Surface Preparation
It is strongly recommended to conduct pre-planning during the design phase to assess floor usage and the service environment. This ensures that the finished flooring system meets your specific performance requirements. The durability and lifespan of the floor largely depend on achieving the appropriate surface profile before applying the selected flooring system. To create a clean, sound substrate ready for the floor finish, the surface will be prepared using specific mechanical methods.
Grinding
Concrete grinding is the method used to smooth uneven or rough concrete surfaces. It involves using an abrasive tool to level the surface while also removing existing coatings, residues, or contaminants.
Anchor Grooves
Anchor grooves must be installed along all free edges. These grooves help distribute mechanical and thermal stresses caused by curing, temperature fluctuations, and heavy traffic.
Scarifying
A scarifying or milling machine prepares the concrete surface by using rotating tools to cut or roughen it, making it suitable for the application of the floor finish.
Concrete Shaving
Concrete shaving involves the fast and efficient removal of the top layer of a concrete surface using abrasive diamond blades. This process produces a smooth, level, and uniform finish.
Captive Shot Blasting (Blastrac Machine)
Shot blasting is a quick and highly effective method commonly used to prepare concrete floors before applying the desired finish.