EpoCoat HB Epxoy Coating for Industrial Warehouse
A 3,216m² EpoCoat HB Epoxy Coating installed in Platinum supplied by KDR Resin Systems for a roofing and cladding supplier and installer.
Preparation is key on any project, and this one is no different. Working with an existing concrete slab, it was vitally important to ensure that it is in the best condition possible before the installation begins. Therefore, we spent the first few days…
- Diamond grinding the existing surface to remove imperfections as much as possible and crucially improving the mechanical bond.
- Vacuuming the existing surface to remove loose debris, dust and rubbish from the site
We then primed the existing concrete slab using Hydraguard epoxy liquid DPM from supplied by Vuba. This mechanically bonds to the sub-base and consolidates it. It also seals in excess moisture and contamination and provides a suitable surface for the top coating to chemically bond to. It is important to mention that to guarantee the best inter-coat adhesion, we prepped the Hydraguard DPM primer, using an STR machine.
For the final topcoats, our experienced installation team used both squeegees to apply the material, followed by nylon rollers to roll and back-roll the material to give an even spread the epoxy coating.
Between the 2 topcoats, we sanded and filled any small deviations and pin holes, highlighted by the first coat, with a quick curing specialist filler to ensure the best surface possible. With such a large area, you can often spend a whole day filling! The team also use paint brushes for cutting in where necessary. Our team wear special spiked shoes during the installation to allow them to walk through the epoxy as they install the finals coats.