Industrial and warehouse floors take punishment that most surfaces will not survive long enough. Concrete is tough, no doubt about it, but forklifts, heavy pallets, chemical spills, foot traffic and temperature fluctuations will take their toll on concrete. Using the right epoxy system, installed correctly ensures a cost saving slab life and safe space functioning without ongoing repair costs.
It is not a showroom nor it is an office, but rather an industrial space. The demands are fundamentally different. A standard epoxy coating that is designed for a retail environment may have an insufficient thickness or inadequate chemical resistance to hold up in a manufacturing plant or distribution center.
Only Epoxy flooring contractors who work on industrial projects day in and day out recognize the difference. They know which systems are appropriate for heavy loading, which systems provide resistance to chemicals and how to prepare a slab that has endured years of industrial abuse pre-coating.
Since 1988 Epoxy Floors NJ has been providing epoxy floor in commercial and industrial settings throughout New Jersey. The Team’s Experience Base includes Warehouses, Manufacturing Facilities, Food Production Environments and Distribution Centers related.
Maximum Strength Epoxy Mortar System
Epoxy mortar floors are the gold standard when it comes to heavy industry applications. This system uniformly mixes 100% solid Epoxies with graded sand or quartz. This produces the thickest and strongest option in the epoxy line, capable of withstanding extreme loads, industrial machinery, chemical exposure, and daily abuse that would break down lighter systems within a few years.
epoxy floor contractor is much more than just durable. They also have impact and abrasion resistance, which is important in areas where forklifts or pallet jacks regularly drive over the same parts of a floor. In fact, a well-constructed mortar system may outlast much of the machinery that operates on it.
Anti-Static Systems for Specialized Environments
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a solution to these problems of industrial environments? Some other industrial places have one more problem: static electricity! In electronics manufacturing, server rooms & chemical storage areas, static discharge can harm goods, cause safety hazards or even non-compliances.
Anti static flooring epoxy tackles the issue head on. Designed specifically to eliminate surface static, the formulation is a useful alternative for operations at risk with standard epoxy. A seasoned epoxy flooring contractor will be able to determine if this type of system is necessary for your area and install it to meet specifications.
Preparing an Industrial Slab Correctly
While residential or light commercial floors are a relatively easy prep, industrial slabs can give you the most grief on large jobs. Contaminants from years of crude oil, ingrained grime, chemical staining and physical fissures must all be remedied before a coating can bond properly.
We utilize Industrial Diamond Grinders to mechanically prepare the surface at Epoxy Floors NJ. It is able to open up the concrete pores and little contaminants leading layers. Vacuum systems equipped with HEPA filters operate during the whole process in order to suppress dust and ensure air quality on-site. Before Coating System application, cracks and broken sections are filled with appropriate epoxy mortars.
The single most common cause of failure with industrial epoxy floors is skipping or cutting corners on the preparatory step. Any coating placed atop an unacceptable surface will result in delamination.
Planning for Minimal Downtime
If downtime is experienced at a warehouse or manufacturing facility, it costs money directly. Working closely with your schedule, Epoxy Floors NJ minimizes disruption during the process. The team handles preparation and installation phases quickly, and the standard curing timeline provides for light foot traffic within 24 hours. After 48 to 72 hours all heavy machinery and vehicles can return depending on the system & impacts.
The crew also contains and cleans the workspace during the project, minimizing disruption to adjacent operations.
Conclusion
We believe certain systems need to be used in industrial and warehouse floors, they must be prepared professionally and it is a job that needs the right contractors to understand the environment. Brings 37 years of experience with every industrial project in NJ and we use the right systems and methods to give you floors that perform in the real world without requiring a lot of tender loving care.
