This CPD webinar explores how to select and specify concrete floor treatments and coatings that align with the project design brief, substrate condition, and budget, ensuring long-term performance, safety, and compliance in industrial, commercial, and mixed-use environments.
Concrete Floor Treatments and Coatings
CPD & CE Credits
10.00 NZ Registered Architects Board Points 1.00 Australian QLD - NSW - VIC - TAS - WA Points 1.00 Australian CPD ACT-SA-NT Points 1.00 Licensed Building Practitioner Points
Presented By
Mike James from Fosroc
Event Description
This session provides a comprehensive guide to selecting and specifying concrete floor treatments and coatings based on functional requirements, substrate conditions, and budget. It is highly relevant for building professionals as it details how to mitigate risks through proper substrate preparation , evaluate performance criteria like thermal shock and slip resistance , and choose the correct systems for specific industrial and commercial applications.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate functional project requirements, such as chemical resistance, thermal shock, and slip resistance , to select appropriate floor treatments and coatings.
- Describe essential substrate preparation methods, including diamond grinding, shot blasting, and scarifying , which are required to achieve the correct Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) for proper coating adhesion.
- Identify appropriate testing methods for substrate condition, such as tensile pull-off testing for strength and probe testing for moisture content , to prevent premature coating failure from issues like delamination.
- Apply proper detailing principles for floor drainage and movement joints , in order to accommodate concrete slab expansion and contraction while maintaining a watertight seal.
- Compare various flooring options, ranging from surface hardeners and thin-film epoxy coatings to heavy-duty self-smoothing toppings , based on traffic durability, application thickness, and budget.
