Blundeston (Micro-Quartz floor)

Revitalizing a Damaged Epoxy Resin Floor with Microcement

This project involved transforming a floor that had suffered significant damage. The original floor was covered in epoxy resin, which had cracked due to the underfloor heating not being properly commissioned. The existing concrete pad beneath had also developed multiple fractures and cracks, exacerbated by UV damage from large south-facing sliding doors.

Challenges and Solutions

Given these conditions, I recommended a microcement solution to address all these issues. The process began with “stitching” the cracks. This involved digging out the fractures and reinforcing them with bars, then filling the gaps with an epoxy compound. Once the surface was ground flat, it was ready for the microcement application.

Achieving the Desired Finish

For this project, we used Forcrete’s Micro Quartz in a coarse finish. The client wanted a chalky white, marble-like finish with a slight sheen. They desired a heavily textured look that still felt smooth underfoot. We carefully crafted the finish to meet the client’s expectations.

After applying the micro-quartz, we went through a series of diamond pads, progressively getting finer and finer. Once the surface was completely dust-free, we applied an FX coating layer to fill any dimples and create a nice, flat feel. Finally, we sealed the floor with Forcrete’s Forshield Ultra and gave it a thorough machine buffing for a perfect finish.