The project library / Bloemfontein

Make sense of your next floor.

Start with the space and the condition of the concrete. Then compare systems, preparation and the complete quotation. Independent guides and practical tools for projects in Bloemfontein.

Find your starting point
An interior with a smooth, uniform industrial floor
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Independent guidance by CA LABS LLP · Library updated

01 / Before you choose

Choose the complete system.

Understand what is being specified before comparing product names or finishes.

Systems explained

Epoxy paint or an epoxy flooring system?

Understand the difference between a paint or kit and a specified flooring system, including preparation and installation scope.

Read the paint vs flooring guide

System comparison

Epoxy or polyurethane?

Compare the complete build-up and the demands of the space, including sunlight, temperature changes and cleaning.

Compare the resin systems

02 / Costs & quotes

Look beyond the price per m².

Make floor area, preparation and the proposed system explicit before judging a total.

Preparation & budget

What shapes an epoxy-flooring quote?

Explore a published price reference, preparation requirements and the differences between material and installation prices.

Read the cost and preparation guide

Interactive tools

Measure your floor and compare quotes

Estimate a rectangular floor area, then compare quotations you already have. Check totals and inclusions in one place.

Open the planning tools

03 / Planning the work

Plan around the space.

Use the floor, traffic and disruption to build a more useful brief.

Garages

Plan a uniform garage floor

Consider old paint, oil and moisture, then choose colour, sheen and grip and clarify when vehicles can return.

Read the garage guide

Commercial spaces

Plan a floor around your business

Describe traffic, cleaning and operating hours, with attention to details and disruption that a basic price can miss.

Read the commercial guide

04 / Repairs & existing floors

Plan around the existing floor.

Check what can remain, what may need removal and what the new finish must achieve.

Troubleshooting

A peeling or damaged epoxy floor

Record where the damage appears, discuss whether the coating can stay and compare repair, removal and replacement.

Read the repairs guide

Renovating a tiled floor

Epoxy over existing tiles?

Compare keeping the tiles with removing them. Clarify the support, finish, floor height and preparation before asking for a quotation.

Read the tiles renovation guide

These guides help you prepare and compare a project. Product instructions and a competent assessment of the actual floor remain essential.

How this independent service works ↗

Bring your flooring project into focus.

Gather the space, surface condition and intended use into one useful enquiry.