Whether the facility is brand new or you need an existing concrete floor coated, don’t overlook how important flooring is to employee safety and day-to-day operations. A plain concrete floor can chip and crack over time, creating hazards and the need to replace the floor after a lot of damage is done. Concrete floor coatings are highly adhesive polyaspartic floor coatings that will prevent damage. The coating will also strengthen the floor and add years to its use.
When choosing the right concrete floor coatings for your facility, there are considerations to make.
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Determine the Needs of Your Facility
Choosing the right floor coating depends on the conditions in which it must perform. This will help you understand the level of durability needed. For instance, you may need extreme chemical resistance or slip-resistance because of high foot traffic. Ask yourself:
- Do your floors experience heavy machine traffic?
- Does your facility endure unusually high or low temperatures?
- Will the floors hold up against corrosive spills or chemical exposure?
- Does the floor have to meet USDA safety regulations?
- Will the floors be in a high moisture environment?
These are some of the questions to ask when choosing the concrete coating type for your facility.
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Review Your Options
Polyaspartic polyurea floor coatings have a wide range of qualities that make them ideal for many types of facilities. The most challenging aspect of the choice is the style. The different color systems offer many colors to match so you can match the identity of the facility. Any color can be applied without sacrificing the properties you require in a floor coating.
For instance, you may desire a metallic floor coating for a warehouse area and a decorative chip coating for office areas. There are many possibilities and you still receive these qualities:
- Little to no VOCs during installation
- UV stability that prevents yellowing
- Color stability for years to come
- Abrasion resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Stain resistance
- Easy maintenance
- Resistant to moisture
- Impact resistance due to high flexibility
There are many benefits to polyaspartic polyurea floor coatings in the color(s) of your choice.
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Do Some Homework on Concrete Floor Coatings
You can also do your homework as to what floor coatings may work for you. Keep your needs in mind and ask questions whenever you have them. Asking questions will produce answers that will inform you about the concrete coatings installation process.
Also, look at the difference between replacing the concrete floor and having it coated. Replacing a concrete floor can take a long time. The old floor must be removed so the new floor can be installed. Plain concrete also has pores that retain moisture. Moisture causes expansion that leads to cracks. A cost comparison between a polyaspartic floor covering and concrete replacement reveals that concrete replacement is more time consuming and expensive. A polyaspartic floor coating can be applied in as little as one day so you can return to service the next day.
Contact The Experts in Concrete Coatings
Concrete Coatings of Minnesota is here to help with all your questions. We want to make the coating process as easy as possible for you. Contact us today for a free estimate on your next project!
