Grain store floor screed?

[Phil P]

Got a building that we’ve had to start using as a temporary grain store and the floor is quite rough. It was never built as a grain store and the floor is from a previous building that was knocked down, built over and added too so the floor is a little uneven on the joints etc.
I know in an ideal world it wants ripping up and relaying but it’s structurally sound and I’d sooner put the money towards a purpose built store that’s in the pipeline (it will get built one day ).

So question is would the likes of a bonded screed be sufficient to level it up or would it just crack up under load?
As I say the floor is structural sound so no flex it’s just not flat/smooth. Obviously too late to do much this year but need to consider the options.

Couple of pictures to give an idea of what it’s like.

Suggestions welcome, thanks

 

[davidroberts30]

Ive seen worse grain store floors

 

[Phil P]

Ive seen worse grain store floors

It just bugs me when the buckets leaving/crushing grain all the time.

 

[Zippy768]

Just invest a few pennies in a bigger brush. Keep the pounds for the new build

 

[Lincs Lass]

Just invest a few pennies in a bigger brush. Keep the pounds for the new build

Petrol leaf blower is easier

 

[Phil P]

Just invest a few pennies in a bigger brush. Keep the pounds for the new build

As above its the cracked grains. It get used as handling bay so grain in and out all the time so a lot of brushing/damaged grains which bugs me.

 

[Phil P]

Petrol leaf blower is easier

Have a Milwaukee

 

[benny6910]

Don’t put the bucket on the floor keep it just off the floor and sweep it up regular.

 

[Doing it for the kids]

Concrete polisher

 

[Phil P]

Concrete polisher

Did think that but would need to remove quite a lot in some parts to get it level across the width of the bucket. That’s why I wondering if floating 40-50mm of screed would work? It looks flatter in the pictures than it actually is!

 

[Steevo]

Did think that but would need to remove quite a lot in some parts to get it level across the width of the bucket. That’s why I wondering if floating 40-50mm of screed would work? It looks flatter in the pictures than it actually is!

Would that be strong enough to stick the load? I have my doubts.

@RWG Contracts would be the man to ask now that he’s back on the job….and the forum!

 

[Doing it for the kids]

If you find something suitable let me know - need tons of it!

 

[Phil P]

Would that be strong enough to stick the load? I have my doubts.

This is why I’m asking, not sure if it would take the load of a handler running over it or if it would bond properly to the original floor.
A bit of Googling shows there’s reinforced product available, I’m tempted to try floating a bag in the doorway and see how well it lasts.

 

[Steevo]

This is why I’m asking, not sure if it would take the load of a handler running over it or if it would bond properly to the original floor.
A bit of Googling shows there’s reinforced product available, I’m tempted to try floating a bag in the doorway and see how well it lasts.

Long shot, but you could try asking your local concrete plant.

Or someone like these guys….https://www.stanfordflooring.co.uk/

Just be careful you are sitting down if they kindly offer to quote for it!

 

[Phil P]

Long shot, but you could try asking your local concrete plant.

Or someone like these guys….https://www.stanfordflooring.co.uk/

Just be careful you are sitting down if they kindly offer to quote for it!

Trouble is these companies will tell me there product will work and do the job as they want to sell it to me then it’s too late if it doesn’t work! I was kind of hoping someone may have had some experience with it, good or bad, but not sounding like it.
I’ve seen it used in plenty of houses and it does a fantastic job at levelling floors but not seen it use at a commercial level.

 

[BuskhillFarm]

Tar in the cracks or alphasalt might be too price though. Seen it done in silos to stop effluent rot. But as said just put up with it, would take a bit of paying back for all that’s lost really

 

[Lakesdigger]

Trouble is these companies will tell me there product will work and do the job as they want to sell it to me then it’s too late if it doesn’t work! I was kind of hoping someone may have had some experience with it, good or bad, but not sounding like it.
I’ve seen it used in plenty of houses and it does a fantastic job at levelling floors but not seen it use at a commercial level.

Levelling compounds for house floors usually get something else on top for a floor covering and only foot traffic. Imho and I'm no expert but whatever screeds may be available the success of them will be in the prep work to get a good key so it will adhere to what's there. The prep work would probably involve grinding down what's there first? Possibly this might be good enough for what you need?

 

[Phil P]

Levelling compounds for house floors usually get something else on top for a floor covering and only foot traffic. Imho and I'm no expert but whatever screeds may be available the success of them will be in the prep work to get a good key so it will adhere to what's there. The prep work would probably involve grinding down what's there first? Possibly this might be good enough for what you need?

I totally agree, as with any coatings preparation is key to success but don’t want to throw a lot of money at a product that has no hope of working!
It’s too late now because as soon as it drys up I’ll be tipping barley and there won’t be enough time for anything to set properly but I may experiment with a small area over winter.
Was just hoping someone else may have already experimented

 

[ratchet spanner]

Tar in the cracks or alphasalt might be too price though. Seen it done in silos to stop effluent rot. But as said just put up with it, would take a bit of paying back for all that’s lost reallys

small bits of tar or bittumin in grain is a big no no

 

[designanddetail]

Speak to Martin @ https://www.concretepolishing.co.uk/ they are very good. Can polish/grind it down or they may have an overlay that works, doubtful with the weight and bucket scraping but worth a chat.