Industrial Flooring – Greenshields – 540m²

Install an industrial floor paint that could withstand the movement of up to 40-tonne machines.

Project Overview.

The customer’s requirements involved the moving of heavy excavation equipment and large machinery. The objective was to install an industrial floor paint that could withstand the movement of up to 40-tonne machines. Factory and industrial workplace floor conditions play a fundamental part in on-site safety.

However, after years of heavy traffic, the composition of the floor breaks down. This not only affects the appearance but more importantly, reduces productivity and safety of machinery and employees alike.

Our customer’s requirement was a long-lasting and durable solution that could withstand heavy weights with extreme wear and tear over an area of 540m².

Specification.

The existing floor was heavily contaminated and pitted. We used Cretex EP Mortar to repair the existing substrate damaged and to provide a level surface followed by OT Primer Standard, a highly specialised oil-tolerant primer. This was needed prior to the final application of our heavy-duty twin-pack epoxy floor paint, Flortex Professional. EPS Linemarker was then applied to ensure a safer workplace by clearly defining walkways, forklifts and other hazardous areas.

Challenges.

Heavily contaminated and pitted surfaces.

Limited downtime.

Benefits.

1. From the beginning to the end of the project, the Polycote team were dedicated to finding the right flooring solution.
2. We ensured the company were able to have flexible working arrangements in order to keep workflow and disruption to a minimum.
3. The final appearance was extremely impressive with vibrant colours whilst ensuring incredibly high impact and chemical resistance.