Unusual One For DPM

I have a friend who runs a kennel for working German Shepherds and he's been looking at alternatives to concrete floors as he is concerned at bacteria penetrating and periodically causing problems. All the options he's looked at are costly so he asked for some suggestions from me.

I've an idea that a dpm with a screed over the top would leave him a thinner surface for the bacteria to penetrate. Obviously it's upside down in terms of the barrier the dpm presents so does anyone have any recommendations?

 

Would that be suitable for dogs though, Matt?

I've told him I'll look into it so I'm prepared to listen to any and all ideas.

 

One important factor is that the floor has to offer enough natural grip for the dogs footing, slippery floors are quite stressful for them hence normal ceramics are a no-go.

 

Look at a company called watco they do some good stuff. paints, resins

 

Cheers, I'll look into the "ingredients" and maybe do a sample application for him.

 

I think you could be onto something there mate, they do a range of non-slip paints too.

Thanks.

 

The area to be covered is approximately 400sqm in total, any idea of the cost of the product, Matt?

 

Cheers Matt, I think you've got a winner there. Given me food for thought anyway.

 

Guide Dogs For The Blind use Ronafix Mix B granite polymer screed, min. 15mm deep. Resistant to water, urine, washing down, and the roughish profile helps keeps the dogs claws down.

See http://www.screeds.ronacrete.co.uk/details/16824/ronafix-pre-packed-wearing-screed-15-25mm.6026/