Industrial Floor Painting and Refurbishment at Dolphin Way Industrial Estate, West Sussex
Flowstone Industrial Flooring completed a 2,500m² industrial floor painting and refurbishment project at Dolphin Way Industrial Estate, located on Dolphin Road in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
The works covered several occupied industrial units, each requiring improvements to the condition, durability and appearance of its existing concrete flooring. With different layouts and access requirements across the estate, the refurbishment needed to be carefully organised to accommodate the individual units.
Flowstone specified and installed Virtus Strongcoat, a high-build epoxy resin flooring system designed for industrial environments exposed to regular foot and vehicle traffic. The selected semi-gloss finish provided a clean, professional appearance while improving light reflectivity within the buildings.
The completed installation gave the existing concrete floors a new protective coating without the need for full floor replacement.
The Challenge: Refurbishing Concrete Floors Across Occupied Industrial Units
Industrial flooring is exposed to considerable wear from daily operations. Vehicle movements, pedestrian traffic and routine handling activities can gradually affect the appearance and condition of concrete floors, particularly where existing coatings have deteriorated.
At Dolphin Way Industrial Estate, the client required the refurbishment of worn concrete surfaces across several units, covering a combined area of 2,500m².
The project involved more than applying a new coat of industrial floor paint. The existing substrates needed to be prepared and repaired where necessary before receiving a suitable protective epoxy resin system.
The client had several requirements:
- Refurbish worn concrete floors without complete replacement.
- Install a durable coating suitable for industrial and warehouse environments.
- Improve the appearance of the units with a consistent semi-gloss finish.
- Provide a surface that would be easier to clean and maintain.
- Coordinate installation across multiple occupied units with different access requirements.
- Minimise disruption through a phased programme of works.
The project required an approach that addressed both the condition of the existing flooring and the practical arrangements needed to complete work across several separate industrial spaces.
Selecting Virtus Strongcoat High-Build Epoxy Resin Flooring
Following an assessment of the flooring requirements, Flowstone specified Virtus Strongcoat, a high-build epoxy resin coating system suitable for industrial floor refurbishment.
The product was selected for its durability, abrasion resistance and chemical-resistant properties, making it appropriate for the intended industrial use of the units.
High-build epoxy resin coatings provide a protective finish over properly prepared concrete. For industrial premises where the underlying substrate remains suitable for refurbishment, this can provide an alternative to removing and replacing the entire floor.
At Dolphin Way Industrial Estate, the system was selected to provide a hard-wearing surface capable of accommodating regular foot and vehicle traffic.
The client also required a semi-gloss finish. In addition to improving the appearance of the units, the light-reflective surface helped create a brighter interior.
The chosen system offered several benefits relevant to the project:
- A durable protective coating for existing concrete floors.
- Resistance to abrasion associated with industrial use.
- Chemical-resistant properties appropriate to the specified system.
- A seamless finish that is easier to clean than worn or damaged concrete.
- Improved appearance through a consistent semi-gloss coating.
- Refurbishment of existing substrates without full floor replacement.
The selected coating allowed Flowstone to address the practical flooring requirements while providing a consistent finish across the different units.
Mechanical Floor Preparation and Concrete Repairs
Preparation of the existing concrete was an important stage of the industrial floor painting programme.
Before applying Virtus Strongcoat, Flowstone carried out mechanical surface preparation to remove contamination and create a suitable substrate for the epoxy resin coating.
Existing concrete surfaces can contain dirt, residues and deteriorated coatings that interfere with adhesion. Mechanical preparation helps remove these materials and produces a surface profile appropriate for the new coating.
The team also carried out localised concrete repairs where defects were identified.
These areas were prepared before the resin system was applied, allowing the new coating to be installed over the refurbished substrate.
The preparation works included:
- Mechanical preparation of the existing concrete surfaces.
- Removal of surface contaminants.
- Localised repairs to damaged concrete where required.
- Preparation of repaired areas for the epoxy resin coating.
- Establishing a suitable substrate for the new flooring system.
Completing the necessary preparation and repairs allowed the refurbishment to proceed without replacing the existing concrete floors.
For industrial property owners, the condition of the substrate is an important consideration when assessing whether an existing floor can be refurbished using a resin coating.
Applying Virtus Strongcoat Industrial Epoxy Floor Coating
Once the concrete preparation and localised repairs were complete, Flowstone began installing the specified Virtus Strongcoat high-build epoxy resin system.
The coating was applied across the designated floor areas to provide a consistent semi-gloss finish throughout the industrial units.
Achieving a uniform appearance was particularly important because the project involved several separate spaces rather than a single open floor area.
The installation team worked through the planned areas, taking account of the individual unit layouts and access requirements.
The completed coating provided a seamless protective finish designed for the practical demands of industrial and warehouse environments.
Its semi-gloss appearance also improved the visual condition of the floors, replacing worn and tired concrete surfaces with a cleaner, more consistent finish.
The result was a refurbished industrial floor that combined the functional properties of a high-build epoxy coating with the appearance required by the client.
Managing Industrial Floor Painting Across Multiple Occupied Units
One of the main considerations at Dolphin Way Industrial Estate was the need to complete the refurbishment across several occupied units.
Unlike a project involving a single vacant warehouse, the work required planning around different layouts and access arrangements.
Flowstone adopted a phased approach to accommodate these requirements and organise the installation across the estate.
This allowed the team to manage the preparation, repairs and coating application within the individual work areas.
The phased programme was particularly relevant to the scale of the project, with 2,500m² of concrete flooring requiring refurbishment.
By organising the works around the individual units, Flowstone was able to complete the specified installation while taking account of the operational nature of the premises.
The project provides an example of how industrial floor painting can be planned across multiple commercial spaces where access requirements differ.
The Benefits of a Semi-Gloss Epoxy Floor Finish
The appearance of industrial flooring can influence the overall condition and presentation of a commercial property.
At Dolphin Way Industrial Estate, the client wanted a professional finish that would improve the appearance of the units while remaining practical for industrial use.
The semi-gloss Virtus Strongcoat coating provided a more uniform surface and improved light reflectivity within the buildings.
This was particularly beneficial in the large internal spaces, where the finished floors contributed to a brighter appearance.
The new epoxy coating also provided a surface that is easier to clean and maintain than the worn concrete it replaced.
For industrial landlords and facilities managers, these improvements can be relevant when maintaining occupied premises or preparing units for continued commercial use.
The refurbishment addressed the existing flooring condition while providing a finish suited to the intended activities within the buildings.
Project Results: 2,500m² of Refurbished Industrial Flooring
Flowstone completed the industrial floor refurbishment across the designated units at Dolphin Way Industrial Estate, delivering a consistent semi-gloss epoxy resin finish over a combined area of 2,500m².
The existing concrete floors were mechanically prepared, repaired where necessary and coated using the specified Virtus Strongcoat system.
The completed installation improved the appearance of the floors and provided a durable, easy-to-maintain surface for ongoing industrial use.
Project outcomes included:
- 2,500m² of industrial flooring refurbished across several occupied units.
- Installation of Virtus Strongcoat high-build epoxy resin flooring.
- Mechanical preparation and localised repairs to existing concrete substrates.
- A consistent semi-gloss finish across the refurbished areas.
- Improved light reflectivity and internal appearance.
- A hard-wearing, abrasion-resistant coating suitable for industrial and warehouse use.
- Phased installation to accommodate different unit layouts and access requirements.
- Refurbishment of existing floors without the need for full replacement.
The completed project demonstrates Flowstone’s experience delivering industrial floor painting and concrete refurbishment works across substantial commercial premises.
Industrial Floor Painting and Concrete Floor Refurbishment Contractors
Flowstone Industrial Flooring provides specialist industrial floor painting, epoxy resin flooring and concrete preparation services for warehouses, factories, workshops and commercial premises throughout the UK.
Our services include the refurbishment of existing concrete floors, mechanical surface preparation, localised concrete repairs and installation of protective resin coatings suited to the intended working environment.
Whether you are responsible for maintaining an industrial estate, refurbishing a warehouse or improving the condition of flooring within an operational commercial property, our team can assess the existing substrate and recommend an appropriate flooring system.
Contact Flowstone Industrial Flooring to discuss your industrial floor painting requirements or arrange a site assessment.
