When a company chooses concrete flooring for its industrial facilities, the goal is a durable material that can withstand a lot of abuse. Concrete alone is a hardy material. Some of the oldest structures that still stand today are made from it.
However, even this strong material can be damaged if it is not properly protected. Industrial buildings often come in contact with heavy machinery, a significant amount of weight, and a large quantity of foot traffic. Do not let your concrete floors crack and chip. What seems like small blemishes now can become a significant problem in the near future.
Save time and money by protecting your industrial concrete floors, so that you need not replace them. Concrete epoxy coating is an excellent choice, no matter the industry your business operates. Here are five elements that are important in an industrial warehouse setting.
1. Concrete Epoxy Coatings Support Heavy Weight.
In your industrial facility, it is likely that your machinery weighs a few tons. When you add in the weight of products stacked in pallets, your floor has a lot to support. Although concrete is very strong, there is a weight limit to what is can hold without damage.
Generally this first appears as tiny stress fractures that cross the floor like spider webs. You might not even notice at first. However, as the cracks spread, they can lead to bigger ones. At the right thickness, concrete epoxy coatings can add to the durability of your concrete and prevent the initial cracking.
2. Concrete Epoxy Coatings Require Almost No Maintenance.
You probably clean your offices and meeting rooms on a regular basis, but what about the warehouse? In such a large room, a thorough daily cleaning routine can be a challenge. This can be particularly problematic if the warehouse spends a good deal of time with outside doors open.
Concrete epoxy coatings are very solid, compared to the porousness of concrete. Most floors need only a damp dust mop for regular maintenance.
3. Concrete Epoxy Coatings Are Impervious.
No matter what industry your warehouse supplies, you can be confident that there is a coating to protect your floors. Many types of epoxy are resistant to water, scuff marks, stains, and mildly abrasive materials. If you are in the medical, pharmaceutical, or food service industry, there are coatings that meet the specific industry regulations for your field.
4. Industrial Concrete Epoxy Coatings Look Finished.
You may not be too concerned about the appearance of your warehouse. Unfinished concrete tends to have a rough and rugged appearance though. It looks dirty, even if it is clean. Concrete epoxy coatings are an easy way to give your floors a finished, polished look. They create a smooth and shiny surface that is bright and reflects light in a positive way. The industrial warehouse looks professional, neat, and organized with minimal effort.
5. Concrete Epoxy Coatings are Versatile.
If you have additional flooring needs, concrete epoxy coatings go with many other applications. Many business owners choose to have the floor polished to a high shine before adding the top, clear coat. Additionally, if there is a need for coloring, such as to delineate specific usage zones, this can be completed before the addition of the epoxy and will show through cleanly.
When you are ready to talk with a professional about your next concrete floor solutions, talk to the team at ICS. We have over 20 years of experience and have installed or updated over a million square feet of concrete floors.
The combination of expertise, proprietary equipment, and dedication to a job well-done make ours the service you can trust. To get started, fill out the Got a Project form with some basic information about your project.
We’re ready to help your business with a high-quality industrial concrete flooring solution that meets your needs. You’ll see the benefits of a complete system that protects the facility from damage and wear that might otherwise accumulate over time. We’ll work with you to make sure you’re consistently satisfied with our products and services, giving each facility exactly what it requires based on the amount of traffic and other factors.
Industrial Concrete Flooring Service Area
ICS provides concrete solutions to all of the northeast. Here is a small list of cities and towns where we have completed many industrial and commercial concrete flooring applications.
| Portland, Maine | Bangor, Maine | Augusta, Maine |
| Nashua, New Hampshire | Manchester, New Hampshire | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Boston, Massachusetts | Worecester, Massachusetts | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Burlington, Vermont | Montpelier, Vermont | St. Johnsbury, Vermont |
| Providence, Rhode Island | Warwick, Rhode Island | Cranston, Rhode Island |
| Hartford, Connecticut | New Haven, Connecticut | Stamford, Connecticut |
| New York | New Jersey | Pennsylvania |