About this project
We completed approximately 450㎡ of professional concrete floor preparation at a new refrigerator hire warehouse in Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire. The concrete was mechanically prepared using specialist diamond grinding equipment, removing laitance and weak surface material and creating the mechanical key required for the subsequent resin coating system.
As experienced resin flooring contractors, we know that the foundation of every installation is professional floor preparation. Concrete floors are rarely ready to coat, and effective, thorough substrate preparation is key to what we do on every job. Once the main grinding process was complete, we re-cut the existing expansion gaps to ensure the joints were clearly defined and ready for the next stages of the installation.
The prepared surface was thoroughly cleaned using industrial dust extraction before being left ready for priming and the application of the high-build topcoat. This type of mechanical grinding and preparation is particularly important in demanding commercial environments, helping resin floor coatings achieve the adhesion, durability and longevity required for regular warehouse use.
Professional substrate preparation
A diamond grinder is a heavy-duty machine equipped with diamond-segmented blades or discs, used to level, smooth and clean concrete surfaces while removing laitance, contaminants, previous coatings and weak surface material. Without proper mechanical preparation, no coating system will bond correctly. Our floor preparation process is therefore an essential part of every installation, rather than simply a preliminary stage.
We have invested heavily in specialist flooring machinery and equipment to ensure every installation meets commercial standards, with much of this equipment used during your installation. Our equipment includes 3 phase industrial diamond grinders, heavy duty generators, professional sanding equipment, specialist diamond attachments, industrial dust extraction systems and full PPE equipment for safe operation.
Once preparation has been completed, the next stages can include priming and applying the specified resin system. Our guide to what’s involved in laying epoxy flooring explains how careful preparation, priming and coating work together to produce a durable finish. For this Bolnhurst warehouse, the prepared 450㎡ surface was ready for priming and the high-build topcoat, with the preparation work completed within the planned installation schedule.
- Client : Property developer
- Location : Daventry
- Date : 2023
Project details
- Location: Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire
- Premises: New refrigerator hire warehouse
- Area: Approximately 450㎡
- Preparation: Mechanical diamond grinding
- Expansion gaps: Existing joints re-cut and prepared
- Dust control: Industrial dust extraction
- Next stage: Priming and high-build topcoat
- Finish: Prepared for a durable commercial resin coating system
- Timescale: Preparation completed as part of the planned installation programme
Areas we cover
Although this project was in Bolnhurst, our resin flooring specialists work throughout Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. We provide commercial floor preparation and resin flooring services through our Bedford resin flooring service, as well as nearby Biggleswade, Flitwick, Sandy and Dunstable.
We also undertake projects further afield, including Luton, Stevenage and London. Whether you need concrete floor preparation, diamond grinding or a complete commercial resin flooring system, we can assess the existing surface and recommend the appropriate preparation and coating specification.
Need professional floor preparation for a warehouse or commercial premises? Contact Liberty Floor Solutions to discuss your project and arrange a site assessment.
