Project Details
- Client: Irish Rail
- Main Contractor: Larsen Contracts Ltd
- Application: 22,000 m2 of Anti-Slip ,High Build Remmers Epoxy Coating
- Market: Rail, Infrastructure, Flooring
Renewal of Ireland’s state-owned, rail network ( Irish Rail) has involved major investment in infrastructure such as the decentralisation, refurbishment and upgrading of its Maintenance Depots . Larsen Contracts were awarded the 2010 flooring upgrade package of works which incorporated the supply and installation of 22,000m² of new anti-slip flooring in two live,working depots.
Health & Safety was carefully monitored by the client with all personnel from the contractor having to hold a current Personal Track Safety (PTS) certificate for work on railways projects. Access and disruption to the depots was a key consideration. Simon Roy met with the management teams at each location and agreed a rolling programme of works which ensured continuity of work with minimum delay to the process of maintaining equipment. The existing floors suffered from many years of oil and grease contamination. Cleaning and removal of contaminants involved high pressure water jetting, all waste was retained and sent to the on-site waste water recycling tanks. The next process was to remove the old coatings by diamond grinding to provide a suitable key for the new epoxy Finish. Remmers FAS 100 epoxy primer was selected for its proven adhesion to contaminated surfaces as it incorporates a 0.8 – 1.2mm dry quartz aggregate to provide good slip resistance in wet environments. Remmers Epoxy PH accelerated system provided a decorative hard wearing multicoloured bright finish to service pit lanes, walkways and store areas.
