Epoxy Flooring & Coatings in Al Sahafa, Riyadh
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About Al Sahafa
Al Sahafa is a north Riyadh district east of King Fahd Road, bounded by Anas bin Malik Road to the north and reaching King Abdulaziz Road to the east, next to Al Yasmin and Al Malqa. It takes its name from the headquarters of major newspapers such as Al Riyadh and Al Jazirah, and today combines villas, mid-rise apartment buildings, residential and commercial towers, offices and serviced apartments, close to King Abdullah Financial District. That mix, and the age of many of its buildings, makes insulation work here mostly rehabilitation: roofs layered with successive repairs, tanks due for renewal, and office and car park floors worn by daily use, all while keeping buildings running during the work. District guide
Why Al Sahafa homes need epoxy flooring & coatings
Tower and building car parks in Al Sahafa, along with office entrances and warehouses, have carried heavy daily traffic for years, leaving potholes, cracks and worn concrete surfaces, with old coatings peeling off in patches. New epoxy laid over such a surface without rehabilitation soon delaminates. So work in Al Sahafa starts with grinding off old coatings, repairing holes and joints with suitable repair mortars and treating any rising damp in basements, then installing an epoxy system matched to the use: anti-slip for ramps and self-levelling for offices and corridors, with clear lines and markings for multi-level car parks.
- Main roads
- • King Fahd Road
- • Anas bin Malik Road
- • King Abdulaziz Road
- Nearby landmarks
- • Al Riyadh and Al Jazirah newspaper headquarters
- • King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
- Common buildings
- • Residential villas
- • Mid-rise apartment buildings
- • Residential and mixed-use towers
- • Offices, commercial complexes and serviced apartments
Materials and specifications
- Epoxy primer: Seals the concrete pores and bonds the system; its type depends on slab moisture and porosity.
- Roller-applied epoxy coating: Two thin coats for majlis rooms, diwaniyas, offices and light-traffic storage.
- Self-levelling epoxy: A smooth seamless surface a few millimetres thick for showrooms, corridors, hospitals and kitchens.
- Epoxy mortar with quartz sand: For heavy loads, forklifts and car parks; can be textured for slip resistance.
- Aliphatic polyurethane topcoat: Improves scratch resistance and colour stability where light exposure is high, depending on the system.
We select products conforming to the relevant Saudi standards and apply them per the manufacturer's datasheet.
Execution plan in Al Sahafa
- Assess the floor: concrete age, surface strength and moisture using the tests set in the system's data sheet
- Prepare the surface mechanically by grinding or shot-blasting, then vacuum all dust
- Repair cracks, holes and construction joints with epoxy filler or mortar
- Apply the primer, respecting surface temperature and dew-point margin
- Apply the system coats at the specified consumption and thickness, broadcasting sand for slip-resistant finishes
- Apply the topcoat and close the area until full cure before traffic and loads
Indicative prices for typical Al Sahafa sizes
| Case | Size | Estimated cost (SAR) | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller | 60 m² | 2,100 – 7,200 | Written, by work type |
| Typical | 230 m² | 8,050 – 27,600 | Written, by work type |
| Larger | 400 m² | 14,000 – 48,000 | Written, by work type |
Indicative ranges excluding VAT, based on sizes common in the district; not a quote. Final price after inspection.
Questions from Al Sahafa residents
How much does it cost to renew a tower car park floor in Al Sahafa, Riyadh?
The indicative range for epoxy flooring is SAR 35–120 per square metre excluding VAT depending on the system, with concrete repair added where there are wide cracks and potholes. A 400 square metre basement car park in Al Sahafa is priced after inspection and an assessment of the concrete. Prices are a guide only and are set after inspection.
Why did the old epoxy floor in our Al Sahafa office peel?
Common causes are inadequate concrete preparation before application, rising moisture from the slab, or a thin system unsuited to trolley traffic. In older Al Sahafa buildings the concrete's moisture and surface strength are tested first, the old coating is fully ground off, and a system with the right build for its use in Riyadh is selected.
Can epoxy be installed in Al Sahafa offices over a weekend?
For small and medium areas, often yes, if the concrete is prepared in advance and the chosen system's datasheet curing time allows foot traffic by the required time. Large Al Sahafa spaces are split over several weekends, with good ventilation and no access to the area until it has cured, in line with Riyadh site conditions.
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