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Effective Uses for Epoxy Flooring in Commercial Applications
If you have a commercial building then one of your primary concerns will be the safety of the people inside the building. Of course, you can’t protect against all accidents but you can undertake risk assessments and reduce the chances of accidents happening.
One of the biggest concerns is often the floor. After all, slippery floors can be extremely dangerous. Fortunately, there are an array of epoxy floor coatings to help you. Here are some of the best uses for them in your commercial buildings.
The Entrance Hall
The entrance hall is the first thing that every visitor sees when they arrive at your premises. That makes it an important area to look aesthetically pleasing. Swift Epoxy Flooring can be designed in a variety of colours and patterns, ensuring your entrance hall reflects your brand.
More importantly, the entrance hall is the area most likely to get wet and dirty as items are carried in and out on your feet. Moisture on most floors makes them slippery and can increase the risk of accidents. However, this isn’t the case with epoxy flooring as it has natural anti-slip properties;
That means it’s not just a good-looking choice for your entrance hall, it’s a practical one.
Warehouses
Warehouse floors take a lot of stress. People are constantly moving over them, forklift trucks are likely to be operated and items are commonly dropped.
In short, there are plenty of things that can damage the floor and shorten its life. That’s why epoxy floor coatings are a great choice for warehouses; They are very tough and durable. In fact, a properly laid epoxy flooring can withstand the impact of heavy tools being dropped on them. It won’t crack or distort.
In other words, the epoxy flooring will last longer and still look good, making it a worthwhile investment.
Restaurants/Canteens
Another area of any commercial building that will benefit from epoxy flooring is the restaurant or canteen.
As mentioned, epoxy flooring is naturally non-slip, making it safer for people to move around. In addition, it is water and stain-resistant. That’s perfect for an environment where food and drinks are likely to be spilt and can quickly ruin the look of any floor.
With epoxy flooring this isn’t a concern, simply give it a mop every day to ensure it stays looking its best. Maintenance is that simple!
It’s Easy To Install
Epoxy flooring can be added to almost any area of your commercial premises as you’ll find it is beneficial. Best of all, it’s easier than you think to install, although it is recommended that you have it installed by the professionals.
It can be installed over concrete, you’ll just need to prep the top layer of concrete properly to allow the epoxy to be rollered on. Because it’s a mixture of resin and hardener, once it has set it will become solid, effectively keeping moisture out and improving the look, safety, and hygiene of any building.
Kenneth is a proud native of sydney, born and raised there. However, he pursued his education abroad and studied in Australia. Kenneth has worked as a journalist for almost a decade, making valuable contributions to prominent publications such as Yahoo News and The Verge. Currently, he serves as a journalist for The Hear Up, where he focuses on covering climate and science news. You can reach Kenneth at [email protected].
