The document discusses steps to avoid resin floor failures. It recommends always using an applicator approved by the flooring manufacturer to ensure a professional finish. Proper substrate preparation is key, including removing laitance, debris, and debonded resin from concrete. A damproof membrane may be needed for substrates below grade or newly laid concrete. Primers and screeds can provide a suitable surface for resin installation. Environmental controls like proper mixing and preventing contamination during installation and curing also help prevent floor failures. Using a skilled application team is the most important rule.

1. how to avoid
resin floor failure
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2. resin flooring systems
deliver a host of
performance benefits
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3. excellent
strength,
lifecycle cost savings,
high chemical & slip resistance
as well as an
enhanced hygiene profile
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4. but sometimes…
things can go wrong
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5. so what
to prevent your
steps can you take
brand spanking new floor
NEW
from
failing?
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6. and I mean always,
firstly... always
use an applicator approved or licensed
by the flooring manufacturer
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7. this will ensure the
most professional finish
for your new floor
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8. next, it’s all about the
substrate preparation…
the only alternative is
failure
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9. resin systems to a
strong, well prepared substrate
for a floor with lasting integrity
apply
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10. if you’re working with
newly laid concrete,
you’ll need to ensure
all laitance is removed
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11. clean, dry
& free from dust, oils,
the substrate must be
grease & other residue…
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12. any old, de-bonded, loose or flaking resin
must be also be removed
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13. this may require vacuum assisted
shot blasting, diamond grinding,
or scarification
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14. but this has to be done to
ensure proper adhesion
between the
substrate & new resin finish
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15. if your
substrate is damp,
on or below grade, or has been newly laid
you may need to apply a
surface damp proof membrane
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16. this will prevent the
or
finished floor from blistering
delaminating
rising moisture
as a result of
at a later stage
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17. you will also need to
apply the appropriate primer
prior to the
installation of the resin finish
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18. long-lasting,
well-bonded & durable finish
again to ensure a
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19. if you think your substrate might be
weak or poor quality,
you may have to first
apply a screed layer
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20. this will ensure a
suitable for
sound, level surface
installation of resin floor finishes
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21. finally, you’ll need to think about
regulating your installation conditions
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22. mixing the materials in the right way,
under the right conditions
can make a world of difference
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23. preventing external contamination
during
installation & cure is also a must
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24. considerable
delays & financial penalties
this will prevent incurring
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25. but
most important…
don’t forget the
golden rule!
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26. always use a
well-informed,
highly-skilled & manufacturer-approved
application team
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27. to discuss how
Flowcrete
can help to ensure you receive a
long lasting floor finish
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28. give us a
CALL
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29. send us an
email
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