrete becoming pitted due to impact damage the next most common reasons for the delamination of the surface structure are ……

How To Treat and Seal a Contaminated Floor

If you are planning to paint a floor or wall then it will be well worth your while to……

How To Identify Humidity and/or Temperature Issues

It is extremely important to make sure that you maintain the correct temperature for the chosen product. Be sure to check……

How To Seal A Dusty Floor

Dusty concrete floors are one of the most common problems within both the domestic and industrial sectors. When attempting to seal……

7 Most Common Problems When Painting a Floor

If you are planning to paint a floor or wall then it will be well worth your while to take note……

How To Successfully Repair an Expansion Joint?

If you are one of the thousands of people / companies suffering from failing expansion joints then I am sure you will find the following notes useful……

Why has my New Floor Coating or Screed Failed to Stick?

A lot of people simply wish to re-coat their floors, due to the existing coating flaking, bubbling or lifting. Alternatively, the existing may be well adhered but…..

How to Repair a Concrete Floor

The question How to Repair a Concrete Floor is one of the most common question asked but really too generic to answer here. There are so many…

What is the best coating for my garage floor?

The first thing we would probably say is – don’t go by what it says on the tin! This might sound a rather bizarre statement but……

How to prepare a concrete floor

The importance, type and degree of preparation required before painting depends on the type and condition of concrete, the exposure, and the……

How to find the best cleaning method

Before deciding on any particular method, clean several relatively small areas to assess the efficiency of the method and the appearance and condition of……

How to apply an epoxy coating over an existing vinyl floor.

Many of our customers ask about applying a coating over existing vinyl flooring, both in sheet form and tiles. As many have experienced, as vinyl flooring gets old……

How to apply an epoxy coating in cold weather?

When temperatures start to fall you need to start thinking very seriously about minimum temperatures that your chosen floor coating can be stored at, applied at, and the minimum temperature the…

How To Acid Etch A Concrete Floor…

Etch IT is a very low cost chemical method commonly used to treat concrete floors to remove laitance and provide a profile. The objective of acid etching is to dissolve the weak surface layer known as…

Reasons Why You Should Paint Your Garage Floor

Perhaps you’re thinking about building a new garage and wondering… Should I paint it? Is there is any point? Are there any benefits? Well very simply, we’ve been in this industry for well over 20 years…

Why You Should Use An Epoxy Primer

Many people are not aware that specialist primers exist. Many others do not believe them to be necessary. Too many just want to apply a paint, without even any preparation I may add, and…

Why Concrete Surface Preparation Is Important

The cleanliness and condition of a concrete floor is of prime importance to the durability and adhesion of any coating applied over it. Emphasis must be placed on the surface preparation and…

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