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Our senior technical adviser’s have over 25 years experience to guide you on our advanced flooring systems.
Floor Coatings
Epoxy
A chemical compound that's often used to coat concrete floors. Epoxy is also known as a floor paint or floor coating. It's durable, low maintenance, and can be applied directly to existing concrete. Epoxy is also resistant to chemicals and provides strong adhesion.
Polyurethane
A versatile plastic material that's often used as a floor sealant. It's durable and can also be used for insulation and adhesives. However, polyurethane has a distinct odor.
Epoxy mortar
A paste or adhesive that can be used for structural repair. It can also be used as a base to improve uneven floors before applying a floor coating. Epoxy mortar can also fill gaps and cracks.
Penetrating sealer
A solution that's used to finish and stain a floor's surface. It penetrates the surface of the floor.
A chemical compound that's often used to coat concrete floors. Epoxy is also known as a floor paint or floor coating. It's durable, low maintenance, and can be applied directly to existing concrete. Epoxy is also resistant to chemicals and provides strong adhesion.
Polyurethane
A versatile plastic material that's often used as a floor sealant. It's durable and can also be used for insulation and adhesives. However, polyurethane has a distinct odor.
Epoxy mortar
A paste or adhesive that can be used for structural repair. It can also be used as a base to improve uneven floors before applying a floor coating. Epoxy mortar can also fill gaps and cracks.
Penetrating sealer
A solution that's used to finish and stain a floor's surface. It penetrates the surface of the floor.
Line Marking
Industrial line markings are visual guides that help keep workers and visitors safe and efficient in factories and warehouses:
Identify hazards: Mark out areas that are hazardous or may expose employees to physical danger
Guide traffic flow: Indicate where pedestrians can walk and where vehicles can travel
Improve workflow: Provide clear indications of where to store goods, load and unload, and dispose of waste
Meet safety regulations: Help ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines
Common line marking colors and their uses include:
Yellow: Used for pedestrian walkways and aisles
White: Used for vehicle lanes
Red or orange: Used for hazard warnings
Yellow and black: Used to indicate areas that may be hazardous
Black and white: Used to identify areas that should be kept clear
Photoluminescent: Used to identify safe exit routes in the event of a lights-out emergency
Epoxy paint is often used for industrial line markings because it's durable and visible. Acrylic paint is another option that's hardwearing, fast drying, and can be used for both interior and exterior applications.
Identify hazards: Mark out areas that are hazardous or may expose employees to physical danger
Guide traffic flow: Indicate where pedestrians can walk and where vehicles can travel
Improve workflow: Provide clear indications of where to store goods, load and unload, and dispose of waste
Meet safety regulations: Help ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines
Common line marking colors and their uses include:
Yellow: Used for pedestrian walkways and aisles
White: Used for vehicle lanes
Red or orange: Used for hazard warnings
Yellow and black: Used to indicate areas that may be hazardous
Black and white: Used to identify areas that should be kept clear
Photoluminescent: Used to identify safe exit routes in the event of a lights-out emergency
Epoxy paint is often used for industrial line markings because it's durable and visible. Acrylic paint is another option that's hardwearing, fast drying, and can be used for both interior and exterior applications.
Floor Grinding
Our contractors have a wide range of floor grinders for small to big grinding projects, as well as an extensive range of floor preparation equipment to ensure all substrates receive the best possible treatment prior to new floor systems being applied.
Floor grinding machines used to prepare concrete floors for a variety of projects, including:
Cleaning: Remove paint, oil, and other contaminants from floors
Leveling: Reduce high spots and fill in low areas to prepare the floor for coverings
Repairing: Fix imperfections in concrete floors, slabs, and walkways
Smoothing: Create a smooth, flat surface for applying thin coatings or sealers
Removing adhesives: Remove latex or adhesive from a floor without using chemicals
By simply changing the size and style of the diamond heads these machines can be used to easily cut through latex, adhesive and resin coatings and screeds to highly polishing concrete to a simply amazing finish.
Large extraction systems attached to all machinery mean a virtually dust free process.
Floor grinding machines used to prepare concrete floors for a variety of projects, including:
Cleaning: Remove paint, oil, and other contaminants from floors
Leveling: Reduce high spots and fill in low areas to prepare the floor for coverings
Repairing: Fix imperfections in concrete floors, slabs, and walkways
Smoothing: Create a smooth, flat surface for applying thin coatings or sealers
Removing adhesives: Remove latex or adhesive from a floor without using chemicals
By simply changing the size and style of the diamond heads these machines can be used to easily cut through latex, adhesive and resin coatings and screeds to highly polishing concrete to a simply amazing finish.
Large extraction systems attached to all machinery mean a virtually dust free process.
Pumpscreed
Pump Screed is a fast and cost effective solution to refurbish old concrete floors with a smooth and hard wearing surface.
Laying a pumped screed is very efficient and less labour intensive than a traditional screed which means that areas in excess of 1,000m2 are easily finished in one day, enabling large areas to be completed within a short time frame.
Pumped screeds are used to level and smooth floors in industrial environments, such as warehouses, factories, and production areas. They can also be used to renovate old floors or as a leveling layer for other floor coverings.
How it's applied
A fine powder is mixed with water into a liquid, then pumped out and spread across the floor. The screed can be applied in a thickness of 2–50 mm.
Benefits
Pumped screeds are quick to apply, cost-effective, and less labor intensive than traditional screed. They can be foot trafficked within hours of installation and can last for 10 years or more.
Other uses
Pumped screeds can be left exposed as a wearing surface or covered with a water-based epoxy. They can also be used as a leveling layer for other floor coverings, such as vinyl or carpet
Laying a pumped screed is very efficient and less labour intensive than a traditional screed which means that areas in excess of 1,000m2 are easily finished in one day, enabling large areas to be completed within a short time frame.
Pumped screeds are used to level and smooth floors in industrial environments, such as warehouses, factories, and production areas. They can also be used to renovate old floors or as a leveling layer for other floor coverings.
How it's applied
A fine powder is mixed with water into a liquid, then pumped out and spread across the floor. The screed can be applied in a thickness of 2–50 mm.
Benefits
Pumped screeds are quick to apply, cost-effective, and less labor intensive than traditional screed. They can be foot trafficked within hours of installation and can last for 10 years or more.
Other uses
Pumped screeds can be left exposed as a wearing surface or covered with a water-based epoxy. They can also be used as a leveling layer for other floor coverings, such as vinyl or carpet
Concrete Repairs
Cracked concrete is one of the most common issues in structural repair. As concrete cures, the heat in it pushes out the water causing the mass to shrink. Over time, a poorly laid slab may crack outside of intentionally placed joints causing structural issues, waterproofing issues and more. When this happens, dependent on the severity, we may address this problem by removing the entire slab and treating the steel, or if only a minor issue, use a concrete crack filler; a polymer-based material which seals the area and prohibits any water penetration.
Scaling occurs when parts of the concrete surface start to flake or chip away. This is due to water seepage, freeze-thaw, poor concrete finishing, or a weak surface due to lack of curing. Typically, this will start in one area, but if left untreated, it can expand to other areas.
As necessary, we may use a trowel-grade light coat to remedy the issue. This is generally a fast setting trowel grade, polymer-modified cement-based concrete which is applied by hand to the affected area.
Another concrete repair option for building owners with cracked, discoloured or imperfect old concrete is resurfacing. Polymer overlays come in a variety of colours and patterns and can restore your structure to a near new condition.
Scaling occurs when parts of the concrete surface start to flake or chip away. This is due to water seepage, freeze-thaw, poor concrete finishing, or a weak surface due to lack of curing. Typically, this will start in one area, but if left untreated, it can expand to other areas.
As necessary, we may use a trowel-grade light coat to remedy the issue. This is generally a fast setting trowel grade, polymer-modified cement-based concrete which is applied by hand to the affected area.
Another concrete repair option for building owners with cracked, discoloured or imperfect old concrete is resurfacing. Polymer overlays come in a variety of colours and patterns and can restore your structure to a near new condition.
Shot Blasting
Industrial shot blasting is a surface treatment technique that uses high-velocity particles to clean, strengthen, or polish metal or concrete:
Cleaning: Shot blasting can remove rust, paint, or other coatings from metal and concrete surfaces.
Strengthening: Shot blasting can strengthen metal through a process called peening, which uses the force of the shot to create plastic deformation in the metal. This makes the metal stronger and more resistant to buckling.
Polishing: Shot blasting can polish metal surfaces to make them smooth and clean.
Shot Blasting - MPPC | Midland Paint & Powder Coaters
Shot blasting is used in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, foundry, shipbuilding, and rail. It's often used for large, difficult objects that require a strong application force.
Shot blasting is a dangerous process that can cause injury if not performed correctly. The force of the shot can cause significant injury, and the process can also generate dust. To ensure safety, shot blasting should only be performed by a qualified, experienced individual wearing the appropriate protective equipment.
Cleaning: Shot blasting can remove rust, paint, or other coatings from metal and concrete surfaces.
Strengthening: Shot blasting can strengthen metal through a process called peening, which uses the force of the shot to create plastic deformation in the metal. This makes the metal stronger and more resistant to buckling.
Polishing: Shot blasting can polish metal surfaces to make them smooth and clean.
Shot Blasting - MPPC | Midland Paint & Powder Coaters
Shot blasting is used in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, foundry, shipbuilding, and rail. It's often used for large, difficult objects that require a strong application force.
Shot blasting is a dangerous process that can cause injury if not performed correctly. The force of the shot can cause significant injury, and the process can also generate dust. To ensure safety, shot blasting should only be performed by a qualified, experienced individual wearing the appropriate protective equipment.
Expansion Joints
Expansion joints are cuts in concrete or other flooring that allow for movement and reduce the risk of cracks and other damage:
Purpose
Expansion joints are used to manage stress and movement in industrial flooring, such as in warehouses, production halls, and parking lots. They help prevent cracks, chips, and other damage that can occur due to temperature changes, heavy loads, or soil shifts.
How they work
Expansion joints are full-width cuts in the concrete that isolate different parts of the slab. This allows the concrete to expand and contract without straining certain areas more than others.
Maintenance
Expansion joints should be sealed and filled with a flexible joint sealer, but should not be epoxied or coated over. Routine maintenance is important to keep floors safe and extend their life.
Installation
Expansion joints are cut in different ways depending on the weather. In hot weather, they are typically cut while the concrete is still wet, while in cooler areas they are cut after the concrete has hardened somewhat
Purpose
Expansion joints are used to manage stress and movement in industrial flooring, such as in warehouses, production halls, and parking lots. They help prevent cracks, chips, and other damage that can occur due to temperature changes, heavy loads, or soil shifts.
How they work
Expansion joints are full-width cuts in the concrete that isolate different parts of the slab. This allows the concrete to expand and contract without straining certain areas more than others.
Maintenance
Expansion joints should be sealed and filled with a flexible joint sealer, but should not be epoxied or coated over. Routine maintenance is important to keep floors safe and extend their life.
Installation
Expansion joints are cut in different ways depending on the weather. In hot weather, they are typically cut while the concrete is still wet, while in cooler areas they are cut after the concrete has hardened somewhat
Floor Survey
An industrial floor survey is a detailed assessment of a building's floor to ensure it meets the necessary flatness and levelness specifications. This type of survey is important in industrial settings, such as warehouses, manufacturing plants, and retail spaces, where the safety and performance of operations depends on the quality of the floor.
An industrial floor survey can help:
Identify irregularities in the floor
Measure the floor's surface profile and characteristics
Ensure that the floor is suitable for materials handling equipment (MHE)
Ensure that the building and its equipment can operate effectively
Determine repair options and compile a schedule of works
A floor survey typically involves:
Clearing the area of any obstacles, debris, or equipment
Using laser scanners to measure the floor's flatness and levelness
Recording and analyzing the measurements
Delivering the survey data as a 2D CAD plan
An industrial floor survey can help:
Identify irregularities in the floor
Measure the floor's surface profile and characteristics
Ensure that the floor is suitable for materials handling equipment (MHE)
Ensure that the building and its equipment can operate effectively
Determine repair options and compile a schedule of works
A floor survey typically involves:
Clearing the area of any obstacles, debris, or equipment
Using laser scanners to measure the floor's flatness and levelness
Recording and analyzing the measurements
Delivering the survey data as a 2D CAD plan
Floor Planers
Floor planers have a rotating drum with abrasive segments that scrape, mill, shave, or groove the concrete. The drum is powered by an electric, petrol, or propane engine, and the machine moves forward on wheels. To contain dust, floor planers have shrouds, skirts, vacuums, and filtration systems.
Remove Paint, Rust, Grease, Ice Deposits, Line Markings and Concrete Laitance
Remove Roof Chippings
Scabbling and Concrete Reduction
Cleaning Concrete Formwork and Shuttering
Remove of Concrete and Plaster Droppings
Remove Paint, Rust, Grease, Ice Deposits, Line Markings and Concrete Laitance
Remove Roof Chippings
Scabbling and Concrete Reduction
Cleaning Concrete Formwork and Shuttering
Remove of Concrete and Plaster Droppings
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