ENDURING THE TEST OF TIME
When a global engineering manufacturer needed to replace their resin workshop floors, they turned to Quest Industrial Flooring to provide a long-lasting solution.
Today, the environment is at the forefront of our minds in everything we do and is a key consideration when replacing new floor systems. The rise of technology along with new and innovative product developments mean that now more than ever before the flooring industry must provide permanent, durable and easy-to- maintain flooring.
As specialists in their field and pioneers in using new technologies, Quest Industrial Flooring Ltd was asked to advise on how best to refurbish a global engineering manufacturers’ workshop floors. The existing resin had become subject to intense damage through daily usage and constant industrial, heavy traffic over the years. The flooring had also become expensive to maintain so a practical and long-lasting surface was required to withstand the daily rigours of an industrial environment.
Quest’s solution was to provide a polished concrete floor which, as well as being hardwearing and long lasting, is also suited to the more environmentally conscious customer. The project had to take place within a live environment and a site survey was carried out where
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Quest recommended an initial 150m² site sample of grinding, dye application and polishing, followed by a successful three-month trial period of daily use. This process was necessary to ensure that the right products were suited to the job and subsequently, they were asked to renovate a further 1600m² of floor area.
Quest specified the SIG CDF floor system as the best product for the job, involving a composite of concrete densifiers, dyes, repair mortars and a stain protection system to fit the brief. Diamond grinding prepared the existing substrate to remove the resin coating and fast cure materials were used for minor concrete repairs, applying a grey coloured dye and polishing the underlying concrete. Finally, an application of a sub-surface penetrable sealer was used to protect the floor, providing a highly durable solution and protection from industrial grade oils and grease.
Quest used their high specification, industrial machinery to achieve the best results possible. In this case a variety of specialist HTC machines were used including the environmentally friendly 15iAD Vacuum
system and 25D vacuum system, all using HTC diamond grinding heads.
The main aim was to provide a long-lasting, hardwearing and easy- to-maintain flooring system which Quest delivered within budget and on schedule. The sustainable, environmentally friendly, polished concrete flooring does not require cleaning chemicals and will last for the lifespan of the building. This proved to be the perfect solution to fit the brief.
The customer was extremely satisfied with the result
A.Bryce, Director for Innovation/Engineering commented: "I have had many years of experience dealing with industrial floors and industrial flooring companies and to date. Quest have been outstanding with regards to their understanding of the work to be completed and how to arrive at a durable floor which will stand the test of time without any issues.
“The Quest team are all very professional and above all, worked well with us so that we could complete the work whilst remaining operational which we were obviously very grateful for.”
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