HOME ABOUT PRODUCTS APPLICATION GUIDE NEWS CONTACT Trelawny - industry leaders for over 60 years VIEW PRODUCTS ABOUT SURFACE PREPARATION TOOLS Trelawny SPT is a UK-based manufacturer of Surface Preparation Tools for the Construction, Marine and Oil & Gas industries. They design, manufacture and commercialise a wide range of tools and machines suitable for a wide variety of applications, from scarifying to grinding and polishing. WHAT IS SURFACE PREPARATION? Prior to the application of any coatings or further treatment, Surface Preparation is the process of treating the surface, either mechanically or chemically. The aim is to increase the surface’s attraction to coatings and is crucial to their success. WHAT METHODS CAN BE USED IN SURFACE PREPARATION? Depending on the tasks that need doing and the finish desired, various methods can be used. Scabbling: using compressed air to hammer pistons into the concrete, leaving a rough surface Scarifying: using loosely mounted cutters to remove material by a chipping action, allowing the operator to control the depth of cut. Various styles can be achieved with interchangeable assemblies for light or heavy stock removal. Scraping: using a rapid, hammering action to increase production on all types of floor covering removal. Grinding: using horizontally rotating discs to level, smooth or clean concrete. They use a quick release diamond tooling and provide a smoother finish than scarifiers / scabblers. WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN SURFACE PREPARATION? Assessement What need removing, what is the current surface, what size is the area? Requirement What is the end result meant to be? What coating will be applied? Selection Which method should be use? Which machine is the best option? Refer to the Trelawny Application Guide to identify the best Surface Preparation Tool for the job. Testing Try using the machine on the small patch to confirm the machine fits the requirements of the job. For more information about Surface Preparation Tools, please have a look at our product range. You can also contact us, send us an email or call us on +44 (0) 1926 883 781 and we will be in touch shortly. CONTACT US Trelawny SPT Limited Trelawny House 13, Highdown Road Leamington Spa CV31 1XT United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1926 883781 Fax: +44 (0)1926 450352 sales@trelawny.co.uk RECENT NEWS Rugby world cup celebrations have started at Trelawny HQ SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Trelawny SPT Reward Gap Group Account - Rental Customer of the Year SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 Trelawny and Champion Hire going strong with delivery of TFS230 Floor Strippers SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our monthly newsletter and stay informed on new services and products. > Website design by thinklab