After the old floor comes up
Carpet glue, tile adhesive, paint and worn coatings can leave a slab unsuitable for the next floor. We grind concrete surfaces to remove this residue as part of a floor preparation job.
Agree the handover condition
If another contractor is installing a floor or coating, include their specification. Removal alone does not establish flatness, moisture suitability or the profile needed by the next system. We can discuss the grinding portion with you before booking.
Older or unknown materials
Tell us about any hazardous-material assessment or unknown adhesive before work is arranged. Do not disturb suspect materials to take a photo. Material identification and any specialist removal need to be resolved before the grinding scope is confirmed.
Carpet glue, tile adhesive or epoxy?
- Carpet glue on concrete
- Tell us whether the carpet and underlay are already removed. Include close-ups of the residue and a wider photo of the room.
- Tile adhesive on concrete
- Show the thickness and coverage of the adhesive left after tile removal. Include edges and doorways where the next floor must meet another surface.
- Paint or an epoxy coating
- Show both intact and peeling areas. If you know the coating product or number of layers, include that in the enquiry.
For all three, tell us what floor goes down next. A flooring preparation job can require more than simply removing what is visible.
Common questions
Do the tiles or carpet need to be removed first?
Tell us whether the covering is still down. The quote needs to distinguish lifting the floor covering from grinding the adhesive left on the concrete.
Can the new floor go straight down after glue removal?
That depends on the flooring system and slab. The installer may still need to check flatness and moisture or arrange repairs, priming and levelling.