Flowfresh HF Resin Flooring Installation
The Smithfield Butchery Unit
Waltham Forest College London
Project Overview
Flowstone Industrial Flooring was appointed to refurbish the existing floor within The Smithfield Butchery Unit at Waltham Forest College. The project covered a total floor area of 98 square metres, with an additional 7 square metre refrigerated area, and required a hygienic, durable flooring solution suitable for food preparation and teaching environments.
The installation needed to be completed efficiently and to a high standard ahead of the new academic year, with minimal disruption to the college timetable.
The Brief
The client required a seamless resin flooring system suitable for a butchery and food handling environment. Key requirements included high levels of hygiene, resistance to moisture and temperature changes, and long term durability. A fully coved floor to wall finish was also required to support effective cleaning regimes and compliance with food safety standards.
Our Solution
The existing substrate was prepared using dust free diamond grinding carried out with a Blastrac BG250E electric single disc grinding machine. This method ensured a clean, well keyed surface while maintaining a safe and controlled working environment within an educational facility.
Following preparation, Flowcrete Hydraseal Damp Proof Membrane was applied to the floor area. This primer allows for immediate installation of the resin screed, reducing programme times and ensuring moisture tolerance. The red application coat provided clear visual confirmation of full and even coverage.
For the vertical surfaces, Flowcrete Peran TCW primer was applied in preparation for the installation of 50 linear metres of hygienic coving.
The resin floor finish was installed the following day using Flowcrete Flowfresh HF at a thickness of 6 millimetres in dark grey. Flowfresh HF incorporates the Polygiene antimicrobial additive, helping to inhibit bacterial growth and supporting high hygiene standards. The system is steam cleanable and heat resistant up to 120 degrees centigrade, making it well suited to food preparation and training environments.
Flowfresh HF is backed by a 10 year manufacturer and workmanship warranty and offers a typical life expectancy of fifteen to twenty years when properly maintained.
Works Undertaken
- Dust free mechanical surface preparation
- Application of Hydraseal Damp Proof Membrane primer
- Priming of vertical surfaces for coving installation
- Installation of Flowfresh HF resin flooring at 6 millimetres
- Installation of Flowfresh coving to 50 linear metres at 100 millimetres height
- Application of two Flowfresh cove seal coats for colour consistency
The Result
The completed butchery unit now benefits from a seamless, hygienic and highly durable resin flooring system designed for demanding food environments. The coved floor to wall finish enhances cleanability, while the antimicrobial properties of the system support long term hygiene and safety.
The project was completed on time and within budget, ensuring the facility was fully operational ahead of the start of the new academic year.
Key Benefits
- Hygienic seamless resin flooring suitable for food environments
- Antimicrobial protection to help control bacterial growth
- Steam cleanable and heat resistant surface
- Fully coved floor to wall finish for improved hygiene
- Durable system with long term performance and warranty
