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February 25, 2025February 21, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

The list of advantages of an epoxy or urethane floor is endless. The decision for which type of flooring system is usually fairly simple because most of the time it will improve your current flooring situation. One mistake people often tend to overlook is how this new bright and shiny floor will appear once they ... Read more

February 25, 2025February 13, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

Part of our commitment to our customers includes fully understanding the unique requirements of all the niche markets we serve. Our desire is to continue developing a deep understanding of regulatory compliance issues, technology, future trends and all end-user concerns. Protective Industrial Polymers (PIP) maintains active memberships and sponsorships in many of the leading developmental ... Read more

February 25, 2025February 7, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

In the past, ESD-control polymer floor coatings were only available in a limited variety of solid color options. This was due to the specialized ESD pigment used to make the polymer electrically active. Because this pigment was inherently dark, brighter colors were not able to be achieved in esd floor design ideas. End-users were stuck ... Read more

February 25, 2025February 6, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

ESD floors can be created using a variety of materials ranging from Carpet, Rubber and Tile to Polymer coating such as epoxy or urethane. The “best” esd floor design ideas are up to the user based on the performance expectations, both physical and electrical, of the Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) being created. Although these floors ... Read more

February 25, 2025January 26, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

Now that winter has finally arrived, and temperatures are dropping fast, it is not difficult to see how the cold weather may impact some epoxy floor coating shipments. Adverse winter weather conditions can cause freight delays, often causing material shipments to be stuck over the weekend at a freight terminal. Additionally, holidays can affect transit ... Read more

February 25, 2025January 23, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

Although applying an epoxy or urethane floor coating can be one of the simplest flooring solutions, there are often small details that some overlook, which can complicate the installation and sometimes turn the final product into an eyesore. One of the most detrimental mistakes that can be made is not prepping the floor correctly. In ... Read more

February 25, 2025January 16, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

There are a number of factors that can contribute to a successful floor coating installation. Choosing the right polymer flooring products for your unique application is an obvious one. Proper concrete substrate preparation also plays an important role in a successful project outcome. It’s pretty easy to attribute a non-performing floor system to improper product ... Read more

February 25, 2025January 12, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

What is “amine blush” and why is it happening to me? When epoxy coatings are applied in adverse conditions (usually high humidity), they can cure with an unintended hazy or greasy finish, known as an amine blush. This same result can occur in areas of high CO2 levels. So understanding and controlling atmospheric conditions is ... Read more

March 11, 2025January 9, 2017 by Protective Industrial Polymers

You need to keep your industrial floors in peak condition to continually support your strategic business objectives. Damaged floors can reduce employee morale and plant productivity, as well as becoming a safety issue. What is Amine Blush? When epoxy coatings are applied in adverse conditions (usually high humidity), they can cure with an unintended hazy ... Read more

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