Guides for specialist contractors
Practical guides, written for the job.
Plain-language guides for estimators and contractors in flooring, coatings and waterproofing: how to review a tender, protect a quote, test a substrate and work out quantities.
Tender Review Checklist: What to Check Before You Price
A 12-point tender review checklist for contractors and estimators: missing pages, BOQ errors, payment terms, scope gaps, RFIs and qualifications.
Read the guide →Guide · 6 min readQuote Exclusions and Assumptions for Flooring Contractors
Exclusions, assumptions and conditions to put in a flooring, coating or waterproofing quote, with sample wording for substrate, moisture, access and payment.
Read the guide →Guide · 6 min readHow to Test Concrete for Moisture Before Epoxy or Flooring
Concrete moisture testing explained: RH probe, hood, CM and calcium chloride methods, typical limits, how many tests and what to do if the slab is wet.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readHow Much Epoxy Do I Need? Coverage per Square Foot and m²
Work out epoxy floor coating quantities from area and thickness. Coverage per square foot and m², worked examples, waste allowance and primer.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readDew Point for Coatings: The 3 °C (5 °F) Rule Explained
Why substrate temperature must stay above the dew point when applying epoxy, polyurethane and other coatings, with worked examples and when to recheck.
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Tender Quick-Check: 12 things to check before you price
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