Project:

Shot-blasting of stone floor at a public education centre.

Location:

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Education Centre, Winchester, Hampshire.

Client:

Hampshire County Council.

Requirements:

Cost-effective anti-slip treatment of 480m² of Purbeck stone floor.
Floor section located in a busy communal area.
Treatment to remain effective over time.
Finish free from pronounced marks and lines.
Minimal disruption to council-run facility.

Solutions:  

Deployment of light-weight mobile blast cleaning equipment.
Surface shot blasted by closed-circuit machine firing media at stone floor creating abrasive finish.
Shot material reused and waste debris separated and retained internally.

Key Benefits:

Environmental
Negligible air pollution during work due to the retention of dust contaminants by the machine.
No water required during application negating slip and fall possibilities and water contamination of nearby areas.
Finished surface impregnated with acrylic solution to prevent a build up of algae and dirt.
Financial
Less maintenance than traditional treatments.
Long term resilience to wear and tear – friction provided not reduced by extensive shoe sole or tyre wear.
Price of treatment lower than replacement or grooving.
Time
Surface available for use immediately after process completed.
Faster application than traditional methods.
Easier and more efficient to clean than grooved floors.

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For further information, contact Mark Castle:

Telephone 01252 524080 
info@castle-pryor.co.uk