Oil Surface Treatment for Epoxy Flooring Construction

Epoxy flooring is one of the most widely used floor systems at present. However, there are still many difficulties during construction, especially oil contamination treatment. Many flooring projects face the problem of oil-containing base surfaces, which commonly occurs with polyurethane flooring and other types. So how do we solve the difficulty of oil control and oil removal?

1. Ground Cleaning

   Rinse the floor with water to wash away oil stains. Immediately wipe off all moisture with clean cloths to prevent residual water from causing oil to seep out again.
2. Flame Burning Removal

   Direct flame burning can be adopted for local oily areas, but care must be taken not to damage the structural quality of the base floor.
3. Weak Acid Rinsing

   Use low-concentration acidic cleaning solution for flushing. It is essential to adopt only dilute acid liquid; excessively high concentration will destroy the chemical structure of floor coatings and cause permanent damage to the flooring material.
4. Alkaline Solution Cleaning

   Daily detergents such as dish soap work well. They can emulsify and decompose oil molecules and are currently the most commonly used solvents for oil stain cleaning.
5. Grinding Treatment

   For floors where oil keeps seeping back after the above methods, grind off the oil-penetrated surface layer partially, repair and level the area, then inspect again for oil infiltration.
6. Ventilation Drying

   For well-ventilated sites, adopt natural drying treatment. Keep the area well ventilated, and the residual oil will gradually volatilize and dry out in a few days.