Location: Ikea Batley
Product: Triflex ProPark System
Project summary
Flowstone Floors was appointed as specialist resin flooring subcontractor for a multi-storey commercial car park at IKEA Batley. Works ran through June and July 2025 with a contract value of about £200,000. The site remained open for retail trading, so every stage had to work around live vehicle and pedestrian movement while meeting the approved specification.
The chosen solution was the Triflex ProPark System, installed as a complete waterproofing and wearing system for a high-traffic deck environment. The package covered mechanical preparation, priming, reinforced waterproofing, a broadcast anti-slip wearing layer, a protective finish coat, and detailed sealing at joints and transitions.
Client requirement
The main contractor needed commercial flooring that protected the structure, met slip resistance requirements, and held up under daily traffic. The installation also sat within regulated building work under the Building Regulations, so material control, documented compliance, and disciplined site supervision were part of the brief.
Site challenge
- Live operations: vehicle routes, loading patterns, and footfall had to stay safe while work progressed in planned zones.
- Waterproofing integrity: the deck build-up had to provide continuous protection across bays, ramps, joints, penetrations, and upstands.
- Programme control: the sequence needed predictable cure windows to release areas back to use without overruns.
- Documentation: the contractor required technical data sheets and COSHH information before start, then clear close-out records at handover.
System selection
Triflex ProPark System was specified for its suitability for car park decks where waterproofing and a tough, slip-resistant surface are required in one integrated build-up. The reinforced layer build and the broadcast aggregate finish gave the project team a defined route to meet performance requirements without unapproved substitutions.
Method and workmanship
1. Mechanical substrate preparation
Flowstone Floors prepared the existing substrates using mechanical methods appropriate to the deck condition. The objective was a clean, keyed surface free from weak laitance and contamination. Where required by the specification, bond performance checks were completed to confirm suitability before resin installation.
2. Primer application
Priming was completed with Triflex Cryl Primer 280 or 287, matched to the prepared substrate and site conditions. Coverage was applied evenly with curing observed to the manufacturer requirements before progressing to the waterproofing layer.
3. Reinforced waterproofing layer
The Triflex ProPark base layer was applied to the primed deck. Triflex Special Fleece reinforcement was embedded into the wet resin to create a fully reinforced waterproofing membrane. Laps and terminations were checked during application to maintain continuity, then the layer was allowed to cure before further coats.
4. Waterproof wearing layer with anti-slip finish
Triflex DeckFloor RS Thixo (Black) was applied as the waterproof wearing layer. While still wet, Triflex Emery aggregate (1.0–3.0mm) was broadcast to deliver the specified anti-slip profile. Broadcast density and uniformity were controlled across each work zone so pedestrian routes, turning areas, and parking bays maintained consistent texture.
5. Protective finish coat
A finish coat of Triflex Cryl Finish 202 was applied to protect the surface and lock the aggregate profile. This stage completed the system build-up and supported long-term service performance under daily traffic and cleaning regimes.
6. Details, joints, and transitions
Joints, penetrations, upstands, and changes in plane were sealed using approved Triflex detailing solutions. Ramp transitions, drainage interfaces, and edge lines received close attention, since these locations often carry the highest risk to waterproofing continuity. Temporary edge protection measures were installed during works to maintain safe working zones and managed fall risk.
Planning, management, and monitoring
The project ran within a live retail environment. Flowstone Floors coordinated daily with the main contractor and other trades to maintain safe access and clear segregation. Task-specific RAMS supported delivery and site briefings. Triflex-trained operatives carried out the installation, backed by ongoing supervision focused on preparation quality, layer build discipline, curing control, and detail completion.
Material control formed a central part of the approach. The team worked to the approved specification and manufacturer guidance, with no unauthorised substitutions.
Testimonial from site supervision
“The phased plan let the retail operation continue while we completed each zone to the specified finish. Preparation standards stayed consistent, detail work at joints and transitions was handled properly, and the programme held steady across the work period.”
Site supervisor, main contractor team (name withheld)
Quantified outcomes
- Contract value delivered: about £200,000 of commercial flooring and waterproofing works completed during June and July 2025.
- Programme: completed within the agreed June–July window with phased release of areas back to use.
- Safety: zero lost-time incidents recorded for Flowstone Floors works.
- Quality: system installed to the approved specification, with reinforced waterproofing continuity and a broadcast anti-slip surface across treated zones.
- Operations: works delivered while the IKEA site remained live for retail trading.
Handover and aftercare
At completion, Flowstone Floors issued cleaning, care, and maintenance guidance for the installed Triflex ProPark System. A completion confirmation was provided stating that the works matched the approved specification and manufacturer instructions. This handover information supports safe operation and helps the client maintain the commercial flooring across its service life.
What this means for project managers
For project managers planning car park refurbishments, this case shows how a disciplined sequence and a fully specified system can deliver waterproofing integrity and a traffic-ready finish under live conditions. The Triflex ProPark System build-up provided a clear installation route from preparation through to detailing, with defined curing stages to support phased access handback.
Conclusion
The IKEA Batley car park works show Flowstone Floors delivering commercial flooring and deck waterproofing at scale, with controlled workmanship and documented compliance. The Triflex ProPark System produced a reinforced waterproofing membrane and an anti-slip wearing surface suitable for daily traffic in a large commercial facility.
