It has become common knowledge to both polymer floor coating manufacturers and installation contractors that high levels of moisture or high rates of moisture vapor transmission in a concrete floor slab can be very problematic when it comes to application of resinous polymer floor coatings. Delamination or raised fluid filled blisters are often seen as ... Read more
Protective Industrial Polymers
You walk, drive, manufacture, prototype, package, ship, repair, store and have meetings on your floor every day. It is literally the “bedrock” of your business. Yet, you still may not be taking full advantage of your industrial floor’s capabilities. Are you really getting all the help your floor can provide? What Can Your Floor Do ... Read more
Critical Process Areas Require More Than A Standard Epoxy Keeping track of your industrial operation’s unique epoxy flooring requirements can be a daunting task. However, proper physical assessment of each area of your industrial operation is an important part of a successful facilities maintenance program. Keeping a clear record of the various floor performance requirements ... Read more
When it comes to industrial flooring, it’s all about performance. You want your floor to perform adequately based on its intended use. Not every industrial area has the same performance requirements, and there is no “one size fits all” solution. Industrial Flooring Solutions for Every Area of Your Plant Polymer floor coating performance characteristics differ ... Read more
In a recent blog, I discussed why a urethane topcoat is important. A topcoat additive can be just as important as the complete flooring system you are choosing. This is because the topcoat is what is most exposed to things like wear and abrasion and is also what people see when they look at the ... Read more
Even though different floor coating technologies might look the same when installed, there is definitely more to it than meets the eye. Slurry-Type Mortar Install There are many polymer flooring technologies available today designed to address various industrial concerns. Epoxies and polyurethanes are indeed the “workhorse” concrete floor coating solutions, and have been for many ... Read more
There is no such thing as maintenance-free polymer flooring, especially when it comes to industrial and commercial applications. Drops, scrapes, spills, harsh chemicals, contamination and excessive dirt, when added to general wear and tear, increase the amount of maintenance and repairs required. When gauging the value of flooring in a facility, one must factor in ... Read more
Decorative ESD-Control Flake Broadcast System In the past, the choices for “pretty” esd floor design ideas were somewhat limited. The available products were durable and low maintenance ESD polymer floors, but aesthetically you were limited to a basic, solid color - typically dark or medium grey. The original ESD additives used to build conductivity were ... Read more
In general, no news is good news when it comes to material shipments, especially when time constraints are present to complete industrial floor coating work. When you do not hear anything about a shipment, this typically means that everything was delivered on time and intact. Shipping of freight is a multi-billion dollar industry and is ... Read more

