FLOOR PREPARATION

Floor Preparation

A variety of floor preparation procedures need to be followed in the preparation process, some of these are listed below.

CONCRETE FLOORS

• Must be sanded clean.
• Holes and cracks must be filled.
• Any silicone to be removed and area thoroughly washed with solvent.
• Over sprayed or spilt paint must be removed.

TIMBER FLOORS

Inspect floor to establish whether it is suitable for hardboard underlay to be installed. If not, the floor will have to be rough sanded and any squeaky boards will need to be nailed down. 

CHIPBOARD OR PLY FLOORS

• Joins must be sanded level.
• Nail and/or screw holes must be filled.
• Chipboard and ply must be checked thoroughly as over time ply may de-laminate and chipboard will swell when exposed to moisture.