Many companies will use a concrete floor for their warehouse because it simply seems like the normal thing for them to do. However, this may not be the best solution. Sure, having the best epoxy finish may not sound like something that should matter for a warehouse floor, but epoxy resin warehouse flooring as an alternative to bare concrete offers a lot more…. than just a smooth finish.

There are many benefits to epoxy coatings such as chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, greater safety, etc. Warehouse operations are pretty layered and things can get very busy very quickly. Heavy foot traffic, forklifts, heavy racks, etc. are always present, and that is why it may be time for you to think about a flooring solution upgrade.

What Makes Epoxy Flooring Work?

Again, heavy traffic is a natural part of warehouse operations, assuming that the facility is functioning the way it was intended to. An industrial environment can introduce many causes for concern, and one of the key things any owner of such a place needs to do is improve its safety factor as much as possible.

Consider the following areas of concern whenever there is manufacturing or other warehouse-type flooring at play:

Is there a lot of vehicle traffic and heavy loads to deal with?
Does anywhere in the warehouse require high heat or constant refrigeration?
Is there a cause for concern about personnel safety?
What kinds of corrosive substances, if any, will the floor be exposed to?
Is there any concern about humidity or dampness in the environment?

With that out of the way, here are some of the elements of epoxy coating that make it an excellent option for places such as manufacturing facilities.

Warehouse Epoxy Resin Flooring

Durability and Longevity

Commercial environments will often use epoxy flooring because of its composition being seamless, hard-wearing, and strong. Therefore, you will find that it is excellent at handling all sorts of contaminants and pressures that are typical of industrial warehouses.

Heavy machinery, food spills, oil spills, temperature extremes, highly abrasive cleaning styles, etc., are all to be expected in these kinds of surroundings.

Provided that there is a professional who handles the installation of the epoxy floor, there should be no worries about its ability to stand up to the rough treatment that is to be expected.

Bear in mind that any warehouse downtime will have significant costs to a business, and this is another reason why a floor that offers longevity is such a welcome addition.

Chemical and Spill Resistant

The resistance element of epoxy resin flooring has been mentioned above, but this is the perfect opportunity to reinforce just how incredible it is. These kinds of floors will stand up to stains, dust, fats, acids, sugars, etc.

Depending on the warehouse in question, spills are all but inevitable, and commercial epoxy floors provide the required ability to handle all these well. Another of the benefits of epoxy flooring to mention here is that it’s porous, which means that you don’t need to worry about it being able to handle environments where there may be excess moisture.

Ease of Maintenance

Solid colours and excellent adhesion are great, but what does the maintenance element look like? It’s the owners and managers of warehouses who know how important it is to have a surface that doesn’t require an extensive amount of cleaning.

In fact, the presence of an epoxy floor in an industrial facility makes cleaning quick and easy. After all, the surface is seamless, meaning that there are no grooves or crevices for any contaminates, dirt, or grime to build up.

Safety

Epoxy floors tick just about every box as far as safety is concerned. Having impact resistance and slip and skid resistance in one floor is perfect. This means that it’s not going to be easy to chip away at the structure and create potential hazards. At the same time, it also means that employees will be ever so safe while using the floors.

It also helps that an epoxy floor finish is excellent at repelling dust. Note also that these kinds of floors can be designed to have demarcated areas for safety zones, pedestrian zones, etc, which provide additional security to the operation.

Attractive Appearance

As indicated before, if you’re getting epoxy flooring, how it looks is probably less of a concern than some of the more practical features such as the resistance to abrasion. However, it doesn’t hurt that you can benefit from an attractive finish in a variety of colours.

Even residential garages or commercial parking garages could stand to benefit from the sheer facelift that can come with the installation of an epoxy floor.

Flooring Costs

You may think that the combination of an expert installation alongside a lack of need for frequent cleaning and a low maintenance cost would mean that an epoxy floor would cost an arm and a leg, but this is not the case.

Bear in mind, too, that you must consider the long-term implications for these things, as much of the value is going to be derived from the durability that you get with these kinds of floors.

Simple Installation Process

Both the curing and drying periods for epoxy flooring are pretty short. This means that the installation time of these kinds of projects can be minimized. Of course, that doesn’t mean that anyone can do these jobs in commercial spaces. It still requires a professional if you want to see things done right.

You Can’t Rely on Just Concrete

Concrete is an option that has been and is being used in many warehouses, but it’s time that businesses realized that this is not the way forward. Remember that heavy traffic? It will damage the floor. Do you like the idea of an uneven floor? It may certainly happen with a concrete floor.

Lean on the Expertise of CONCRETE SURFACES for a Smooth and Functional Finish

For 25 years, CONCRETE SURFACES has been a leader in the industrial market, specializing in several areas including resinous flooring for warehouses. We provide high-performance floors that are meant to fit into your business budget and deliver on what ever needs you may have.

Our staff is standing by, with years of epoxy flooring training and all equipment needed to deliver the best flooring solutions across Southwestern Ontario!

Devon Charette

Devon has over 25 years of experience providing customers with high performance epoxy flooring to fit any need or budget. Referrals are our best friend and customer satisfaction is always our top priority. When Devon is not working you can find him fishing, or hunting across North America.