CPC Floor Coatings Blog

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. 

"General manufacturing” is an umbrella term that can cover a huge variety of different workforce situations. Whether your facility involves the assembly of car parts, household appliances, aircraft, or packaging systems, there’s one thing just about every variation on general manufacturing has in common — high foot traffic and a large production room that requires an emphasis both on safety and design.

Whether you’re in the process of designing and building a new wastewater treatment facility or you own an existing facility and are looking to upgrade to fit modern safety regulations, there is one aspect whose importance we can’t overstate: the flooring. While floors are often overlooked, they are an integral aspect of maintaining the safety of both your employees and the public in any wastewater treatment situation.

Building, operating, and maintaining a wastewater treatment facility involves a unique set of challenges when it comes to day-to-day operations. Choosing the right flooring is an essential step in protecting both employees and the larger public from issues with contamination.

While their importance often goes unspoken, the right kind of flooring can make or break your business, especially in the medical or pharmaceutical fields. When dealing with products or services that directly affect the health of the public, there’s no such thing as “good enough.” Falling below regulations and standards could lead to potential fines or even having your business shut down entirely.

Any industry that deals directly in the health and safety of average citizens faces extra scrutiny when it comes to building and health codes. The pharmaceutical and medical research industries play a massive role in public health, and any violations or issues with Joint Commission Standards have huge consequences. Let's discuss the importance of specialty flooring. 

In a previous blog, we touched on the specialty requirements facing businesses that operate within the food and beverage industry when it comes to their flooring and floor coating options. The term “the food and beverage industry” is an incredibly varied one, encompassing everything from restaurants to packaging and processing facilities and more. Each of these types of businesses will have their own specific requirements, depending on the facility.

Whether you’re working on opening up a food processing facility in the near future, already own and operate an industrial or commercial kitchen, or you’ve been considering opening up your own restaurant, knowledge about USDA-approved floor coatings will be essential to your success.

If you are looking for an attractive and cost-effective flooring option for your facility, polished concrete may be a great fit for your needs. Polished concrete floors are durable, low-maintenance, relatively slip-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing, plus they can last many years if well maintained.

There are a few misconceptions about polished concrete, however, that sometimes prevent them from being considered as an option. Here are some common misconceptions and the truth behind them: