New industrial flooring is only ever as good as the ground it sits on.
You may have bought the highest quality product on the market, but if you fail to prepare the ground before installation, it’s incredibly unlikely you’ll get the desired results.
That’s why – whatever the size or nature of your project – it’s important to invest in proper preparation, such as that offered by the professional floor preparation experts here at Quest Industrial Flooring Ltd.
What will a badly prepared commercial floor look like?
We’ve all seen bumped and cracked pavements ruined by tree roots – well, in this instance, bumpy and crumbling subfloors are those tree roots.
Just like the ruined pavement, subfloors that are improperly prepared can result in floor coverings that:
- Crack
- Become unlevel
- Pool water
- Roll up
- Dimple
- Come away from seals and subfloors
It doesn’t matter if you or your chosen professionals install professional flooring solutions exactly as per the manufacturer’s instructions, if the plywood or concrete floors below are badly prepared, the results could range from plain unsightly in the best-case scenario, to complete flooring failure in the worst.
What does the commercial floor preparation process involve?
The first step to laying new commercial floor coverings should be contracting a floor preparation team.
They will come to your site and examine the current subfloor, be that timber or concrete floor, before making a plan to strip away debris, grease, and grime and get your subfloors in tip-top condition once more.
Your commercial surface preparation team will then use a variety of high-tech apparatus and advanced methods – all designed to ensure the substrate is:
- Properly clean and free from particles of debris and grease
- Level
- Dry
- Structurally sound
As a UK leading specialist, here at Quest we currently offer floor preparation – as part of our standard packages, which includes laying industrial flooring solutions afterwards or as a standalone service – giving customers of all kinds an option that works for their budget and project needs.
Common floor preparation services for all
Our team has many years of experience in the field of floor surface preparation. We’ve worked on countless projects – across a diverse range of sectors – and we’re always happy to take on a new challenge.
Whatever the condition of your current floor surface, and whatever type of floor coating you wish to install, we can help – and will ensure you get the best results every time.
The two most common surface preparation techniques we complete include:
1. HTC Diamond Grinding
This a revolutionary process, which mechanically cleans the floor using a single grinding head that utilises diamond tooling segments rather than a blade.
HTC Diamond Grinding is a particularly good option if you plan to install a thin resin or floor coating as it creates a very smooth finish.
2. Shot Blasting
This a revolutionary process, which mechanically cleans the floor using a single grinding head that utilises diamond tooling segments rather than a blade.
HTC Diamond Grinding is a particularly good option if you plan to install a thin resin or floor coating as it creates a very smooth finish.
Book your floor preparation today
No matter where you are in the UK, whether your subfloor is made up of traditional timber or more modern concrete floors or covers an annexe or an acre – Quest Industrial Flooring Ltd can help.
If you’re ready to book our floor preparation services or if you have any questions about surface preparation and how it could be of benefit to you – please feel free to get in touch. You can fill in the contact form below, give us a call on 01925 737 369 or send an email to sales@questltd.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Floor preparation FAQs
What is floor preparation?
Floor preparation is the first (and, arguably, the most important) step in the installation process. Essentially, it’s the ‘unseen work’ – which ensures that your new industrial flooring can be laid correctly and prevents issues such as peeling, bubbling and unevenness further down the line.
The existing flooring is first demolished and removed using specialist equipment. Any dirt and contaminants are mechanically cleaned away. State-of-the-art machinery can also be used to smooth and level the surface – thus creating the ‘ideal’ subfloor for installation. Floor prep is a quick, easy and dust-free process, that can make a huge difference to the final results of the project.
How much does professional floor preparation cost?
This varies depending on several factors, including the size of the space and the type of flooring to be removed. But as UK leaders, we strive to be as competitive as possible. Our floor preparation services are professional and efficient, yet available for a very reasonable price – particularly if combined with new resin, polished concrete or industrial flooring. For a personalised quote, either give us a call on 01925 737 369 or send an email to sales@questlts.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.