Huntsville Industrial Floors: Some Things You Need To Know About Warehouse Floor Coatings

By  Guest Expert Author: Megan Ghan 

In Huntsville and North Alabama, when talking about floors in warehouses, floor flatness or floor levelness is not the only thing to consider. There is actually a bundle to think about, and what we will tackle here is just one of them: the right material for warehouse floor coating. Lifetime Epoxy Industrial Floor is Huntsville's most trusted name in Industrial Floor Coatings.

If you are wondering about what exactly is the appropriate floor coating for warehouse floors, you are not alone. There are actually a number of people who have the same question as you do. It is a hot subject of advertisements in trade journals, which offer various coatings that all promise optimal performance in all kinds of conditions. Every one also claims to have the best price offers in the industry.

Most warehouse managers actually waste a lot of time and money believing these advertisements. Without knowing the exact qualities to look for, they purchase floor coatings depending on how convincing the promises in the advertisements are. Basing their judgement on what the advertisements are saying, they believe that the only quality to look for in floor coating products is its excellent appearance. They also purchase such product if it promises professional application and performance warranty. What they fail to see is that they have to choose a floor coating on the basis of its suitability to the job at hand.

If you want a floor coating that will work on your needs, you have to first determine the kinds of stresses the coating is expected to handle. You must also pinpoint the nature of the warehouse materials. Are there reagent chemicals, specialty chemicals, corrosive liquids and solvents? Inventory the chemical substances stored in the warehouse. These chemical substances can damage warehouse floors when they come in contact and can affect its floor flatness. Therefore, you need a floor finish that can withstand potential chemical spills.

The coating on the floor should also enhance the appearance of the floor. It has to produce a lustre with regular cleaning. But regular cleaning can also damage floor coatings from constant friction with cleaning materials. A good coating on floors can withstand the rigors of cleaning. It should not chip, discolour, and undo wear.

Most of all, good floor coatings must retain their vital properties after years of use. Routine maintenance like cleaning, scrubbing, power-sweeping, and such can damage the floor finish unless it is designed to endure this kind of treatment.

Industrial floor finishes are supported by several resin systems that have their own strengths and weaknesses. Apart from epoxy, other resin systems are:

There is the virtually indestructible resin system, polyester, which can perform well but can be extremely expensive. It also demands up-to-the-point surface preparation before it can be applied.
There is also polyurethane, a very durable and good-looking finish. It is usually tailored with acrylic resin to attain color retention and a superior shine. It entails a primer coat for adhesion and is more costly than epoxy.

With these given information, you can go to consultations with floor coating businesses knowing what questions to ask them. You can try to know the level of quality and workmanship of coating suppliers by going online and looking for feedback from previous clients. You can also know online the track record and reputation of the floor coating companies to talk with.
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