Traffic & loading
Review vehicle types, wheel loads, turning points, pallet handling and heavily worn routes before selecting a coating.
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Commercial & industrial flooring
Warehouse resin flooring & concrete floor refurbishment
Resin flooring and mechanical surface preparation for warehouses, factories and distribution centres. From shot blasting and diamond grinding to specified epoxy, PU screed and MMA systems, we plan around your traffic, substrate and operational downtime.
Storage · Distribution · Industrial units
Flooring planned around your warehouse operation
A loading bay, pedestrian walkway and busy forklift aisle place different demands on the floor. CCNW combines concrete preparation, local repairs and resin installation into a defined package for warehouse owners, facilities teams and main contractors.
We cover Liverpool, Wirral, Warrington, Chester, Cheshire, Manchester and North Wales, with suitable larger UK projects considered.
Layout & visibility
Discuss contrasting pedestrian routes, storage bays and line marking alongside the flooring finish and site traffic plan.
Access & reopening
Agree stock clearance, segregation, delivery routes and return-to-service for each work area.
Choose the complete build-up
Warehouse flooring options explained
| System | Where to consider it | What to check first |
|---|---|---|
| Epoxy coatings | Sealed concrete floors in storage, workshops and general industrial interiors. | Substrate strength, wear, vehicle turning, coating build-up and the required texture. |
| Self-levelling epoxy | Working interiors requiring a smooth resin finish and an appropriate higher-build system. | Floor levels, loading, moisture and whether smooth or textured finishing suits the use. |
| PU screed | Production areas with demanding cleaning, heat or process exposure. | The exact product and thickness, cleaning temperatures and chemical compatibility. |
| MMA systems | Suitable projects where a restricted shutdown makes curing speed a priority. | Ventilation, odour management, application conditions and agreed reopening times. |
Final performance depends on the complete installed system. Chemical resistance, slip resistance and return-to-service must be agreed against product data and actual site conditions.
Preparation comes first
Repair the substrate before renewing the finish
A new resin layer will not resolve weak concrete, structural movement or every level difference. The existing surface needs assessing before the finish is agreed.
- Remove unsuitable existing coatings and weak surface material by diamond grinding or shot blasting, as specified.
- Assess cracks, joints, impact damage and redundant fixings; define local repairs and any investigation needed.
- Check contamination and moisture. Specify oil-tolerant treatment or an epoxy DPM only where suitable for the assessed conditions and proposed system.
- Identify levelling requirements separately from the resin coating.
Programme the work around your site
Occupied warehouses need a practical plan for access, deliveries, stock movement and separation of work areas. Phased or out-of-hours working can be discussed where feasible.
Foot traffic, forklifts and chemical exposure may require different curing periods. Confirm those reopening points against the selected product, substrate and actual site conditions.
For MMA flooring, include ventilation and odour management in the discussion, particularly where neighbouring areas remain occupied.
Read the warehouse refurbishment guide →Project evidence
See the preparation behind the finished floor
2,500 m² industrial unit · Warrington
Grinding, epoxy damp-proof membrane, joint treatment and two coats of epoxy.
See project photographs →
Sika resin warehouse · Liverpool
View installation photographs from our Liverpool warehouse flooring project.
View the Liverpool project →
Industrial flooring · Scotland
Mechanical preparation, moisture-control treatment, local repairs and coating work.
Explore the Scotland project →What should a warehouse flooring quote include?
Compare the same scope rather than a headline price per square metre. Preparation, repairs and the installed build-up can change the work substantially.
- Measured area and zones included
- Existing coating removal and preparation method
- Crack, joint and local concrete repairs
- Moisture and contamination treatment, where specified
- Resin system, build-up and surface texture
- Bay colours, walkways and line marking
- Access, work phases and reopening requirements
- Exclusions, handover and cleaning guidance
Send your postcode, approximate area, photographs, traffic type and target dates. Drawings and tender specifications are welcome. Main contractors can send a priced-package enquiry here.
Warehouse flooring questions
Can you repair and recoat an existing warehouse floor?
Often, subject to the condition of the concrete and compatibility of the proposed system. Failed coatings, oil contamination, cracks and moisture need assessing first. We can define preparation and local repairs as part of the quoted scope.
Will resin flooring suit our forklift traffic?
The system must be selected around the vehicles, loading, wheel condition and turning movements. A general floor paint is not automatically a suitable specification for concentrated industrial traffic.
Can you add pedestrian walkways and coloured bays?
We offer line marking and can discuss contrasting work zones and walkways as part of the flooring package. The layout should support your site traffic plan and operational requirements.
How much does warehouse flooring cost per square metre?
Area alone is not enough to give a reliable rate. Existing condition, preparation, repairs, moisture treatment, system build-up, access and programme all affect the quotation. Send photos and approximate measurements for an initial discussion.
How do we look after the finished floor?
Follow the installed system’s cleaning and curing instructions. Choose compatible cleaners, attend to spills and inspect joints, entrances and busy turning points. Arrange assessment of damage before it spreads into the surrounding finish.
Plan your warehouse floor refurbishment
Send the area, location, current floor condition and available working dates. We’ll discuss the next step towards a clear preparation and resin flooring scope.