When two newly constructed sewer pits failed sewer manhole vacuum testing, they could not be commissioned until the issue was resolved. The failure was traced back to the concrete base, which was too porous to create the airtight seal required for testing. Lloyd Specialised Coatings was engaged to prepare, seal and coat the pits so…
It might surprise you to know that graffiti costs local councils, state governments, service providers and private property owners upwards of $2.7 billion per year throughout Australia. That’s a lot of money that could be better spent on other, more useful, things! Graffiti is a big problem in Australia, and can be a constant headache…
There are many different types of flooring around, and with so many choices to consider, it can be hard choosing the perfect flooring type for your site. One of the most popular choices around is two-pack epoxy. You may not have heard of it (although you’ve no doubt seen it on plenty of floors), so…
An introduction to protective coatings Protective coatings are a great way to preserve a surface, helping it to both look and perform better. A protective coating is designed to protect a surface from something that may damage it, such as chemicals, salts, acids, alkalis, solvents, graffiti, UV radiation, wear and tear and general damage. Protective…
If you’ve never heard much about concrete grinding, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. It’s just a way to prepare a concrete floor, right? And really, what’s so exciting about a concrete floor? The thought of concrete brings to mind grey, dull and uniform playgrounds, driveways or warehouse floors. To most…
Industrial coatings – perhaps you’ve never heard of them. If so, you’re not alone. However, you’ve almost certainly experienced them, because industrial coatings are all around you. You would have walked on them, eaten from them, and used them in a hundred different ways in your everyday life. They protect a wide variety of surfaces…