Why Prep Matters
Epoxy coatings fail for one reason more than any other: bad surface preparation. If the concrete isn’t properly profiled, cleaned, and free of contaminants, the coating won’t bond. It peels. It bubbles. It delaminates. And then you’re paying twice — once to strip it, and again to redo it properly.
ICGC prepares concrete surfaces to the exact Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) your coating system requires. We work directly with coaters, builders, and facility managers to make sure the slab is right before a drop of epoxy goes down.
What We Do
Preparation That Coatings Can Rely On
Diamond Grinding
Our primary method for surface preparation. Diamond grinding removes laitance, existing coatings, contamination, and surface imperfections while creating a consistent mechanical profile across the entire slab.
- Achieves CSP 1–3 — suitable for thin-film coatings, sealers, and self-levelling systems
Scarifying
For heavier removal — thick coatings, heavily contaminated surfaces, or when a deeper profile is required. Scarifying machines cut into the concrete surface to create an aggressive key for thick-build systems.
- Achieves CSP 4–7 — suitable for thick-build epoxy, polyurethane, and cementitious overlays
Coating Removal
Old epoxy, polyurethane, paint, or sealers need to come off completely before new coatings can go down. We grind or scarify existing coatings back to bare concrete, then re-profile to spec.
How It Works
Our Process
Consult
We discuss the project with you and your coater. What coating system is going down? What CSP does it need? Is there existing coatings or contamination to remove first?
Assess the Slab
We inspect for moisture, cracks, existing coatings, oil contamination, and slab condition. Any issues that could affect coating adhesion are flagged before work starts.
Set Up
Dust extraction connected. Surrounding areas protected. Our dust-free process means no silica dust on your site.
Prepare
Diamond grinding or scarifying to achieve the specified CSP. We work methodically across the slab, checking profile consistency as we go.
Verify & Handover
We verify the surface profile, ensure the slab is clean and free of contaminants, and hand over to your coating applicator. The slab is ready for immediate coating application.
Our Clients
Trusted by Coaters and Builders
Epoxy & Coating Applicators
We prepare the slab to your spec so you can coat with confidence. Consistent CSP across the full area, no adhesive residue, no moisture issues left unaddressed.
Builders & Project Managers
One subcontractor for slab preparation. We coordinate with your coater, work to your programme, and hand over on schedule.
Facility Managers
Warehouse, factory, and commercial floors that need recoating. We strip existing coatings and re-profile — with dust-free equipment so your facility can stay operational.
Dust-free process →Homeowners
Garage floors, workshop floors, or indoor spaces getting an epoxy or resin finish. We prepare the concrete properly so your coating lasts.
Residential services →Common Questions
Surface Preparation FAQs
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