An industrial floor does not have to be grey. For De Coninck, active in general contracting and waste processing, Glansbeton installed a red concrete floor. The colour was incorporated into the surface during finishing.
From grey concrete to a red floor
First, the grey concrete was delivered by pump and spread. Then the red pigment was incorporated into the top layer. This gave the company floor its distinctive colour during execution.
From preparation to red industrial floor
The execution photos show more than just the final colour. Before pouring, the reinforcement and an elongated opening are visibly prepared in the hall. The steel columns and the connections to the walls remain present throughout the execution. The team is therefore working within an existing layout, paying attention to the various edges and passages.
The grey concrete is delivered by pump
In the pouring photo you can see the pump hose between the already distributed concrete and the still visible reinforcement. At this stage, the concrete enters the hall grey. The red colour only appears later in the finishing of the surface. This sequence is characteristic of the execution we show here at De Coninck.
The concrete pump is outside the building. The setup location, reach and access to the hall must therefore be considered together. The supplier places the concrete, after which the floor team distributes and processes it in the work zone. You can read more about that preparation at selecting and organising a concrete pump.
Red as a finish for the industrial floor
After applying the red pigment and polishing, the hall takes on a completely different appearance. The photos show the floor between the red steel structure, beneath the mezzanine floor, and at the passageways. The colour accent is in the floor surface here; this project is not an example of concrete that comes fully red out of the ready-mix truck.
That distinction is useful when discussing a coloured concrete floor. Colour throughout the concrete and colour through the surface finish are different choices. The desired appearance, the application and the execution must match each other. Also see the explanation about coloured dry-shake surface hardenersThe exact product brand of this red floor is not specified in this project report.
The detail photo at the passage shows that the connection to an adjacent part of the building also requires attention. The finishing does not stop at the large, free floor surface. Precisely around columns, recesses and entrances, the execution must be aligned with the layout of the hall.
The colour of fresh and hardened concrete
In the site photo you see the freshly placed floor. The moisture present at this stage causes a different colour impression and gloss than in hardened concrete. During drying, the appearance changes and the final colour emerges.
Choosing a colour for an industrial floor
Red, black, anthracite or another available colour: the desired appearance is considered together with the intended use of the space. This project at De Coninck demonstrates how colour can be part of a functional industrial floor.
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Red industrial floor at De Coninck