Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation
Industrial Floor Systems utilizes a wide range of surface preparation solutions to properly prepare substrates prior to the application of coatings, polished concrete, or other flooring installations, including:
- • Shot blasting
- • Scarifying
- • Concrete Grinding
- • Tile Scraping
- • Epoxy Removal
- • Demolition
- • Reinstallation
The Importance of Surface Preparation
- Reduces the risk of premature coating failure and costly repairs.
- Delivers durable, high-quality finishes
- Ensures the surface meets specified cleanliness standards (such as SSPC or ISO standards)
- Facility paint maintenance can extend building lifespan and Minimizes risk of coating delamination that could create hazardous conditions.
- Reduces corrosion-related structural deterioration.
- Helps prevent costly failures that could compromise operational safety
- Ensures surfaces meet specified cleanliness standards
(SSPC / ISO). - Achieves the required surface profile for optimal coating adhesion.
- Prevents premature coating failure due to poor bonding.
- Improves coating durability and corrosion resistance.
- Extends overall asset life in demanding industrial
environments.
Surface Preparation Services
SHOT BLASTING
CONCRETE GRINDING
Concrete grinding is the process of using specialized machines with rotating diamond-impregnated segments to smooth, level, and/or remove material from a concrete surface. It involves removing high spots, old coatings, or surface imperfections, then progressively using finer grits to achieve the desired finish, whether for repair, preparation for new flooring, or polishing concrete.
EPOXY REMOVAL
Epoxy removal is the process of stripping existing epoxy coatings from concrete floors so the surface can be repaired, recoated, or finished differently. It typically involves mechanical grinding or shot blasting (and sometimes chemical strippers) to break down and remove the hardened epoxy, followed by surface cleaning and profiling to restore proper adhesion for the subsequent flooring system.
Our Clients
Projects
ATS
- 195,000 sq ft
- Services:
- Epoxy Floor Removal
Small Arms Inspection Building
- 18,000 sq ft
- Services:
- Removed years of wear and tear, damage, and oil stains
The Brick
- 60,000 sq ft
- Services:
- Removal of Laminate, Ceramic, and Carpet Flooring
Why choose us?
At Industrial Floor Systems, we take pride in delivering superior industrial flooring solutions that stand the test of time. With decades of experience, industry-leading technology, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we ensure that every project is completed to the highest standards. Here’s why businesses across Canada trust us for their flooring needs:
We offer a wide range of comprehensive warranties, including extended warranties, tailored to your project.
We use only premium-quality materials and cutting-edge techniques to enhance the strength, durability, and appearance of your floors.
We understand the critical role of timelines and budgets in every project. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality results with minimal to no disruptions.
Each project is managed by dedicated project managers who keep clients informed at every stage.​
We maintain a strong, proactive safety culture reinforced through ongoing training, clear safety expectations across all teams and job sites, and comprehensive programs supported by digital recordkeeping. Our standardized daily field reporting keeps stakeholders informed without added effort or disruption.
Our digital reporting ensures safety standards are consistently met and documented, eliminating the need to chase field teams for updates, reducing administrative burden, delays caused by misinformation, and manual follow-up. Our Digital Reporting also mitigates safety, compliance, and operational risks​ to improve client confidence, and satisfaction through timely, accurate updates.
We offer off-hours, shutdown, and overnight services to accommodate our clients schedule. Our flexible approach minimizes disruption to your operations while keeping projects on track.
A Seamless Solution Floor to Ceiling
Industrial Floor Systems and Central Painting work hand in hand to provide a comprehensive, top-down approach to facility maintenance. From high-performance coatings and roof systems to concrete polishing, epoxy flooring, and safety line painting, our two expert teams collaborate on every level to ensure efficient timelines, streamlined communication, and exceptional results — all under one roof. This unique partnership is what sets us apart and allows us to deliver unmatched quality and consistency across both painting and flooring projects.
Our Process
Once you submit a request for a quote to us, your inquiry will be given to one of our qualified estimators to let you know they received your request and they will be getting back to you within a certain timeline or request further documents if needed. If the project requires a site visit before providing a quote, they will schedule that with you upon receiving your request.
Once you receive your quote you can schedule a time to review and break down pricing if this has not already been done upon receiving your quote. A full breakdown of pricing will be provided.
After receiving approval on the proposed quote, our operations team will begin internally to schedule and plan your project to meet your timeline.
You will be assigned a project manager who will oversee all steps, start to finish on your project and be available to discuss the project with you at any time.
An Operations Representative will review and coordinate all items outlined in the project scope of work to ensure everything is finalized. They will complete all required final inspections and obtain necessary approvals.
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