Industrial Floor Coatings

Protecting your flooring in industrial settings requires heavy-duty solutions. Whether you are in a warehouse, laboratory, airplane hangar, assembly area, or chemical plant, your flooring needs will be unique, but will require a solution that is durable and specific to your industry. There are many to choose from, but taking time to understand your goals and your current flooring will help you make the right choice of coatings.

Understanding Your Objectives: Key to Choosing Industrial Floor Coatings

When choosing an industrial flooring system, first evaluate your goals for the project. Is your primary objective to reduce the incidence of slips and falls in the workplace? Does your floor need to comply with occupational safety and health codes? Are you working in a sensitive electronics plant where static electricity needs to be minimized? Is resistance to chemical spills or mechanical impact a concern? There are solutions for all of these considerations, and understanding what needs to be accomplished with your industrial floor coating will help you make the right choice.

Second, consider what type of industrial floor you have currently. Different floor materials will have different constraints regarding coatings, and understanding these constraints can save you considerable time and expense. As an example, many people choose epoxy coatings for their concrete floors, but if your floor has already been sealed, epoxy will not bond well to it. Knowing the history of your floor is crucial before starting any project.

Industrial floor coatings fall mainly into two primary categories. Epoxy coatings are often chosen for their high durability, versatility, and resistance to wear and impact. They can be formulated to provide slip resistance, and come in many colors to highlight the existing decorative scheme of your setting. Polyurethane coatings are often chosen for environments where high gloss and stain resistance are desirable. Other categories of floor coatings include those designed to contain chemical spills or reduce static electricity. Let your product dealer help you choose the proper coating to meet your needs.