Industrial Epoxy Flooring

In a recent blog, I discussed why a urethane topcoat is important.  A topcoat additive can be just as important as the complete flooring system you are choosing. This is because the topcoat is what is most exposed to things like wear and abrasion and is also what people see when they look at the ... Read more

Even though different floor coating technologies might look the same when installed, there is definitely more to it than meets the eye. Slurry-Type Mortar Install There are many polymer flooring technologies available today designed to address various industrial concerns. Epoxies and polyurethanes are indeed the “workhorse” concrete floor coating solutions, and have been for many ... Read more

There is no such thing as maintenance-free polymer flooring, especially when it comes to industrial and commercial applications. Drops, scrapes, spills, harsh chemicals, contamination and excessive dirt, when added to general wear and tear, increase the amount of maintenance and repairs required. When gauging the value of flooring in a facility, one must factor in ... Read more

In general, no news is good news when it comes to material shipments, especially when time constraints are present to complete industrial floor coating work.  When you do not hear anything about a shipment, this typically means that everything was delivered on time and intact. Shipping of freight is a multi-billion dollar industry and is ... Read more

This question is regularly reacted to with fear, and then answered like a politician avoiding direct questions to the latest scandal. It is a simple enough question, but is too often asked out of context. It should follow the questions that ask the type of floor system needed and the surface preparation required. Understanding that ... Read more

Epoxy floors are resilient, impact resistant, somewhat flexible and hard. They definitely supplement an efficient, durable and long lasting floor coating system by providing build thickness. However, in most cases, the best results come from an epoxy floor with a thin-film polyurethane (often referred to as a “urethane”) topcoat. This is because a polyurethane topcoat ... Read more

It’s easy to take your floor for granted.  Every day, it’s on the job and is literally the “foundation” of your business.  You may think about it sometimes or notice an area that needs repair, but you can always easily put off an evaluation of your floor till tomorrow.  There is no warning red light ... Read more

A case for floor repair/recoat for a thin-film coating system General industrial operations require floor coatings that are safe, light-reflectant, and able to stand up to general foot and cart traffic. When installed properly, with proper cleaning and maintenance, thin-film coating systems can provide long, useful service lives. Provided the concrete substrate is in good ... Read more

Did you know there’s a lot more to selecting a polymer floor than meets the eye? Careful assessment of your facility processes can go a long way in determining a solution that is right for your business. Polymer floors can best be broken down into four classification types: High-Build Coating Systems High-build floor systems typically ... Read more