When planning your next floor refresh, it’s tempting to cut costs and downtime by cutting out preparation, and just going straight in with the paint and rollers.
But, without that vital first step, your freshly coated floor will go from slick to shabby very quickly. Peeling, flaking and requiring even more time and resource to put right in the long run.
So, whether you have a brand-new concrete floor or are looking to update your facility with a new coat - our guide to proper preparation will set you up for a strong and professional finish that really lasts.

Euroclass B is the highest possible rating for combustible materials, and the new benchmark for UK Fire Safety standards.
And if you want them to stand the test of time for the weeks, months and years to come, there’s one thing you can’t neglect, and that’s proper preparation.
Because if it’s worth doing - it’s worth doing properly.
For industrial areas such as warehouses, workshops and garages, a quick sweep and mop isn’t quite enough. To cut through oil and grease stains, you need something a bit stronger.
Removes oil and grease from painted and bare concrete. Water-based, low odour and biodegradable for safer, more convenient use.
Cleans dust and loose particles, removes laitance from bare concrete, and etches the surface to enhance paint adhesion. The colour-changing formula shows when preparation is complete.
Contains a highly effective mix of detergents and industrial surfactants to wash down and neutralise previously painted surfaces ready for painting.
Professional grade fungicidal wash for masonry and roofs for prevention of moss, fungi and mould.
From bare concrete to old floors in need of a new look - every project starts the same way. The right primer will make sure your chosen coating adheres properly whilst strengthening the floor beneath to ensure a durable and professional finish.
A two-part epoxy resin primer that primes and seals newly laid concrete in a single coat, ready to be overcoated in as little as 16 hours.
A two-part, highly penetrative primer that reduces suction on porous, absorbent surfaces while binding and strengthening weaker substrates. Its rapid-curing formula allows you to prime and coat on the same day.
Designed for powerfloated concrete, it eliminates the need for costly shot blasting while ensuring excellent adhesion to smooth surfaces that would normally reject paint, without compromising the powerfloat finish.
A two-part epoxy primer designed for porous floors contaminated with oil. It penetrates the surface to seal in oil contamination, making it ideal for factories and garages.