Floor painting in Lancy: commercial resin flooring at the PAV, car parks on the Plateau and residential floors in Petit-Lancy
Azzo Peinture operates in Lancy, specialising in the preparation, application and renovation of paints and floor resins — epoxy and polyurethane resins for offices and retail premises, car park coatings, polished concrete and decorative resins for residential properties. Two CFC-qualified plasterers and painters, each with over 25 years’ experience in the trade. A modern commercial floor in Pont-Rouge, a block of flats’ car park on the Lancy Plateau and a private garage in Petit-Lancy do not require the same resins or the same preparatory work.
Lancy: a developing mixed-use area, modernist housing estates and upmarket residential neighbourhoods — three distinct types of terrain
In Pont-Rouge and the wider Praille-Acacias-Vernets area, the urban regeneration programme launched ten years ago has given rise to a modern business district — office towers, mixed-use buildings, new underground car parks and brand-new retail spaces. On the Lancy Plateau, the large modernist housing estates of the 1960s and 1970s are home to a high residential density, with car parks and entrance halls worn down by fifty years of use. In Petit-Lancy and Grand-Lancy, opulent detached houses, recently built blocks of flats and small local shops make up a more traditional urban fabric. Three distinct types of flooring, three distinct technical approaches.
Praille-Acacias-Vernets and Pont-Rouge: modern tertiary-era land, office complexes and new underground car parks
The Praille-Acacias-Vernets area, spearheaded by Pont-Rouge, is home to one of the canton’s largest urban regeneration projects — office towers, mixed-use commercial buildings, business parks, new retail outlets, multi-level underground car parks providing hundreds of spaces. On these newly developed or soon-to-be-completed sites, the requirements are specific: high-quality commercial finishes in the office areas, robust resin flooring in the car parks, and durable yet attractive flooring in reception areas and retail spaces.
Our approach to these modern tertiary soils:
- Self-levelling resins for office desks : On a commercial floor, self-levelling epoxy or polyurethane resin provides a smooth, seamless finish that is aesthetically suited to a modern working environment. It offers a wide range of colours, is resistant to heavy footfall and is easy for cleaning teams to maintain on a daily basis.
- Durable floor coverings for new underground car parks : The car parks beneath the high-rise blocks in the Pont-Rouge area provide hundreds of parking spaces across several levels. We apply dust-proof polyurethane coatings capable of withstanding heavy traffic, with full markings for numbered spaces, traffic lanes and technical areas from the moment the car park opens.
- Hard-wearing flooring for reception areas and ground-floor retail units : In the reception areas of commercial buildings and the retail outlets located within them, the flooring must be able to withstand heavy daily footfall whilst maintaining a standard of finish befitting the neighbourhood’s status. Decorative resins, coloured quartz, and technical systems with designer finishes.
- Coordination with main contractors and service providers : On these new-build projects, we integrate the schedules of the lead main contractors, property management companies and successive tenants. Work is carried out in phases as floor areas are handed over, in coordination with other trades, whilst adhering to commercial property finishing standards.
Lancy Plateau: car parks and entrance halls of the large modernist housing estates from the 1960s and 1970s
The Lancy Plateau epitomises Geneva’s modernist urban planning, with its tower blocks and high-rise buildings resulting from the major construction programme of the 1960s and 1970s — Adret, Palettes, Curé-Desclouds and Avenue Eugène-Lance. This high residential density is underpinned by multi-storey underground car parks and entrance halls through which hundreds of residents pass every day. Fifty years after their construction, these floors require major refurbishment to restore the comfort and value of the communal areas.
Our approach to these estates:
- Dust-proof surfacing for ageing car parks : In the car parks of the Plateau, five decades of traffic have left behind dusty concrete that settles on vehicles and degrades air quality. We apply a thin, dust-repellent polyurethane resin which prevents this from happening, improves light reflection and gives the car parks a new lease of life.
- Complete removal of worn markings : The original road markings in these car parks are often illegible — space numbers have been worn away, traffic lanes are no longer visible, and service areas are not identified. We are carrying out a complete repainting of the markings in line with current standards, including the marking of disabled parking spaces and the installation of safety signage.
- Worn entrance hall floors in need of refurbishment : The entrance halls of Le Plateau, designed to cater for large-scale residential use, bear the marks of decades of wear and tear. We apply suitable resins or coatings — offering abrasion resistance, resistance to dirt brought in from outside, and ease of daily cleaning — in a colour palette that enhances these communal areas and improves the overall perception of the building.
- Coordination with property management companies and owners’ committees in the Plateau : these projects are always carried out through authorised management companies and owners’ committees. Quotes are presented at general meetings; the phasing of works is compatible with residents’ daily lives; residents are kept informed at every stage; and agreed deadlines are strictly adhered to.
Petit-Lancy and Grand-Lancy: garages of opulent villas, polished concrete in residential properties and floors in small shops
Petit-Lancy retains its residential character, comprising opulent villas – often historic middle-class properties or renovated detached houses – whilst Grand-Lancy combines family homes, recently built blocks of flats and a local shopping centre. In this more traditional area, floor painting requirements range from high-end private garages and concrete terraces to contemporary interior renovations and local shops.
Our approach to these residential and local areas:
- Luxury detached garages in Petit-Lancy : In the area’s opulent villas, the garage is not treated as a mere utility room. A light-coloured residential epoxy resin, applied to a perfectly prepared surface, provides a clean, long-lasting finish that matches the standard of the rest of the property. Preparation by mechanical sanding is essential to ensure the finish lasts over time.
- Polished concrete flooring in interior renovations : In contemporary residential renovations, polished concrete flooring offers a highly sought-after seamless, mineral-like finish — in living rooms, open-plan kitchens and joint-free bathrooms. Hand-applied in several layers, followed by polishing and a final wax sealant. Compatible with underfloor heating, which is found in most recent renovations in the area.
- Outdoor concrete terraces : The concrete terraces of the villas in Petit-Lancy are deteriorating as a result of repeated freeze-thaw cycles. We apply specialised exterior paints or resins — which are resistant to UV light, thermal cycles and damp — in mineral-based colours suited to contemporary exteriors.
- Flooring for local shops in Grand-Lancy : shops, offices, cafés and small businesses in the Lançoy shopping centre — every commercial premises requires a floor that can withstand heavy footfall, looks good, is easy to maintain and can be laid quickly so as not to disrupt business operations. Decorative resins, commercial floor paints or polished concrete, depending on the business’s market positioning.
The floor painting projects we regularly carry out in Lancy
Four types of development are commonly found in the town, reflecting its diversity, which ranges from modern service sector buildings to large housing estates and upmarket residential areas.
Self-levelling resin on a tertiary floor in Pont-Rouge or Praille-Acacias-Vernets
For an office space of 200 to 1,500 m²: 5 to 12 working days, depending on the surface area and the resin system chosen. Mechanical preparation of new or existing substrates, application of a bonding primer, application of a self-levelling epoxy or polyurethane resin in the specified colour, and complete drying. Coordination with the main contractor and the handover schedule for the office spaces.
Complete refurbishment of an underground car park on the Plateau de Lancy
For the refurbishment of an underground car park in a large housing estate (500 to 2,500 m² on one or more levels): 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the surface area and the phasing of the work. High-pressure cleaning, spot repairs to the concrete, application of a dust-proof polyurethane coating, and full road markings in accordance with current standards. A rigorous phasing plan to ensure vehicle access for residents throughout the duration of the works.
Painting of a detached garage at a villa in Petit-Lancy
For the refurbishment of a detached garage attached to a luxury villa (25 to 70 m²): 3 to 5 working days, including preparation, application and drying. Mechanical sanding of the concrete, primer, two coats of light-coloured residential epoxy resin, and full curing. The garage will be ready for use as a car park within 5 to 7 days after completion of the work.
Polished concrete or decorative resin in a residential refurbishment
For the installation of a polished concrete or decorative self-levelling resin floor in a residential room (30 to 120 m²): 5 to 10 working days, depending on the surface area and the system used. Careful preparation of the existing substrate, application in several coats, intermediate sanding, final polishing for polished concrete, matt varnish or protective wax. Compatible with underfloor heating, which is common in most recent renovations in Lançoy.
Why service sector businesses, council-run organisations and property owners in Lançoy choose us for their flooring
Three specific differences that have a particularly significant impact on a municipality where modern commercial areas, ageing housing estates and affluent residential neighbourhoods coexist within a few kilometres of one another.
Three areas of expertise: commercial flooring, car parks for large housing estates and residential finishes
Laying a self-levelling resin on a commercial floor in Pont-Rouge in the morning, refurbishing an underground car park on the Lancy Plateau in the afternoon, then applying a polished concrete finish in a residential refurbishment project in Petit-Lancy the following day: this is the reality for a tradesperson specialising in flooring in Lancy. Such versatility requires mastery of three very different types of systems, all to the same high technical standard.
Systematic and methodical preparation
The quality of a floor paint or resin depends 80 % on the preparation of the substrate. We make no compromises on this stage — shot blasting or mechanical sanding of the concrete, opening the pores, industrial vacuum cleaning, and a primer suitable for the resin system. A resin applied to a poorly prepared surface will peel off within a few months, regardless of the product’s price. We prefer to take the time to prepare the surface properly rather than have to redo the work within a year.
A craftsman in Satigny, about twenty minutes from Lancy
From our workshop in Satigny, Lancy can be reached in around twenty minutes, depending on traffic. This proximity allows for short response times and makes it easier to travel back and forth during long-term projects — collecting equipment, carrying out interim checks, and making on-site adjustments as the project progresses. Whether it’s a car park on the Plateau or a commercial delivery in Pont-Rouge, this responsiveness plays a key role in the smooth running of the project.
A floor painting project in Lancy, step by step
Five clear steps, tailored to the nature of the project — commercial premises, a car park for a large housing estate or a residential garage.
- Technical visit and soil diagnosis : site visit to Lancy, analysis of the substrate’s condition (bare concrete, old resin, existing paint), testing for residual moisture in the concrete, precise measurements, identification of usage constraints.
- System recommendation and detailed quotation : advice on the most suitable system (tertiary self-levelling resin, dust-proof polyurethane for car parks, residential floor paint, polished concrete), itemised quotation. Format tailored to the recipient (main contractor, project manager, property owner, retailer).
- Planning and phasing : written confirmation of dates; a phased approach tailored to the service sector, the residents’ routines or the commercial calendar; coordination with the concierge service, the main contractor or the owner.
- Substrate preparation and application : shot blasting or mechanical sanding, comprehensive industrial extraction, suitable primer, application of resin or paint coats depending on the system, and finishing markings where necessary. Strict adherence to inter-coat drying times.
- Complete drying, acceptance and recommissioning : Full curing time varies depending on the system (5 to 10 days for normal use), joint inspection upon completion, approval of the finish, and gradual return to service in accordance with the established protocol.
Our customers say it best
Your floor painting project in Lancy begins with a site visit
Office space to fit out in Pont-Rouge or the PAV? An underground garage in need of refurbishment on the Lancy Plateau? A luxurious villa in Petit-Lancy with a garage requiring refurbishment? Polished concrete or decorative resin for an interior refurbishment? A local shop in Grand-Lancy with flooring in need of replacement? Every flooring project in Lancy deserves an on-site technical assessment.
Contact Azzo for a no-obligation technical visit and a detailed quotation.