BECOSAN® UK Ltd provides line marking removal from concrete floors in warehouses, logistics centres and factories across the United Kingdom. We mainly use mechanical grinding, adapting the process to the marking material and floor condition to prepare the affected areas for new markings or further floor refurbishment.
Unlike line marking contractors, which focus mainly on applying new lines, BECOSAN® is a company specialising in industrial flooring. We remove old markings, repair the slab and can apply the BECOSAN® treatment in the same programme, so the floor is only prepared once.
We work throughout the UK and the rest of Europe
When the layout of a warehouse changes, the old aisles and traffic lanes no longer accommodate the movements of staff and forklift trucks. Conflicting markings can confuse operators and forklift truck drivers. HSE guidance on workplace transport safety (HSG136 states that the primary aim of facility design should be to separate vehicles from pedestrians, and that markings should be used to distinguish their routes. In BECOSAN®’s experience, it is best to remove obsolete lines completely, rather than painting over them, so that only the new routes remain visible.
Removing line markings is usually the first step prior to the patented BECOSAN® treatment, which hardens and seals the concrete floor and helps prevent future damage.
BECOSAN® removes line markings from concrete floors in warehouses, logistics centres and factories, usually as part of a layout change, tenant change or floor refurbishment. Removing them prepares the floor for the new layout, so old markings do not interfere with future operations.
If you are changing your warehouse layout, BECOSAN® can remove the old pedestrian walkways, safety zones and traffic lanes so the new markings are applied on a clean concrete surface.
In this video, we demonstrate how BECOSAN® removes floor markings from concrete floors. The method is tailored to the type of paint or material, its adhesion, and the condition of the floor. We mainly use mechanical grinding to gradually remove the markings and restore the concrete surface.
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Solutions
If our client has transit lines or signage in poor condition, we proceed to eliminate them.
The removal works are planned according to the scope of the refurbishment project, allowing line marking removal to be coordinated with other floor repairs and reducing unnecessary disruption to warehouse operations.
For this there are 2 types of solutions, depending on the type of industrial marking.
We have worked with large national and international companies.
Floor area: 61,500 m²
Challenge: Following the departure of the previous tenant, the warehouse floor was covered with outdated line markings and operational paint that no longer matched the layout required by the incoming logistics operator. These markings, together with other floor defects, had to be removed quickly to prepare the facility for handover.
Solution delivered: Complete removal of the existing line marking paint using mechanical grinding methods, ensuring the concrete surface was left clean and free from residual coatings. This formed part of the wider floor refurbishment programme, allowing the slab to be repaired and prepared before the application of the BECOSAN® treatment.
Result: The obsolete line markings were completely removed, restoring a clean and uniform concrete surface ready for the new warehouse layout. The project enabled the warehouse to be refurbished and handed over to the incoming tenant within a demanding 60-day programme.
The removal method depends on the condition of the concrete floor, the type of marking material and the required finish once the markings have been removed.
In most industrial refurbishment projects, BECOSAN® removes line markings by mechanical grinding using professional floor preparation equipment. Where necessary, the process may be adapted to suit the characteristics of the existing markings and to achieve complete removal while preserving the concrete surface.
Our objective is not only to remove obsolete markings, but also to leave the floor properly prepared for any subsequent repairs, surface preparation or concrete treatment.
This is a relatively quick and easy task to perform and we are used to carrying it out. So time isn´t a problem.
In addition, we work by zones and thereby factory production does not stop.
Line marking removal is often one stage of a wider industrial floor refurbishment project. Once the markings have been removed, the concrete floor can be prepared for repairs, joint restoration, anchor removal or the application of the BECOSAN® treatment, depending on the project’s requirements.
Planning these works together helps reduce downtime, improves project coordination and ensures the floor is ready for its intended use.
No. When carried out using the appropriate grinding equipment and process, line marking removal removes the existing markings while preserving the integrity of the concrete surface. The grinding sequence is adapted to the condition of the floor and the type of marking, ensuring the concrete is properly prepared for its next stage of use without unnecessary removal of sound material.
Yes. Once the existing markings have been completely removed and the concrete surface has been properly prepared, new traffic routes, safety markings and operational line markings can be applied according to the new warehouse layout.
Clear obsolete floor markings before introducing new traffic routes, reorganising storage areas or handing the warehouse over to another occupier. BECOSAN® UK Ltd can coordinate line marking removal with other concrete floor repairs where required. Send us photos, your site location and the approximate length and width of the lines, or the area covered by painted zones. Tell us what finish you need afterwards and any operational or handover deadlines, so our specialists can assess the scope and discuss the next steps towards a quotation.