System 06
Floor Repair & Refurbishment
Floor repair and refurbishment addresses damaged, worn or deteriorated concrete before the surface is returned to service or receives a new flooring system. The repair strategy should follow a condition survey rather than a generic coating package.
System profile
Specification starts with the operating environment.
Performance
What the system is designed to support.
- Restored surface integrity
- Reduced disruption through targeted work
- Preparation for a renewed flooring system
Applications
Typical environments.
- Refurbishment
- Surface restoration
- Maintenance planning
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Industrial plants
Installation sequence
From substrate condition to final handover.
- 01Condition survey
- 02Remove unsound material
- 03Repair and profile the substrate
- 04Apply renewal system and inspect
Considerations
What should be reviewed before specification?
- The cause of cracking, impact or wear should be understood before repair.
- Unsound concrete and contamination must be removed or treated.
- The repaired substrate must be compatible with the planned finish.
Maintenance
Performance continues after installation.
Track recurring damage, address the operating cause where possible and include repaired zones in routine inspections.
Questions
Useful answers before the site assessment.
When is refurbishment appropriate?
It can be appropriate when the existing floor can be made serviceable through targeted repair and a suitable renewal system.
Can every damaged floor be repaired?
No. The substrate condition and cause of damage need to be assessed before deciding between repair, replacement or a new build-up.
What happens before a new coating?
The area is cleaned, repaired and mechanically prepared so the selected system can bond to a suitable substrate.
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