450㎡ laboratory flooring at a biological testing facility in Islip, near Kettering
We completed a 450㎡ resin flooring installation for a new biological testing facility in Islip, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. Specialist laboratory flooring needs to provide a durable, practical and easy-to-clean surface, making a professionally installed resin system a suitable choice for demanding commercial environments.
As experienced resin flooring contractors in the UK, we began by removing four layers of existing floor paint using specialist diamond grinding equipment. Once the concrete was exposed, the surface was thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the new coating system.
Preparation and resin application
Effective substrate preparation is the foundation of every installation. Concrete floors are rarely ready to coat, particularly in existing commercial premises, so mechanical preparation is often required to remove previous coatings, contaminants and weak surface material. Our floor preparation process creates the clean, sound surface needed for good adhesion and long-term performance.
Following preparation, the resin system was installed in a series of carefully controlled stages. The prepared concrete was first thoroughly cleaned and checked before the primer was applied. Once the primer had cured, the subsequent resin coating was applied evenly across the 450㎡ floor, followed by the specified finishing stage. Each stage was allowed to cure for the required period before the next application, helping to achieve a consistent and durable finish.
Our guide to laying epoxy flooring explains the typical sequence, from substrate preparation and priming through to coating application and curing. We have invested heavily in professional flooring equipment, including 3 phase industrial diamond grinders, heavy duty generators, professional sanding equipment, specialist diamond attachments and industrial dust extraction systems.
The work was completed as a planned commercial installation, allowing sufficient time for preparation, the individual resin application stages and curing before the facility was brought into use. The finished surface provides a practical solution for the new biological testing facility and is designed to withstand the demands of a busy laboratory environment.
We also provide commercial flooring for a wide range of demanding environments where durability, cleanliness and ease of maintenance are important.
- Client : Biological testing facility
- Location : Islip, Northants
- Date : 2024
Project details
- Location: Islip, near Kettering, Northamptonshire
- Area: 450㎡
- Premises: New biological testing facility
- Application: Laboratory flooring
- Existing surface: Concrete with four layers of floor paint
- Preparation: Mechanical diamond grinding
- Waste removed: Approximately half a skip of removed material and dust
- Application stages: Cleaning and inspection, priming, resin coating and finishing
- Equipment: Industrial diamond grinders and dust extraction
- Timescale: Planned installation programme allowing for application and curing between stages
Areas we cover
We provide laboratory, commercial and industrial flooring solutions throughout Northamptonshire and surrounding areas, including Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough and Corby.
Our service area also covers Thrapston, Peterborough and surrounding Northamptonshire areas.
Planning a laboratory or commercial flooring project? Contact Liberty Floor Solutions to discuss your requirements and arrange a site assessment.
