Surface Preparation Terms & Conditions

1. Scope of Work

Surface preparation includes mechanical floor preparation methods such as:

  • grinding

  • sanding

  • milling

  • scarifying

  • removal of coatings

  • removal of glue residues

  • opening concrete pores

  • leveling preparation

The exact method is selected according to floor condition.

2. Existing Floor Condition

The customer is responsible for informing Bellepoxid about known floor conditions, including:

  • previous coatings

  • hidden adhesives

  • old repairs

  • cracks

  • weak substrate

  • contamination

  • oil penetration

  • moisture problems

3. Hidden Defects

During preparation, previously hidden defects may become visible, including:

  • cracks

  • weak concrete

  • holes

  • unstable layers

  • old repair failures

Such findings may require additional work and additional cost.

4. Surface Result Limitation

Surface preparation improves technical suitability but does not automatically create a perfect visual surface.

Visible preparation marks may remain depending on floor condition.

5. Edge Areas

Corners, edges, wall connections, and narrow areas may require separate hand preparation.

Minor visible differences between machine-treated and edge-treated areas may occur.

6. Dust and Residue

Professional dust extraction is used where possible, but complete dust elimination cannot always be guaranteed.

Fine dust may still occur depending on substrate and site conditions.

7. Concrete Strength Limitation

Weak concrete may react differently during grinding or milling.

Bellepoxid is not responsible for substrate weakness discovered during preparation.

8. Existing Damage Exposure

Preparation may reveal existing damage that was previously hidden.

This does not constitute damage caused by Bellepoxid.

9. Additional Work

If unexpected floor conditions appear, Bellepoxid may stop work until further measures are agreed.

10. Equipment Selection

Bellepoxid selects machines and preparation tools according to technical necessity.

11. Customer Access Responsibility

The customer must provide clear access to the work area before work begins.

Delays may generate additional charges.

12. Liability Limitation

Bellepoxid is not liable for:

  • pre-existing floor weakness

  • hidden defects

  • structural movement

  • substrate instability

  • old coating failures

13. Acceptance

Prepared surface is considered accepted unless visible issues are reported immediately after work completion.

14. Legal Jurisdiction

Swiss law applies where legally permitted.