Chances are, if you’re not a professionally trained flooring contractor, you haven’t done a lot of flooring prep, and you don’t have the proper equipment. The installation of a new floor coating in your facility, whether it be residential, retail, commercial, or industrial, can reinforce the surface and improve the appearance, even create a fun, new vibe. But let’s be real, nobody is giving away flooring for free because that’s just not a sustainable business model. If you need or want new flooring, it’s going to cost something.
That’s not the problem.
The problem we most often encounter isn’t people who want free flooring. It’s people who are determined to cut their costs wherever they can. Quite often they cut when it comes to paying for prep – after all, they say, I can do a demo as well as the next guy. Right? Wrong! So, does this make a difference? Yes, it does. There are a lot of things that go into a successful flooring installation before you get to the beautiful finish. One of the most important is proper surface preparation.
Consider the consequences of improper preparation.
- Uneven flooring
- Poor bonding
- Poor curing of the flooring surface
- Delamination
- Premature breakdown
While DIY may save a few dollars at the start of the project, in the long run, improper surface preparation leads to the added expense. Why risk it?
When it comes time to prepare for new flooring installation, the amount and complexity of preparation depend on the condition of the current flooring. New concrete requires curing and/or moisture vapor protection prior to finishing. Preparation of older concrete varies but can require one or more of the following preparation methods:
- Diamond Grinding
- Shot blasting
- Moisture Vapor Protection
- Crack filling & repair
- Re-leveling of your flooring surface
Proper preparation dramatically increases the ease of installation of your new flooring. More importantly, it reduces chances of problems, errors, and added expense. Every certified flooring installer working with V-8 High-Performance Floors has been thoroughly trained in proper flooring prep. Cutting corners doesn’t save money – make sure your flooring investment is protected with appropriate surface preparation from V-8 High-Performance Floors.
