Flooring in utility rooms, laundry rooms, industrial areas, workshop spaces, garages, warehouses and other high traffic areas go through a lot: oil leaks from cars, detergent and other chemicals spill, forklifts drop heavy pallets and the temperature constantly fluctuates. Often these zones have concrete flooring. Business and residential owners think that concrete is a durable flooring option. While that’s not completely false, concrete has vulnerabilities to certain harsh chemicals. Floor coatings protect the floor, increase safety and maintain visually appealing aspects.
Protection
Urethane and epoxy are two common coatings. Urethane protects floors from high impact environments and stress due to unstable temperatures. Urethane also has UV resistance, which means its color will not fade due to sunlight. Epoxy, on the other hand, protects the floors from chemical spills and impact damage. These layers of protection also help reduce stains to concrete flooring. Concrete is a durable material, but by adding this layer of protection it can become even more durable in more situations.
Safety
When floors get damaged, they can become slippery, cracked and otherwise dangerous for foot traffic. Floor coatings help keep everyone safe. Many of the coatings even come in skid-resistant options. Nonskid floors won’t get marked up by wheels, shoes and chair legs. This floor coating also helps reduce the slippery quality of some concrete floors. In both homes and businesses, safety is a priority. If you want to increase the safety of your children or your employees, consider turning to either urethane or epoxy materials.
Visual
Finally, this type of product helps keep floors looking their best. Stains make floors unsightly. Cracks and other blemishes can make the entire building seem unsuitable. Not only do these floor coatings keep the floors visually appealing because they don’t allow stains, cracks and other deformities to happen, but they can also had a color and finish to the floors. Both urethane and epoxy come in a variety of pigments and finishes. Your concrete floors don’t have to be visually boring. You can make them visually stunning when you use one of these protective layers.
Concrete floors in utility rooms, shops and industrial areas have to undergo chemical spills, high traffic and a lot of other potentially harsh activities that can cause unsightly blemishes, cracks and other issues. Floor coatings increase the durability of concrete floors, maintain the visual appearance and positively impact safety. If you’re looking for a way to keep your concrete floors protected from the industrial environment, you should turn to floor coatings today and contact GFC Concrete Coatings.
