Area of application
Mainz, Neuwied and the surrounding area
Guide | Schattauer Mainz & Neuwied
Surface preparation: the invisible foundation for dense surfaces
A lot of damage does not occur in the visible final covering, but rather due to inadequate preparation underneath. The guide organizes the steps: check load capacity, assess moisture, carry out preparatory work and check before construction.
Proceed
Advice, on-site testing, clean system setup
Goal
Long-lasting, dense and easy-care surfaces
Short answer: A stable, cleanly prepared and moisture-appropriate substrate is the prerequisite for any long-lasting seal.
Correctly assess the load-bearing capacity and existing structure
Before the new layer structure is built, it must be clarified which old materials are available and how resilient the existing material actually is.
Loose areas, old coating residues or unstable edge zones should not be covered over, but should be processed in a technically clean manner. This is followed by the moisture assessment.
Short info: Without a resilient base, even a high-quality system remains permanently vulnerable.
Understanding moisture patterns and drying out
Moisture in the structure influences adhesion, curing and long-term stability. That's why moisture assessment is part of every serious preliminary test.
Especially in the case of existing properties with previous damage, it is worth having a clear classification before the material and process are determined. This allows preparatory work to be planned in a targeted manner.
Short info: Clarify moisture issues first - then decide on the material structure.
Preparatory work: cleaning, leveling, preparing details
The core steps include cleaning, leveling preparatory work, stabilizing critical areas and preparing connections.
Clean detail preparation on edges, doors and transitions significantly reduces later weak points. This is followed by quality assurance before construction.
Short info: The quality of the preparatory work determines how reliably the visible final layer works.
Quality assurance before the actual construction
Before sealing begins, the condition of the substrate, preliminary work and edge details should be checked together again.
This interim check often saves rework because problems are identified before the actual system job.
Short info: An early control step is cheaper than a late corrective renovation.
Practical knowledge: Preparation determines the effectiveness of the system
The substrate is not a secondary step, but the static and functional basis of every seal.
Checklist for clients
- Systematically check the old structure for load-bearing capacity and loose areas.
- Classify the moisture image neatly before releasing the material.
- Prepare connections and edge details specifically before building up the layers.
- Plan an interim inspection before sealing as a permanent quality stop.
Common stumbling blocks in practice
- Preparatory work to be shortened in order to meet the start date.
- Moisture issues only need to be clarified during execution.
- Detail zones should only be technically closed at the end of the project.
Frequently asked questions
Why is surface preparation so important?
Because it determines the adhesion, tightness and service life of the entire system.
Can you simply rework old coatings?
Only if the existing structure is technically suitable and sufficiently stable.
How do I recognize clean preparation?
Clearly documented test steps and comprehensible preparatory work before layer construction.
Regional entrances for Mainz and Neuwied
If you would like to get straight into regional project planning, these pages lead to suitable performance and decision paths:
Next Steps
If you would like to classify your project, send us dimensions, photos and your target image. This will give you a quick, reliable initial assessment.
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