Once you’ve decided on the right floor coating solution for your facility and have it professionally applied, you’ll want to keep it in top shape for a long time to come. Whether you’ve chosen to go with polished concrete, an epoxy or urethane coating, or a specialized solution, a little precaution will go a long way in extending the longevity of your floors and keeping them looking their best.
Here are five ways to protect your flooring investment:
As the owner of a veterinary clinic, you know how important it is that your facility stays clean, sanitary and welcoming for your clients. But you also know how much damage dogs and cats can do to your floors in the day-to-day business of keeping them well.
One easy solution is to use an epoxy floor coating in your clinic and waiting room. Epoxy coating is applied directly to the concrete and offers the following benefits:
The primary problem, when it comes to unpolished concrete flooring, is the high profile of its surface (IE, the average size between its hills and valleys). While this difference is largely microscropic, the presence of pin holes and valleys can lead to accumulation of dust and long-term problems with maintenance.
The second problem with unpolished concrete flooring? Its lack of aesthetics and dull, monotonous gray color. Polished concrete flooring not only adds to aesthetics and employee morale, it also provides other benefits, too. Let us explain.
While concrete floors are relatively easy to care for compared to other types of flooring, they do require routine attention. How much maintenance your floor will need largely depends on the amount of traffic it receives, facility operations, and whether or not you are providing maintenance on a regular basis.
How much maintenance your concrete flooring requires will vary, not just based on the size of your facility, but also your industry and what sorts of traffic your floor is subject to.
The process of polishing a concrete floor increases the concrete’s density and durability, helping it withstand more wear and tear. That being said, polished concrete floors are not invincible, and they can sustain damage over time. Here are some of the common causes of damage and their remedies:
To keep your facility’s floors performing at their best, you need to implement weekly cleaning, even if there are no visible stains or dust buildup.
However, one common cause of damage to polished concrete flooring is the use of harsh, unapproved detergents or soaps being used to clean it.
So you’re thinking about investing in an epoxy floor coating for your industrial or commercial facility. You want to make the most of your time and money, and you certainly don’t want to have to repeat the process again in just a year or two.
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While chemical corrosion is an important concern for facility managers and company owners, the risk isn't jsut an aesthetic one.
While corrosion may ruin the look of a flooring system, making it seem dated or run-down even in brand new facilities, what corrosion will really damage is the durability and performance of the floor itself.
We believe that the best offense is a good defense. The best way to protect your business from corrosion is to choose the best contractor and floor coating system right from the start.
Working within a chemical environment often involves a greater attention-to-detail. Corrosion or contamination of even generally benign chemicals can cause worry or panic in employees, managers, and even in the public. The best way to protect your business, the environment, and employees when running a facility that works often with dangerous chemicals? Focus on safety from the ground up.
Concrete is formulated by mixing four basic ingredients: Portland cement, small aggregates such as sand, large aggregates like gravel or crushed stone, and water. Cement is manufactured in five different grades, based on their setting and curing time. These options allow you to choose different levels of durability and blend.
The perfect mix of concrete for any working condition can be met simply by altering the ratios of one or more of the ingredients (and the occasional help of certain additives). The concrete can also be reinforced with steel or wire mesh to add to its strength.
Safety and Flooring: In any commercial or industrial establishment, the floor traffic is higher than normal. The level of activity might be due to pedestrian traffic, in the case of a retail store, or rubber-tired vehicular traffic in certain manufacturing environments. Without clear demarcation in high-traffic areas, you could end up dealing with accidents, Workers' Compensation claims, or even just constant confusion as to who should be where at any given moment.
Accidents, spills, and other issues caused by unclear flooring could lead to costly flooring deterioration. Instead of taking this risk, it's important to look into how you can take your plain flooring system and help it provide safety guidelines for your employees today.