Traditional ESD flooring has been limited to a very small choice of dark, solid color options.  This has been due to the use of specialized ESD pigments which have been used to make polymer coatings electrically active.  Electronics manufacturers and assemblers can get a polymer ESD floor installed, but they have had little choice in ... Read more
A polymer floor will look and perform its very best when cleaned properly throughout the year. You have a significant investment in your flooring and regular maintenance is important to keep all your floors in peak condition and that can be achieved through industrial floor cleaning.  Developing and implementing a comprehensive industrial floor cleaning plan ... Read more
holiday shutdown
With holiday shutdown around the corner, it’s important to evaluate the condition of your flooring system. After all, you walk, drive, manufacture, prototype, package, ship, repair, store and have meetings on this floor. That’s why you cannot afford to negate it during this time. Each area of your production facility can have special requirements. It ... Read more
When it comes to polymer flooring, it’s all about performance. After all, this is the foundation of your return of investment (ROI). It will help you to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere for guests and your sales team. Your automotive floor should drive itself to helping you maximize ROI. But keep in mind that ... Read more
ESD flooring helps to minimize static charge generation by draining static electricity from personnel working in areas where electrostatic charge may cause damage or injury. Floors with anti static coatings should be used to reduce equipment malfunction, along with fires and explosions. ESD flooring installation helps to prevent downtime in your facility so there isn’t ... Read more
volatile organic compounds
In Part One of our series, we presented a basic definition of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). For the next part of our series, we will further define VOCs, as well as discuss why VOC content in a coating is something end-users and coatings installers need to be aware of. Many in the coatings industry are ... Read more
Filling expansion joints in concrete floors when installing a polymer flooring system can be a little more complicated than it may seem. There are many ways to fill a joint, and some contractors sometimes don’t fill them at all. What are the pros and cons of filling expansion joints in concrete floors, and what should ... Read more
Dew point is defined as the atmospheric temperature below which water droplets begin to condense and dew can form. When you put a cold glass in a humid room, condensation forms on the glass. This is because the glass has a temperature below the dew point in the room. The same goes for a floor ... Read more
animal service floors
If you operate a veterinary clinic or animal service facility, “one size fits all” epoxy flooring systems will not deliver the performance you require. How do you expect to get a personal solution from a manufacturer if they do not give you personalized care? Here at PIP, we believe that each specialized area of your operation ... Read more
Resinous Floor Coatings for Vets
Your animal clients’ owners have a choice when it comes to finding the right service to care for their treasured pets. You spend a lot of time and energy properly treating the animals that come through your door. Creating a welcoming, sanitary environment for pet owners is just as important. So, the question is, how ... Read more