Insights & updates

Insights & Updates.

Expert knowledge, real-world experience, and the latest from C&R.

Stay informed with industry insights, safety guidance, and practical advice from the C&R team. From surface preparation to line marking innovation, our articles help facilities managers, contractors, and businesses make confident, compliant decisions.

Prepared floor before line marking by C&R

How do you prepare a surface for line marking?

At CR Ltd, we utilise advanced surface preparation techniques like captured shot blasting and grinding to ensure the best possible foundation for line marking.…

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How long does line marking take?

At Clean and Retrieve (CR), we pride ourselves on efficiency while ensuring top-quality results. As one of the country’s leading line marking companies, we…

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C&R line marking equipment on site

What Equipment is used for line marking?

Line marking involves a range of specialised equipment to ensure that lines are applied accurately and meet safety standards. As one of the country’s leading…

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How is Road Marking Removal Done and What Happens to the Waste?

Waste clearance for road marking and removal is a specialised process that ensures old markings are removed safely and the resulting waste is handled properly.…

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Tarmac road surface line marking by C&R

How to remove road marking from tarmac

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4″][et_pb_text] Removing line marking paint from tarmac can be a bit tricky, but it’s doable with the righ

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What is the difference between hot and cold line marking?

What is the difference between hot and cold line marking?

Line marking is critical for safely managing the flow of traffic and pedestrians. There are lots of paints suited to the job of white lining and road marking;…

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Road and yard line marking by C&R

How long do road markings last?

When you dig up the roads, you have no choice but to replace the road markings you’ve disturbed. But it’s not the only time you’ll have to re-lay these lines.…

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Pedestrian walkway, floor markings

Factory floor markings: 5S colour standards

Floor markings make it easy for employees and visitors to get around their workplace smoothly. 

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Hydro blasting concrete at night

Surface preparation – shot blasting vs. hydroblasting

Surface preparation is a critical step in floor and road marking. It ensures that the surface of the road or factory floor is clean and primed for…

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