Floor Removal & Strip-outs
Fast, efficient removal of existing floor coverings and coatings
Out with the Old
Before new flooring goes down, old flooring has to come up. Tiles, vinyl, carpet, adhesives, coatings, screeds—whatever’s there, we remove it efficiently and leave a clean substrate ready for the next step.
Apex Floor Preparation operates ride-on scrapers and grinders that deliver production rates hand tools can’t match. We handle strip-outs from single retail tenancies to large-scale warehouse refurbishments—on schedule and within budget.
We Remove
- Ceramic and porcelain tiles
- Vinyl sheet and planks
- Carpet and carpet tiles
- Adhesive residues
- Epoxy and polyurethane coatings
- Levelling compounds and screeds
Our Removal Equipment
Ride-On Scrapers
Self-propelled floor scrapers for fast removal of tiles, vinyl, and carpet. Hydraulic blade systems that adjust to floor conditions. Cover large areas quickly with minimal operator fatigue.
Ride-On Grinders
Planetary grinders with aggressive diamond tooling for coating and adhesive removal. Remove thick epoxies, glue residues, and deteriorated levelling compounds. Integrated dust extraction.
Scarifiers & Planers
Rotating drum machines for aggressive material removal. Strip thick screeds and built-up layers. Variable cutting depth for precise material removal down to sound substrate.
Strip-out Services
We handle complete floor strip-outs as part of refurbishment projects:
Retail tenancies — Turn over spaces between tenants with minimal disruption to adjacent shops
Warehouse refurbishments — Large-scale coating and screed removal for re-coating or new floor systems
Hospitality fit-outs — Night works and shutdown schedules to keep venues operational
Healthcare facilities — Infection control protocols and staged works to maintain operations
Office buildings — After-hours works and dust control for occupied buildings
Waste management — Removal and disposal of stripped materials included