Great Western Railway (GWR) Reading Train Care Depot
Specialist slip-resistant resin flooring for a rail maintenance workshop
Project Ref C9252
- Location
- Reading
- Project Size
- 52m²
- Start Date
- April 2024
- Duration
- 4 days
- Sector
- Transport
- Products
- Sika MultiDur EB-12
Project Overview
The workshop at GWR’s Reading Train Care Depot required a durable, slip-resistant flooring system capable of withstanding the demands of a busy rail maintenance environment.
The existing floor was prepared using diamond grinding before the installation of a Sika MultiDur EB-12 epoxy resin system, incorporating quartz aggregate for improved slip resistance. The finished surface provides a hard-wearing, practical floor suitable for regular foot traffic and workshop operations.
The Transformation
Before and After
The workshop floor before preparation and after the Sika MultiDur EB-12 system was installed and finished in RAL 7035 grey.
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Scope of Works
The Specification
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01
Flooring
Sika MultiDur EB-12 epoxy system
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02
Preparation
Diamond grinding and dust extraction
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03
Priming
Sikafloor 151 epoxy primer
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04
Slip Resistance
Quartz aggregate broadcast
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05
Finish
Sikafloor 264N in RAL 7035 grey
On Site
The Challenges
With just four days allocated for the works, careful planning was essential to allow sufficient time for surface preparation, installation and curing.
Dust control, restricted access and the treatment of metal floor plates also needed to be managed, while meeting the depot’s safety requirements throughout.
- Four day programme including curing time
- Dust control in an operational depot
- Restricted access to the work area
- Treatment of metal floor plates
- Depot safety requirements met throughout
It was a relatively small area, but there was plenty to consider with the short programme and operational depot. Getting the preparation right and allowing sufficient curing time were important. The team managed the works well, delivering a durable, slip-resistant floor suited to the workshop environment.
On the Job
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Meet Our Specialist
Gavin Ashcroft
Sales Director (South Wales & West)
Gavin Ashcroft, our Sales Director for South Wales and West, leads the resin flooring team, bringing vast experience in both resin flooring and hygienic solutions. Gavin has made a huge contribution through his food and beverage industry knowledge and expertise, working with leading food production plants throughout the UK.
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