Floor coatings · Southampton

Epoxy floor coatings in Southampton.

Epoxy, polyurethane and chemical-resistant floor systems for warehouses, distribution centres and commercial premises. The system is matched to the substrate, the traffic load and how much downtime you can give us. Delivered across Southampton and Hampshire. Retail refurbishment, commercial decorating and industrial coatings across Southampton and the south coast. WestQuay and the city-centre retail estate, port and logistics units along the docks, and the coastal weathering that drives frame restoration and facade work on exposed elevations.

Southampton programme

How we run floor coatings schemes locally.

1. 01 · Survey

   Substrate moisture test (Tramex or hygrometer), cohesion check, traffic load assessment, chemical exposure inventory, downtime window. The cure schedule is agreed before specification, not after.

2. 02 · Specification

   System selected by substrate, load class and use: epoxy screed for heavy forklift traffic, polyurethane for food environments and thermal cycling, chemical-resistant PU where required. Anti-slip aggregate grade specified if needed. Cure schedule set to the system, not the client's preferred weekend.

3. 03 · RAMS

   Project-specific RAMS including ventilation plan, pedestrian and forklift exclusion zones during application and cure, COSHH for solvent and catalyst components.

4. 04 · Delivery

   Shot-blast or diamond-grind substrate, vacuum clean, apply primer, lay system coats to specified film build, broadcast aggregate if in spec, cure, line-mark.

5. 05 · Handover

   As-applied record (product batch, film thickness readings, application temperatures), anti-slip classification where applicable, cleaning and maintenance regime.

Frequently asked · Southampton

What clients in Southampton usually ask first.

Do you work around live retail at WestQuay and in town?

Yes. Retail work is phased around trading, with overnight cuts where the landlord or centre requires them.

Can you handle coastal weathering on frames and facades?

Yes. Salt-laden exposure is hard on coatings; we restore powder-coated frames and recoat facades to suit the exposure, not a generic spec.

Do you cover the port and industrial estates?

Yes. Warehouse and industrial coatings around the docks and the Nursling and Totton estates are a regular part of the Hampshire programme.

How long is the cure before forklift traffic?

Walk-on is typically 12-24 hours. Forklift-ready is typically 5-7 days, depending on system and temperature. Confirmed in writing per scheme.

Can you include anti-slip?

Yes. Aluminium oxide, glass bead or quartz aggregate broadcast into the topcoat. Slip-resistance rating to the specified class.

Will it survive heavy forklift traffic?

Yes, with the right system. We specify to the actual traffic load class, not a generic warehouse spec.

Can it be done over a weekend?

Some systems can, some can't. It depends on substrate moisture, ventilation and the cure rate. We agree the realistic handover at survey, based on the actual cure time.

What warranty comes with the floor?

System-dependent. Most schemes ship with a manufacturer-backed warranty where we are the approved applicator.