Warehouse flooring case study · Bristol

3,500m² Warehouse Resin Floor Refurbishment in Bristol

Q: How long did the warehouse flooring refurbishment take?

SRS completed the approximately 3,500 square metre flooring package in five days, helping the construction company maintain its wider programme.

Q: Why were diamond grinding and shot blasting both used?

Combining mechanical preparation methods helped remove weak material efficiently and create the correct surface profile across the large working area.

Q: Can an old warehouse resin floor normally be refurbished?

Often, yes. The existing coating and concrete must first be assessed, mechanically prepared and repaired where necessary before a new system is installed.

Q: Can SRS step into programme-critical projects at short notice?

SRS can assess urgent projects when labour, equipment, materials, access and curing requirements can be planned safely.

Superior Resin Solutions stepped in at short notice after the client was let down by another resin flooring contractor. Over five days, the team mechanically prepared and repaired the damaged warehouse floor before installing a Vebro Polymers epoxy system with aluminium oxide added to the top coat for an anti-slip finish.

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3,500m² warehouse
Diamond grinding
Shot blasting
Completed in 5 days
Anti-slip aluminium oxide finish

3,500
m²Large warehouse upgradeIndustrial floor refurbished across the Bristol unit

PREPTwo preparation methodsDiamond grinding combined with shot blasting

3
LAYERSVebro epoxy build-upEpoxy primer followed by two coats of epoxy coating

5
DAYSFive-day completionProgramme-critical package delivered in five days

The project brief

Recovering a major warehouse flooring package

A Bristol-based construction company appointed Superior Resin Solutions UK to complete the refurbishment of approximately 3,500m² of flooring within a large warehouse upgrade.

The existing resin floor was tired, extensively worn and damaged. In several locations, indentations and surface defects had passed through the old coating and affected the concrete substrate beneath it.

The client had also been let down by the originally appointed resin company. SRS was therefore required to mobilise quickly, coordinate with the construction programme and deliver a high-quality finish without taking shortcuts on preparation or repairs.

Old resin coating showing widespread wear and damage
Indentations and defects extending into the concrete
Large open floor area requiring consistent preparation
Urgent programme recovery after another contractor failed to deliver

Key principle: the floor could not simply be recoated. The failed surface and concrete defects had to be properly removed, prepared and repaired first.

Worn warehouse resin floor before preparation in Bristol — Existing floor before diamond grinding, shot blasting and repairs

Before and after

A complete warehouse floor transformation

The images show the condition of the old floor and the clean, consistent light-grey epoxy finish achieved after mechanical preparation, concrete repairs and the full Vebro Polymers coating build-up.

Before

Old, tired and damaged resin

Widespread coating wear, damaged areas, obsolete line markings and defects that had penetrated into the concrete beneath the original system.

After

Completed light grey Vebro Polymers epoxy warehouse floor in Bristol

Clean Vebro Polymers epoxy finish

A bright, consistent and professional light-grey warehouse floor installed over a mechanically prepared and repaired substrate.

Installed flooring system

Vebro Polymers epoxy primer and two-coat epoxy system

The completed floor was built around correct mechanical preparation, durable repairs and a clearly defined Vebro Polymers epoxy coating sequence.

Mechanical preparation

Diamond grinding and shot blasting removed the tired resin, weak material and contamination while creating a suitable profile for the new system.

Epoxy mortar repairs

Indentations and damaged areas extending into the concrete were cleaned out and filled with epoxy repair mortar to rebuild the substrate.

Epoxy primer

A Vebro Polymers epoxy primer was applied to the prepared substrate as the first layer of the new flooring build-up.

Manufactured by Vebro Polymers

Two epoxy coats and anti-slip finish

Two coats of Vebro Polymers epoxy coating were installed to create the completed light-grey warehouse finish. Aluminium oxide was added to the top coat to provide the specified anti-slip texture.

Manufactured by Vebro Polymers

How the project was delivered

Preparation-led installation from survey to handover

Each stage was sequenced to protect the final result and help the construction company recover its programme.

Assess

The team reviewed the floor condition, damaged areas, access and programme requirements.

Prepare

Grinding and shot blasting removed the old system and exposed a suitable concrete surface.

Repair

Concrete indentations and deeper defects were cleaned and rebuilt using epoxy mortar.

Install

The Vebro Polymers primer and two epoxy coats were applied, with aluminium oxide incorporated into the top coat for the anti-slip finish.

The completed result

A brighter, cleaner and professionally finished warehouse

The completed project demonstrates SRS’s ability to take control of a large industrial flooring package, resolve substrate defects and support a principal contractor when timing and quality both matter.

AREA

3,500m² completed

A consistent new epoxy finish was installed throughout the large open warehouse floor.

BASE

Substrate defects repaired

Damage was treated properly rather than being concealed beneath a new coating.

LIGHT

Improved light reflection

The light-grey finish visibly brightened the unit by reflecting roof and internal lighting.

5 DAYS

Completed in five days

Prompt mobilisation and proactive delivery helped the client complete the flooring package within five days and support the on-time construction programme.

Wide view of completed 3500 square metre warehouse epoxy floor in Bristol — Completed light-grey epoxy floor across the main warehouse area

Completed warehouse epoxy floor showing reflective light grey finish — Clean, reflective finish following the full Vebro Polymers system

Client feedback

Professional support when the construction programme was under pressure

“Thank you and your team for such a fantastic and professional effort. Your prompt and proactive actions helped us meet the construction programme and achieve a successful, on-time delivery.”

Bristol-based construction company
Written feedback received following completion of the warehouse flooring package
Original client email retained by SRS

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Warehouse flooring FAQs

Questions about refurbishing old resin floors

What flooring system was installed on this Bristol project?

The prepared and repaired floor received a Vebro Polymers epoxy primer followed by two coats of Vebro Polymers epoxy coating. Aluminium oxide was added to the top coat to create the anti-slip finish.

How long did the warehouse flooring refurbishment take?

SRS completed the approximately 3,500m² flooring package in five days, helping the construction company maintain its wider programme.

Why were diamond grinding and shot blasting both used?

Large refurbishment projects can contain different coatings, edges and local defects. Combining mechanical preparation methods allows the contractor to remove weak material efficiently and create the correct surface profile across the full working area.

How were the damaged areas in the concrete repaired?

Indentations and damaged areas were cleaned out before being filled and rebuilt with epoxy repair mortar. This created a sound base before the primer and coating layers were installed.

Can an old warehouse resin floor normally be refurbished?

Often, yes. The existing coating and concrete first need to be assessed for adhesion, contamination, moisture, cracks, joints and weak areas. Mechanical preparation and local repairs are commonly required before a new resin system can be applied.

Can SRS step into programme-critical projects at short notice?

SRS can assess urgent projects when labour, preparation equipment, materials, access and curing requirements can be planned safely. Clear photographs, floor area, location and the required handover date help with the first review.