PERFECTION ved when undertaking the painting of industrial flooring in a number of settings.
After
hardwoods should be wiped with methylated spirits prior to priming with aluminium wood primer. The moisture content of the timber should be below 15%. Damp wood should never be painted as this will give rise to blistering, flaking and cracking. Damaged, rotten and darkened timber should be repaired prior to product application.
When covering previous and existing coatings, if possible, identify the existing product and check its compatibility with any new coatings. Existing coatings should be well adhered to. Any flaking, damaged or loose material should be removed back to a firm edge. Substrates should be clean, free of oil, grease and dust and completely dry before application of any product.
PREPARATION Clean with high pressure wash and sweep to remove all loose
debris. Degrease using an industrial degreaser and rinse. Lightly abrade the surface, blast or acid etch, vacuum to remove all dust and ensure the substrate is completely dry prior to application of the new coating. With power floated floors, once the surface is cleaned, they can be prepared by vacuum blast, grinding or diamond grinding, acid etching or the use of adhesion primers.
APPLICATION With product selection and preparation now complete, we can move on to application. The method of application will depend on the product selected and the manufacturer’s instructions. As with any application, it is important to understand the product’s recoat, drying, and curing times. This information may be found on data sheets or provided by the product manufacturer.
Remember, most manufacturers will offer on-site and specification help. The old adage holds good: failure to prepare is preparing to fail!
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