MODERN EPOXY COATING COMMERCIAL EPOXY FLOORS
commercial EXPOXY FLOOR COATINGS
Commercial Epoxy is resistant to chemicals and stains, making it a popular choice in Commercial Kitchens, Garage Floors, Airplane Hangars, & Warehouses. Concrete in naturally porous, but an epoxy coating protects floors from corrosion from heavy chemicals or acids.
COMMERCIAL EXPOXY FLOOR COATINGS
BENEFITS OF COMMERCIAL FLOOR COATINGS
Modern Epoxy Coatings offers so,me of the most talked about commercial floor coatings thoughout the Treasur Coast, and the surrounding areas. Modern Epoxy Coatings will leave your Business with the perfect Commercial Expoxy Flooring that speaks volumes about your business, as well as the attention to safety details.
Epoxy flooring is one of the most versatile floor coatings on the market for industrial, & commercial speces. Not only does Epoxy offer superior hardness in a variety of colors, but it also has a long lifespan with relatively low maintenance.
Benefits of Commercial Epoxy Coatinga
- Durability- A properly bonded epoxy coating not only holds up under heavy foot traffic, but it also resists damage from abrasions and impacts. Designed to protect the concrete floor beneath, the added benefit of epoxy floor coatings is that they continue to look good and perform well even under heavy wear.
- Longevity- Epoxy is, by far, one of the longest lasting floor coatings available, but its longevity depends heavily on its environment and whether or not it was properly installed. Some epoxy floor coatings in residential areas have been known to last for decades, but most industries can expect 5 or 10 years of use before the coating needs to be recoated or just touched up.
- Aesthetics- Color Epoxy floor coatings come in virtually any color, and the aesthetic appeal doesn’t end there. From safety floor striping to company logos, colors can be applied in any pattern. As long as they are not overexposed to UV light, the colors stay vibrant for the lifespan of the coating.
- Texture- Textures like metallic make floors shimmer with satiny confetti-like flakes, and quartz creates a textured surface that’s also slip resistant.
- Metallic epoxy floors are available in a variety of visual effects ranging from two-toned swirls and reflective flakes to marbled designs and bold patterns. The strength and style of metallic epoxy make it a great option for the floors of any business.
- Quartz coating over an epoxy floor is made of crushed quartz, which sets into the floor. The end result is a textured floor, much like sandpaper. If the quartz used for the floor was multicolored or contained mica (or another mineral), then the result will be a floor that’s much more colorful.
Health and Safety
Epoxy floors are not only good-looking and long-lasting, but they’re also a safe and hygienic flooring option.
- SANITATION- Epoxy’s impermeability to liquids makes it impossible for mold and bacteria to grow in the porous concrete below the epoxy coating. Additionally, some epoxy coatings have additives that make it unreceptive to bacterial growth that are common to veterinary clinics and hospitals.
- SAFETY- Slip-Resistance. For safety, other aggregates can be added epoxy that make the floor slip-resistant, which is ideal in any setting, but especially in manufacturing facilities and warehouses.
- ESD. Where electronic equipment exists – such as in an electronic manufacturing facility – so does electrostatic. Electrostatic dissipative epoxies (ESD) prevent and reduce the effect of static discharges, thereby also protecting equipment and workers.
- USDA Requirements. Epoxy floor coatings are available in USDA-approved varieties for food and beverage processing plants.
- Floor Striping. Particularly helpful in warehouses with forklifts or other moving machinery, floor striping is a popular safety feature for epoxy flooring. In a warehouse where employees are sharing the floor with drivers of heavy machinery, striping keeps everyone in their own lane and helps traffic to flow more efficiently. Floor striping can also aid in organization. Sections of the warehouse floor can be labeled to identify where various tools, supplies and equipment belong.
Below is a quick guide to some of the basic flooring finishes that are available to you, and the commercial industries they’re best suited for:
- Warehouse-style stores and other retail spaces with concrete flooring: If your space already has concrete flooring, you can keep it looking and working its best by polishing it to an attractive high gloss. This cost-effective process not only improves aesthetics, but it actually strengthens the concrete and improves its longevity.
- Grocery stores and specialty food shops: Keep your patrons and employees safe with USDA-approved floor coatings that prevent mold and bacteria from breeding in your food preparation areas. Regulations can vary from state to state, so be sure to talk to one of our CPC floor coating specialists to find the right application for your facility.
- High-traffic areas: Most often used for industrial production floors, epoxy coating is ideal for commercial facilities that handle very heavy foot traffic, the kind that vinyl can’t hold up under. A commercial-grade epoxy coating protects the underlying concrete from stress and spills, and as an added benefit, it allows you to customize bright, attractive colors and patterns.
If you’re looking to solve a commercial flooring issue or just want to improve the look and feel of your retail space, Modern Epoxy Coatings can talk you through the best options. We help our customers find great-looking, long-lasting flooring that keeps their customers and employees happy.
Commercial Garage Epoxy COATINGS
NOT ALL COMMERCIAL GARAGE FLOORS ARE THE SAME
Commercial garages put up with nearly constant vehicle traffic, the movement of heavy machinery, oil and fuel spills, and dropped metal parts that can easily damage an inadequate flooring system. No one wants to be repairing and replacing their commercial garage flooring frequently due to damage caused by daily wear-and-tear, so investing in the right type of flooring from the start will pay off in the long run. No single flooring system is right for every facility, so it is important to review the various garage flooring options and choose the option that will best meet your facility’s unique needs.
COMMERCIAL EPOXY IS ONE OD THE BEST OPTIONS
The vast majority of commercial garage floors are installed over a concrete slab base. Concrete is relatively strong and able to withstand a fair amount of abuse, but unfinished concrete will quickly crack, stain, and deteriorate when exposed to the harsh conditions of a commercial garage. Many options exist to enhance the lifespan and function of garage flooring systems, and they can be broken down into four main categories:
- Epoxy. Epoxy floor coatings for commercial garages are heavy duty, fluid applied flooring systems that should be professionally installed for optimal performance. They offer superior protection and durability.
BENEFITS OF COMMERCIAL EXPOXY FOR GARAGE FLOORS
In addition to durability, there are several more factors to consider when selecting a commercial garage flooring system. These factors include:
- Slip Resistance. Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of workplace injury, and in a commercial garage setting, this risk is compounded by the possibility of oil and solvent spills on the floor. The right level of slip-inhibiting additive can make all the difference.
- Moisture Vapor Mitigation. In a situation where the underslab vapor barrier is breached or non-existent, moisture and moisture vapor underneath the concrete can enter the floor slab and cause damage to the floor topping. This can include mold growth on the underside of vinyl or plastic tiles, or bubbling and other issues in sheet goods and coatings. The right moisture vapor mitigation flooring system can help prevent these problems from occurring.
- Impact Resistance & Strength. In commercial garages, where sharp tools could be dropped at any moment, impact resistant flooring is must. This typically involves incorporating specially graded sand or other aggregate into the coating system. The aggregate helps to dissipate impact across the surface of the topping, allow the coating to remain intact and protective. For especially abrasive environments, aggregate blends containing tiny particles of steel can be utilized in a troweled epoxy floor to help impart an extra level of strength and performance.
- Chemical Resistance. Fuel and oil are just the beginning – commercial garage floors are exposed to countless damaging substances. Having the right level of chemical resistance is imperative.
- Safety Markings. Delineation of drive-up areas, pedestrian walkways and other safety indicators can be installed in contrasting colors in commercial garages, using coatings with the same level of performance and durability as the rest of the floor.
MORE OPTIONS FOR GARAGE ePOXY COMMERCIAL cOATINGS
Beyond the highly functional features for commercial garage flooring, epoxy and other resinous floor coatings can provide great aesthetics and can include a variety of decorative and visual effects. Many commercial garages favor a single, solid color that makes it easy to locate dropped tools and parts, but epoxy and resinous coatings can also be installed with textured color combinations consisting of differently colored chips, metallic finishes, wow-factor graphics and other stunning decorative options.
COMMERCIAL HANGAR EPOXY COATINGS
WHY EPOXY COATINGS FOR AIRPLANE HANGARS
Anyone who works in an aircraft hangar can relate to the tedious cleaning efforts that need to be put into the floors each day. Chemical spills, oil leaks, and other factors often lead to the destruction of concrete floors in these hangars during maintenance which can lead to severe damage to the concrete and the airplane’s tires. Epoxy floor coatings may be the perfect solution to maintain the floors in hangars and allow the cleanup process to be simple and reduce the chance of the concrete absorbing harmful chemicals. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of having the floors of an airplane hangar coated with a layer of epoxy.
Benefits of Using Epoxy for Airplane Hangars
- Simplified Cleanup – Epoxy coated floors help maintenance crews in hangars clean the floors more quickly because the coating eliminates the need for tedious scrubbing to remove oil and other substances.
- Repels Spilled Chemicals – Traditional concrete floors can be a safety hazard for maintenance workers because they absorb harmful chemicals which can be impossible to get rid of without replacing the entire floor. Epoxy coatings can keep crews safe because they don’t absorb liquids.
- Protects the Concrete – Accidents happen, and heavy tools or other materials may be frequently dropped on concrete floors that cause cracks or large dents in the floor. Epoxy coatings help protect the concrete foundation and can be repaired easily if they are damaged.
- Slip Resistant – Specialized types of epoxy coatings can provide useful friction in airplane hangars which helps reduce the chance of airplane tires skidding and maintenance workers slipping when water coats the floor.
- Bond and Tensile Strength- Hangar flooring requires a superior bond to the concrete substrate to withstand heavy aircraft and loads yet flexibility and coating strength to withstand extreme conditions. Industrial epoxy flooring in Florida absorbs impact with a much higher compressive strength than the concrete substrate to which it’s applied.
- Reflectivity- Epoxy flooring offers excellent reflectivity to improve illumination below and above aircraft while reducing the need for additional light fixtures. By selecting a reflective finish, mechanics can benefit from greater visibility working beneath aircraft while making it easier to clean the floor and spot debris and objects.
- Electrostatic Dissipation- Special precautions are necessary to guard against harm to sensitive avionics, electronics, and explosive materials that may be stored in an aircraft hangar. Anti-static industrial epoxy flooring is an effective way to guard against electrostatic discharge. This type of epoxy flooring contains a conductive material that dissipates potential static discharge.
Customized Appearance
There are many ways to customize the appearance of your aircraft hangar epoxy flooring installation. White or light gray commercial epoxy flooring is often specified for safety reasons to improve the visibility of items and fluids on the floor. Depending on regulations, the size of the hangar, and the number of aircraft, we can install a variety of striping and markings for safety and efficiency. We can even incorporate decorative elements such as text and logos.
Modern Epoxy Coatings installs cost-effective, safe, and attractive aircraft hangar epoxy flooring throughout the Florida area. Contact us today to learn why hangar epoxy flooring is the clear favorite among hangar managers with a low lifecycle cost and unrivaled durability.