--- title: "CPC Floor Coatings: Blog (12)" description: (12) --- - [Knowledge Base](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com) - [(864) 855-0600](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/contact/) [![LOGO-update.png](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO-update.png?width=319&height=58&name=LOGO-update.png "LOGO-update.png")](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/) - Industries We Serve - [Medical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/medical-manufacturing/) - [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/pharmaceutical-manufacturing-plants/) - [Food & Beverage](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/food-grade-floor-coatings-for-food-processing/) - [Chemical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/extreme-chemical-resistant/) - [General Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/general-manufacturing/) - [Commercial & Retail](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/commercial-grade-flooring-systems/) - [Stadiums & Arenas](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/concrete-deck-waterproofing-stadiums/) - [Parking Garages](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/specialty-floor-coatings-for-parking-garages/) - [Warehouses](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/warehouse-flooring-solutions/) - [Wastewater Treatment](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/wastewater-treatment/) - [Specialty Coatings](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/) - [Epoxy](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/epoxy/) - [Urethane](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/urethane/) - [Slip Resistant](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/slip-resistant/) - [Moisture Vapor Control](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/moisture-vapor-control/) - [Extreme Chemical Resistant Flooring](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/extreme-chemical-resistant/) - [USDA Approved](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/usda-approved/) - [Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD)](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/electrostatic-dissipative-esd/) - [Concrete Polishing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/) - [Concrete Caulking & Repair](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/concrete-caulking-repair/) - [Our Polishing Method](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/our-method/) - [New Construction](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/industrial-flooring-contractors/) - [Commercial Grade Floor Coatings](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/commercial-grade-flooring-systems/) - [Parking Garages](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/specialty-floor-coatings-for-parking-garages/) - [Painting Services](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/painting-services/) - [Why Choose Us](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/) - [Our Method](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/our-method/) - [Our Work](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/our-work/) - [Request a Quote](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/contact/) # CPC Floor Coatings Blog ## [Urethane Coatings Vs. Epoxy Coatings: Which Is Better?](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/urethane-coatings-vs.-epoxy-coatings-which-one-is-better-for-your-industrial-application) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Nov 3, 2015, 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Downloads1.jpg](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/blog/Downloads1.jpg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/urethane-coatings-vs.-epoxy-coatings-which-one-is-better-for-your-industrial-application) If you own an industrial facility, commercial space, or community building that needs a new floor coating, you’re probably wondering where to even start. With so many options out there today, it can be difficult to decide which is best for your facility. If you’ve decided against options such as [concrete polishing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/) and have settled on a coating, the next question is what kind of industrial floor coating to go for. Two of the most common choices are urethane and epoxy. They can look rather similar to the untrained eye (in this photo, urethane is on the left and epoxy is on the right), but they have different properties. Below we’ve weighed the benefits and drawbacks of each: [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/urethane-coatings-vs.-epoxy-coatings-which-one-is-better-for-your-industrial-application) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/urethane-coatings-vs.-epoxy-coatings-which-one-is-better-for-your-industrial-application#comments-listing) Topics: [Urethane Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/urethane-coatings) ## [USDA Approved Floor Coatings: Care and Maintenance](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/usda-approved-floor-coatings-care-and-maintenance) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Oct 26, 2015, 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/restaraunt.jpg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/usda-approved-floor-coatings-care-and-maintenance) In restaurants and food manufacturing facilities alike, your flooring must meet USDA standards to ensure the health and safety of your employees and customers. A simple way to accomplish this for a new or refurbished facility is to install a [USDA-approved concrete floor coating](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/usda-approved/). Once this coating (which may be a specialized [urethane](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/urethane/) or [epoxy](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/epoxy/)) has been installed, it will require proper care and maintenance in order to uphold the established standards. Here’s a quick guide to keeping it in proper working order: [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/usda-approved-floor-coatings-care-and-maintenance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/usda-approved-floor-coatings-care-and-maintenance#comments-listing) Topics: [Industrial Floor Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/industrial-floor-coatings) ## [Myths About Industrial Floor Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/myths-about-industrial-floor-coatings) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Oct 19, 2015, 12:47:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Quartz Broadcast 4](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Quartz%20Broadcast%204.jpg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/myths-about-industrial-floor-coatings) As in any specialized field, there are lots of misconceptions about industrial floor coatings. Oftentimes people confuse facts, mix up product types, or just buy into “common knowledge” that is anything but knowledgeable. To clear up these misconceptions and help people decide if industrial floor coatings are right for their commercial or industrial facilities, here are some of the most common myths about industrial floor coatings dispelled: [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/myths-about-industrial-floor-coatings) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/myths-about-industrial-floor-coatings#comments-listing) Topics: [Industrial Floor Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/industrial-floor-coatings) ## [Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Industrial Floor Coating Professional](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/questions-to-ask-before-hiring-an-industrial-floor-coating-professional) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Oct 14, 2015, 10:38:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/straighteninghistie.jpg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/questions-to-ask-before-hiring-an-industrial-floor-coating-professional) Even if you’re an experienced facilities manager, chances are the world of industrial floor coatings is a little foreign to you. You may not know what to expect with the installation process, or you aren’t sure which coating will offer the features you need. That’s why it’s important to find a professional floor coating contractor who’s willing to talk through all aspects of the process with you and will answer whatever questions you may have—*before* you hire them to work for you. To help get you on the right track, here are some questions you can ask us or any other industrial floor coating company before deciding if they are the right fit for you: [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/questions-to-ask-before-hiring-an-industrial-floor-coating-professional) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/questions-to-ask-before-hiring-an-industrial-floor-coating-professional#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/insider) ## [Why should you choose epoxy floor coatings for your workplace?](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-chose-epoxy-floor-coatings-for-your-workplace) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Oct 5, 2015, 11:24:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Epoxy-2](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Epoxy-2.jpg?width=356&height=267&name=Epoxy-2.jpg)Whether you work in an industrial shop, [warehouse](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/warehouse-flooring-solutions/), [manufacturing plant](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/general-manufacturing/), [commercial garage](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/durable-flooring-for-auto-repair-shops), or just have a large concrete surface in your facility, an industrial epoxy floor coating can add new levels of functionality and appeal. Here are just some of the excellent benefits of a professionally applied industrial epoxy coating: ## **Long-Lasting Protection** Concrete and metal flooring may be hard, but they are not indestructible. Years of foot traffic and supporting heavy equipment can lead to surface-level damage (such as spalling or excessive cracking) or even structural deterioration at a deeper level. [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-chose-epoxy-floor-coatings-for-your-workplace) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-chose-epoxy-floor-coatings-for-your-workplace#comments-listing) Topics: [Industrial Floor Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/industrial-floor-coatings) ## [How much should new industrial flooring cost?](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/how-much-should-new-industrial-flooring-cost) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Sep 28, 2015, 1:42:23 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/floorcoatingbudget.jpg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/how-much-should-new-industrial-flooring-cost) Is your facility’s concrete floor in need of an upgrade? Perhaps you’re considering having an [epoxy coating](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/epoxy/), a protective layer of [urethane](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/urethane/), or another [specialty floor coating](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/) installed. Very early in the process you’re going to need to calculate how much such a project is going to cost. However, there are a wide variety of factors that can go into determining the cost of an industrial flooring project before you can get a ballpark estimate. [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/how-much-should-new-industrial-flooring-cost) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/how-much-should-new-industrial-flooring-cost#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/insider) ## [5 Benefits Of Epoxy Floor Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/5-benefits-of-epoxy-floor-coatings) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Sep 16, 2015, 1:29:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Benefits of Epoxy Flooring](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/EpoxyFlooring.jpg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/5-benefits-of-epoxy-floor-coatings) Your choice of floor coating is an integral aspect of your facility's safety and productivity. The right floor coating should require only moderate amount of maintenance and should provide you with the reliable, consistent foundation you need. The wrong floor coating—or a floor coating that’s incorrectly applied—may cost you hours dealing with unforeseen problems and expensive, time-consuming repairs. Epoxy floor coatings are commonly used on the floor of professional mechanics or in automobile service locations, but they’re also an immensely useful commercial flooring option for many industries. [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/5-benefits-of-epoxy-floor-coatings) 7 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/5-benefits-of-epoxy-floor-coatings#comments-listing) Topics: [Industrial Floor Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/industrial-floor-coatings), [Epoxy Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/epoxy-coatings) ## [How To Choose The Right Industrial Floor Coating For My Facility](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/how-to-choose-the-right-industrial-floor-coating-for-my-facility) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Sep 9, 2015, 10:28:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/FloorCoatings.jpg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/how-to-choose-the-right-industrial-floor-coating-for-my-facility) When you invest in the materials and labor to install a new industrial floor coating for your factory, warehouse, or commercial space, the last thing you want is for that coating to peel up, bubble, or otherwise fail you. Here are four steps for choosing the right industrial floor coating: ## **Consider the demands of your work environment** Depending on your industry, your floors may take serious abuse over the years. Consider the daily stresses your floors take, which may include: [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/how-to-choose-the-right-industrial-floor-coating-for-my-facility) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/how-to-choose-the-right-industrial-floor-coating-for-my-facility#comments-listing) Topics: [Industrial Floor Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/industrial-floor-coatings) ## [Everything You Need to Know about Epoxy-Urethane Combination](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/epoxy-urethane-combination) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Sep 1, 2015, 4:35:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![floor fail bubble.jpeg](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/floor%20fail%20bubble.jpeg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/epoxy-urethane-combination) Epoxy and urethane floor coatings are often used together to create durable, high-performance flooring systems for industrial and commercial environments. When applied correctly, this combination delivers strength, flexibility, and long-term protection, but improper application can lead to failure. This guide explains how epoxy-urethane systems work, when to use them, and what to avoid. [Read More](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/epoxy-urethane-combination) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/epoxy-urethane-combination#comments-listing) Topics: [Industrial Floor Coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/topic/industrial-floor-coatings) ## [Preventing Premature Coating Failures](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/preventing-premature-coating-failures) Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Aug 19, 2015, 1:03:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/PhotoJan3170945AM.jpg)](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/preventing-premature-coating-failures) Do your newly coated floors already look foggy or scratched? Even in high-traffic areas your floors should be able last more than just a couple of months before looking worn down. When dealing with premature coating failures, there are three questions we need to ask. What went wrong, what is causing the coating failure, and what exactly can be done to fix it? 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