Industrial Flooring Solutions

Industrial floor finishes and coatings are attractive, cleanable, slip-resistant, chemical, water, and physically abuse-resistant.

In addition to safeguarding something over something as a collection, they revitalize something. Your floors are cleaner, safer to travel across, and less likely to have some damage that was inflicted on them by whatever the industrial universe has coming its way.

Now, let us discuss the reasons why floor coatings must be added to your construction project.

Floor finishes protect the floor from abrasion, impact, and chemical corrosion. They are able to support even forklifts and heavy equipment.

Water is the primary reason for concrete deterioration. Paint coating with water-proof treatment is waterproof and mold proof and resists degradation.

Slip-resistant finish prevents individuals from slipping and falling. Anti-slip stripes and texture were provided to make them noticeable.

Sealed and coated floor, and no smooth surface for grime and oil residue to cling to. Simple to sweep or mop.

Where appearances are a concern for companies like car lots or factory buildings, food plant production, and floor coating can give a shiny, clean, bright, professional-looking appearance.

Not everything that is a coating is good. Below is a brief description of some and where to use them best:

One of the most popular industrial floor coatings, epoxy hardens to form a hard, glossy surface that is chemical- and wear-resistant. Epoxy sticks well to concrete and produces a hard finish that is pressure-resistant.

Polyurethane is more flexible and softer than epoxy. It’s scratch- and weather-resistant. It’s best suited to sunlight or heat cycling. Polyurethane waterproofing is also used in certain applications as a surface coating or for floors where waterproofing and flexibility are needed.

Polyaspartic topcoats cure very, very quickly, too, so they’re ideal for high-activity applications. They’re also nearly as hard and smooth as possible for buildings that can’t be taken out of service long enough to be repaired.

Acrylic sealers provide an economical method of achieving appearance and cleanliness on concrete floors for general light industrial use. They are less resistant than polyurethane or epoxy, but this is what a storage warehouse will require.

Applications are all but unlimited. The finished floor is installed to:

• Factories and Workshops: Hard wear and spill resistance
• Warehouses: To keep concrete from dusting and damage by forks
• Food and Beverage Plants: Slippery and cleanliness require scratch-resistance and weather-resistance, and a non-slip finish
• Pharmaceutical and Clean Rooms: No static and no contamination

Floor coatings can achieve all these things, but they have to be correctly selected.

Water would be the sworn enemy of concrete by preference. Unsealed surfaces of uncoated and exposed floors will most certainly be inundated by seepage, staining, and even collapse. It is this that waterproofing material must be applied in an industrial environment.

Bituminous waterproofing is used wherever subgrade bottom or floor slabs expose the contact roofing surface areas. The systems will perform optimally as a system application, beginning at the bottom surface finish and continuing throughout the roof.

Industrial floor finishes can crack or make your industrial floors both functional and beautiful.

High-gloss finishes provide a high-luster, even finish. Matte finishes hide defects and minimize glare, and this needs to be accomplished in warehouses and factories.

Texture finishes also make employees feel safer because they have something to hold onto. They can be particularly beneficial for wet spaces or when used for food preparation.

Finishes are finished in any color. It is for identification or to mark safe areas and paths of travel.

Time waits for no one. Your time to coat will be your circumstance:

• New Installations: Coat before equipment installation in an effort to keep from wearing out prematurely.
• Repairs: Crack repair and resurfacing are applied, followed by putting on a protective coating.
• Repairs: If time isn’t a concern, take advantage of the opportunity to incorporate safety and durability.

Pre-coating filling with structural epoxy for crack repair leaves a hard, abrasion-free surface when your concrete slab is damaged or cracked structurally.

Poor prep results in the breakdown of the coating. Your concrete will require:

• To be oiled off, grimed, and degreased
• To be shot-blasted or mechanically ground
• Be resurfaced, mainly where there are holes and cracks

By applying a concrete binder, the existing old, porous, or older surface of the concrete will be more desirable for the new layer, and thus, an attempt will be made not to delaminate and peel.

Maintenance tips on how to keep your coated floor easy and cheap:

• Daily: Dry sweep or dry dust mop to get rid of grit
• Weekly: Neutral cleaner and water mop
• Annually: Recoat high-traffic areas, wear clean, and re-clean

Don’t use abusive chemicals, as they will kill the coating. Properly cared for, your floor can be excellent for many years.

Why should interior finish coatings be utilized?

They reduce surface wear, maximize appearance, enhance safety, and minimize cleaning effort.

How long will the floor coating last?

Generally, it lasts for 5 to 10 years, depending on product use, application, and maintenance.

How long will it take for the finish to cure?

Usually, 2 to 24 hours. Depending on the coating system that is being applied, and depending on air conditions.

Your floor is not merely a surface; it is where work gets done. Sealbond offers higher-level industrial coatings, waterproof systems, and concrete repair systems that combine to seal your floor. Contact us today for experience, quality, and long-term results.