Busy Hospital Pot Wash Area Refurbishment

Client Requirements

Zenith Contract Services was tasked with refurbishing the pot wash area on the third floor of a busy hospital. The project presented significant challenges due to difficult access and the necessity for the adjoining areas to remain operational throughout the refurbishment.

Overview of Works

• Access and Preparation: Access to the pot wash area was via a spiral roadway, making the transportation of materials and equipment challenging. Despite these obstacles, our team managed to efficiently break out the existing tiles, screed, and drainage system. All debris was carefully bagged and carted away to a suitable disposal point, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations.
• Floor Preparation and Reinforcement: With the old flooring removed, the exposed floor was prepared to receive two coats of epoxy resin primer. To provide reinforcement and reduce the risk of subsequent cracking, a fibreglass mesh was introduced into the primer..
• Drainage System Installation: New stainless-steel drains were custom-manufactured for the project. Using a laser levelling device, our team meticulously positioned and levelled the drains to ensure the correct amount of fall, which is crucial for efficient drainage in a high-use area.
• Screed and Wall Cladding Application: A rapid-setting, 50mm thick trowel-applied co-polymer screed was laid with the appropriate falls to the new drainage channels. Following the screed application, new hygienic wall cladding was installed. All joints were finished with a plastic “J” section trim to form a seamless junction with the coving.
• Final Floor Coating: The final phase involved laying an epoxy resin decorative quartz screed over the entire area, including a 100mm coving in the same material. To ensure a durable and hygienic finish, two coats of clear resin seal were applied to the screed, resulting in a clean room-standard finish.