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
Everyone wants beautiful, slip-resistant aircraft hangar floors to display and safely house their aircraft fleet, but for aircraft maintenance operations it’s more about the floor’s performance and function. Believe it or not, your maintenance aircraft hangar flooring plays a major role not only in maintenance workmanship and efficiency, but also in general fleet safety; both ... Read more
When customers see a well-organized, shiny, and safe floor, it sends a clear statement about your professionalism.  Then, they are more likely to be long-term clients and refer others because of their confidence in your operations.  You spend a lot of effort creating a welcoming service environment and your floor is part of that strategy. ... Read more
According to NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association), the majority of a dealership’s profit comes from the service and parts department. This accounts for approx 44% of a dealership’s gross profits. Your service bay floors should be a reflection on your professional image and commitment to quality service. A durable, chemical-resistant, aesthetically-pleasing floor not only provides ... Read more
You spend a lot of time creating a welcoming environment for customers to review your selection of vehicles on your showroom flooring. You spend a lot of time creating a welcoming environment for customers to review your selection of vehicles.  Every car has been cleaned and polished until they shine to make them as attractive ... Read more
In the next few blogs I will attempt to explain the rather complex subject of VOC’s in coatings and what they mean to the coatings applicator and end-user. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature. In simple terms, these materials are most commonly known as solvents. These materials  evaporate at room ... Read more
In today’s FSMA-focused world, performance validation is key. A food processor can put into place a sophisticated, well researched sanitation protocol or system, but without proper validation, what good is the system? How does one know the system is performing as intended? A warm, fuzz feeling is not enough. These operations require methods and means ... Read more
You invest heavily in time and money making sure your food manufacturing facility meets the high standards of your sanitation program.  Your objective is to do everything you can to effectively control contamination and implement food flooring sanitation where you can. Controlling Bacteria is a Constant Battle Your Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) ... Read more