06/02/2026
🏀 20,000 sq. ft. gym floor recoat completed at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.
💧 Wet screening. Why????
A lot of contractors believe you can't use a heavy-duty cleaning solution while screening a gym floor. Our experience has been the opposite. When done correctly—with immediate water extraction using an industrial squeegee vacuum—wet screening has become our preferred recoat method.
Why?
✅ Removes dirt and grime that dry screening can leave behind
✅ Helps break down oils, silicones, and cleaner residues that can cause coating issues
✅ Virtually dust-free process
✅ Creates a cleaner surface prior to coating
After screening, we also auto-scrub the floor for additional cleaning before applying two coats of OMU.
The question is:
👉 If you've done gym floor recoats, are you wet screening or dry screening—and why?
We've found that the amount of ground-in dirt removed during wet screening can be eye-opening, but we know there are strong opinions on both sides.
Let's hear it. What's your preferred recoat process, and what results have you seen?
