Epoxy Flooring
Hard-wearing epoxy resin floors for warehouses, factories, kitchens and workshops: forklift-ready and chemical resistant.
Epoxy FlooringFloor Preparation
Proper floor preparation is the foundation of any high-performance resin system. Our team removes old coatings, contaminants and weak surface layers, and profiles the concrete to achieve maximum adhesion and a sound, level substrate.
Why floor preparation matters
Removes contaminants
Oil, grease, laitance and old coatings all stop resin from bonding.
Maximum adhesion
A properly profiled surface gives the coating something to grip.
Corrects irregularities
High spots, joints and damaged areas are dealt with before coating.
Dust-free profile
Dust-extracted equipment leaves a clean surface ready for primer.
Moisture checked
Testing first prevents blistering and debonding later.
Better final finish
A good substrate means a smoother, longer-lasting floor.
Our preparation services
Shot blasting
High-powered blasting to remove old coatings and profile concrete for a strong mechanical bond.
Diamond grinding
Precision grinding to smooth and level surfaces and open the concrete for adhesion.
Scarifying
Aggressive mechanical removal of thick coatings and heavy contamination.
Moisture testing
In-situ relative humidity testing to make sure the slab is ready for resin.
Self-levelling
Flowable levelling compounds for a flat, even substrate before coating.
Priming
Penetrating primers that seal the concrete and reduce porosity.
Why we never skip the prep
Almost every resin floor failure, whether peeling, blistering or patches lifting under forklifts, comes back to preparation. The resin itself is rarely the problem; it’s what it was laid on.
That’s why preparation is included as standard in every flooring job we quote. We also carry out preparation as a standalone service for contractors and facilities teams who need a slab made ready for another finish.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between shot blasting and grinding?
Shot blasting fires steel shot at the surface to remove coatings and leave a textured profile, which is fast on large open areas. Diamond grinding is more precise, better for edges, smaller areas and levelling high spots. Many jobs use both.
Is floor preparation dusty?
Our equipment runs with dust extraction, which keeps airborne dust to a minimum. We’ll agree any screening or isolation needed for live sites in advance.
Can a new concrete slab be coated straight away?
New concrete needs time to cure and dry before resin goes on. We test moisture levels on site and can advise on suitable moisture-tolerant primers if your programme is tight.
Get a free, no-obligation quote
Tell us about your floor and we’ll come back to you with advice and a quote. We’re fully insured and work on sites of every size, anywhere in Ireland.
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