When it’s time to install new floor coatings in a residential or commercial business, organization is key. Having an organized set-up makes the installation a breeze, and ensures that everything will go smoothly. Whether this is your first time installing flooring, or 101st, follow these tips for a successful material preparation.
When you can find your materials, you’re able to do the job efficiently and stress-free. Who wants to run around looking for a tool that you swear was just there? Having a great structure helps save you time and money, and makes everyone more relaxed.
Before you begin installing the floors, ensure all surface preparation has occurred. If you hired a separate company to do the diamond grinding or other process such as shot blasting, check that it has been done properly. After the concrete grinding, be sure to sweep and vacuum all the dust and errant concrete pieces.
Once the surface preparation is complete and the floors are ready, create an organized staging area and mixing area. This is a designated space where floor coating resins, pigments, supplies, and other materials such as decorative quartz bags or boxes of vinyl chips are positioned for access and use on the job site. It’s important to identify all floor coating staging areas and mix areas on the plans and make sure the areas are approved by the permitting authority. During material preparation, remember to delineate the staging area with fencing and post a sign identifying the area as the staging area. Luckily with V-8 Hybrid XT resinous floor coating, the resin does not have VOCs or emit any odors, so the installers and company employees can stay in the building.
Taking an accurate inventory of supplies is very necessary to an organized workplace. Triple count during material preparation if necessary, and keep track of any broken materials or items that need to be replaced. Taking a thorough count during material preparation ensures there are no surprises during installation. It is even better to do this account before you arrive at the site, and bring extra materials if possible, to prepare for any mistakes.
When preparing your materials, it is important to separate by product or stage. Make sure the materials you need first are close at hand, and that it is easy to find the things you need in a chronological order. There’s nothing like needed a material quickly and realizing it’s in the back of the truck with the top coat materials.
During the project, it is crucial that the crew and employees remain in safe and dry areas. Safety of all parties is the number one priority. Make sure everyone is aware of which areas are unsafe, which is best done with signs or fencing. Though it is safe to be sharing the same air as the resin, it is not ready to bare weight for at least four hours, so be sure everyone stays away.
Installing V-8 High Performance Floor coatings can be easy if you follow these tips! Keeping an organized site helps reduce the risk of errors and keeps your team working efficiently.
