Concrete floors at enterprises and warehouses are often exposed to mechanical or chemical effects, which leads to defects such as cracks, chips and irregularities. Georesin offers its professional key ready services to repair concrete floors in industrial premises in Kyiv and all over Ukraine. Our specialists can quickly and in a quality manner restore surfaces and return them to their necessary operational characteristics. Restoration of the floor can be performed without dismantling the original coating, with localized removal of defects or milling separate areas. Repair of industrial concrete floors is carried out with the use of advanced technologies and author’s methods of geopolymer injection.
Causes of defects in industrial floors
There are many causes of defects in concrete industrial floors. Some of them may be related to the construction process, while others may be related to the operation of the floor.
The most common causes of concrete floor defects are:
- · improper design without taking into account the loads it will be subjected to;
- · improper ratio of components of the concrete that was used in floor laying;
- · violation of the concrete pouring technology;
- · disrupted concrete curing process;
- · violation of operating rules;
- · lack of regular maintenance;
- · insufficient floor thickness.
Peculiarities of concrete floors repair in the warehouse and process unit
Some defects in concrete floors, such as surface contamination, small shrink cavities and cracks, can be repaired during routine preventive maintenance. However, other defects such as chips at structural joints, exposed reinforcement with corrosion, active cracking, breach of joint sealing, crumbling concrete, and internal voids require immediate repair action.
Repairing concrete floors in a warehouse or manufacturing facility has its own peculiarities that must be considered when performing the work. Some of these features include:
- 1. The need to minimize downtime. Repairing a concrete floor in a warehouse or production facility can lead to work stoppages, which can reduce productivity and lead to financial losses. Therefore, it is necessary to minimize downtime by choosing the fastest and most effective repair solution.
- 2. A concrete floor in a warehouse or production facility is subjected to high loads, so the repair should be done using high-strength materials that can withstand them.
- 3. When repairing, the causes of damage to the concrete floor must be eliminated to prevent defects from reoccurring. This may include strengthening the base, replacing the reinforcement, repairing the drainage system, etc.
- 4. Consideration of operating conditions. When choosing a repair method, you need to consider the operating conditions of the concrete floor, such as temperature, humidity, chemical influences, etc. This will help you choose the most appropriate method and materials for repair.
But most importantly, the repair of concrete floors in the warehouse or production units should be performed by qualified professionals who can take into account all of the above features, and ensure the safety and efficiency of the work.
Stages of industrial floor restoration
Stages of industrial floors restoration may include the following works:
- 1. Evaluation of the floor condition. A visual inspection, defect analysis, measurements and surveys are performed.
- 2. Preparatory work. It includes cleaning of the floor surface from the old coating, dirt and dust, removal of oil and grease, surface treatment with a primer to improve the adhesion of the new coating.
- 3. Repair of defects. Necessary repair works depend on the type of defect. May include repairing cracks, leveling the surface, replacing pieces of concrete or exposed reinforcement.
- 4. Structural strengthening. Various materials, such as reinforcing steel net or glass-fiber, can be used to reinforce floor structures.
- 5. Applying a new coating. Depending on requirements and purposes, different types of coatings can be applied to the floor, such as epoxy, polyurethane, or polymer coatings.
- 6. Finishing work. It includes checking the quality of the work, fixing minor defects, cleaning up swill and safety measures.
Each of these steps requires certain knowledge, experience and skills, so it is recommended to entrust the restoration of industrial floors to professional companies that specialize in this type of work.
Advantages of working with Georesin
Georesin is a company which has been working in Ukraine and abroad for more than 10 years. Our company guarantees safety and longer service life of industrial concrete floors after repair. We also take care of the environment by using environmentally neutral materials and recycling waste.
We develop solutions of any complexity, both standard and individual industry projects in accordance with customer specifications and requirements. We provide a full range of works, including design, engineering and construction work at the site, from the selection of appropriate technical solutions and materials to commissioning and warranty service. Repair price depends on the area and type of damage, as well as the specifics of the object and the materials used.
