What Is An Industrial Floor Coating
An industrial floor is any floor designed to suit the requirements of each type of industry. Load movement, chemical products, aesthetics, durability, etc.
Each type of activity requires a coating with different finishes:
Warehouses
Industrial warehouses
Logistics Centers
Food Industry
Textile Industry
Airports
Shopping malls
The best options for industrial coatings
Concrete Floor
Concrete or troweled coating is the most widely used screed solution worldwide.
It is widely used in road construction, parking lot design, and generally on floors that do not require much qualification.
It is known for its long life and resistance to constant pressure.
If you want to learn more about concrete, we recommend: Concrete guide
Polished Concrete Coatings
Known for their stylish looks and exceptional durability, polished concrete pavements are becoming more and more popular thanks to their versatile and fast application.
With polished concrete floor, you get good productivity at a reasonable price.
In recent years, technology has been developed and advanced in this area, having a polished concrete floor does not guarantee excellent results, by comparison, we can say that it is like buying a car without the extra packages, so the result is good, but not the best.
Many improvements have been developed for polished concrete, both during application and during surface leveling. Below are some of the highlights of these developments.
Lithium application for concrete
Using laser concrete screed
Squeeze Laying Application
Steel fibers for concrete straightening
Seamless "expansion joints
Liquid concrete admixture
Concrete thickener or hardener
Concrete insulation
Rubber and PVC Coating
Unlike other industrial coatings, rubber coatings do not use concrete in their manufacture. This system is widely used thanks to its comfortable and adaptable surface.
In addition, its versatility makes it a suitable choice for most applications. It is also non-slip, flame retardant and waterproof.
However, unlike many concrete pavement options, rubber mats generally require more maintenance and cleaning. And they are less resistant than concrete.
In short, this type of coating is not recommended for places where heavy machinery use or high load traffic is anticipated, only in areas designed for pedestrian traffic.
Epoxy Floor
Another popular choice for industrial workspaces is epoxy resin due to its versatility. Additionally, it can be considered for continuous road pavements.
Epoxy floor coatings differ from epoxy based paints in that epoxy floors are produced from a fairly high amount of epoxy rather than just one layer.
This means it can withstand constant traffic. It is also easy to clean and maintain, ideal for all applications.
An epoxy resin coating can be applied not only to a concrete support, but also to a coating with cement, mosaic flooring or any other system.
Vinyl Floor
Vinyl flooring is a fairly new type of flooring that is currently mass-produced all over the world.
It's a great option for a low budget as it's incredibly profitable.
It is also non-slip, easy to maintain and comfortable under the feet.
However, as we mentioned earlier, this coating will be used for pedestrian traffic areas, offices or exhibition halls, and we will avoid its use in busy work areas.